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United StatesIn force

US solar-product imports: check temporary volume controls before shipping

Relevant to: UK businesses supplying covered polysilicon, solar cells or solar modules to the United States, and their US importers and brokers.

Check before sending affected goods

Before dispatch, confirm the US importer’s CBP registration date, the goods’ classification and aggregate weekly volumes. Check whether Commerce approval or an importer-specific restriction affects the shipment.

In force since
Published 23 Sept 2026Last reviewed 23 Sept 2026
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United StatesIn force

US importer records: check your details before 18 September

Relevant to: UK sellers acting as the US importer of record, including under some DDP arrangements, and the brokers submitting their importer information.

Check before sending affected goods

Confirm who is the importer. Check the name, importer number, actual business address and direct contact details on Form 5106 with your customs broker, and verify the broker’s direct power of attorney.

In force since
Published 17 Sept 2026Last reviewed 17 Sept 2026
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United StatesGuidance

Shipping to the USA: FDA rules cover more than food and medicines

Relevant to: UK retailers selling FDA-regulated products to US customers, including sunglasses, certain personal-care products and food. Requirements differ by product and business role.

Check before sending affected goods

Check the exact product’s US requirements, obtain evidence from the manufacturer and confirm carrier acceptance and clearance arrangements before offering US delivery.

Published 10 Sept 2026Last reviewed 10 Sept 2026
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United StatesIn force

US tariffs on Canadian-origin goods: revised rules now in force, import bans from 29 September

Relevant to: UK businesses supplying affected Canadian-origin goods into the United States, including stock dispatched from a UK warehouse.

Check before sending affected goods

Ask your US broker to recheck the product classification, Chapter 99 additional-duty code, any exemption and landed cost against CBP’s revised list. Tariff changes apply from 15 September; selected-product import bans apply from 29 September 2026.

Listed phases in force since
Published 9 Sept 2026Last reviewed 15 Sept 2026
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United StatesSuperseded

US pauses planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

Relevant to: Businesses that followed the temporary pause affecting selected Canadian-origin goods.

Use the newer update

Use the later in-force update dated 22 August 2026 instead of relying on this temporary pause.

Published 19 Aug 2026Last reviewed 28 Aug 2026
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