# U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-28T00:01:00-04:00**: On‑the‑water exemption deadline — Deadline for goods that were loaded onto a vessel before the effective time to be entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse to qualify for exemption.
- **2026-07-24T00:01:00-04:00**: New tariffs take effect; Section 122 duties expire — At 12:01 a.m. EDT, Section 301 forced labor tariffs become effective, immediately following the expiration of the temporary Section 122 duties.
- **2026-07-23**: USTR announces final Section 301 action — USTR releases details of new forced labor tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including duty rates, exclusions, and effective date.
- **2026-04-20**: Target Readiness — Estimated date for the refund process to be operational for importers.
- **2026-03-06**: CBP Announcement — Official signals that a refund mechanism is under development.
- **2026-02-15**: Policy Pivot — Diplomatic negotiations lead to a pause or modification of certain tariff lines.
- **2026-01-20**: Tariff Implementation — New duties of 25% on Canada/Mexico and 10% on China take effect.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 99.4% of U.S. Imports Targeted: New Forced Labor Tariffs Upend Global Supply Chains
2026-07-27 02:01:57 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

With duties from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, supply chain managers must immediately reassess sourcing strategies. The action affects nearly all U.S. imports, forcing a wave of supply chain mapping and potential reconfiguration to avoid spiraling costs.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/forced-labor-tariffs-60-economies-supply-chain-impact

### CBP Signals 45-Day Window for Trump Tariff Refund Mechanism
2026-03-06 22:20:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expects to have a functional process for issuing tariff refunds within 45 days. This development follows the suspension or adjustment of recent trade penalties, offering a potential multi-billion dollar liquidity injection for U.S. importers.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/cbp-tariff-refund-process-timeline

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