US Customs updates notice to clarify new 301 duties are drawback eligible
( August 18, 2026, 13:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Customs and Border Protection sent out a message on its Cargo Systems Messaging Service to clarify that Section 301 duties on forced labor imports and on Brazil are drawback eligible. CBP had sent a message last week that sparked confusion if duties paid under the new 301 cases would be eligible for refunds if the subject goods are later exported.Statement follows below:...
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