Argentina revised the tariff nomenclature under HS chapter 29
Argentina has introduced revisions to its customs tariff nomenclature, updating product descriptions across several chemical categories, including heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms and cyclenes and cycloterpenes. The changes have been implemented by the Dirección General de Aduanas under the AFIP as part of ongoing efforts to improve classification accuracy and align tariff descriptions with current chemical and trade standards. Source
Colombia revises import duties on Ecuador-origin Goods
Colombia has introduced changes to import duty rates on a selection of products originating from Ecuador, affecting both agricultural and industrial sectors. The update, implemented by the Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales, covers goods classified under key HS codes, including dried leguminous vegetables (HS 0713), rice (HS 1006), new pneumatic tires (HS 4011), and sacks and bags (HS 6305). Source
Dominican Republic revises duties on steel tubes and pipes
The Dominican Republic has introduced changes to customs duty rates on selected industrial products, including tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles of iron or steel. The update, implemented by the Dirección General de Aduanas, affects goods commonly classified under HS 7306, covering welded tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles used across construction and manufacturing sectors. Source
EU revises customs duties on key agricultural goods, including vegetables and cereals
The European Commission has announced amendments to customs duty rates on a range of agricultural imports across the European Union, impacting both standard and preferential tariffs. The revisions cover products classified under HS Chapter 07 (edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers) and HS Chapter 10 (cereals). Key categories affected include potatoes (0701), onions and garlic (0703), manioc and sweet potatoes (0714), as well as staple grains such as wheat (1001), maize (1005), rice (1006), and sorghum (1007). Source
EU: Classification of certain goods
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Jamaica updates 2026 tariff with changes to HS Codes, duties, and taxes
The Jamaica has rolled out its 2026 customs tariff update, introducing broad revisions to product classifications, duty rates, and tax structures across the tariff schedule. The changes, implemented by the Jamaica Customs Agency, include updates to the HS classification system (tree view), refined product descriptions, and adjustments to general customs duties and other applicable taxes. The revisions span multiple sectors, with illustrative coverage across key HS chapters such as chapter 07 (edible vegetables), chapter 10 (cereals), chapter 27 (mineral fuels), and chapter 73 (iron and steel products). These updates are aimed at improving clarity, ensuring consistency in classification, and aligning Jamaica’s tariff framework with international standards. Source
UK revises global tariff on seafood and vegetable imports
The HM Revenue and Customs has introduced updates to the UK Global Tariff (UKGT), revising both default (MFN) and preferential duty rates on a range of agricultural and aquatic products. The changes impact goods classified under HS Chapter 03—covering fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates—and HS Chapter 07, which includes edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. These categories represent key import segments for the United Kingdom’s food supply chain. Source
USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation in Manufacturing Sectors
In a press release and Federal Register Notice (FRN) published on March 11, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a Section 301 investigation into the structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. This investigation will focus on “economies that appear to exhibit structural excess capacity and production in various manufacturing sectors, such as through large or persistent trade surpluses or underutilized or unused capacity” such as China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India. USTR is accepting public comments for this investigation until April 15, 2026. A hearing on the investigation will be held on May 5, 2026. Source
United States: CBP Preparing IEEPA Tariff Refund Process in ACE
In a court filing on March 6, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) informed the Court of International Trade (CIT) that it was developing functionality in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to process CIT ordered refunds of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) within the next 45 days. Brandon Lord, the executive director of trade programs at CBP, stated in the filing that “CBP is confident that it can develop and implement new ACE functionality that will streamline and consolidate refunds and interest payments on an importer basis, rather than issuing 53,173,939 separate entry-specific refunds with multiple payments going to the same importer.”
While “operational, legal, and technical considerations” may impact the final process, CBP anticipates that refund process will involve:
- Importer filing a declaration in ACE that includes a list of entries in which IEEPA duties were paid.
- ACE runs a validation query on the entries in the query and re-calculates the duty owed without IEEPA.
- CBP verifies the declaration and processes refunds.
- ACE automatically finalizes the entry (liquidates or reliquidates).
- ACE automatically aggregates the refunds with interest by importer and liquidation date.
- Refund is certified by CBP.
- The Treasury Department issues the refund electronically.
United State: CIT Orders CBP to Refund IEEPA Tariffs
In an order filed on March 4, 2026, the Court of International Trade (CIT) directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate all unliquidated entries subject to International Emergency Economic Powers Act IEEPA tariffs “without regard to the IEEPA duties.” In addition, “any liquidated entries for which liquidation is not final shall be reliquidated without regard to IEEPA duties.” The order contained no timeline or process for these refunds.
24 U.S. States File Suit Against Section 122 Tariffs - CIT Rules IEEPA Tariffs Unlawful, Orders Refunds for Importers
In a complaint filed on March 5, 2026, 24 U.S. States asked the Court of International Trade (CIT) to declare the Section 122 tariffs as “unlawful” and to “declare that they are not in force, enjoin the Defendant agencies and officers from enforcing them, and vacate the agency actions implementing them.” In a significant but incomplete initial win for importers, Judge Eaton of the Court of International Trade (CIT) declared the IEEPA tariffs void ab initio, which means “unlawful from the start.” He ordered that:
- Unliquidated entries (which are the bulk of recent filings) must be refunded.
- “Not finally liquidated entries” (meaning entries liquidated in the last 90 days) must be refunded.
- Interest must be paid on refunds.
- Finally, liquidated entries, as well as refunds for importers that are not current litigants with the CIT, will be discussed Friday, March 6 in a non-public conference.
Based on the Judge’s wording, the order may not require individual litigation or even Post Summary Corrections (PSCs) to trigger a refund, though this remains subject to CBP implementation and appellate review.
Vietnam updates import tariffs on fuel products
Vietnam has revised its import tariff schedule, modifying Most Favoured Nation (MFN) duty rates on key energy products, including gasoline and diesel, along with related raw materials. The changes, introduced by the General Department of Vietnam Customs, apply to products classified under HS 2709 (crude oil) and HS 2710 (petroleum oils, including gasoline and diesel).