The first window for requests for new auto parts to be covered by Section 232 tariffs will open Oct. 1, beginning a 14-day submission window, followed by a 60-day period to consider the inclusion requests, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security said in an interim final rule outlining the inclusion process.
American appliance manufacturer Whirlpool claimed that its competitors may be evading tariffs on imports of appliances, and the company has raised its concerns with the Trump administration. Whirlpool said that, according to customs data, the declared value of imported home appliances "dropped precipitously" as tariffs took effect, which it said "raises concerns of potential duty evasion."
In the Sept. 10 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 59, No. 37), CBP published proposals to modify and revoke ruling letters concerning the tariff classifications of certain decorative storage baskets and fresh and frozen pork jowls.
Tariff cuts for Japanese automobiles and auto parts and civil aircraft will take effect Sept. 16, according to a notice released by the Commerce Department.
The Bureau of Industry and Security is again accepting requests for new products to be included under Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum derivatives, it said in a notice released late on Sept. 15. Inclusion requests will be accepted through Sept. 29, after which the agency will post the inclusion requests it receives for comment and begin a 60-day process to consider whether to grant the inclusions.
Tariff cuts for Japanese automobiles and auto parts will take effect Sept. 16, according to a notice released by the Commerce Department.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
The following lawsuits were filed at the Court of International Trade during the weeks of Aug. 11-17, Aug. 18-24, Aug. 25-31 and Sept. 1-7:
In the Sept. 3 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 59, No. 36), CBP published proposals to modify and revoke ruling letters concerning the tariff classifications of certain vehicles for the transport of goods.
The Supreme Court on Sept. 9 agreed to hear two cases on the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and to do so on an expedited basis. The court set a briefing schedule that would conclude by Oct. 30 and set argument for the first week of November (Donald J. Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, U.S. 25-250) (Learning Resources v. Donald J. Trump, U.S. 24-1287).