September U.S. Trade Data: Compliance & Screening Updates

Global trade regulations continue to evolve, and September brought some significant updates across sanctions, tariffs, and entity screening that compliance teams need to act on quickly:

🔎 Sanctions & Entity Updates265 new entities added to OFAC’s SDN list, targeting networks in North Korea, India, Brazil, and Iran.10,405 entities newly listed across U.S., EU, UK, Canada, and global watchlists.

📦 Tariffs, HTS & Commodity Codes46 new or updated Chapter 99 codes modifying reciprocal tariffs and trade agreements.
3,539 tariff and classification codes affected, including AD/CVD and PGA changes.

⚙️ Investigations & Enforcement
2 new Section 232 investigations launched into PPE/medical devices and robotics/industrial machinery.
1 Withhold Release Order (WRO) issued on bicycle parts from Taiwan over forced labor concerns.

6,892 new FDA import alerts impacting commodities and entities.
📬 Trade Communications
58 new CSMS guidance notices and 3 harmonized system updates.
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Tags: Denied Party Screening; Restricted Party Screening; Import/Export Flags; Customs Flags and Classification; OFAC / SDN - Office of Foreign Assets Control - Specially Designated Nationals; SAM.gov Entity Exclusions; US State Department Senior Officials; HHS - List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE); Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI); Swiss SECO Sanctions/Embargoes; Early Detection and Exclusion System (EDES); Ineligible Firms and Individuals; U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025); U.S. Anti Dumping Duty Orders mapped to HS Codes; HTS Change Record; Global Trade Alerts; FDA Import Alerts.