THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 18TH EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment.
The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword:
This week, I was reminded of something that had absolutely nothing to do with tariffs.
Or sanctions.
Or Section 232.
Or IEEPA.
Instead, it was about people.
I happened to be in two completely different meetings on the same day. One was with a client implementing a global trade management platform. The other was an internal product strategy meeting. Different companies. Different objectives. Different industries.
Yet they both shared one thing in common.
The right people were in the room.
Logistics. Procurement. Compliance. IT. Brokers. Forwarders. Engineering. Product Management. Development. Marketing. Sales. Operations. Customer Success. Executives.
Everyone had a voice.
Everyone understood the objective.
Everyone was rowing in the same direction.
And something almost magical happened.
Decisions that normally take weeks happened in minutes. Questions were answered before they became problems. Dependencies surfaced naturally. People volunteered solutions instead of defending silos. It wasn’t chaos, it was collaboration.
It reminded me that the greatest competitive advantage most organizations possess isn’t technology.
It’s alignment.
I’ve also seen the opposite.
The left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing. Compliance finds out after the shipment leaves. Procurement negotiates contracts without involving Trade. Logistics discovers requirements after freight is already on the water. IT builds exactly what they were asked to build but not what the business actually needed. Everyone works incredibly hard… but somehow everyone ends up frustrated.
Nobody is wrong.
They’re simply not together.
Unfortunately, I think we’re seeing a little of that everywhere these days. In business. In government. Even in our politics. We’ve become remarkably good at defending positions and remarkably poor at building bridges. We celebrate conflict. We reward the loudest voices. We sometimes confuse stubbornness with leadership.
Real leadership looks different.
The best leaders I’ve worked with had a vision, but they also had the humility to recognize they didn’t have every answer. They listened. They challenged. They adjusted. They encouraged healthy disagreement, then united everyone behind a shared mission once the decision was made.
That’s where remarkable things happen.
Global trade has become far too complicated for one department—or one person—to manage alone. Between tariffs, sanctions, forced labor enforcement, export controls, valuation, origin, AI, cybersecurity, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainty, success simply isn’t possible if every function operates independently.
It takes a village.
So perhaps that’s my encouragement this week.
Invite one more person to the meeting.
Ask Procurement what they’re seeing.
Include Compliance before the purchase order, not after the shipment.
Bring your broker into the conversation earlier.
Listen to IT.
Listen to Operations.
Listen to your customers.
Because when talented people align behind a common purpose, something extraordinary happens.
And honestly?
It’s one of the most satisfying things you’ll ever experience in your career.
Let’s stay vigilant—and let’s build together.
Jamie Adams, LCB, CCS
Director of Global Compliance Solutions
Vigilant GTS
In this volume, we will explore:
- CSMS updates
- Updates to the Federal Registry; for policy, product, and a lot of sanctions actions
- Cooperative call outs to other blogs
- Where to find us
- Be sure to check out our weekly edition of Trade Buzz
Let’s veer into it, shall we?
**The following contains links and citations from multiple US government agencies and other credible sources. Vigilant GTS LLC is not the source material but simply compilating the information.**
CSMS Updates
**The following are short summaries of the actual information provided by CSMS. To stay up to date with announcements and news, please subscribe at: https://www.cbp.gov/webform/subscribe-receive-cbp-access-updates **
CSMS # 69066837 – DEPLOYED – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds – Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has completed the successful deployment for enhancements to the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) application in the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). Importers and authorized customs brokers can now include in their CAPE declarations, submitted in the ACE Portal, entries flagged for reconciliation (entry types 01, 02, 06) for which the reconciliation entry (entry type 09) has not been filed. Consistent with CAPE Phase 1, the entries flagged for reconciliation will be limited to unliquidated entries and entries that have been liquidated within 80 days of the CAPE declaration filing date.
CSMS # 69111382 – Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2614
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2614 was created on June 30, 2026, and contains 310 harmonized tariff records and 1287 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records.
HSU 2614 contains the Spring 2026 484(f) HTS Updates.
CSMS # 69111382 – Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2614
CSMS # 69056483 – Update to Entry-Level Validations for CAPE Declarations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated certain validations performed on entries included on Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) Declarations filed in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
Entries that previously resulted in the following error messages should be resubmitted on a new CAPE Declaration….
CSMS # 69056483 – Update to Entry-Level Validations for CAPE Declarations
CSMS # 69068766 – USDA Agricultural Marketing Service – National Organic Program – New HTS Code Flagging and Filing Reminders
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) is providing a reminder about import filing requirements in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for organic entries and new organic HTS codes.
