On November 13, Buckland hosted the webinar “Navigating the New U.S. Tariffs on Auto Parts: Impacts, Exemptions, and Compliance Strategies,” presented by Dayne Edmondson, Customs Compliance Manager at Buckland. The session focused on recent changes to U.S. Section 232 tariffs on auto parts and on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) and their parts, effective November 1, 2025.
Dayne explained how new stacking rules now recognize USMCA-qualified auto parts and MHDV parts as subject to the auto parts tariff, which in many North American scenarios can supersede steel and aluminum duties. The webinar also covered:
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Conditions and practical use cases for self-certifying auto and MHDV parts
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The current gray area around claiming USMCA on self-certified parts and why importers should seek trade legal counsel
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How OEM offset credits can impact decisions on whether to self-certify
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Recent adjustments to China-related IEPA fentanyl tariffs and their interaction with other measures
Download the slide presentation here.
If you have questions about how these changes may affect your specific products or supply chain, please contact your Buckland representative.
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