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Washington Watch

178 China Tariff Exclusions Face a Nov. 9 Cliff

A separate Section 301 deadline — distinct from the vessel-fee truce — expires in a week, and USTR hasn't published anything to stop it.

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Nov 2, 2026

Customs Compliance

Section 338: CBP Finally Names the Exact Codes

The Oct. 23 proclamation's new product list took effect today, and CBP's own guidance reveals these duties now qualify for drawback.

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Nov 1, 2026

Supply Chain & Sourcing

USTR Proposes Two More Months on China Port Fees

A short comment window — open through Oct. 30 — decides whether the Section 301 shipping-fee truce holds past Nov. 9.

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Oct 30, 2026

Customs Compliance

CBP's Section 301 Fix Tonight Could Mean a Refund

A routine HTSUS code change left five Section 301 China exclusions out of sync with ACE — tonight's fix could unlock refunds on duty paid since July.

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Oct 30, 2026

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Washington Watch

178 China Tariff Exclusions Face a Nov. 9 Cliff

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Nov 2, 2026

Customs Compliance

Section 338: CBP Finally Names the Exact Codes

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Nov 1, 2026

Supply Chain & Sourcing

USTR Proposes Two More Months on China Port Fees

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Oct 30, 2026

Customs Compliance

CBP's Section 301 Fix Tonight Could Mean a Refund

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Oct 30, 2026

Washington Watch

The One Entry Type CAPE Still Can't Refund

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Oct 22, 2026

Customs Compliance

J1 vs. J2 Drawback: Which One Should You File?

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Oct 22, 2026

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The Clock Is Running Out on IEEPA Refund Suits

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Oct 21, 2026

Customs Compliance

CBP Refers an Alleged UK Transshipment to Commerce

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Oct 21, 2026