Scott Frederick, Author at Logistics Plus

US CBP Provides Updated Guidance on Canada and Mexico Tariffs

by Scott Frederick | Mar 7, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

White House Delays Some Canada and Mexico Tariffs

On March 6, 2025, the White House issued two Executive Orders (EO) delaying the 25 percent tariff on some products of Canada and Mexico effective March 7, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. The EO’s do not specify an ending date to this action. Products of Canada and Mexico that qualify for the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) including Chapter 98 and 99 will not be subject to the 25 percent additional tariffs as directed in EO 14193 or EO 14194. Lowers the additional tariff for potash from 25 percent to 10 percent for those products that do not qualify for USMCA.

Additionally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided additional guidance in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) CSMS # 64336037 Imports from Canada and CSMS # 64335789 Imports from Mexico (see links below). The new classifications to be filed at the time of entry include:

Canada
9903.01.14 – Articles of Canada eligible for USMCA
9903.01.15 – Potash, per nine specific HTS outlined in the CSMS message

Mexico
9903.01.04 – Articles of Mexico eligible for USMCA
9903.01.05 – Potash, per the nine specific HTS outlined in the CSMS message
For all other Canadian and Mexican imported products that do not meet the eligibility requirements of USMCA General Note 11 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), the 25 percent additional tariff will apply as of March 4, 2025. The import rates for Canadian energy products will remain at 10 percent.

Logistics Plus Opens New Warehouse in Honolulu, Hawaii

by Scott Frederick | Mar 7, 2025 | News

Logistics Plus Opens New Warehouse in Honolulu, Hawaii

The new warehouse has over 75 thousand square feet of storage in the capacity-tight Pacific market.

ERIE, PA (March 7, 2025) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is pleased to introduce the opening of its newest warehouse located near Sand Island at 2280 Alahao Place in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 75,000+ square foot facility is managed by Troy Pagaduan, director of operations for the LP Hawaii branch that opened in late 2022.

The LP Hawaii warehouse was established to serve a growing list of clients needing storage and distribution support in the Hawaiian Islands and to serve as a staging and storage facility for several significant upcoming furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) installation projects for the hospitality industry, being led by hospitality logistics industry veteran Ray Orlando.

“Aloha! Our Hawaii warehouse is now up and running,” said Pagaduan. “We’ve enjoyed great growth and recognition on the islands since we opened here a little over two years ago. It is exciting to add warehousing solutions to our expanded offerings here in Hawaii.”

With the opening of the new LP Hawaii warehouse, Logistics Plus now has nearly 10 million square feet of warehousing across North America and additional locations worldwide.

About Logistics Plus, Inc.

Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) is a 21st Century Logistics Company™ and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. When the world changes, Logistics Plus® delivers. Founded in 1996, today LP has annual global sales of over $600M with more than 1,200 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. LP is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies, a top 3PL provider, a top 100 logistics company, a top freight brokerage and warehousing provider, and a great place to work. With a Passion For Excellence™, its employees put the PLUS in LOGISTICS by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success. Learn more at logisticsplus.com or download our media & press kit.

White House Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for Automakers

by Scott Frederick | Mar 6, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

The reprieve applies to cars from Canada and Mexico that comply with free-trade deal; Trump is open to more exemptions

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing. The pause comes after Trump spoke with leaders of the “big 3” automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, on Wednesday, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Asked if 30 days was enough for the auto sector to prepare for the new taxes, Leavitt said Trump was blunt with the automakers seeking an exemption: “He told them that they should get on it, start investing, start moving, shift production here to the United States of America where they will pay no tariff.”

Also Trump pauses some Canada and Mexico tariffs until next month

Some of the sweeping tariffs imposed on Mexican and Canadian goods imported to the United States will be suspended until 2 April, President Donald Trump says

Latest News on Tariffs

by Scott Frederick | Mar 5, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month

Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

China, Canada, and Mexico retaliate with their own tariffs

China retaliated with tariffs of up to 15 percent on a wide array of U.S. farm exports. It also expanded the number of U.S. companies subject to export controls and other restrictions by about two dozen. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would plaster tariffs on more than $100 billion of American goods over the course of 21 days. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico will respond to the new taxes with its own retaliatory tariffs. Sheinbaum said she will announce the products Mexico will target on Sunday in a public event in Mexico City’s central plaza. The delay might indicate that Mexico still hopes to de-escalate the trade war set off by Trump.

Trump Says 25% Canada, Mexico Tariffs to Take Effect on March 4th

by Scott Frederick | Mar 3, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

25 Percent Canada, Mexico Tariffs to Take effect on March 4th

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that there was no chance for Mexico or Canada to prevent 25% tariffs from taking effect on Tuesday, sending financial markets reeling on the prospect of new economic barriers in North America. “They’re going to have to have a tariff. So what they have to do is build their car plants, frankly, and other things in the United States, in which case they no tariffs,” Trump said at the White House. He said there was “no room left” for a deal that would avert the tariffs by curbing fentanyl flows into the United States. Tariffs due to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

Imports from Canada

9903.01.10 All imports that are products of Canada unless excluded, will be 25%
9903.01.13 Imports of energy or energy resources of Canada, will be 10%

Imports from Mexico

9903.01.01 All imports of articles that are products of Mexico unless excluded, will be 25%
These tariffs are in addition to all other applicable duties (including antidumping and countervailing duties, taxes, fees, exactions and charges). Products eligible for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or eligible for exemptions or reductions under chapter 99 are subject to these tariff increases. Goods entered into a foreign trade zone must be entered under “privileged foreign status”. Drawback is not eligible for the additional duties.

Exceptions

Products of personal use included in accompanied baggage of persons arriving in the U.S.
9903.01.11 Articles of Canada that are donations such as food, clothing, and medicine
9903.01.12 Informational Articles of Canada
9903.01.02 Articles of Mexico that are donations such as food, clothing, and medicine
9903.01.03 Informational Articles of Mexico
Chapter 98 goods, except additional duty is applicable for repair, alterations or processing performed in Canada or Mexico
De minimis goods