September 2025 Trade & Tariff Update: Key Insights from Sandra Bell

Rimon partner Sandra Bell shared critical updates in September on the shifting landscape of international tariffs, including major judicial developments and new guidance issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

CAFC Upholds CIT Decision on IEEPA Tariffs

Sandra noted that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) upheld the Court of International Trade’s ruling that the “Reciprocal” and “Trafficking” tariffs were not authorized under IEEPA, remanding the case for reevaluation of the permanent injunction. Further court and CBP guidance are expected in the coming weeks.
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Supreme Court Grants Expedited Review of IEEPA Tariff Cases

Sandra announced that the U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari and expedited review in the IEEPA tariff cases from both the CAFC and D.C. Circuit, with oral arguments scheduled for early November and a possible decision by year’s end.
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CBP Guidance on Tariffs for Imports from India

Sandra shared the latest CBP guidance on importing products of India subject to the newly imposed 25% IEEPA tariffs, which are in addition to the existing reciprocal tariffs. She also referenced Executive Order 14329 as the underlying authority.
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New U.S.–Japan Trade Agreement Implemented Under IEEPA

Sandra highlighted Executive Order 14345 (September 4, 2025) implementing a new U.S.–Japan trade agreement reducing tariffs on select Japanese products. She noted subsequent CBP guidance clarifying tariff hierarchy and exemptions—such as for aircraft parts under the civil aviation agreement—and reminded readers that Supreme Court review of IEEPA authority remains pending.
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Sandra Bell is an international trade and customs attorney at Rimon. Ms. Bell represents clients on regulatory procedures relating to customs tariff and import issues including securing and responding to decisions on prospective and current import transactions, international trade policy and regulatory programs, and border security and trade enforcement programs. Read more here

The views expressed are solely the opinion of the author and do not represent the official positions of the Rimon P.C.  This summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with Rimon, P.C. or its affiliates.