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US: De Minimis (Low Value) Duty Free Shipping Ends Today for Imports from All Countries

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Effective today, August 29, 2025, de minimis duty-free treatment under 19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(C) is no longer available for shipments valued at $800 or less, entering into the United States, including those entering through international mail, under Executive Order (“EO”) 14324 of July 30, 2025. Carriers delivering shipments to the United States through the international postal network, or other qualifying parties that are approved by Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), must collect and remit duties to CBP…

US: CBP Effectuates Executive Order Increasing Tariffs by 25% for a total 50% on Indian Imports over Purchases of Russian Oil

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On August 25, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued a draft Federal Register notice to effectuate the President’s Executive Order (“EO”) on “Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation,” which imposed additional tariffs on imports of Indian origin due to India directly or indirectly importing Russian oil. Under these new tariffs, imports of most goods of Indian origin will be subject to an additional 25% duty, effective August 27, which…

Annual Compliance Conference summary: Geopolitics, trade disruption and tariff wars – developing a global business strategy

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At the Annual Compliance conference recently held in London, Baker McKenzie hosted its session on “Geopolitics, Trade Disruption and Tariff Wars: Developing a Global Business Strategy”. The panel, chaired by Tristan Grimmer, featured speakers from our team across the globe, and explored the evolving landscape and its implications for international commerce. Rod Hunter, based in our Washington D.C. office, opened with an overview of the current U.S. Administration’s trade policy, emphasizing its transactional, zero-sum approach…

Court of International Trade Rules IEEPA Tariffs Must Be Rescinded Within Ten Days

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In a landmark decision, the United States Court of International Trade (“CIT”) has ruled against the President’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). The decision (involving two consolidated cases, V.O.S. Selections, Inc. et al. v. United States of America et al. and The State of Oregon et al. v. United States Department of Homeland Security et al.), is the first court decision on the Administration’s trade policy and the first…

Suspended US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect, alongside additional measures against China

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President Donald Trump confirmed on March 3, 2025, that the long-anticipated tariffs called for on Canada and Mexico would take effect, alongside additional tariffs against Chinese imports. The 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico came into force on March 4, 2025, after a 30-day suspension of the measures, which had been paused pending negotiations between the countries. An additional 10% tariff has been imposed against Chinese imports, which will be applied on top of the…

President Trump Temporarily (and Indefinitely) Permits Imports of Chinese Goods Duty-Free Under De Minimis Exemption

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President Trump signed an executive order on February 7, 2025, temporarily suspending the prohibition against products from China being imported duty- and tax-free under the de minimis exemption for low-value imports. The executive order amends the February 1, 2025, executive order imposing 10% tariffs on all imports of Chinese-origin goods that became effective on February 4, 2025. This latest executive order follows significant confusion as the February 1, 2025, executive order went into effect, with…

President Trump Announces Long-Anticipated Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China

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At the time of the publication of this blogpost on February 1, 2025, Mexico, Canada, and China have not yet responded to the imposition of tariffs. Stay tuned for updates and insights and practical tips for trade between the United States and these three countries as the situation develops. President Trump signed executive orders today, February 1, 2025, imposing the long-anticipated tariffs he has called for on Canada, Mexico, and China since early in his…

Last Chance to Register! 2024 Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference

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Our annual Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference is just one week away! If you haven’t registered yet, this is your final chance to sign up and secure your spot. We are holding this conference in a split-hybrid format, with an in-person event in Santa Clara, CA, on November 12 and virtual panels on November 19-21. In-Person Event l November 12 Join us for a crucial fireside chat post-US presidential election on “Navigating the Future of…