RIM US Inland Digest | June 16th, 2026
Fuel Updates Domestic diesel fuel prices for the week of June 16th, 2026, have continued to ease notably after recent highs. The US national average on-highway diesel price stood at $5.210/gallon as of June 8th (latest detailed EIA data), down from the prior week’s $5.350 and $5.523 two (2) weeks earlier. Regional variations remain significant: …
Launch of CBP’s Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers
The following was taken in part from CSMS# 68927213: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is excited to announce the release of its new Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers. This updated document provides a consolidated overview of the three (3) authorities CBP uses to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labor …
Asia-US Ocean Market Advisory
Please be advised that the Transpacific Eastbound ocean freight market is currently experiencing highly challenging conditions, resulting in a tightening of vessel capacity alongside accelerating freight rates and surcharges. A convergence of a strong supply-demand balance, rising fuel costs, and geopolitical disruptions has driven the Asia-US container market into its highest trajectory observed in the …
CBP Guidance for Adjusting Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports…
CSMS #68855869, issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on June 5, 2026, provides implementation guidance for the June 1, 2026, President issued Proclamation 11032, “Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States” amending Proclamation 11021, adding new metals derivatives subject to Section 232 duties and reducing the Section 232 duty rates for …
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Strengthen CBP…
The following was taken in part from the NCBFAA’s Customs Counsel and Legislative Advisor of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.: The President issued an Executive Order (EO) on June 3rd that will impact all importers and entities connected to import transactions. This Executive Order proposes a broad tightening of US customs enforcement, with a strong emphasis on …
Manifestación de Valor Electrónica (MVE) Update
SAT (Mexico’s tax and customs authority), ANAM (Mexico’s national customs agency), and CAAAREM (Mexico’s national customs broker association) released several important updates on June 2nd and 3rd, 2026 regarding the implementation timeline of the Manifestación de Valor Electrónica (MVE) process in Mexico. What is the Manifestación de Valor (MV/MVE)?The Manifestación de Valor is the customs …
RIM US Inland Digest | June 2nd, 2026
Fuel Updates Domestic diesel fuel prices for the week of June 2nd, 2026, remain highly elevated but continue to ease modestly. The US national average on-highway diesel price stood at $5.523/gallon as of May 25th (latest detailed EIA data), down from the prior week’s $5.596. Regional variations remain significant: Midwest prices are typically in the …
Understanding the Affiliates Rule Pause and Why Preparation Still
The US Commerce Department’s issued a one-year suspension of the Affiliates rule in November 2025. It is important for exporters to know that the temporary pause on the Affiliates Rule does not eliminate compliance expectations. BIS continues to view affiliate‑based diversion as a core risk, and exporters should use this period to strengthen compliance foundations before the …
RIM US Inland Digest | May 27th, 2026
Fuel Updates Domestic diesel fuel prices for the week of May 26th, 2026, remain highly elevated but showed modest relief. The US national average on-highway diesel price stood at $5.596/gallon as of May 18th (latest detailed EIA data), down slightly from the prior week’s $5.639. Regional variations persist: Midwest prices often hover around $5.70–$5.80 (with …
CBP Updates IEEPA Reconciliation FAQ
The below was taken in part from the NCBFAA: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated their IEEPA FAQ page on May 26th, 2026 with two (2) new responses, both addressing reconciliation. We’d like to note in particular the advice to hold off on filing reconciliation unless your filing deadline is within 30 days. This appears …