US Trade Developments: IEEPA Refund Processing, De Minimis Suspension, and Section 301 Investigation Against Germany

Short summary

CBP expanded IEEPA duty refund processing via CAPE portal (effective June 29) and indefinitely suspended the de minimis exemption for non-postal imports under $800, requiring formal or informal entry procedures. USTR initiated a Section 301 investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies, potentially resulting in tariffs on German imports if practices are deemed actionable.

• •CAPE portal now accepts reconciliation entries for IEEPA duty refunds (effective June 29, 2026)
• •De minimis exemption suspended indefinitely for all non-postal imports under $800, effective June 24, 2026
• •USTR investigating Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies; potential tariffs could follow if practices deemed actionable

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