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The Department of Homeland Security has announced new duties on products imported from Canada to enforce a series of executive orders aimed at controlling the flow of illegal drugs across the U.S.-Canada border. Starting March 4, 2025, these duties include a 25% additional charge on most Canadian products and a 10% charge on Canadian energy imports, except for specific exemptions. The changes are part of efforts to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and address national security concerns related to drug trafficking. The notice also specifies that certain exemptions, such as duty-free treatment for low-value items, will be phased out once systems to collect the appropriate tariffs are in place.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that paper plates imported from Thailand are being sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period of January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. This conclusion is based on findings that several Thai companies did not provide required information, leading to higher dumping margins for them. Consequently, the Department will continue to suspend the liquidation of these imports. The International Trade Commission will assess whether U.S. industries are harmed by these imports to decide on imposing duties.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that the United Kingdom (UK) can continue exporting under the U.S. tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) designated for European Union (EU) member countries in 2021. This decision comes after the UK's departure from the EU, which was finalized on December 31, 2020. These quotas, described in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, specifically include certain quotas for dairy products. The U.S. Trade Representative can adjust these quotas, and the UK is allowed to designate importers for cheese and other products as it has in previous years.

The United States International Trade Commission is investigating whether the import of tungsten shot from China is harming U.S. industries. These investigations, numbered 701-TA-732 and 731-TA-1701, are part of efforts to address products that might be imported at unfair prices due to subsidies. The Commission scheduled a hearing for July 9, 2025, to further examine the matter. Interested parties can participate in this process by filing necessary documents and adhering to outlined deadlines.

In a recent notice, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced changes to actions related to a Section 301 investigation concerning China's technology transfer and intellectual property practices. These changes include raising tariffs on certain tungsten, polysilicon, and wafer products from China starting January 1, 2025. The new tariffs, part of President's instructions to encourage China to change its practices, will be 25% for tungsten products and 50% for polysilicon and wafers. This decision considers public feedback, which highlights the potential benefits and risks of these tariff increases.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction to a previous notice regarding the less-than-fair-value investigation on ceramic abrasive grains from China. The error was a typographical mistake in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings related to the investigation's scope. The corrected HTSUS subheadings are listed, and the notice emphasizes that the written description of the merchandise is crucial. The investigation focuses on ceramic abrasive grains that include specific compounds and are classified under particular HTSUS subheadings.

The Executive Order 14195, issued by President Donald J. Trump, addresses the impact of synthetic opioids, mainly from China, on the United States. It highlights that these opioids cause significant harm, including deaths and societal issues, and criticizes China's role in the drug trade. To counter this, the order expands a national emergency declaration, mandating an additional 10% import duty on Chinese goods, subject to certain conditions. This action aims to pressure China into taking more stringent measures against illegal opioid distribution.