October 23, 2026

Wind Turbine Section 232 Action Opts for Talks; USTR Proposes Longer Pause on Maritime 301 Fees

Published October 23, 2026. A presidential proclamation signed October 22 finds that wind-turbine imports threaten national security but imposes no new tariff for now. USTR has filed a proposal to keep the China maritime Section 301 fees and duties suspended through January 9, 2027, with comments due October 30. CBP is also opening ACE to amended Section 301 exclusions this evening, and Commerce has started new AD/CVD cases on amine compounds and corrugated boxes.

Large wind turbines and port cranes on a harbor quay at dusk
Wind Turbines: Talks, Not Tariffs

Section 232 on wind turbines: threat found, negotiations ordered, no new tariff

On October 22, 2026, the President signed a proclamation titled "Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components into the United States." It is based on a Commerce Section 232 report that found wind turbines and their components and subcomponents are imported in a way that threatens to impair U.S. national security. The report cites grid reliability, cybersecurity risks in networked inverters, and radar interference. Instead of setting a tariff, the proclamation directs the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to pursue negotiations with trading partners. They must give at least one update within 180 days, and the President may consider "alternative remedies" later, depending on the outcome. White House proclamation (Oct. 22, 2026)

For entry filers, nothing changes today. The proclamation names no new rate, HTS subheading, Chapter 99 number or effective date. It states that certain wind-turbine components with significant steel, aluminum or copper content are already subject to the Section 232 tariffs under Proclamation 9704 (as amended), Proclamation 9705 and Proclamation 10962, and that nothing in it changes those tariffs. Existing steel, aluminum and copper 232 reporting for these parts stays as it is.

Status: This is a signed proclamation that sets no tariff. It was not on the Federal Register public-inspection list on the morning of October 23. No CBP implementing guidance is needed unless a later action sets a tariff.
SignedOct. 22, 2026
New tariffNone at this time
First update dueWithin 180 days

USTR proposes extending the maritime Section 301 suspension to January 9, 2027

USTR has filed a notice for public inspection, scheduled for Federal Register publication on October 26, 2026 (FR Doc. 2026-21755, docket USTR-2026-0694). It proposes a further two-month suspension of the responsive actions in the Section 301 investigation of China's targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. The current suspension ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on November 9, 2026. Under the proposal, the new suspension would run from 12:00 a.m. ET on November 10, 2026 through 11:59 p.m. ET on January 9, 2027, to allow more negotiation with China. USTR notice, public inspection (filed Oct. 23, 2026)

The suspension would cover the maritime transport service fees in Annexes I–III of the April 2025 action, as modified in October 2025, and the duties in Annex V.A of the October 16, 2025 notice. During the suspension, no party would accrue liability for or pay those fees or duties. The notice lists no HTS or Chapter 99 numbers. The comment period opened at 9:00 a.m. ET on October 23. To be sure of consideration, written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on October 30, 2026.

Status: This is a proposal. The suspension already in force runs only through November 9, 2026. A final USTR notice is still needed before the extension takes effect.
Current pause endsNov. 9, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Proposed endJan. 9, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET
Comments dueOct. 30, 2026, 5 p.m. ET

ACE begins accepting amended Section 301 China exclusions at 6 p.m. on October 23

CBP has updated its filing guidance for five China Section 301 product exclusions under heading 9903.88.69, plus one technical amendment. USTR amended these exclusions so they track the statistical breakouts in the HTSUS that took effect on July 1, 2026. CBP says ACE will accept the conforming amendments as of 6 p.m. on October 23, 2026. The legal changes come from USTR's notices at 91 FR 56538 (Sept. 2, 2026) and 91 FR 64211 (Oct. 7, 2026).

