Friday, October 30, 2026

Canada Section 338 Scope Change Takes Effect; CBP Issues Filing Guidance

Proclamation 11076 was published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2026, the same day its revised list of Canadian products subject to the 50% Section 338 duty took effect. CBP has told filers which 22 subheadings drop out of heading 9903.03.14 and that 100 subheadings are added. Today's Federal Register also brings final AD results for aluminum foil from Brazil and strontium chromate from France, a CVD sunset result on Malaysian wind towers, and an amended OFAC Iran general license.

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Canada 338 List Revised

Section 338 Canada: revised product list in force from October 30

Proclamation 11076, signed October 23, 2026, was published on October 30 at 91 FR 68861 (FR Doc. 2026-22292). It amends Proclamation 11048 (motor vehicles), as already amended by Proclamation 11065. Annex I, Part A lists Canadian products that are no longer subject to the 50% additional ad valorem duty; Annex I, Part B lists products newly subject to it. Annex II modifies the HTSUS. The changes apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on October 30, 2026. The proclamation states that these duties apply in addition to Section 232 duties. Proclamation 11076, 91 FR 68861 · official PDF

CBP's filing guidance (CSMS #70314289, issued October 29) puts this into entry terms. Only heading 9903.03.14 (U.S. note 51(b)(3)) changes. Heading 9903.03.14 no longer applies to Canadian goods in these 22 subheadings: 1212.21.00, 3920.20.00, 3923.10.90, 3923.21.00, 4412.33.06, 4412.33.26, 4412.33.32, 4412.33.57, 4412.34.26, 4412.34.32, 4412.34.57, 4811.51.20, 4811.51.40, 4819.10.00, 4819.40.00, 4823.70.00, 4823.90.10, 8418.69.01, 8419.89.95, 8422.30.91, 8422.40.91, 8433.60.00. It now applies to 100 more subheadings, which are shown in bold on CBP's consolidated list. Headings 9903.03.12 and 9903.03.13 are unchanged. The rate is still 50% under each of the three headings. CBP consolidated Section 338 HTS list (dated 10.25.2026)

The 22 removed subheadings include plywood (4412.33/4412.34 lines), paper and paperboard packaging, plastic film and sacks, and some refrigeration, packaging and harvesting machinery. CBP's guidance does not list the 100 added subheadings in its text; they appear only in bold in the attached list. Check that list for each 10-digit code. As of this morning, the newest edition in the USITC HTS archive was 2026 Revision 21 (October 9), which predates the proclamation. Under section 5 of the proclamation, CBP may make technical corrections to the annexes by Federal Register notice. USITC HTS archive

CBP's guidance keeps the existing rules. The Chapter 98 exception still applies, except for subchapter XXIII and 9802.00.40/.50/.60/.80, where the duty is charged on the value of the repair, processing, or foreign assembly. Covered goods admitted to an FTZ (other than under domestic status) must take privileged foreign status. Duties under 9903.03.12 through 9903.03.14 remain eligible for drawback. AD/CVD and other duties still apply on top.

Effective12:01 a.m. ET, Oct 30, 2026
Heading changed9903.03.14 only
Subheadings−22 / +100 (rate 50%)

AD/CVD: three Commerce results published October 30

Aluminum foil from Brazil (A-351-856): final AD review results

For the November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024 review period, Commerce set a final margin of 13.65% for Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio/CBA Itapissuma, treated as a single entity. That rate becomes CBA's cash deposit rate for entries made on or after October 30, 2026. The all-others rate is 13.93%. 91 FR 68490, FR Doc. 2026-22126

Strontium chromate from France (A-427-830): zero margin

For the same review period, Société Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques (SNCZ) received a final margin of 0.00%. CBP will liquidate the covered entries without antidumping duties, and SNCZ's cash deposit rate is 0.00% for entries on or after October 30, 2026. The all-others rate stays at 32.16%. 91 FR 68492, FR Doc. 2026-22233

Utility scale wind towers from Malaysia (C-557-822): expedited sunset

Commerce found that revoking the CVD order would likely lead to continued or renewed subsidization. The net subsidy rate likely to prevail is 6.43% for CS Wind Malaysia Sdn Bhd and for all others. Current cash deposits stay in effect. Under the normal sunset process, the order continues only if the USITC also makes an affirmative determination (editorial note). 91 FR 68493, FR Doc. 2026-22245

OFAC: Iran General License FF-1 replaces GL FF

On October 29, 2026, OFAC issued Iran-related General License FF-1, which replaces GL FF of October 15 in its entirety. It authorizes transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to wind down dealings with International Development Bank for Investment and Finance (Iraq Development Bank) and entities it owns 50% or more. The authorization runs through 12:01 a.m. EST on December 1, 2026. Any payment to a blocked person must go into a blocked account. OFAC recent action, Oct. 29 · GL FF-1 text

Action items

  • Re-screen open Canadian entries and the classification database against CBP's consolidated list. Drop 9903.03.14 for the 22 removed subheadings and add it for the 100 bolded additions, for entries and warehouse withdrawals from 12:01 a.m. ET on October 30. CBP list
  • Check FTZ admissions of newly covered Canadian goods: they must take privileged foreign status. Flag drawback-eligible 338 duties paid under 9903.03.12–.14. Proclamation 11076
  • Watch for a USITC HTS revision or a CBP technical-correction notice that brings Annex II into the HTS. HTS archive
  • Update AD deposit rates for Brazilian aluminum foil (CBA 13.65%) and French strontium chromate (SNCZ 0.00%) for entries from October 30. Foil notice · Strontium chromate notice
  • Wind down any dealings with the Iraq Development Bank by December 1, 2026 under GL FF-1. GL FF-1

FAQ

Did the 50% rate change for Canadian goods?

No. Proclamation 11076 changes only which products are covered. The additional duty is still 50% under each of 9903.03.12, 9903.03.13 and 9903.03.14. 91 FR 68861

Which entries does the new scope apply to?

Goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on October 30, 2026. Earlier entries follow the list that was in force before. Proclamation text

Is Canadian plywood still subject to the 338 duty?

Seven plywood subheadings (4412.33.06, .26, .32, .57 and 4412.34.26, .32, .57) were removed from 9903.03.14 as of October 30. Other wood products may still be covered, so check CBP's consolidated list code by code. Section 232 and AD/CVD duties are separate and are not affected. CBP list

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