October 17, 2026

Graham Act Order Sets Russia-Linked Duties, Then Waives Them; Softwood Lumber Deposits Reset Monday

Published October 17, 2026. A presidential order dated October 16 implements the new Russia–Iran sanctions statute but waives its tariff provisions for now, so no new duty applies at entry. Separately, Commerce notices scheduled for the October 19 Federal Register set new AD/CVD deposit rates for Canadian softwood lumber and several other products, and CBP's HSU 2625 changes CPSC flags on 15 HTS codes.

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Russia Duties Waived

Graham Act order: duty increases written in, then waived

The White House posted an executive order dated October 16, 2026, "Implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026." Section 2 states that the rate of duty on goods from Russia "shall be increased by 500 percent ad valorem," and provides 100% ad valorem increases on goods from the five largest importers of Russian-origin crude oil and natural gas (if they knowingly make new purchases on or after October 18, 2026) and from the five largest facilitators of Russian oil sanctions evasion. Each increase is expressly "subject to" the waivers in Section 4. White House executive order (Oct. 16, 2026)

Section 4(a) waives "any duties provided for in sections 112 and 113 of the Graham Act" or the order, citing a certification already sent to Congress. Section 4 also waives most of the Act's new sanctions and restrictions on persons. The waivers last until the President, or the Secretary of State in consultation with Treasury and USTR, decides otherwise. USTR must monitor Russian oil and gas purchases and sanctions-evasion facilitation and report to the President, including on whether the waivers should change.

What this means at entry: on the order's face, no Graham Act duty is in effect. The order names no countries, lists no HTS or Chapter 99 numbers, gives no effective date for the 500% increase, and assigns no task to CBP. We found no Federal Register publication or CBP CSMS guidance yet. Existing Russia measures under the national emergency continued on March 24, 2026 stay in place (Sec. 4(b)). If the waivers are lifted, expect a separate determination, an HTS change, and CBP instructions first. (Editorial reading of the order text.)
Order datedOct. 16, 2026
Duty statusWaived (Sec. 4(a))
Purchase trigger dateOct. 18, 2026

Canadian softwood lumber: new AD and CVD deposit rates from October 19

Commerce's final results of the 2024 administrative reviews (period of review January 1–December 31, 2024) are scheduled for publication on October 19, 2026. Cash deposits at the new rates apply to entries, or withdrawals from warehouse, on or after that publication date. AD final results, FR Doc. 2026-21296 (91 FR 66087) · CVD final results, FR Doc. 2026-21286 (91 FR 66092)

  • Antidumping: Canfor 17.00%; West Fraser 4.71%; Resolute 13.13%; non-selected companies 10.64%. Exporters with no rate of their own and no covered producer stay at the 6.04% all-others rate.
  • Countervailing: Resolute FP Canada and cross-owned affiliates 12.42%; West Fraser 15.31%; the 215 non-selected companies in Appendix II 14.11%. Others stay at the 14.19% all-others rate.

AD and CVD deposits are separate and both apply. Brokers should update ACE AD/CVD case rates for entries filed on and after October 19 and match each shipment's producer and exporter to the correct appendix entry.

Deposit changeEntries on/after Oct. 19, 2026
AD non-selected10.64%
CVD non-selected14.11%

Other AD/CVD notices scheduled for October 19

Final results and determinations that change deposits or liability

  • Steel nails from Taiwan (AD, POR 7/1/2024–6/30/2025): Faithful Engineering Products and Top Forever Screws each receive 78.17%, based on adverse facts available, for entries on or after publication. The all-others rate stays at 2.16%. FR Doc. 2026-21362
  • Forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy (AD, POR 2024): Lucchini Mamé Forge and affiliates receive 58.48% (adverse facts available). The all-others rate stays at 7.33%. FR Doc. 2026-21292
  • Truck bed covers from China (CVD final determination): Changzhou Sunwood 77.17%; Hangzhou Golden Sun 11.60%; six non-responsive companies 142.11%; all others 43.43%. Provisional deposits have applied since July 31, 2026. An order follows only if the USITC makes a final affirmative injury determination. FR Doc. 2026-21295
  • Diamond sawblades from China (AD) — covered merchandise inquiry: After a referral from CBP's EAPA Investigation 8225, Commerce will decide whether sawblades assembled in the United Kingdom by Dymatec Ltd. from Chinese cores and/or segments, and imported by Dymatec USA, are covered by the order. CBP keeps suspending liquidation on the relevant entries. FR Doc. 2026-21281
  • Large diameter graphite electrodes from China (AD investigation): The final determination is postponed and provisional measures are extended. FR Doc. 2026-21294

Preliminary results (no deposit change until final results)

Two procedural dates also moved. The preliminary CVD determination on perfluoroalkoxy alkane from India is now due by January 4, 2027 (FR Doc. 2026-21276). Initiation decisions on the AD/CVD petitions on wooden fence pickets from China are now due by November 3, 2026 (FR Doc. 2026-21285).

