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What importers need to know

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released updated proposals to amend the Valuation for Duty Regulations; these changes could significantly impact how Canadian importers determine customs value on imported goods. The consultation is open until January 23, 2026, and now is the time for businesses to understand what’s changing and why it matters.

The world of U.S. customs compliance is experiencing a seismic shift. With the imposition and expansion of Section 232 tariffs alongside other punitive duties, importers are now managing a complex web of financial and administrative requirements. The old way of managing entry is simply obsolete. To secure compliance and shield your profit margin, the CBP Reconciliation Program has evolved from an option to a core, necessary element of a modern trade strategy.

Global trade compliance is complex, resource-intensive, and constantly evolving. For many organizations, maintaining an in-house compliance team to execute operational functions isn’t always practical. That’s where Tradewin’s TradeDesk comes in.

 Trade Compliance in the US as a function has gone mainstream as tariff policy has led to increased duty exposure and added complexity to entry rules across industries. Companies now more than ever are focused on maintaining their compliance posture while compliantly avoiding and recovering duty payments wherever possible. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued new guidance (CSMS #66319804) that significantly impacts how importers and brokers must report replacement duties under Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). This update specifically affects certain imports from the European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom—and has direct implications for drawback filers seeking to preserve eligibility.