Stay Ahead of Every
Tariff Change That Hits Your Business.
CGN's trade compliance team monitors tariff changes, duty rate adjustments, and trade policy shifts across 220+ countries — and advises clients on the impact and how to adapt, before the change takes effect.
Tariff Changes Happen Without Warning
New tariffs, retaliatory measures, and trade policy shifts can take effect within days. Businesses that discover a change after the cargo ships face unexpected duty costs, clearance delays, and margin erosion with no time to adapt.
The Impact Varies by HS Code and Route
A headline tariff change does not apply equally to all products or all routes. The real impact depends on your specific HS codes, the country of origin, the import regime at destination, and any applicable FTA preferences or anti-dumping exemptions.
Most Businesses Have No Early Warning System
Without a dedicated trade compliance team monitoring regulatory change across every market, most businesses find out about tariff changes from their freight invoice — not before it. CGN changes that.
CGN Monitors Every Market
So You Never Get Caught Off Guard.
CGN's trade intelligence and compliance team tracks tariff changes, duty rate adjustments, anti-dumping measures, Free Trade Agreement updates, and sanctions regimes across 220+ countries — publishing updates daily and advising clients proactively on the impact on their specific trade lanes and product classifications.
Get Free Tariff AlertsThis page is updated by CGN's trade compliance team daily. It covers the most significant tariff changes affecting major global trade lanes — with analysis of the impact for importers and exporters, and guidance on how to adapt. For specific advice on your HS codes and trade lanes, contact our customs and compliance specialists directly.
How CGN Protects Your Business from Tariff Risk.
CGN's trade compliance and tariff advisory services help businesses identify exposure, adapt their supply chains, and recover duties where eligible — before a tariff change becomes a financial problem.
Monitoring & Alerts
Tariff Monitoring & Early Warning Alerts
CGN's trade intelligence team monitors tariff changes, duty rate adjustments, anti-dumping notices, FTA amendments, and sanctions updates across 220+ countries every day. When a change affects your trade lanes or product classifications, we alert you proactively — before the cargo ships — with analysis of the impact and recommended action.
Compliance & Classification
Customs Compliance & HS Code Classification
When tariffs change, the HS code you use to classify your product determines whether — and how much — the change affects you. Incorrect or suboptimal classification can mean paying tariffs you don't have to, or — more expensively — facing penalties for misclassification. CGN's licensed customs brokers review, classify, and where necessary apply for binding tariff rulings to give your business legal certainty.
Duty Optimisation
Duty Optimisation & Recovery
A tariff increase does not always mean your costs have to rise. CGN's duty optimisation service identifies legal and compliant strategies to reduce the duty burden on your imports — through FTA preference utilisation, duty drawback on re-exported goods, bonded warehouse structures, and tariff engineering where applicable. We also recover historical duties paid on eligible shipments going back up to four years.
Key Tariff Changes April 2026.
The most significant tariff rate changes affecting major global trade lanes this month — updated daily by CGN's trade compliance team. Contact us for analysis specific to your HS codes and trade lanes.
Get HS-Specific Analysis| Trade Lane | Product Category | Previous Rate | New Rate | Change | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA ← China | All goods (general) | ~25% | 145% | ▲ +120pp | LIVE |
| 🇺🇸 USA ← All | Baseline tariff — all origins | 0–3% | 10% | ▲ New | LIVE |
| 🇨🇦 Canada ← USA | Steel, aluminium, autos | 0% | 25% | ▲ New | LIVE |
| 🇪🇺 EU ← China | Electric vehicles | 10% | 45.3% | ▲ +35.3pp | LIVE |
| 🇪🇺 EU ← USA | Retaliatory measures | — | TBD | ◆ Under Review | REVIEW |
| 🇬🇧 UK ← EU | Food and agri products | Variable | Reducing | ▼ FTA phased | PHASED |
| 🇮🇳 India ← Electronics | Consumer electronics | Various | +5% | ▲ Surcharge | PENDING |
| 🌍 AfCFTA Phase 2 | Manufactured goods | 10–25% | 0–5% | ▼ FTA | LIVE |
Which Industries Face the Highest Tariff Exposure in 2026?
The impact of current tariff changes varies significantly by sector. Here is CGN's assessment of tariff exposure by industry based on product categories and primary trade routes affected.
From Detection to Action in 24 Hours.
When a tariff changes that affects your business, CGN's response process gets from alert to actionable advice in under 24 hours.
Daily Monitoring
CGN's trade intelligence team monitors 220+ jurisdictions every day for tariff changes, notices, and trade policy announcements.
Client Impact Assessment
Changes are mapped against active client trade lanes and HS codes to identify which clients are affected and how.
Proactive Client Alert
Affected clients receive a direct briefing from their CGN account manager — before the change takes effect where possible.
Mitigation Options
CGN presents concrete options — FTA preference, classification review, duty deferral, routing change, or drawback claim.
Implementation
CGN's compliance team implements the agreed approach — classification updates, FTA documentation, drawback filings, or bonded warehouse activation.
What CGN's Trade Advisory Team Does for You.
CGN's tariff and trade advisory service goes beyond monitoring. Our licensed customs brokers and trade compliance specialists work with your procurement, finance, and logistics teams to build a tariff-resilient supply chain strategy.
Supply Chain Tariff Exposure Audit
A full review of your trade lanes and HS codes against current and pending tariff regimes to identify exposure, risk, and mitigation opportunity.
HS Code Optimisation Review
Review of current HS code classifications to identify whether reclassification could reduce duty liability — with binding ruling applications where appropriate.
FTA Preference Qualification
Assessment of whether your products qualify for preferential duty rates under applicable Free Trade Agreements — and implementation of the required documentation.
Duty Drawback Programme
Identification of eligible shipments for duty drawback — including retrospective claims on imports from up to 4 years ago where goods were re-exported.
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of your specific trade lanes with proactive alerts, monthly briefings, and annual compliance reviews as part of a managed service retainer.
Our team of licensed customs brokers and trade compliance specialists is available 24 hours a day to advise on tariff impacts, HS code classification, and duty mitigation strategies for your specific business.
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The Partner That Tells You Before You Feel It.
Proactive, Not Reactive
Most businesses find out about tariff changes when their freight invoice arrives with unexpected charges. CGN's monitoring team identifies changes that affect your trade lanes and advises you before the cargo ships — not after it has already been assessed at the wrong rate.
Advice Specific to Your HS Codes
A tariff change affects different products differently. CGN maps every regulatory change against your actual HS code portfolio — so you only receive alerts and advice that are directly relevant to your products, not general market noise.
Recovery of Duties Already Paid
CGN's duty drawback programme has recovered significant duty credits for clients who did not realise they were entitled to a refund on goods imported and re-exported. We look back up to four years — so historical claims are often available from day one.
100% In-House Licensed Brokers
CGN's customs and trade compliance team are all direct CGN employees — licensed customs brokers with direct authority relationships in the markets they operate in. No sub-agents, no handoffs, no information gaps in the middle of a complex tariff situation.
Don't Wait for a Surprise Duty Bill. Get Ahead of Tariff Changes with CGN.
Whether you need a one-off tariff exposure audit, ongoing trade intelligence monitoring, or immediate advice on a specific tariff change — CGN's trade compliance team is available now.
