Wine & Spirits Shippers Association Blog

REMINDER! Make Your Voice Heard on Section 301 Tariffs! The deadline to submit public comments on the proposed Section 301 forced labor tariffs is approaching fast. Comments are due July 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT, and we strongly encourage all beverage alcohol importers to file before that date. This is a critical opportunity to get…

CBP opened the CAPE portal to Phase 2 claims yesterday, June 29. As we covered in earlier updates, Phase 2 covers entries flagged for reconciliation, which is uncommon for beverage alcohol importers. If you have reconciliation entries that were liquidated within 80 days of your CAPE declaration filing date, you can now submit claims for…

The Antwerp Gateway (1700) terminal is currently experiencing severe yard congestion, which may result in a temporary suspension of container deliveries beginning June 29, 2026. The situation is being closely monitored by the terminal operator, with further updates expected as conditions evolve. In response to the congestion, truck appointment availability is extremely limited. Customers are…

President Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs Over Digital Services TaxesToday, June 26, President Trump posted a sweeping tariff threat on social media targeting any country that imposes a Digital Services Tax (DST) on American companies. His post read: “Numerous European Countries have been discussing the imminent implementation of a Digital Services Tax on American Companies. Some…

Section 301 Tariff Update: We are closely following the Section 301 tariff proposals of 10% and 12.5% tariffs on 60 economies, including most of the wine, spirits, and beer production countries.  The USTR/United States Trade Representative is the agency responsible for the Section 301 investigation and justifies the proposed tariff by determining that the targeted…

As Europe experiences increasingly extreme summer temperatures, protecting temperature-sensitive cargo has never been more critical. Prolonged exposure to excessive heat can compromise product integrity, lead to spoilage, damage packaging, and create costly supply chain disruptions. For our customers and shippers, we continue to suggest that precautions are taken to make sure your cargo is not…