CSMS #70220191: HSU 2625 updates Section 232 pharma records and CPSC flags

CBP issued CSMS #70220191 on October 16, 2026; it reached the subscribed digest on October 17. It announces Harmonized System Update 2625, created September 29, 2026, with 57 tariff records and 304 ABI records. HSU 2625 carries Section 232 pharmaceutical updates tied to CSMS #70054007, corrects pork-checkoff assessment reduction rates for live swine and pork products, and changes CPSC PGA flags. CSMS #70054007 (Sept. 28, 2026), linked from CSMS #70220191

  • CP2 changed to CP1 on 2404.12.0510, 2404.12.0590, 2404.12.1010, 2404.12.1090, 3604.10.9010, 8506.10.0010, 8506.40.1010, 8506.50.0010, 8506.60.0010, 8506.80.0010, 9613.20.0000, 9404.21.0095, 9404.29.1095 and 9404.29.9095.
  • CP2 removed from 9613.80.2010.

This is an ACE reference-file update, not a new USITC HTS revision, and it changes no legal tariff rate. In CBP's flag scheme, a "2" flag generally signals that PGA data is required and a "1" flag that it may be required. CSMS #70220191 does not explain why the flags changed, so check CPSC's eFiling guidance before you change filing practice for these codes. Section 232 pharmaceutical questions go to [email protected]; CPSC flag questions go to [email protected].

CBP's digest gave no individual GovDelivery page link for CSMS #70220191, so the facts above come from the full CSMS text in the authenticated CBP email.

USPS interim rule: delivered-duty-paid duties for outbound international mail

The Postal Service has an interim final rule amending the International Mail Manual, effective October 19, 2026, with comments due November 18, 2026. Where a destination country requires delivered-duty-paid handling, mailers must use it and provide complete, accurate customs data. USPS may invoice mailers for unpaid foreign duties, taxes, and fees, with 6% annual interest on late amounts. The rule responds to the EU's July 1, 2026 end of de minimis for most low-value goods. It covers outbound mail only and does not change U.S. import entry. USPS interim final rule, FR Doc. 2026-21310 (91 FR 66000)

Action items

  • Do not declare or deposit any Graham Act duty. Watch for a waiver change, a USTR country determination, an HTS modification, or CBP CSMS guidance. Executive order
  • Load the new Canadian softwood lumber AD and CVD deposit rates for entries on and after October 19, and verify producer/exporter combinations against the appendices. AD · CVD
  • Update case rates for Taiwan steel nails (78.17% for two firms) and Italian fluid end blocks (58.48% for Lucchini) for entries on and after October 19. Nails · Fluid end blocks
  • If you import diamond sawblades assembled in the UK, review core and segment sourcing records now. Covered merchandise inquiry
  • Check your ACE PGA-flag tables and CPSC certificate workflows for the 15 HTS codes changed by HSU 2625. Related CSMS #70054007
  • If you ship goods to the EU by USPS, check the destination's DDP requirements and your exposure to USPS invoicing. USPS rule

FAQ

Do Russian-origin goods now owe an extra 500% duty?

No, not under the current order. Section 2(a) states the increase, but it is subject to Section 4, and Section 4(a) waives the Graham Act duties. No HTS heading or CBP instruction has been issued. Executive order

Which countries count as the "top 5" Russian oil buyers or evasion facilitators?

The order names none. USTR, working with State, Treasury, and Energy, must monitor purchases made on or after October 18, 2026 and report to the President. Any later duty would need the waiver to be lifted first. Executive order, Secs. 2–3

When do the new softwood lumber rates apply?

To lumber entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, on or after the October 19, 2026 publication date. Entries made earlier keep the deposit rate in effect when they were entered. FR Doc. 2026-21296

Does HSU 2625 change any duty rate?

No. It updates CBP's ACE tariff and ABI reference records, including Section 232 pharmaceutical records and CPSC flags. It is not a new USITC HTS revision. CSMS #70054007

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