The U.S. International Trade Commission states that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components Thereof, DN 3934, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not name the complainant, the products' HTS codes or the countries of origin, and it states no rate or effective date.
The U.S. International Trade Commission requests comments from interested persons on how it can best meet its statutory obligations under Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, in investigation No. MISC-053. Written comments must be submitted on or before November 9, 2026, identified by docket number MISC-053, via the Commission's EDIS docket or by email to Secretary@usitc.gov.
The USITC determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of hardwood and decorative plywood (excluding all softwood structural plywood) from China, Indonesia and Vietnam, provided for in HTS subheadings 4412.10.05, 4412.31.06, 4412.31.26, 4412.31.42, 4412.31.45, 4412.31.48, 4412.31.52, 4412.31.61, 4412.31.92, 4412.33.06, 4412.33.26, 4412.33.32, 4412.33.57, 4412.34.26, 4412.34.32, 4412.34.57, 4412.39.40, 4412.39.50, 4412.41.00, 4412.42.00, 4412.51.10, 4412.51.31, 4412.51.41, 4412.51.51, 4412.52.10, 4412.52.31, 4412.52.41, 4412.91.06, 4412.91.10, 4412.91.31, 4412.91.41, 4412.92.07, 4412.92.11, 4412.92.31 and 4412.92.42, found by Commerce to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized.
Why it matters: Importers of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia and Vietnam covered by the listed HTS subheadings now face affirmative injury determinations in the final phase of the AD/CVD investigations, while the softwood structural plywood investigations were terminated on negligibility grounds.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding chief administrative law judge in the investigation of certain glow fish tape systems, safety helmet systems, and components thereof, which found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission is requesting written submissions on the issues under review, as well as on remedy, bonding, and the public interest. The notice does not state the products' HTS codes, the respondents, or the remedy under consideration.
A presidential proclamation issued September 8, 2026 excludes certain products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The products covered are those currently subject to the additional ad valorem duties imposed by Proclamation 11048, which took effect August 22, 2026 at a 50 percent rate after the three-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Goods imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate established by Proclamation 11048.
Why it matters: Importers of the Canadian products listed in the Annex must stop entering them for consumption or withdrawing them from warehouse on or after September 29, 2026, while goods entered before that date remain subject to the 50 percent duty under Proclamation 11048.
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A presidential proclamation signed September 8, 2026 excludes certain products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The excluded products are those currently subject to the additional ad valorem duties imposed under Proclamation 11047, which took effect August 22, 2026 at a 50 percent rate after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Goods imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate.
Why it matters: Importers of the Canadian products listed in the Annex must have goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse before 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026 to remain under the 50 percent duty rather than the import ban.
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Why it matters: Entries of the Canadian products listed in Annex I, Part A on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026 owe the 50 percent additional duty, while those in Annex I, Part B no longer owe it.
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A presidential proclamation modifies the scope of the additional 50 percent ad valorem duties imposed on certain products of Canada under Proclamation 11048, which took effect August 22, 2026 after the three-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part A remain subject to the 50 percent duty, while products listed in Annex I, Part B are no longer subject to it, effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026.
Why it matters: Entries of the Canadian products listed in Annex I, Part A owe the 50 percent duty and those in Annex I, Part B do not, for goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026.
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A presidential proclamation signed September 8, 2026 excludes certain alcoholic beverages that are products of Canada, as set out in the Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The products were subject to the 50 percent ad valorem duty imposed by Proclamation 11046, which took effect August 22, 2026 after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Goods imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to that 50 percent duty rate.
Why it matters: Entries of the Canadian alcoholic beverages listed in the Annex on or after September 29, 2026 are barred from importation, while goods not yet entered or withdrawn from warehouse before that date stay subject to the 50 percent duty.
The USITC determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of L-lysine from China, provided for in subheading 2922.41.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that Commerce found sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China. The determinations were made under sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-767 and 731-TA-1750 (Final), and the Commission filed them on September 2, 2026; its views are in USITC Publication 5783 (September 2026).
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 77, of the presiding administrative law judge granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on settlement and to limit service of the settlement agreement. The investigation concerns certain foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The notice does not state an effective date or any action for importers.
CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-23 that, effective September 8, 2026, certain goods imported into Canada and originating in the United States are subject to a surtax of 15%, 25% or 50% of the value for duty under the United States Surtax Order (2026), with the Schedules to the Order listing the goods and applicable rates. The surtax applies only to goods that originate in the U.S. and does not apply to goods eligible to be marked as originating from Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Why it matters: Importers of U.S.-origin goods must declare the applicable 15%, 25% or 50% surtax when accounting from September 8, 2026, and hold proof of origin and, for in-transit goods, proof of transit.
