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2026-10-22 · Rule

Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process; Delayed Compliance Extension

Official abstract: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will extend the compliance date for the regulatory provisions mandating the formal entry of merchandise arriving through the international postal network that is subject to partner government agency requirements, subject to duties under Chapter 98 or Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), or for which duty-free treatment is claimed under Chapter 98 of the HTSUS or pursuant to a Free Trade Agreement, which were published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2026. We believe the public will benefit from more time to prepare for compliance with these changes.

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2026-10-22 · Notice

Modification of the Test of the New Electronic Informal Entry Process for Mail

Official abstract: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is modifying the test of the new electronic informal entry type for merchandise entering the United States through the international mail process to permit transmission of the entry with or without electronic Partner Government Agency (PGA) data.

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2026-10-20 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Carteret, NJ), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc. (Carteret, NJ), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 5, 2025.

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2026-10-20 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (La Porte, TX), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (La Porte, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of July 7, 2026.

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2026-10-20 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (St. Rose, LA), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc. (St. Rose, LA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 29, 2025.

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2026-10-13 · Proposed Rule

Advance Traveler Information for Rail

Official abstract: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing to require rail carriers to transmit advance electronic traveler information to CBP for any individual (crew and passengers) who is arriving in or departing from the United States on board a train. The rail carrier also would be required to transmit an advance notice of arrival or departure, as applicable, for the train. This rule would enhance security while facilitating legitimate international travel on board trains.

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2026-10-08 · Proposed Rule

Low-Value Shipments

Official abstract: This document proposes to amend the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations to modify filing requirements for informal entries of goods valued at $2,500 or less and to establish a new electronic informal entry type for merchandise entering through the mail environment. This document also proposes other related changes such as requiring an additional data element for carriers pertaining to mail shipments and imposing bonding requirements for certain informal entries.

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2026-10-05 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Court-Ordered Refunds Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act Worksheet

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-10-02 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; New Collection of Information; Client Representative Technical Assistance Portal (CR-TAP)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-10-01 · Notice

Certain DHS Immigration-Related Fees Required by HR-1: Fiscal Year 2027 Adjustments for Inflation

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 inflation adjustments to certain immigration-related fees required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1). HR-1 requires that DHS annually adjust certain immigration-related fees for inflation. This notice sets the inflation-adjusted FY 2027 fee amounts for the following immigration fees required by HR-1: the fee for parole of an alien into the United States, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fees, and the fee for enrollment in the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS). In accordance with the inflation adjustment rounding requirement in HR-1, the existing fee for Form I-94 Arrival/ Departure Record applications will not change for FY 2027.

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2026-10-01 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Entry Summary

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-10-01 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Entry

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-09-29 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of Laboratory Services, Inc. (Kemah, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Laboratory Services, Inc. (Kemah, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of July 22, 2025.

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2026-09-29 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Chelsea, MA), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Chelsea, MA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 28, 2024.

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2026-09-29 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Carteret, NJ), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Carteret, NJ), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 28, 2025.

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2026-09-23 · Notice

Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Test

Official abstract: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct an Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for Truck Cargo Test. The ACE EEM for Truck Cargo Test is a voluntary test in which truck export participants agree to the submission of certain limited export manifest data electronically at least 24 hours prior to departure from the United States to a foreign destination to then be complemented by the complete export manifest filing no later than two (2) hours prior to arrival at the final port of export. This notice provides a description of the test, sets forth eligibility requirements for participation, and invites public comment on any aspect of the test.

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2026-09-22 · Notice

Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties

Official abstract: This notice advises the public that the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will remain the same from the previous quarter. For the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2026, the interest rates for underpayments will be 7 percent for both corporations and non-corporations. The interest rate for overpayments will be 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.

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2026-09-17 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Exportation of Used Self-Propelled Vehicles

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-09-15 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of Bennett Testing Service, Inc. (Rahway, NJ), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bennett Testing Service, Inc. (Rahway, NJ), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 28, 2025.

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2026-09-15 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of Saybolt LP (Deer Park, TX), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Saybolt LP (Deer Park, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of October 29, 2025.

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2026-09-02 · Proposed Rule

Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility

Official abstract: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering amending its regulations to give CBP greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States. CBP is seeking comments on new requirements enhancing visibility into the parties involved in the importation of goods; integrating innovative technical solutions for the tracing of supply chains of those goods; and collecting foreign export documentation that foreign exporters are required to submit to the foreign customs authority prior to the exportation of those goods to the United States. With these proposals, CBP seeks to more effectively detect and interdict illicit importations, especially those that are illegally transshipped to evade compliance with U.S. customs and trade laws.

