08/29/2025
CBP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Links
Check out this week's Customs Corner to read about the FAQs provided by the CBP, tariff fact sheet, and more.
Trade and Customs Updates
1) CBP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Links
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regularly updates its website with comprehensive FAQs on key topics such as IEEPA, Section 232, auto parts duties, and de minimis procedures, providing valuable, up-to-date guidance for the trade community.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regularly publishes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on its official website, covering a broad range of topics relevant to the trade community. Notably, comprehensive FAQs are available in areas such as duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Section 232 tariffs, duties related to automobiles and auto parts, and de minimis entry procedures, among others. These resources are routinely updated to reflect the latest regulatory changes and policy developments, ensuring that stakeholders have access to current and authoritative information.
The links to each can be found below:
Section 232 Additional FAQs - Automobiles and Auto Parts | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
E-Commerce Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2) Tariff Fact Sheet
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a Fact Sheet summarizing all currently applicable tariffs announced this year. This document is intended for informational purposes only and may not reflect certain exemptions or special provisions that could apply.
3) U.S. to End Duty-Free De Minimis Imports for All Countries Starting August 29, 2025
Effective August 29, 2025, the U.S. will end duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries, requiring all imports—regardless of value or origin—to be subject to duties, taxes, and formal entry procedures.
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August 29, 2025, goods from all countries entering the United States will no longer be eligible for duty-free and certain tax exemptions previously allowed under the de minimis rule (19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(C)).
This means that, regardless of their value, country of origin, mode of transportation, or how they are shipped—will now be subject to standard duties and taxes upon entry into the United States.
Starting August 29, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement the following changes in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE):
- ACE will reject all Section 321 manifest filings submitted via electronic data interchange (EDI).
- CBP will remove the ability to file Section 321 manifests in the Truck Manifest Trade Portal.
- ACE will reject all Entry Type 86 cargo release EDI transactions.
From August 29 onward, importers and filers must submit a formal or informal entry for all shipments—except those sent through the international postal network—along with payment of all applicable duties, taxes, and fees. Paper informal entries will not be permitted.
For shipments sent through the international postal network that previously qualified for de minimis treatment, entry procedures are suspended. No entry will be prepared until CBP establishes a new process, which will be announced in the Federal Register.
Reference:
CSMS # 66065494 - GUIDANCE: Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
4) USTR Extends Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions Through November 29, 2025
The U.S. Trade Representative has extended 178 tariff exclusions on certain Chinese imports under Section 301 through November 29, 2025, with further guidance to be provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on August 28, that it is extending the existing exclusions from tariffs imposed under the Section 301 investigation into China’s technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation practices. Originally set to expire on August 31, these exclusions will now remain in effect through November 29, 2025.
The extension covers 178 product exclusions that were most recently continued in a notice published on June 5, 2025. The USTR’s decision follows a review of public comments submitted in response to a December 29, 2023, notice and the ongoing four-year review of the tariffs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will provide additional guidance on how importers should implement the extension. The USTR also indicated it may consider further extensions or modifications in the future as needed.
Reference:
FRN to Extend Exclusions to Nov 2025 - Final 08272025.pdf
5) DHS Releases 2025 Updates to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Enforcement Strategy
On August 19, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security released updated enforcement strategies for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, expanding the list of banned entities and high-priority sectors, and strengthening efforts to block goods made with forced labor from entering U.S. supply chains.
On August 19, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), unveiled the 2025 Updates to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Strategy, reinforcing the U.S. government’s commitment to preventing goods made with forced labor in China from entering American supply chains.
The revised strategy builds on three years of UFLPA enforcement and DHS’s longstanding efforts to promote responsible business practices and protect human rights. Since the UFLPA’s implementation in June 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has examined over 16,700 shipments and denied entry to more than 10,000 suspected of being linked to forced labor, covering products such as apparel, automotive parts, chemicals, electronics, flooring, and solar panels.
Key updates in this year’s strategy include the expansion of the UFLPA Entity List, which now identifies 144 companies from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and other provinces across China tied to industries such as agriculture, batteries, electronics, food additives, plastics, and textiles. DHS and FLETF have pledged to further expand this list, helping responsible businesses prevent tainted goods from entering U.S. supply chains and holding companies accountable for human rights abuses.
The 2025 strategy also designates several new high-priority sectors for enforcement—including caustic soda, copper, lithium, red dates, and steel—joining previously identified sectors like aluminum, apparel, cotton, PVC, seafood, silica-based products, and tomatoes. Importers are encouraged to strengthen due diligence in these areas to ensure compliance.
Additionally, DHS and FLETF are increasing collaboration with industry and international partners to raise awareness of forced labor risks and share best practices for identifying problematic actors. Efforts are also underway to encourage other countries to develop their own enforcement measures, helping keep goods made with forced labor out of legitimate markets worldwide.
Further details, including a press release, fact sheet, FAQs, and information on high-priority sectors, are available on DHS’s UFLPA website - UFLPA | Homeland Security
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