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Trade & Tariff Update (March 2026)

March 5, 2026 — Multistate Litigation Challenging Section 122 Tariffs

Summary: A coalition of 24 states filed lawsuits challenging Section 122 tariffs; duties remain in effect pending litigation.

Key Details:
• 24 states filed lawsuits
• Targets 10% tariff under HTS 9903.03.01
• No injunction issued
• Potential escalation to Supreme Court
• Importers should preserve protest rights

Source:
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/twelve-us-states-announce-lawsuit-stop-trumps-latest-global-tariffs-2026-03-05/

March 12, 2026 — De Minimis Suspension Continues

Summary: De minimis suspension remains in force, requiring formal entry and duty application across low-value imports.

Key Details:
• Formal entry required
• Impacts e-commerce and courier shipments
• Increases duty exposure

Government Sources:

White House Action
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/continuing-the-suspension-of-duty-free-de-minimis-treatment-for-all-countries/

CBP CSMS Source:

CSMS #67845486
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/40b3d6e

March 19–23, 2026 — CAPE Claim Portal Status (IEEPA Refunds)

Summary: CBP provided status updates to the Court of International Trade regarding development of the CAPE refund portal for IEEPA tariffs. Judge Richard Eaton confirmed satisfactory progress and allowed additional time for completion.

Key Details:
• CAPE portal ~70%+ complete
• Will enable CSV upload of refund claims via ACE Portal
• Refunds will process via liquidation/reliquidation
• ACH enrollment required within ACE portal to receive refunds
• No automatic refunds — importer action required
• Protest deadlines remain active, pending clarification

Government Sources:

CIT Update (Greenberg Traurig Summary)
https://www.gtlaw.com/en/insights/2026/3/cit-judge-notes-cbp-has-made-satisfactory-progress-on-its-tariff-refund-portal

CBP Refund Process Overview (KPMG)
https://kpmg.com/us/en/taxnewsflash/news/2026/03/us-cbp-ieepa-duty-refund-process-update.html

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