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Analysis
Trade-policy analysis for import-scope decisions, written from the public record. Start from a product line, origin, supplier, or case, then read what the record changes for that file.
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H.R. 6500 Clears Congress Without a New AGOA Refund Window
The version of H.R. 6500 that cleared Congress would extend AGOA through December 31, 2028 if enacted, but it omits the House bill's new 180-day refund process. Importers should verify the controlling text before changing broker instructions or reopening a 2025 lapse file.
The BAD DEAL Act Would End Section 338 Duties Before Refunds Begin
The BAD DEAL Act would end the legal force of Section 338 proclamations if enacted, but it would leave the customs route for refunds to later implementation. Importers should track the duty cutover and each entry's recovery status separately while liquidation and protest deadlines continue to run.