Flagging Update: On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the AMS tariff flag code for the following HTS codes will change from AM7 (may File) to AM8 (must file) – with reject severity…
CSMS # 69087399 – GUIDANCE: Duty Offset for Imports of Automobile and Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts
| The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the import adjustment offset applicable to Section 232 duties on automobile and medium and heavy-duty vehicle parts. |
Federal Register Updates
**These are just a sampling of the many updates and changes made by the Federal Register. For a more comprehensive list, or to subscribe to the updates yourself, follow the link below, and never miss a thing.**
https://www.federalregister.gov
Sanctions Actions (This is only a small sampling of the many sanction sanctions of the last week)
| FR Document: 2026-12916 Citation: 91 FR 38769 |
PDF Pages 38769-38778 (10 pages) Permalink |
| Abstract: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them…. | |
| FR Document: 2026-13279 Citation: 91 FR 40096 |
PDF Pages 40096-40097 (2 pages) Permalink |
| Abstract: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. | |
Sales at Less Than Fair Value; Determinations, Investigations, etc.:
Silicon Metal from Australia
| FR Document: 2026-13118 Citation: 91 FR 39593 |
PDF Pages 39593-39595 (3 pages) Permalink |
| Abstract: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that silicon metal from Australia is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. | |
Silicon Metal from Norway
| FR Document: 2026-13121 Citation: 91 FR 39597 |
PDF Pages 39597-39598 (2 pages) Permalink |
| Abstract: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that silicon metal from Norway is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. | |
Standard Steel Welded Wire Mesh from Mexico
| FR Document: 2026-13342 Citation: 91 FR 39983 |
PDF Pages 39983-39984 (2 pages) Permalink |
| Abstract: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on standard steel welded wire mesh (wire mesh) from Mexico would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the “Final Results of Sunset Review” section of this notice. | |
Utility Scale Wind Towers from India, Malaysia, and Spain
| FR Document: 2026-13409 Citation: 91 FR 40578 |
PDF Pages 40578-40581 (4 pages) Permalink |
| Abstract: The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty orders on utility scale wind towers from India and Malaysia and the antidumping duty orders on utility scale wind towers from India, Malaysia, and Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the… | |
News from other esteemed sources:
BAKER/MCKENZIE
On 23 June 2026, the UK government announced a series of customs and tax measures intended to reduce the administrative burden and increase fairness and certainty for taxpayers. There were a number of key customs measures in this update,…
Read more…
UK Introduces New Open General Export Licence for Dual-Use Items
06/26/2026
On 25 June 2026, the UK’s Export Control Joint Unit (“ECJU”) introduced a new Open General Export Licence for dual-use items (“Dual-Use OGEL”) intended to simplify licensing requirements for UK exporters of dual-use items by providing a single,…
Read more…
CSIS/TRADE GUYS
Chinese Export Restrictions, USTR in India and Uzbekistan, and German Pharmaceutical Pricing
Bill and Scott take a look at recent Chinese export restrictions on U.S. companies, examine the USTR’s visits to India and Uzbekistan, and dig into a newly announced U.S. probe of German pharmaceutical pricing.
Vigilant Visitation Opportunities
We will be out and about at different trade and compliance related conferences around the country! We would love for you to come to say hello, so we can get to know you better! You can also connect with us at: https://vigilantgts.com/ or through our socials, on Facebook and LinkedIn!
Where we will be:
CBP Trade and Cargo Security Summit, (Rescheduled to September, 8-10, 2026)
Dallas, TX
Jamie Adams will be attending sessions and happy to connect with you.
ICPA Global Trade Pathways Conference (Fall), September 13, 2026
Grapevine, TX
Vigilant will be a sponsor and you can visit us at our booth. Jamie Adams will be presenting and leading the choir.
Link for registration:
https://web.cvent.com/event/d7306755-269c-4432-98cc-fcb8fddf3f13/summary
ICPA Global Trade Insights Conference (Fall), September 29 – October 1, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
Jamie Adams will be moderating a panel on US Tariff Updates and Mitigation Strategies.
Link for registration:
https://web.cvent.com/event/6050d349-7ec8-471c-8553-9e8fb77c19cf/summary
ICPA Annual Spring Conference (25th Anniversary), March 7 – March 10, 2027
Orlando, FL (Disney World)
Vigilant will be a sponsor and you can visit us at our booth. Jamie Adams will be presenting and leading the choir.
Registration will open late in 2026.
TRADE BUZZ – Powered by Vigilant GTS
Joe Burks has moved on to a new position at a new company, and he has graciously handed the reigns of Trade Buzz to Jamie Adams. We posted a video this week about “Reasonable Care”. This is becoming ever more important in the era of increased enforcement. You can watch the video and read the corresponding blog at – https://vigilantgts.com/avoid-penalties-with-smart-practices-hb/
Check back with us every Tuesday as we will be publishing new quick topic videos every week.
You can see the library of all our videos on our website at: https://vigilantgts.com/webinars/