SEKO flags CBP guidance as 50% Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods take effect Aug. 22, 2026

• Additional Section 338 duties of 50% on certain Canadian-origin products now take effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Aug. 22, 2026.
• The measure was temporarily suspended from an earlier Aug. 19, 2026 start date, shifting the effective window for import planning.
• CBP issued updated entry guidance covering classifications, reporting requirements, and procedures for in-scope Canadian merchandise.
• USMCA preferential treatment does not shield covered goods, raising landed costs for affected cross-border supply chains.
• Products remain subject to AD/CVD and other trade remedies on top of Section 338, increasing cumulative duty exposure for SEKO.

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