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Steel Aluminum and Copper Tariffs Adjusted

If you are an aircraft parts manufacturer that obtains raw materials, fasteners or wires from outside the United States, then the new aluminum, copper and steel tariffs may affect you. Last week, the President issued a Proclamation, “Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper into the United States.” That proclamation imposes … Continue reading

Tariffs Could Create New Opportunities for PMA

U.S. tariffs on Airbus parts could help increase the competitiveness of FAA-PMA parts that do not have to pay U.S. tariffs. Continue reading

PMA Parts, Sub-Components, and Country-of-Origin

Importing sub-components or raw materials for inclusion in your PMA Parts? Continue reading

Delay Affects Tariffs on Parts from Canada and Mexico, BUT Does Not Affect Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

For MARPA members obtaining steel or aluminum from Canada or Mexico, the latest tariff delay does not affect the steel and aluminum tariffs that are expected to apply as of March 12, 2025. Continue reading

Tariffs and PMA

MARPA members need to be concerned about the affect of tariffs on their international business. Tariffs may affect inbound supplies and reciprocal tariffs from our trading partners may affect PMA sales as well. If you pull up the HTSUS today, it is not yet updated with the new tariffs, so we’ve summarized the upcoming tariffs … Continue reading

Are You Getting Goods from Canada, Mexico or China?

If you are obtaining any goods from Canada, Mexico or China, then you are no doubt avidly following the tariff threats to better assess your import duty obligations. As I am writing this, the President has issued executive orders acknowledging deals with Canada and Mexico; each provides for a 30-day suspension of the tariffs on … Continue reading

Chinese Tariffs Will Impact Aircraft Parts

The Chinese Government has announced import tariffs on aircraft parts coming from the United States. Continue reading

Chinese Suppliers and Tariffs

Do you have Chinese suppliers? Aircraft parts from China have been specifically identified as a target for a new 25% tariff; but there is still an opportunity to influence the final list. Continue reading