The Canada Border Services Agency states that its officers at land ports of entry across the Southern Ontario Region seized illicit tobacco and nicotine products valued at more than $13.8 million during August, with the majority of the seizures involving significant quantities in commercial shipments from the United States. Notable seizures included 14,964 kg of loose-leaf tobacco valued at $2,765,969 at the Blue Water Bridge on August 20, 1,781,000 cigarettes valued at $333,189 at the Ambassador Bridge on August 17, and 2,796 kg of nicotine pouches valued at $2,983,499 at the Blue Water Bridge on August 11.
The IRS published in the Federal Register the 2026 inflation adjustment factor and applicable amounts used to calculate the clean electricity production credit under section 45Y of the Internal Revenue Code. The notice states the figures are required by law to be published in the Federal Register. The notice does not state the factor or the applicable amounts.
The U.S. International Trade Commission granted a request by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. of Princeton, New Jersey to lift the partial suspension of enforcement of the limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders as to U.S. Patent No. 11,697,028 in the investigation of certain photodynamic therapy systems, components thereof, and pharmaceutical products used in combination with the same. The notice does not state an effective date or identify the products or respondents covered by the remedial orders.
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 7, in which the presiding Administrative Law Judge granted the complainant's unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof. The amendment adds AnaBio Technologies Unlimited Company of Dublin, Ireland, as a respondent and terminates AnaBio Technologies, LTD. of Dublin, Ireland, as a respondent. The notice does not state an investigation number, an effective date or any relief.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry, NQ-2026-005, into whether the dumping and subsidizing of certain steel racks originating in or exported from China have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury. The inquiry follows a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency that preliminary determinations were made on the dumping and subsidizing of the goods. The Tribunal will determine on December 31, 2026, whether the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury to the domestic industry. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.
Why it matters: Parties with an interest in certain steel racks from China have until the Tribunal's December 31, 2026 injury determination to file Form I—Notice of Participation in inquiry NQ-2026-005.
The Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations on August 31, 2026 into whether truck and bus tires from producers operating in or exporting from China are being dumped, subsidized, or both, following a complaint by the Canadian Retread Manufacturers Association and Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. The CITT will begin a preliminary injury inquiry and issue a decision by October 30, 2026, while the CBSA will make preliminary decisions by November 30, 2026. The complainants allege material injury including price undercutting, lost sales and reduced profitability.
Why it matters: Importers of truck and bus tires from China face a CBSA preliminary determination by November 30, 2026 and a CITT injury decision by October 30, 2026, after which provisional duties may apply.
The U.S. International Trade Commission gives notice of the scheduling of expedited five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on welded line pipe from South Korea and Turkey and the countervailing duty order on welded line pipe from Turkey would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The date shown is August 4, 2026.
The USITC determined in five-year reviews that revoking the countervailing duty order on silicon metal from Kazakhstan and the antidumping duty orders on silicon metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, and Malaysia would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission instituted the reviews on March 2, 2026 (91 FR 10148), determined on June 5, 2026, to conduct expedited reviews (91 FR 42251), and filed its determinations on August 31, 2026. The views are in USITC Publication 5785, Investigation Nos. 701-TA-652 and 1524-1526 (Review).
Why it matters: The determinations cover silicon metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-652 and 1524-1526 (Review).
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 48, in which the presiding administrative law judge granted a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on arbitration agreements. The investigation, covering certain video-capable laptop and desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules thereof, is terminated.
The USITC determines there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of welded stainless steel line and pressure pipe from India, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, provided for in HTS subheadings 7305.31.60, 7306.11.00 and 7306.40.50, alleged to be sold at less than fair value and, for India and Turkey, alleged to be subsidized. The investigations are AD/CVD Nos. 701-TA-800-801 and 731-TA-1796-1798 (Preliminary), instituted July 15, 2026, with the Commission's views in USITC Publication 5789. The Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of the investigations.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding Administrative Law Judge in the Section 337 investigation Certain Mobile Electronic Devices, which found a violation of section 337 as to a certain asserted patent and no violation as to other asserted patents. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review, and from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice. The notice does not state the schedule dates, the products or companies involved, or any remedy.
USTR is making conforming amendments to four product exclusions associated with the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation, after the USITC implemented changes to HTSUS statistical reporting categories effective July 1, 2026. The conforming amendments in the Annex to the notice are effective as of July 1, 2026. CBP will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation.
CBP issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking stating it is considering amending its regulations to require greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States, including information on the parties involved in importation, technical solutions for tracing supply chains, and foreign export documentation that foreign exporters must submit to their customs authority before export to the United States. CBP says the proposals aim to detect and interdict illicit importations, especially goods illegally transshipped to evade U.S. customs and trade laws. Comments are due on or before December 1, 2026, under docket number USCBP-2026-1058.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found in inquiry NQ-2026-001 that dumping of certain oil and gas well casing originating in or exported from Austria has not caused injury and is not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry, so anti-dumping duties will not be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainants were Algoma Tubes Inc., Tenaris Global Services (Canada) Inc. and Hydril Canadian Company LP, collectively Tenaris Canada. The Tribunal will issue its reasons on September 16, 2026.
