Trade Compliance Weekly · Week 44, 2026 · Oct 26 – Nov 1
NORTH AMERICA TRADE COMPLIANCE BRIEF
Section 338 Canada Duty Scope Shifts as AD/CVD Actions Advance
This issue covers October 26 to November 1, 2026. In the United States, CBP announced that, effective October 30, products of Canada in 21 HTSUS classifications leave the 50% Section 338 duty while 100 others enter it, and Proclamation 11076 modified the scope of Canadian motor vehicle products subject to the 50% additional duty under Proclamation 11048. BIS issued guidance to CBP on assessing U.S. content for USMCA-origin goods under Proclamation 11032. Commerce issued AD/CVD orders on van-type trailers and subassemblies from China after affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the USITC. Commerce also issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination on truck bed covers from China, initiated LTFV and countervailing duty investigations of amine compounds from China, and issued preliminary results in the xanthan gum review; the USITC completed several five-year reviews. In Canada, CBSA made final dumping and subsidy determinations on unarmoured building cables from China, the CITT found a reasonable indication of injury in truck and bus tires from China, and CBSA issued Customs Notice 26-25 on ACI/eManifest container reporting.
Section 338 Canada Duty Scope Changes
Section summaryIn CSMS # 70314289, CBP stated that, effective 12:01 a.m. eastern time on October 30, 2026, products of Canada classifiable in 21 listed HTSUS classifications, including 1212.21.00, 3920.20.00, 4412.33.06 and 8433.60.00, are no longer subject to the 50% ad valorem Section 338 duty, and that the duty extends to 100 additional classifications. Separately, Proclamation 11076 of October 23, 2026 removes certain products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part A from the 50% additional ad valorem duty imposed under Proclamation 11048, as amended, and adds certain products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part B to that duty.
CBP: Section 338 Canada duties end for 21 HTS classifications and extend to 100 more from October 30
CBP states in CSMS # 70314289 that, effective 12:01 a.m. eastern time on October 30, 2026, products of Canada classifiable in 21 listed HTSUS classifications, including 1212.21.00, 3920.20.00, 4412.33.06 and 8433.60.00, are no longer subject to the 50% ad valorem Section 338 duties under HTSUS 9903.03.14, and 100 additional HTSUS classifications become subject to 9903.03.14. The change implements the October 23, 2026 Presidential Proclamation further modifying the scope of Canadian products subject to the motor vehicle duties under Proclamation 11048.
Federal Register · Presidential DocumentsOfficial10.29Trump modifies scope of Canadian motor vehicle products subject to 50% additional duties
Proclamation 11076 of October 23, 2026 removes certain products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part A from the 50% additional ad valorem duty imposed under Proclamation 11048, as amended, and adds certain products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part B to that duty, effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on October 30, 2026. The duties apply in addition to duties imposed under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
BIS Guidance on U.S. Content for USMCA Goods
Section summaryBIS issued a notice giving CBP guidance on how to assess "U.S. content" for products of Canada and Mexico that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, for purposes of implementing tariffs under clause (2)(d) of Proclamation 11032. The guidance addresses the method CBP is to use in making that assessment for USMCA-origin goods.
Federal Register · BIS (EAR / Entity List)Official10.13BIS issues guidance to CBP on assessing U.S. content for USMCA-origin goods under Proclamation 11032
BIS issued a notice giving CBP guidance on how to assess "U.S. content" for products of Canada and Mexico that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, for purposes of implementing tariffs under clause (2)(d) of Proclamation 11032 of June 1, 2026 (91 FR 34085). U.S. content means the value of the product attributable to parts wholly obtained, entirely produced or substantially transformed in the United States and, to the extent not otherwise accounted for, the value attributable to steel melted and poured in the United States and aluminum or copper smelted and cast in the United States.
Van-Type Trailers from China: Orders
Section summaryThe USITC determined in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-781 and 731-TA-1768 (Final) that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from China provided for in HTS subheadings 8716.3. Commerce then issued antidumping and countervailing duty orders on van-type trailers and subassemblies thereof from China, applicable October 28, 2026, after affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the ITC. The orders set a weighted-average dumping margin for the China-wide entity.
Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)Official10.27Commerce issues AD/CVD orders on van-type trailers and subassemblies from China
Commerce is issuing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on van-type trailers and subassemblies thereof from China, applicable October 28, 2026, after affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the ITC. The China-wide entity's weighted-average dumping margin is 130.86%, with a cash deposit rate of 129.73% adjusted for the export subsidy offset, and the CVD subsidy rate is 134.75% for all listed companies and all others. Antidumping duties apply to unliquidated entries on or after June 15, 2026, and countervailing duties to entries on or after June 5, 2026, excluding entries after the provisional measures period and before publication of the ITC's final injury determination.
Federal Register · USITCOfficial10.19USITC makes final injury determinations on van-type trailers and subassemblies from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-781 and 731-TA-1768 (Final) that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from China provided for in HTS subheadings 8716.39.00 and 8716.90.50, found by Commerce to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China. The Commission filed its determinations on October 15, 2026, and its views are in USITC Publication 5797 (October 2026). The countervailing duty investigation on imports from Canada was terminated on June 17, 2026 (91 FR 36615), and the investigations regarding Mexico and Canada remain ongoing.
Canadian Trade Measures: Cables, Tires, Containers
Section summaryOn October 27, 2026, CBSA stated that under paragraph 41(1)(b) of SIMA it made a final determination of dumping and a final determination of subsidizing for unarmoured building cables originating in or exported from China, and under paragraph 41(1)(a) terminated the investigation in respect of other exporters. The CITT then determined in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2026-005 that there is a reasonable indication that dumping and subsidizing of certain truck and bus tires from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. Separately, CBSA stated in Customs Notice 26-25 that cargo containers in international commercial transportation, whether full, empty or part of a consolidated shipment, must be reported through an ACI cargo or empty container transmission, with container numbers sent in the prescribed manner.
CBSA makes final dumping and subsidy determinations on unarmoured building cables from China
CBSA states that on October 27, 2026, under paragraph 41(1)(b) of SIMA, it made a final determination of dumping and a final determination of subsidizing for unarmoured building cables originating in or exported from China, and under paragraph 41(1)(a) terminated the subsidy investigation for goods exported by Tianjin Feiya Fengda Wire & Cable Technology Co., Ltd. because the subsidy amount was insignificant (less than 1%). The subject goods are usually imported under tariff classification numbers 8544.49.00.19 and 8544.49.00.90, and may also be imported under 7408.11.10.00, 7408.19.00.10, 7605.29.00.00 and 7614.90.00.00, in particular as conductors to be further processed into UBC.
CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in truck and bus tires from China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2026-005 that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of certain truck and bus tires from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by November 30, 2026.
CBSA issues Customs Notice 26-25 on ACI/eManifest reporting requirements for cargo containers
CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-25 that cargo containers in international commercial transportation, whether full, empty or part of a consolidated shipment, must be reported through an ACI cargo or empty container transmission, with container numbers sent in the cargo transmission (Service Option 83 for marine, 984 for highway and rail) and empty containers reported under Service Option 695 in marine. Containers temporarily imported under tariff items 9801.10.10, 9801.10.20 and 9801.10.30 of Memorandum D3-1-5 remain duty- and tax-free, and containers carried under an Ottawa file or Container Bank (Instruments of International Trade) are reported with cargo exception code (02).
U.S. AD/CVD: New Cases and Determinations
Section summaryCommerce issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination in C-570-224 on truck bed covers from China, with rates of 77.17% for Changzhou Sunwood International Trading Co., Ltd, 11.60% for Hangzhou Golden Sun Auto Parts Co., Ltd and 142.11% for seven companies. It initiated an LTFV investigation (A-570-245) and a countervailing duty investigation (C-570-246) of certain amine compounds from China, both applicable October 19, 2026, on a petition filed September 29, 2026 by Evonik Corporation and Huntsman International LLC. In the administrative review of the xanthan gum order (A-570-985), Commerce preliminarily determined that Deosen Biochemical (Ordos) Ltd. sold at a 70.21% weighted-average dumping margin and Fufeng at 51.82% for the July 1, 2024, period, with a partial rescission. The USITC, in five-year reviews, found that revoking the orders would likely injure U.S. industry for mattresses from China and from Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, for chassis and subassemblies from China (701-TA-657 and 731-TA-1537), for non-refillable steel cylinders from China (701-TA-644 and 731-TA-1494) and for small vertical shaft engines from China (701-TA-643 and 731-TA-1493).
Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)Official10.16Commerce issues final affirmative countervailing duty determination on truck bed covers from China
Commerce issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination in C-570-224 on truck bed covers from China, with rates of 77.17% for Changzhou Sunwood International Trading Co., Ltd, 11.60% for Hangzhou Golden Sun Auto Parts Co., Ltd, 142.11% for seven companies named in the notice, and 43.43% for all others, applicable October 19, 2026. Cash deposits and suspension of liquidation continue on entries made on or after July 31, 2026, the date of the preliminary determination. Commerce will notify the USITC, which has 45 days to determine whether the U.S. industry is materially injured; if it finds no injury, the proceeding is terminated and deposits are refunded.
Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)Official10.23Commerce initiates less-than-fair-value investigation of amine compounds from China
Commerce initiated a less-than-fair-value investigation of certain amine compounds from China, case A-570-245, applicable October 19, 2026, on a petition filed September 29, 2026 by Evonik Corporation and Huntsman International LLC. The period of investigation is January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, and China is treated as a non-market economy. Scope comments and product-characteristics comments are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on November 9, 2026, with rebuttals due by 5:00 p.m.
Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)Official10.23Commerce initiates countervailing duty investigation on amine compounds from China
Commerce initiated a countervailing duty investigation on certain amine compounds from China, applicable October 19, 2026, under case number C-570-246, on a petition filed September 29, 2026 by Evonik Corporation and Huntsman International LLC. The period of investigation is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and a concurrent antidumping duty petition on the same products was filed. Scope comments are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on November 9, 2026, with rebuttal comments due by 5:00 p.m.
Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)Official10.13Commerce issues preliminary results and partial rescission in xanthan gum antidumping administrative review
Commerce preliminarily determines in the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on xanthan gum from China (A-570-985) that Deosen Biochemical (Ordos) Ltd. sold at a 70.21% weighted-average dumping margin and Fufeng at 51.82% for the July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 review period, with Jianlong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. receiving a 56.20% separate rate; the notice is applicable October 14, 2026.
Federal Register · USITCOfficial10.26USITC finds revocation of mattress AD/CVD orders would likely injure U.S. industry
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined in its five-year reviews that revoking the countervailing duty order on mattresses from China and the antidumping duty orders on mattresses from Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The reviews cover Investigation Nos. 701-TA-645 and 731-TA-1495 and 1497-1501 (Review), were instituted on April 1, 2026 (91 FR 16229), and were conducted on an expedited basis after the Commission's July 6, 2026 determination (91 FR 51745).
Federal Register · USITCOfficial10.31USITC determines revocation of chassis and subassemblies orders from China would likely cause injury
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined in its five-year reviews under Investigation Nos. 701-TA-657 and 731-TA-1537 (Review) that revoking the countervailing and antidumping duty orders on chassis and subassemblies from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission instituted the reviews on April 1, 2026 (91 FR 16223), determined on July 6, 2026, to conduct expedited reviews (91 FR 62745), and filed its determinations on October 29, 2026. The views are in USITC Publication 5806 (October 2026); Commissioner Samuel T. Negatu did not participate.
Federal Register · USITCOfficial10.13USITC determines revocation of AD/CVD orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from China would likely injure U.S. industry
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined in its five-year reviews, Investigation Nos. 701-TA-644 and 731-TA-1494 (Review), that revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission instituted the reviews on April 1, 2026 (91 FR 16220) and on July 6, 2026 determined to conduct them on an expedited basis (91 FR 50894). It filed its determinations on October 8, 2026; the views are in USITC Publication 5799 (October 2026). Commissioner Negatu did not participate.
Federal Register · USITCOfficial10.19USITC finds injury would continue if AD/CVD orders on small vertical shaft engines from China are revoked
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined in its five-year reviews under Investigation Nos. 701-TA-643 and 731-TA-1493 (Review) that revoking the countervailing and antidumping duty orders on small vertical shaft engines from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission instituted the reviews on April 1, 2026 (91 FR 16231), chose expedited reviews on July 6, 2026 (91 FR 50892), and filed its determinations on October 16, 2026; the views are in USITC Publication 5801 (October 2026). Commissioner Samuel T. Negatu did not participate.
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