  • U.S. notes 20(vvv)(i)(4), (5) and (6): goods previously under 8413.91.9065, 8413.91.9085 or 8413.91.9096 are now described under 8413.91.9039, 8413.91.9046, 8413.91.9059 or 8413.91.9099 from July 1, 2026.
  • U.S. note 20(vvv)(iv)(4): goods previously under 3926.90.9910 are now described under 3926.90.9915 or 3926.90.9920 from July 1, 2026.
  • U.S. note 20(vvv)(i)(20) (technical amendment): goods previously under 8479.90.9596 are now described under 8479.90.9591 from July 1, 2026.

When 9903.88.69 is reported, do not also report the Chapter 99 number for the Section 301 China duty. To recover Section 301 duties paid on covered entries since July 1, file a Post Summary Correction if the entry is still within the PSC window, or a protest if it has liquidated and the protest period is still open.

Port notices: Marcelino Serna cargo hours and a Palm Beach CES application

Marcelino Serna (Tornillo, TX): earlier cargo hours from October 26

Starting Monday, October 26, 2026, cargo operating hours at both the import and export lots of the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry change from 08:00–16:00 to 06:00–14:00. Brokers and carriers should move truck appointments, pre-filing and release timing to the new window.

Port of Palm Beach: comments invited on a Centralized Examination Station applicant

On October 22, 2026, the Port of Palm Beach (Riviera Beach, FL) announced that it received one application to operate a Centralized Examination Station (CES), from Tropical Shipping USA, LLC (821 Avenue E, Building D, Riviera Beach). The application covers forklifts, pallet jacks, a floor scale and pallet/parcel X-ray. Written comments must reach the Port Director within 30 calendar days of the October 22 bulletin. The proposed fee schedule is attached to the notice (CES fee schedule, PDF). Importers whose cargo is examined at Palm Beach may want to review the fees.

New AD/CVD investigations: amine compounds from China, corrugated boxes from China, Malaysia and Türkiye

Commerce signed initiation notices on October 19, 2026. They are on public inspection for Federal Register publication on October 26. These are investigations only: no cash deposits apply until affirmative preliminary determinations are made.

  • Certain amine compounds from China (AD and CVD). The petitions were filed on September 29, 2026. The products are currently classified under 2922.19.9690, 2921.29.0055 and 2934.99.9001, and may also enter under 2909.11.0000, 2921.21.0000 and 3815.90.5000. The written scope controls. Petition-based estimated dumping margins range from about 245% to 352%. Quantity-and-value (Q&V) responses are due November 2, 2026. AD initiation (FR Doc. 2026-21766); CVD initiation (FR Doc. 2026-21767)
  • Corrugated die-cut cardboard boxes from China, Malaysia and Türkiye (AD), and from Türkiye (CVD). The AD petitions were filed on September 9, 2026. The cited HTS subheading is 4819.10.0020, a basket category. Estimated margins are 97.71%–297.26% for China (depending on the surrogate country), 83.72%–116.58% for Malaysia and 51.27%–92.81% for Türkiye. Q&V responses are due November 2, scope comments November 9 and rebuttal comments November 19, 2026. AD initiation (FR Doc. 2026-21783); Türkiye CVD initiation (FR Doc. 2026-21778)
  • Railway tank cars from Mexico. Commerce extended its deadline to decide whether to initiate on the AD/CVD petitions. The decision is now due by November 9, 2026. FR Doc. 2026-21792

AD/CVD results and order notices scheduled for October 26

  • Prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Spain (AD final results, 6/1/2024–5/31/2025). TYCSA's margin is 13.57%. That rate becomes the cash deposit rate for entries on or after the publication date. FR Doc. 2026-21791
  • Carbazole violet pigment 23 from India (CVD final results, 2023). Navpad Pigments has a subsidy rate of 2.81%, with new cash deposits from publication. The review is rescinded for Sudarshan. FR Doc. 2026-21793
  • Small vertical shaft engines from China. The AD/CVD orders are continued after the first sunset review, effective October 20, 2026. Deposits continue at the rates in effect. FR Doc. 2026-21819
  • Standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico. The AD/CVD orders are continued after the first sunset review, effective September 23, 2026. Deposits continue. FR Doc. 2026-21780
  • Common alloy aluminum sheet from China (CVD). The 2025 administrative review is rescinded because there were no reviewable entries. Cash deposit rates are unchanged. FR Doc. 2026-21779
  • Heavy-walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Mexico (AD). Commerce has preliminarily found in a changed circumstances review that Perfiles LM, S.A. de C.V. is the successor-in-interest to Perfiles y Herrajes LM. If finalized, it would receive the predecessor's cash deposit rate. FR Doc. 2026-21790

