In accordance with 90 FR 17608, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary for Entry Summary (V42) with the following changes, effective April 30, 2025:

• Updated definition for error 646 – ARTCL VALUE EXCEEDS INFRML LIMIT FOR HTS to increase the informal limit threshold for the total merchandise value for an HTS on a line from $250 to $2,500.
• Updated definition for error 648 – TOTAL VALUE EXCEEDS INFRML LIMIT to increase the informal limit threshold for a Shipment Usage Type of ‘X’ (Commercial Sample Shipment) from $250 to $2,500 (based on the total merchandise value for the entire summary).
• Updated definition for error 664 – CHARGES AMOUNT REQUIRED to increase the informal limit threshold for the merchandise value from $250 to $2500 when the 40-Record Charges Amount = $0, and any HTS number on the line requires Formal Entry.

The updated document is available in the “Supporting Documents” section of CBP’s ACE CATAIR webpage. For technical questions regarding this update, contact your assigned Client Representative.

Other questions should be directed to CBP’s Entry Summary Accounts & Revenue Division (ESAR) at esar@cbp.dhs.gov.

De Minimis Restrictions for China and Hong Kong Effective 12:01 a.m. ET May 2

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminded the trade that effective 12:01 a.m. ET on May 2, products of China and Hong Kong will not receive the administrative exemption from duty and certain taxes under 19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(C), known as the “de minimis” exemption, in compliance with Executive Order 14256 of April 2, 2025, as amended.  Requests for de minimis entry and clearance for ineligible shipments will be rejected. 

CBP said entry filers are “strongly advised” not to submit manifests or entries for de minimis clearance on any shipment containing articles described in Section 2(a) of Executive Order 14195, as amended, that are products of China or Hong Kong and that will arrive on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on May 2. Such shipments will be rejected for de minimis clearance beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on May 2, the agency said.

Any questions regarding these requirements should be sent to CBP at ecommerce@cbp.dhs.gov.

President Trump’s Executive Order Focuses on Allowing U.S. Automakers to Avoid Stacked Tariffs on Part Imports

President Trump on April 29 issued an Executive Order that most notably relieves automakers whose cars and light trucks are assembled in the U.S. from potentially facing stacked tariffs for auto part imports. The auto parts import tariffs were scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on May 3.

Specifically, the EO exempts goods subject to the Section 232 auto and auto parts tariffs from paying, where subject, the additional Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum and, IEEPA fentanyl tariffs for Canadian or Mexican goods.

Further, the EO exempts articles from the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs from paying, where subject, the IEEPA fentanyl tariffs for Canadian or Mexican goods. However, the EO provides that articles would be subject to both the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.

In addition, the EO provided further instructions on how the tariffs will apply, if any, in an April 29 proclamation by President Trump. Within the next 30 days, the Commerce Secretary will establish a process by which importers can seek an import adjustment offset. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will also provide auto part importers and customs brokers with guidance.