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25% Retaliatory Tariffs on US Steel, Aluminum and Additional Products.

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25% tariff on steel and aluminum of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the EU, and the UK origin.

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20% tariff on products from China.

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Removal of de minimis on products of China.

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25% tariff on products of Canada.

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10% tariff on energy and energy resources products of Canada.

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Reciprocal tariffs including 25% tariffs on automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical imports.

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Automaker's 25% Tariff Reprieve

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Increased Duties on Canadian Softwood Lumber Imports into the US

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25% tariffs on all products of Mexico

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25% tariff on certain products of the US.

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Reported stories are, by their nature, fluid and do not contain confirmed or official documentation from the US Federal Register or the Canadian Gazette. Reported stories are subject to change and should be considered reputable. You are encouraged to investigate further with your news outlet of choice.

video series

Mar 13, 2025 - USMCA/CUSMA Eligibility & CA Update

Mar 6, 2025 - 25% Tariffs on Canadian Imports & Canadian Retaliatory Tariffs

Feb 11, 2025 - 25% US Imports of Steel and Aluminum

Feb 6, 2025 - US Imports: De Minimis on China Goods

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We encourage all US importers to enroll in the ACH program to streamline duty payments.
We encourage all US importers to use this time to review potential duty impact and the effect on continuous bonding limits and single-entry bond amounts. Please note that if your assessed duty exceeds your bond amount, your goods will be rejected at the port of arrival.
We encourage all importers to seek trade advice on topics such as valuation, supply chain audit, country of origin determination, tariff classification, and tariff relief to ensure successful outcomes.

What is a tariff? What is a tariff rate?

A tariff is a Customs duty/import tax imposed by a federal government upon goods imported into their national territory. Tariff rates come in three forms: specific (based on quantity), ad valorem (as a percentage of import value based on the value of the goods, using a specific valuation method), or a combination of both.

For an explanation of Canadian tariffs, we invite you to read our blog: The Most Crucial Aspect of Global Trade: HS Tariff Codes

From a US perspective, we invite you to read The History of US Tariffs.

If my goods are “shipped from” one of these countries but not “made in,” are they subject to the additional tariffs?

‘Country of origin’ does not refer to where the goods are shipped FROM, but instead, it is where the goods are grown, produced, or manufactured. For some goods, the country of origin and place of export may be one and the same. To learn the difference between “shipped from” and “made in,” please review our blog, What Is The Country Of Origin?

To receive a review of the origin of your goods, we recommend speaking to one of our Trade Advisors.

If my Canadian-destined goods are moving through the US but originating in Mexico, are tariffs applicable?

No. Goods moving in transit through the US from Mexico to Canada aren't subject to US Surtaxes when the movement is bonded, and the goods do not enter the commerce of the United States

Reach out with any questions or concerns by calling 1.888.908.6638 or via email at tariffquestions@pcbglobaltrade.com

How can I tell if my goods are USMCA eligible?

Eligibility considers the HS Tariff Classification of the goods and if they meet the Rules of Origin for the Free Trade Agreement. A Free Trade Agreement Review can assist with these steps.

Where will I see the additional tariffs, and how will I pay them?

For US Importations of Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese Goods:

This depends on your agreement with your Customs broker or if you are enrolled in the US Customs and Border Protection Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) program.

If Broker Backed: Duties will be reflected on your Customs broker invoice and CF7501 and can be paid directly to your broker, which will be remitted to the government on your behalf. In some cases, your broker may require immediate payment prior to release.
ACH Enrolled: If you remit your duties yourself via the ACH program, you will be notified of your duty amounts on your CF7501, as well as your weekly standard reporting. You will experience minimal delays in shipment processing.
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For Canadian Importations of US Goods:

This depends on the type of importation:

Commercial Declarations: Surtax will be assessed transactionally as part of the Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD) and payable through your CARM Client Portal account with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Personal Declarations: Duties will be reflected on your Customs broker’s invoice and CF7501 and can be paid directly to them, which they will remit to the government on your behalf. Please be advised that immediate payment may be required before release.