Breaking Trade News: Furniture & Cabinet Tariff Delay, No IEEPA Decision from SCOTUS

Here’s a recap of the newest customs and worldwide commerce information:    

Administration

The Trump Administration introduced the postponement of the scheduled January 1st improve within the upholstered furnishings, kitchen cupboards, and vanities 232 tariffs. They may stay at 25% (as a substitute of 30% on furnishings and 50% on kitchen cupboards and vanities) for an extra yr.
The White Home printed a proclamation extending duty-free remedy of some agricultural merchandise beneath quota from Israel by way of December 31, 2026. 

Supreme Courtroom

The Supreme Courtroom didn’t launch its much-anticipated choice on the destiny of IEEPA tariffs on its opinion day, January 9. The Courtroom stated it could launch further opinions on January 14.

Business Information

The USA filed a customs penalty lawsuit in opposition to two importers and their proprietor, alleging that the defendants undervalued their entries to keep away from a whole bunch of 1000’s of {dollars} in duties. The federal government is in search of a penalty of over $3.4 million.

Customs and Border Safety (CBP)

CBP printed an Interim Last Rule concerning digital refunds. Efficient February 6, 2026, CBP will course of all refunds electronically. The company is not going to difficulty any refunds by test except a waiver has been authorised.
CBP shall be internet hosting three assist requires importers to assist them put together for the transition to digital refund disbursement through ACH. The calls shall be held on Jan. 14, Jan. 28, and Feb. 11 from 2-3 PM EST.
CBP printed a cargo techniques message reminding importers that starting later this month, they have to request evaluate of shipments detained for compelled labor enforcement by way of CBP’s new compelled labor portal.
CBP printed a brand new HQ ruling discovering that an importer bears the burden of offering an entire paper path if that importer desires to make use of the primary sale. 
CBP printed a brand new HQ ruling discovering that MOUs can depend as proof of a bona fide order beneath the Florence Settlement.
CBP printed the Peru Commerce Promotion Settlement (TPA) quota bulletin protecting January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
CBP printed a Federal Register discover proposing to change a number of blocks to Entry Abstract Kind 7501 to permit for the reporting of a number of international locations of soften and pour or smelt and solid.

U.S. Division of Commerce

Commerce initiated an antidumping and countervailing obligation investigation of recent mushrooms from Canada. 

United States Commerce Consultant (USTR)

Commerce Consultant Greer printed a “12 months of the Tariff” op-ed within the Monetary Occasions, explaining how President Trump’s commerce program is accelerating America’s re-industrialization.

Bureau of Business and Safety (BIS)

BIS withdrew an interim ultimate rule that was anticipated to set new import restrictions on sure Chinese language-made drones and their elements.

Workplace of International Belongings Management (OFAC)

OFAC printed two amended Russia-frequently requested questions. One concerning central financial institution transactions, and one concerning the Russian Federation’s “exit tax.”

U.S. Meals and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA’s Voluntary Certified Importer Program (VQIP) software portal for fiscal yr 2027 opened Jan. 1. The applying window will stay open till Sept. 1.
A brand new GAO report revealed that the FDA has not accomplished a number of necessities mandated by the Meals Security Modernization Act. The report really useful that the company set objectives and milestones to make sure it meets its deadlines required beneath the Act. 

Federal Maritime Fee (FMC)

The FMC ordered MSC Mediterranean Delivery Firm to pay about $22.7 million in civil penalties for violating U.S. transport legal guidelines, a rise from the $16 million quantity the corporate was fined final yr for overcharging demurrage and detention charges.
The New York-based entity previously generally known as Mattress Bathtub & Past filed a criticism in opposition to South Korean ocean service HMM Co., accusing the service of failing to fulfill its service commitments and unfairly charging hundreds of thousands of {dollars} in demurrage and detention charges.