Why it matters: Entries of certain oil and gas well casing from Austria will not be subject to anti-dumping duties following the CITT's no-injury finding in NQ-2026-001.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-005) into a complaint by the Canadian Retread Manufacturers Association and Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. that certain truck and bus tires from China are being dumped and subsidized, following the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under SIMA. The Tribunal will determine on October 30, 2026 whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing have caused injury, retardation or a threat of injury. If so, the CBSA will continue its investigations and make preliminary determinations by November 30, 2026.
Why it matters: Importers of certain truck and bus tires from China face a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-005) with a Tribunal injury determination due October 30, 2026 and possible CBSA preliminary determinations by November 30, 2026.
Canada's Department of Finance and National Revenue states that Minister François-Philippe Champagne will make an announcement on September 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. as part of the government's efforts to help Canadian families and businesses lower everyday costs. The notice does not state what measure will be announced. Media must register by contacting mediare@fin.gc.ca and arrive by 1:00 p.m.
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted a five-year review on September 1, 2026, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Interested parties must respond by October 1, 2026, to be assured of consideration, and comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed by November 16, 2026.
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed July 28, 2026, as amended August 14, 2026, by GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch of Santa Monica, California. The complaint alleges violations based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369. The complainant requests that the Commission issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order after the investigation.
USTR requests public comments for its annual report to Congress on Russia's implementation of its WTO obligations, with written comments, requests to testify and written testimony due October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, under Docket Number USTR-2026-0497. USTR will hold a public hearing at its offices at 1724 F Street NW, Rooms 1 & 2, Washington, DC, on October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.
The USITC instituted five-year reviews on September 1, 2026, to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on polyethylene retail carrier bags from Vietnam and the antidumping duty orders on polyethylene retail carrier bags from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Interested parties must respond to the notice by October 1, 2026, to be assured of consideration, and comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed by November 16, 2026.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-006) of its September 2, 2021 finding in inquiry NQ-2021-002 on certain upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam, to determine whether expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing and injury to the domestic industry. The Canada Border Services Agency will determine no later than January 28, 2027 whether there is a likelihood of resumed or continued dumping or subsidizing; if positive, the Tribunal will decide no later than July 7, 2027 whether that is likely to result in injury. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.
OFAC is publishing the names of one or more persons placed on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List after determining that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property of these persons that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The action was issued on August 26, 2026.
President Trump issued Proclamation 11059 on August 26, 2026, increasing the 2026 aggregate in-quota quantity for certain beef products described in Additional U.S. Note 3 of Chapter 2 of the HTSUS by 300,000 mt, allocated entirely to "other countries or areas."
Why it matters: Importers of lean beef trimmings under HTSUS 0201.30.5091, 0201.30.5097, 0202.30.5091 and 0202.30.5097 can enter the additional 300,000 mt at the in-quota rate in three 30-day tranches beginning September 1, 2026, on a first come, first served basis.
MOFCOM's Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau issued a notice, 商救济进四函〔2026〕9号, releasing the interested-party questionnaire in the foreign trade national security investigation into certain imported printing, copying and office equipment that MOFCOM initiated on August 5, 2026 under Announcement No. 33 of 2026. Interested parties must submit their completed questionnaires through the Trade Remedy Investigation Information Platform by 17:00 Beijing time on September 14, 2026. The Bureau will issue further questionnaires and notices through the same platform and asks parties to register promptly.
Global Affairs Canada states in Notice to Importers Serial No. 1168 that imports of electric vehicles originating in China under Import Control List items 195(1) to (3), classified in tariff items 8702.20.10 through 8704.90.00 or a Chapter 99 tariff item, require a shipment-specific import permit and are administered under a first-come, first-served quota, with 24,500 vehicles available for the second period of Quota Year 1 from September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, plus unused volumes from the first period. Eligible EVs enter at a most-favoured-nation rate of 6.1%, and importers must be Canadian residents that are EV original equipment manufacturers or their appointed Canadian-resident agents.
CBP published the Rail Electronic Export Manifest Final Rule on August 26, 2026, requiring advance submission of electronic rail export manifests in the Automated Commercial Environment's Electronic Export Manifest system. The rule makes EEM mandatory for electronic rail manifest processing, moving beyond the current EEM Pilot. The notice does not state an effective date or compliance deadline.
CBP officers at Indianapolis' express consignment facility seized a shipment from Hong Kong containing 875 pieces of jewelry and five designer handbags bearing suspected Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Versace, Gucci, Tiffany & Company, Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels trademarks, deemed inauthentic by CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise. The shipment, headed to a residence in Georgia, was seized on August 18 for bearing counterfeit versions of registered and recorded trademarks; CBP states the items would have had a combined manufacturer's suggested retail price of over $3.7 million had they been genuine.