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CSMS #69302472 · GUIDANCE: Section 301 Duties on Certain Products from Brazil

Origins: BR

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: According to this CBP guidance, a new 25 percent Section 301 duty may apply to many goods from Brazil starting July 22, 2026, with certain exemptions.

What changed: The notice states that USTR imposed a 25 percent additional ad valorem duty on articles that are the product of Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective for goods entered for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EST on July 22, 2026 (see 91 FR 45516). According to the notice, this duty is reported under HTSUS heading 9903.05.01, and certain products described in headings 9903.05.02 through 9903.05.09 are treated as exemptions.

Who's affected: The notice names articles that are the product of Brazil (origin BR). It cites an in-transit exemption under 9903.05.02 for goods loaded and in transit before 12:01 a.m. July 22, 2026 and entered before 12:01 a.m. July 29, 2026, plus additional exemption headings (9903.05.03 and others) not fully detailed in this excerpt.

What to review:
- Review whether your goods are of Brazilian origin as described in U.S. note 50 to subchapter III.
- Confirm with your broker whether heading 9903.05.01 or an exemption heading (9903.05.02–9903.05.09) may be relevant.
- Check entry and in-transit dates against the July 22 and July 29, 2026 thresholds.
- Confirm the correct Chapter 99 reporting with your licensed customs 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: Section 301 Duties on Certain Products from Brazil The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the Office of the United States Trade Representative ’s action imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imports of Brazil, with certain exemptions , under section 301 of the of the Trade Act of 1974 , effective July 22 , 2026 . See 91 FR 45516 . GUIDANCE This guidance provides instructions for importers, brokers, and filers on submitting entries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on articles that are the product of Brazil . Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on July 22 , 2026 : 9903. 05 . 01 : Except for products described in headings 9903.05.02–9903.05.09, articles the product of Brazil, as provided for in subdivision (a) of U.S. note 50 to subchapter III . 25% additional ad valorem rate of duty Exemptions The following HTSUS headings apply to products that are exempted from the additional 25 % ad valorem duty under heading 9903. 05 . 01 : 9903. 05 . 02 : Articles the product of Brazil that (1) were loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit prior to entry into the United States before 12:01 a.m. eastern time on July 22, 2026 ; and (2) are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before 12:01 a.m. eastern time on July 29, 2026 . 9903. 05 . 03 : Articles the product of Brazil,

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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.