Richard Murray & Co.

09/02/2026

Global shipping conditions continue to shift, with weather disruptions in Asia, changing ocean carrier routes, and larger vessels impacting major U.S. ports.

In our latest Global Shipping Update, we highlight a few key developments shippers should have on their radar and what they could mean for upcoming cargo movements.

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We wanted to share a few current developments across the global shipping market that may impact transit times, routing, and overall supply chain planning in the weeks ahead. Weather Disruptions Continue Across Asia Recent typhoon activity in China has created additional challenges for ocean carriers...

08/27/2026

Trade and customs requirements continue to move quickly.

In our latest Trade Update, we’re covering two developments businesses should have on their radar: the latest progress on IEEPA tariff refunds through CAPE and new Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. goods set to take effect September 8.

Read the key updates and what they could mean for your business.

We’re keeping a close eye on two developments that may be important for importers and companies doing business across the U.S.-Canada border. CBP has provided a significant update on the progress of IEEPA tariff refunds through CAPE, while Canada has announced a new round of counter-tariffs on cer...

08/20/2026

Important Trade Update: The effective date for the additional 50% Section 338 tariffs on certain Canadian imports has been delayed from August 19 to August 22, 2026.

With trade discussions ongoing, the situation continues to evolve. We’ve updated our latest trade alert with what importers need to know.

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Effective Date Delayed to August 22 The additional 50% Section 338 tariffs, originally scheduled to take effect today, August 19, have been delayed until August 22, 2026. The new tariffs are now scheduled to apply to covered goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption,...

08/19/2026

Staying informed is key as customs enforcement and trade policies continue to evolve.

In our latest Trade & Compliance Update, we’re highlighting three developments importers should have on their radar — Importer of Record validation, CTPAT considerations, and new Section 338 tariffs on certain Canadian imports.

Read the full update and learn what these changes could mean for your business:

It’s been a busy summer in the world of customs and trade compliance, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight three developments that should be on importers’ radar. From increased scrutiny of Importer of Record information to new enforcement expectations and tariffs affecting certain Canadia...

07/24/2026

Trade regulations continue to evolve, and staying informed is essential for importers.

CBP has released new implementation guidance for the recently announced Section 301 duties affecting imports from 60 specified economies. Our latest Trade Update highlights the effective date, transit exception, entry filing considerations, and links to the official CBP guidance and tariff classifications.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued implementation guidance for the Section 301 Forced Labor duties announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). These additional duties apply to imports from 60 specified economies and become effective for goods entered fo...

07/21/2026

Trade policy continues to evolve, and staying informed is essential for importers.

The latest Presidential Proclamations invoke Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional duties on certain Canadian imports—marking the first known use of this authority.

In our latest Trade Update, we break down:
-What Section 338 is
-Which industries are impacted
-The August 19 effective date
-What importers should consider moving forward

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We wanted to make you aware of a significant trade development that may affect companies importing products from Canada. On July 20, 2026, three Presidential Proclamations were issued invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional duties on certain Canadian products. This marks....

07/16/2026

Trade Update: CBP has released new guidance regarding additional tariffs on imports from Brazil, including an effective date of July 22 and a limited transit exception for qualifying shipments.

Our team has summarized the key information and what importers should know.

Read the full update here: https://richard-murray.com/news-updates/new-tariffs-on-brazilian-imports-effective-july-22/

06/03/2026

We'll be at MLMA 2026!

Richard Murray & Co. is excited to attend the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association Convention & Trade Show, June 25–28, 2026.

If you're attending, stop by Booth 103 to meet with:
Mac McPhillips, Tyler Turner, and Lindsey Hilner

We look forward to connecting with lumber producers, manufacturers, and industry partners from across the region to discuss transportation, logistics, transloading, warehousing, and supply chain solutions.

📍 Booth 103
📅 June 25–28, 2026

We hope to see you there!

04/14/2026

CBP is rolling out a major update that could create refund opportunities for importers.

A new process—CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries)—will streamline how IEEPA duty refunds are submitted and processed through the ACE Portal.

At a high level:
• Refunds will be consolidated instead of handled entry-by-entry
• CBP will automatically recalculate duties after removing IEEPA tariffs
• Payments (including interest) are expected within 60–90 days of acceptance
• Submissions must be made electronically through ACE

This follows recent court rulings directing CBP to remove IEEPA duties from certain entries and issue refunds where applicable.

We’ve put together a quick overview of what this means and what steps importers should be considering now.

👉 Read more in our latest blog: https://richard-murray.com/news-updates/cbp-update-ieepa-duty-refund-process-cape/

If you think your entries may be impacted, now is the time to start reviewing your data and preparing.

We want to share an important update from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding a new process that may create refund opportunities for importers who have paid duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). CBP is introducing a new system within the ACE Portal call...

04/02/2026

The FMC has announced it is “closely monitoring” China’s increased detentions of Panama-flagged vessels—an unusual shift that could have broader implications for U.S. trade and global supply chains.

With Panama-flagged ships carrying a significant share of U.S. containerized freight, this is a situation worth watching closely.

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The recently designated Chairman and a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, Laura DiBella, issued a statement regarding China’s current re...