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Plain-English guides to the US import duties that catch importers off guard. No jargon, no legal text — just what you need to know before you order.

2026 status

US tariffs July 2026: what's actually in effect

Section 122 ruled unlawful but still collected. Section 232 expanded to steel/aluminum/copper/autos. Section 301 forced-labor proposed. A clear status table sorting out what you owe at the border right now.

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2026 update

Section 301 tariffs 2026: the 60-country forced-labor probe

USTR proposes 10% or 12.5% extra duties on 60 economies (India, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and more at 12.5%). Full country list, product exceptions, and how these tariffs stack. Updated July 2026.

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2026 update

Section 232 tariffs: steel, aluminum, copper, autos & semiconductors

50% on steel/aluminum/copper, 25% on derivatives, autos, and semiconductors. The 10% US-content rule, which HTS headings are covered, and what's still under investigation. Updated July 2026.

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2026 update

India Section 301 tariff: the 12.5% forced-labor probe

India faces a proposed 12.5% Section 301 tariff. USTR's Appendix B flags exposure in aluminum, cotton, electronics, lithium-ion batteries, and rice. What Indian-importing companies should do now.

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2026 update

IEEPA tariff refunds: how to claim in 2026

The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs. Three refund paths — CBP protest (180-day deadline), the CAPE system, or a CIT suit by January 2027 — plus the documentation you need and the appeal risk.

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Beginner

What is anti-dumping duty?

The extra import tax that can hit 100%+ and stacks on top of normal duty. Start here if you're new to AD.

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Beginner

AD vs CVD: what's the difference?

Anti-dumping duty punishes foreign companies selling too cheap. Countervailing duty cancels out foreign subsidies. Plain-English comparison.

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Decision

Is my product subject to AD/CVD?

Five quick questions to gauge your risk before you open the database. No HTS code needed for a first read.

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How-to

How to check if your product has AD/CVD duty

Four steps: find your HTS code, check at 8 and 10 digits, search active orders, read the scope. Free tools included.

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Pain point

The AD/CVD surprise bill

Real importer stories of getting blindsided by customs bills after their goods arrived, and the 4-step check that prevents it.

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