A.N. Deringer, Inc. is advising importers that 50% tariff rate under Section 338 on certain Canadian-origin and USMCA-related goods was imposed at 12:01 AM EST on August 22, 2026.
As a reminder to all of our customers, Deringer cannot control the timing of a shipment's arrival and entry into the United States, therefore importers that may be impacted may wish to take steps to review upcoming shipments, assess duty exposure, and confirm bond sufficiency.
A complete list of impacted materials is available in the Section 338 product listing. Importers may also wish to review Deringer's previous Section 338 Trade Alerts issued on July 24 and August 6, 2026.
We also note Deringer's policy requires duty payment in advance. Electronic payment must be received approximately three days prior to the Customs summary date, which is generally about four days after entry filing. Failure to provide duty payment before summary processing may result in consequences imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including:
-Delinquent duty bills and interest charges
-Cargo holds or delays
-Cash payment requirements for future entries
-Additional sanctions or enforcement actions
The additional 50% duty exposure may quickly exhaust existing customs bond amounts for some importers. Deringer recommends that importers review bond sufficiency immediately and determine whether an increased bond amount may be necessary.
Deringer will continue to monitor the trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada and advise our customers accordingly.
Due to the rapidly changing application and modifications of duty rates, please note that Deringer is not responsible for coordinating the timing of U.S. entry and imposed tariff rates.