The temporary 10% global tariff imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act is scheduled to expire at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, July 24. With little indication that Congress will extend the temporary authority, importers should be prepared for the Administration’s next phase of tariff policy.
Recent comments from U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicate that additional tariff actions are expected soon. While speaking before Congress, Greer stated that “we do expect action soon,” although he noted that additional briefings and procedural steps are still required before final details can be announced.
What We Know Today
Based on currently available information:
- The temporary Section 122 tariffs are scheduled to expire at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, July 24.
- There is little indication that Congress intends to extend the current Section 122 authority.
- Administration officials have publicly indicated that additional tariff actions are expected in the near future.
- The Administration is widely expected to rely on Section 301 authority as the legal framework for future tariff actions.
What We Are Still Waiting For
Although a transition to Section 301 authority is expected, many important implementation details have not yet been released. These include:
- Which countries will be covered
- Applicable tariff rates
- Effective dates
- Product scope and HTS classifications
- Any exclusions or exemptions
- Treatment of goods already in transit
- Official implementation guidance from USTR and U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Until those details are published, importers should avoid making assumptions about how the transition will affect future entries.
Related Trade Actions
In addition to the expected transition from Section 122 to Section 301 authority, several other trade actions are already underway:
- A 25% Section 301 tariff on most imports from Brazil took effect on July 22.
- New 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 are scheduled to take effect in approximately 30 days.
What This Means for Importers
At this time, businesses with goods currently in transit or scheduled to arrive after July 24 should continue monitoring official announcements closely. Until final implementation guidance is issued, it remains unclear exactly how the new tariff framework will be applied.
Importers may wish to:
- Review shipments expected to enter the United States over the coming days.
- Evaluate potential impacts on landed costs.
- Stay in close communication with their customs broker regarding new guidance.
- Be prepared to respond quickly once official implementation details are released.
Worldwide Logistics Group Is Monitoring the Situation
Worldwide Logistics Group’s Customs and Trade Compliance team is actively monitoring developments and reviewing all official announcements from USTR and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
As soon as official guidance is released, we will provide another customer update outlining the final tariff structure, implementation timeline, affected products, and practical steps importers should consider.
If you have questions about how these developments may affect your imports, please contact your Worldwide Logistics Group representative.