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A company formed in the United States may still be treated as a foreign importer of record. What foreign-owned businesses should review before January 5, 2027.
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A company formed in the United States may still be treated as a foreign importer of record. What foreign-owned businesses should review before January 5, 2027.

A U.S. food importer is challenging the additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian-origin goods. The filing does not suspend the duties — here is what it does and does not change for importers.

CBP has begun voiding importer numbers where Form 5106 information is incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Ask your broker for the version on file.