In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) bulletin published on February 9, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)provided guidance on how to implement of the “Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation” Executive Order (EO).

The EO issued on February 6, 2026, states that as of 12:01a.m. EST on February 7, imports from India are exempt from the 25% additional ad valorem duty.

Entries that were entered for consumption or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 am Eastern Time on February 7,2026, should be corrected by filers, removing the header as soon as possible. For unliquidated entries that have already deposited the duties, importers may file a post summary correction to request a refund. If the entry is liquidated, a protest must be filed within 180 days of the date of liquidation.

The “Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation” EO can be found here:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/modifying-duties-to-address-threats-to-the-united-states-by-the-government-of-the-russian-federation-04b2/

CSMS # 67702087 can be found here:
https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-4090d47?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2