Current Update Related to Reduced Ieepa Fentanyl Tariff: China
On Oct. 30, President Trump announced that the United States will reduce the IEEPA fentanyl tariff assessed on goods from China from the current 20% rate to 10%. In exchange, China has reportedly agreed to increase purchases of U.S. soybeans and other agricultural and energy products, and to delay the implementation of rare earth export restrictions.
At this stage, details remain limited to these verbal statements from the president. Krieger is awaiting formal documentation from the White House, such as an executive order or proclamation, and guidance from CBP via Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS). An update will be provided once official materials are released. Due to the lack of official documentation related to these announcements, Krieger cannot confirm when these reductions will be effective or if they will have an effective date of the date of verbal announcement.
Consumer Product Safety Commission E-Filing Requirement Goes Live in July 2026—Be Prepared
Beginning July 8, 2026, importers of consumer products regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will be required to electronically file Children’s Product Certificates and General Certificates of Conformity. These certificates demonstrate that the imported goods comply with all applicable CPSC rules, bans and safety standards. The new e-filing requirement integrates product safety certification directly into the entry process, replacing the previous “available upon request” model and creating new operational and cost considerations for importers.
Overview of the e-filing requirement:
- Applies to finished consumer products regulated by CPSC; the Regulatory Robot can help determine if your goods are regulated by CPSC
- Effective July 8, 2026, for general imports; Jan. 8, 2027, for foreign trade zone (FTZ) entries
- Importers can enter their data into the CPSC Product Registry, a secure online application where importers can store and manage their product certificate data to transmit Reference PGA Message Sets to CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system at the time of entry
- Certificate data must be transmitted with your Customs entry
Understanding the Options
The CPSC will require importers of regulated consumer products to electronically file certificate data with CBP via the Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set. Importers must choose between two options: the Full PGA Message Set or the Reference PGA Message Set, each with distinct operational and cost implications.
Understanding which is right for your business will help ensure compliance, cost efficiency and a smooth transition ahead of the deadlines.
- Full PGA Message Set: Krieger Worldwide’s brokerage teams will transmit all seven required certificate data elements at the time of entry. This option does not require the CPSC Product Registry and may be simpler for low-volume importers or those importing many unique products.
- Reference PGA Message Set via Product Registry: Importers enter certificate data into the CPSC Product Registry in advance and receive unique identifiers. At entry, only those identifiers are transmitted to CBP by the Krieger Worldwide brokerage team. This option is efficient for importers with recurring shipments of the same products or stable data management systems.
Key Decision Factors
When determining whether to use the Full or Reference PGA Message Set, importers should evaluate their operations, entry volume and system capabilities. The right approach depends largely on how often the same regulated products are imported, the company’s ability to automate certificate uploads, and the balance between setup costs and ongoing labor. In many cases, a hybrid approach (using Reference for repeat products and Full for unique or low-volume items) offers the best balance of efficiency and flexibility.
Importers should:
- Identify which products are regulated by CPSC and subject to e-filing; the CPSC website is very robust and has tools to help you determine if your goods will require the certificate
- Review entry volumes and frequency of repeated product imports
- Assess internal data management systems and broker coordination readiness
- Compare setup versus recurring costs to determine ROI for each method
- Begin transition planning during the voluntary participation phase ahead of the 2026 enforcement dates
