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FEATURED
Guidance: Section 338 Additional Duties on Certain Goods of Canada
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the implementation of the July 20, 2026, Presidential Proclamations on Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles.
On August 18, 2026, the Executive Office of the President issued “Canada; Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties To Offset Discrimination Against U.S. Commerce With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles (Proc. 11056)" to suspend additional duties of 50 percent on certain imported products of Canada, effective August 19, 2026 pursuant to Presidential Proclamations 11046, 11047, and 11048 until 12:01 a.m. eastern time on August 22, 2026.
GUIDANCE
This guidance provides instructions for importers, brokers, and filers on filing entries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on certain imports from Canada entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on August 22, 2026, as provided in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under headings 9903.03.12–9903.03.16.
Continue reading for guidance…
FEATURED
Important: Review ACE Reports for Rejected Refunds Due to Lack of ACH Enrollment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) advises Customs brokers to use the ACH Rejected Refunds Report (REV-613) report in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Reports tool to help importers identify any refunds that have been rejected due to missing Automated Clearing House (ACH) enrollment. Importers also have the option to run the REV-613 report to determine whether any potential refunds have been rejected. For help running this report, review CBP’s Trade Refund Reports reference guide.
If necessary, affected importers should complete the following steps:
- Use the ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) to authorize ACH refunds to help ensure timely receipt of future refunds. For detailed ACH enrollment instructions, review CBP’s ACH Enrollment Overview.
- Notify frn-achrefundsupport@cbp.dhs.gov of the new ACH refund enrollment.
Note: Importers that are not enrolled to receive refunds via ACH may continue to experience refund delays or rejections.
For additional refund information, review CBP’s ACH Refund webpage.
WEBINARS
Upcoming Webinars
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET: Wood Packaging Materials (WPM): Navigating Compliance – This webinar will take a deeper dive into the steps stakeholders should follow when they receive an Emergency Action Notification (EAN). CBP and APHIS experts will walk participants through each phase of the response and resolution process, from initial notification to final outcomes.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Mattresses and Cushions: Hybrids & More of Heading 9404 – This webinar will cover the classification of mattresses and cushions of heading 9404 and how classification is determined for more complex items such as hybrids, pneumatic items, and bed-in-the-box items. We will examine the legal notes, previously issued rulings and court cases that guide our classification of these products.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Counter-Balance: Surfaces of Chapters 68 and 70 – This webinar will discuss the classification of, and AD/CVD scopes related to, manufactured surface products of Chapters 68 and 70.
Friday, August 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Wadding, Gauze, Bandages, and Similar Articles – This webinar will focus on the primary factors to consider when classifying products under heading 3005: medical use, wound treatment, the presence of pharmaceutical substances, and packing.
Your Weekly Recap
- CSMS # 69632351 - YOUR FEEDBACK IS REQEUSTED: 2026 ACE User Satisfaction Survey is Now Open! August 24
- TIN # 69604422 - Tecate Port of Entry - Cargo Hours of Operation - Amended / TIN # 69604470 - Tecate Port of Entry - Horario Comercial De Operation- Enmendado August 21
- CSMS # 69578857, 2026 HTS Revision 17 - Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2620 August 19
- Reminder: 2026-15530 (91 FR 48398) - Customs User Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2027 effective Oct. 1.
- Reminder: TCSS - Virtual Registration still available for Trade and Cargo Security Summit September 8-10, 2026
Note: Italicized text is the day the news was published or made readily accessible.
RESOURCES
The CAPE Corner
Below are some helpful links to stay updated with CBP announcements regarding the CAPE IEEPA Refunds:
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds
- CAPE Trade Information Notice
- ACE Portal: CAPE Declarations Quick Reference Guide
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in CBP’s ACE Portal (PDF)
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in the ACE Portal (Video)
- ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs
Upcoming Webinars:
None scheduled.
For recorded webinars, please visit: CBP Trade Outreach Webinars
Additional Resources:
- CSMS # 69127837 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds – Warehouse Entries
- CSMS # 69035485 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds - Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
- IEEPA Refunds Scam Alert
- Consolidated Administration and Processing Entries (CAPE) Tool Resources
- CSMS # 68536553 - CBP Offers Multiple ACE Reports for Monitoring CAPE Refund Claims
- CSMS # 68569567 - Best Practices for Protecting Your Information Regarding IEEPA Refunds
- CSMS # 68397097 - Updated ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary Now Available on CBP.gov
- CSMS # 68396594 - AVAILABLE NOW – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds
The contents of this post are compiled from online resources and newsletters, including, but not limited to: CSMS, CBP, White House, Federal Register.