Action items

  • Wind-turbine importers: keep filing the existing steel, aluminum and copper Section 232 entries for covered components. Watch for any further remedy after the 180-day negotiation update (proclamation).
  • Ocean carriers, vessel operators and importers of goods covered by Annex V.A: comment by October 30, 5 p.m. ET, in docket USTR-2026-0694 if the November 9 expiry affects you. Plan for both outcomes until USTR publishes a final notice (USTR notice).
  • Filers using the 9903.88.69 exclusions: after 6 p.m. on October 23, file using the new 8413.91 and 3926.90 statistical numbers (and 8479.90.9591 for the technical amendment). Review entries since July 1 for PSC or protest refunds (91 FR 64211).
  • Tornillo crossings: move cargo schedules to 06:00–14:00 from October 26.
  • Buyers of amine compounds and corrugated boxes from the named countries: map your suppliers, and if selected respond to Q&V questionnaires by November 2 (boxes initiation).
  • Update the AD/CVD deposit tables for TYCSA (13.57%) and Navpad (2.81%) from the publication date (PC strand; CVP-23).

FAQ

Is there a new Section 232 tariff on wind turbines?

No. The October 22 proclamation finds a national-security threat and orders negotiations, but sets no rate, HTS scope or effective date. Components already covered by the steel, aluminum or copper 232 tariffs stay covered. Proclamation

Will maritime Section 301 port fees start on November 10?

Not if USTR finalizes its proposal. The notice would extend the suspension through January 9, 2027, but it is open for comment until October 30. Until USTR publishes a final notice, only the suspension through November 9, 2026 is in force. USTR notice

Do the new box and amine cases require cash deposits now?

No. These are initiation notices. Deposits begin only after an affirmative preliminary determination by Commerce, which comes after an affirmative preliminary injury vote by the USITC. Amine AD initiation

Original sources and dates

  • White House, Proclamation, "Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components into the United States," Oct. 22, 2026: whitehouse.gov
  • USTR, Suspension of Section 301 Action (maritime, logistics and shipbuilding), FR Doc. 2026-21755, filed Oct. 23, 2026; scheduled publication Oct. 26, 2026: public inspection PDF
  • USTR, Conforming amendments to Section 301 product exclusions, 91 FR 56538 (Sept. 2, 2026): federalregister.gov; 91 FR 64211 (Oct. 7, 2026): federalregister.gov
  • Commerce/ITA, Amine compounds from China, AD and CVD initiations, FR Docs. 2026-21766 and 2026-21767, signed Oct. 19, 2026; scheduled publication Oct. 26, 2026: AD; CVD
  • Commerce/ITA, Corrugated die-cut cardboard boxes, AD initiation (FR Doc. 2026-21783) and Türkiye CVD initiation (FR Doc. 2026-21778), scheduled publication Oct. 26, 2026: AD; CVD
  • Commerce/ITA, Railway tank cars from Mexico, extension of initiation deadline, FR Doc. 2026-21792, scheduled publication Oct. 26, 2026: PDF
  • Commerce/ITA, PC strand from Spain (2026-21791), CVP-23 from India (2026-21793), small vertical shaft engines from China (2026-21819), welded wire mesh from Mexico (2026-21780), aluminum sheet from China (2026-21779), HWR pipes and tubes from Mexico (2026-21790), all scheduled for publication Oct. 26, 2026: 21791; 21793; 21819; 21780; 21779; 21790