The Department of Commerce (DOC) published a Federal Register Notice (FRN) announcing a final rule adopting the Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) system. The AIM system will consist of an online aluminum import license application platform and will require importers, customs brokers or their agents to apply for and obtain an import license for…
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Bureau of Industry and Security Issues Revisions to Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Exclusions
On December 14 the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a fourth interim final rule (IFR) which will revise aspects of the process for requesting exclusions from the Section 232 tariffs and quantitative limits on imports of steel and aluminum. The Federal Register Notice (FRN) is available here. Those wishing to comment on the changes in this IFR must do so by February 12, 2021, information on how…
Notice of Intent to Impose Countermeasure Actions Against The United States in Response to Tariffs on Canadian Aluminum Products
August 6, 2020, the United States announced the imposition of tariffs of 10 per cent on imports of certain aluminum products from Canada. These tariffs will take effect on August 16, 2020. The Government of Canada announced its intention to impose surtaxes against imports of aluminum and aluminum-containing products from the U.S. Click here to…
Repeal of the U.S. Surtax Orders for Steel and Aluminum, and for Other Goods
Effective May 19, 2019, the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum) and the United States Surtax Order (Other Goods) imposing surtax on certain products originating in the United States are repealed. Please note that importers will no longer be required to pay surtax pursuant to the above-referenced orders. A link to Customs Notice 19-09…
Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S. Section 232 Trade Action
In response to the U.S. imposing Section 232 duties on imports of steel and aluminum products from Canada, the Canadian government has announced a set of retaliatory tariffs (duties) against U.S. origin products. The tariffs target a wide range of U.S. products including both steel and aluminum along with various other items. A full list…
U.S. Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Exemptions Ending for Canada, Mexico and EU.
Today, the U.S. government announced further updates to it Section 232 Trade Action targeting aluminum and steel imports. Effective 12:01AM June 1, 2018, Canada, Mexico and EU countries will no longer be exempt from applicable duties, 25% for steel imports and 10% for aluminum imports, under this action. Shipments with a U.S. Customs entry date…
