Development Date and status at the research cut-off Buyers affected What to do now
New Section 301 duties on Vietnamese-origin goods Effective July 24, 2026: the action specifies an additional 12.5%, subject to exceptions. Buyers receiving shipped garments and US businesses importing them. Require a quotation separating ordinary garment duty from additional duties and carrier charges. (govinfo.gov)
Low-value courier imports remain outside the old de minimis exemption Worldwide suspension began August 29, 2025. A separate CBP interim final rule, effective June 24, 2026, indefinitely suspended the exemption for non-postal arrivals. Remote buyers, including those ordering below $800. Reject cost estimates that assume a low garment price automatically means duty-free delivery. (content.govdelivery.com)
CPSC electronic certificate filing is operational General implementation began July 8, 2026. Importers of products requiring CPSC certification; buyers may experience the consequences through their supplier or carrier. Ask whether certification applies or a documented apparel exception supports a disclaimer. (cpsc.gov)
Vietnam’s new e-commerce framework took effect Law No. 122/2025/QH15 and Decree No. 248/2026/ND-CP became effective July 1, 2026. Buyers using Vietnamese online sellers and covered platforms. Verify seller identity, transaction terms and the platform complaint route before moving payment elsewhere. (moit.gov.vn)
Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Law became effective Law No. 91/2025/QH15: January 1, 2026. Buyers supplying identifiable measurements, photographs or other personal information to Vietnamese businesses. Request a written explanation of collection, sharing, retention and deletion arrangements. (congbao.chinhphu.vn)
FTC review-rule enforcement warnings became a current screening signal Warning letters dated December 22, 2025, followed the rule’s October 21, 2024 effective date. Buyers relying on reviews, testimonials and purportedly independent rankings. Examine review incentives and commercial relationships, not just star ratings. (ftc.gov)
Two future implementation dates matter CPSC foreign-trade-zone implementation: January 8, 2027. Statutory repeal of the low-value shipment exemption: July 1, 2027. Principally import businesses and future remote buyers. Do not treat either date as permission to ignore requirements already operating in 2026. (cpsc.gov)