CBP Releases Guidance on the Implementation of Section 232 for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Parts, and Buses Late Wednesday, October 29, Customs and Border Protection released a CSMS message detailing guidance for the implementation of Section 232 duties on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, parts, and buses. The lengthy CSMS message contained tariff headings, rates, and other relevant information regarding the …
CARMICHAEL COMPASS: ISSUE 25-047 – October 29, 2025
Trade Agreements Reached with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand Over the weekend, the White House has announced that various trade agreements had been reached with the countries of Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. In the agreement with Malayasia, the reciprocal tariff rate for Malaysian goods will remain at 19%, though the U.S. has also identified various products from those set …
CARMICHAEL COMPASS: ISSUE 25-046 October 23, 2025
Possible 100% Additional Duties on Chinese Goods On October 9, China announced the imposition of large-scale export controls on most every product made in China. This includes rare earth metals. These export controls will affect every country. In a social media post, President Trump announced his intent to respond with an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese products, beginning November …
CARMICHAEL COMPASS: SPECIAL ISSUE 25-045 – October 20, 2025
Possible 100% Additional Duties on Chinese Goods On October 9, 2025, China announced the imposition of large-scale export controls on almost every product made in China. This includes rare earth metals. These export controls will affect every country. In a social media post, President Trump announced his intent to respond with an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese products, November …
CARMICHAEL COMPASS: ISSUE 25-044 – October 15, 2025
Reminder: Chinese Cargo Ship Fee Begins October 14 Fees on Chinese-built, -owned, or -operated vessels as well as foreign-built vehicle carriers entering U.S. ports began October 14. These fees, which will increase exponentially over the next three years, are the result of a determination by the USTR that the attempted dominance of China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors is actionable …
CARMICHAEL COMPASS: ISSUE 25-043 – October 01, 2025
Government Shutdown and Entry Processing The government shutdown went into effect this morning at 12:01 a.m. However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed that it is open for business and fully staffed. This includes all entry and exam processing. The client reps will be available, and the ACE business support will be working. Refund requests will continue to be …