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CSMS #68762890 · GUIDANCE: Implementation of Certain Tariff-Related Elements of the Trade and Security Agreement Between the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office and the American Institute in Taiwan

Origins: TW

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Brief takeaway: According to this CBP guidance, certain Section 232 tariffs on aircraft components, automobile parts, and wood products from Taiwan are being modified, which may affect duties on those imports.

What changed: The notice states that on May 28, 2026, Commerce and USTR will publish a Federal Register Notice modifying certain Section 232 tariffs applied to certain aircraft components, automobile parts, and wood products of Taiwan. According to the notice, the modifications are effective for goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on May 1, 2026. The notice provides filing instructions referencing specific HTSUS headings.

Who's affected: The notice cites products described as certain aircraft components, automobile parts, and wood products of Taiwan (origin TW). It names special HTSUS classifications 9903.94.66, 9903.94.67, 9903.94.68, 9903.94.69, 9903.76.24, and 9903.96.03. Specific duty rates were not included in the text provided.

What to review:
- Review whether your Taiwan-origin goods fall within the aircraft component, automobile part, or wood product categories described in the notice.
- Confirm with your broker whether any of the cited 9903 headings may be relevant to your entries.
- Check the effective date and any retroactive treatment for entries on or after May 1, 2026.
- Confirm the applicable duty rates by consulting the referenced Federal Register Notice with your broker.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.

Official notice

GUIDANCE: Implementation of Certain Tariff-Related Elements of the Trade and Security Agreement Between the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office and the American Institute in Taiwan The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the modification of certain Section 232 tariffs applied to aircraft components, automobile parts and wood products of Taiwan . BACKGROUND On May 28 , 2026 , the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will publish a Federal Register Notice (FRN) “ Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of a Trade and Security Agreement Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States ,” to modify certain Section 232 tariffs applied to certain aircraft components, automobile parts and wood products of Taiwan , effective for goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on May 1, 2026. GUIDANCE This guidance provides instructions for importers, brokers, and filers on submitting entries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pertaining to i mports o f certain aircraft components, automobile parts and wood products of Taiwan under headings 9903.94.66, 9903.94.67, 9903.94.68, 9903.94.69 , 9903.76.24 and 9903.96.03 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ( HTSUS ) . The following HTSUS classifications and duty rates are e ffective with respect to goods

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This update is a general educational summary based on public CBP CSMS / Federal Register information. It is not legal advice, customs broker advice, a final classification, duty determination, entry instruction, or compliance determination. Importers should confirm applicability, effective dates, HTSUS/Chapter 99 reporting, rates, refunds, PSC procedures, and filing instructions with their licensed customs broker, trade counsel, and/or CBP.