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2026-08-26 · Rule

Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest for Rail Cargo

Official abstract: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is revising its regulations pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002 requiring the transmission of export manifest data electronically in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for cargo transported by rail for any train departing the United States. This rule mandates the electronic transmission of rail export manifest information, identifies the parties eligible to transmit information, and describes the time frames prior to departure in which the information is due. This rule enables CBP to address important cargo security concerns while providing efficiencies to the trade.

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2026-08-25 · Rule

Establishment of Four Customs-Enforcement Areas

Official abstract: This document sets forth the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) declaration establishing four Customs- Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. This action will further CBP efforts to interdict hovering vessels utilized for smuggling illegal cargoes into or out of the United States specifically within the CEAs. Additionally, this action authorizes customs officers and agents to enforce applicable U.S. laws, including the authorization to board vessels, examine vessels, merchandise and persons on board, bring the same into port, and pursue, seize, and arrest individuals, within the CEAs.

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2026-08-21 · Proposed Rule

Withdrawal of International Airport Designation of Chalk Seaplane Base

Official abstract: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing to withdraw the international airport designation of Chalk Seaplane Base, now operating as Miami Seaplane Base. This proposal is based on evidence that the facility at this location has not been in compliance with CBP regulatory and security standards and the amount of business clearing through the airport does not justify continued maintenance of inspection equipment and personnel. The proposed change is part of CBP's continued efforts to use its personnel, facilities, and resources more efficiently and to provide better service to carriers, importers, and the public.

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2026-08-19 · Notice

Accuracy of Importer of Record Data Submitted to CBP

Official abstract: This document notifies the public that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is taking initial steps to implement Executive Order 14411 "Strengthening Customs Enforcement." CBP is executing enhanced enforcement procedures to verify the accuracy of the information provided by new and existing importers of record on the CBP Form 5106, consistent with Executive Order 14411 and governing statutes. Importers of Record (IORs), or customs brokers providing information on the IOR's behalf, must provide accurate and complete information for the IOR. Inaccurate information may result in immediate voiding of IOR numbers and other enforcement actions. IORs, or customs brokers providing information on the IOR's behalf, should ensure that the information is accurate to avoid the voiding of their IOR number, and in preparation for future Executive Order implementation.

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2026-08-12 · Rule

Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Nepal

Official abstract: This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the imposition of import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (Nepal). These restrictions are imposed pursuant to an agreement between the United States and Nepal, entered into under the authority of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. This document amends the CBP regulations by adding Nepal to the list of countries which have bilateral agreements with the United States imposing cultural property import restrictions and contains the Designated List, describing the archaeological and ethnological material to which the restrictions apply.

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2026-08-04 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information (Form I-736)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-08-03 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-08-03 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Cargo Manifest/Declaration, Stow Plan, Container Status Messages and Importer Security Filing

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-07-31 · Notice

Customs User Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2027

Official abstract: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2027 in accordance with the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) as implemented by the CBP regulations.

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2026-07-29 · Notice

Air Declaration Zone Test: Extension

Official abstract: This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending the Air Declaration Zone Test for an additional two years. Current CBP regulations require each traveler to provide a CBP officer with an oral or written declaration of all articles brought into the United States. The Air Declaration Zone Test streamlines the processing of travelers who enter the United States at air ports of entry by allowing a demonstrative initial declaration to separate travelers who do not have items to declare from those who have items to declare and, in some cases, replace the provision of oral or written declarations.

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2026-07-16 · Notice

Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Philips North America LLC Ultrasound System 5100 POC Series

Official abstract: This document provides notice that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of the Philips North America LLC Ultrasound System 5100 POC Series. Based upon the facts presented, CBP has concluded that the last substantial transformation of the Philips North America LLC Ultrasound System 5100 POC Series occurs in the United States.

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2026-07-16 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 30, 2025.

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2026-07-16 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (East Providence, RI) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (East Providence, RI), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 19, 2025.

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2026-07-16 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 26, 2025.

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2026-07-16 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Garden City, GA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Garden City, GA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of December 17, 2025.

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2026-07-08 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Court-Ordered Refunds Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act Worksheet

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-07-06 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of NMK Resources, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that NMK Resources, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 12, 2025.

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2026-07-06 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of NMK Resources, Inc., (Pasadena, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that NMK Resources, Inc. (Pasadena, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 18, 2024.

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2026-07-06 · Notice

Modification and Clarification of the National Customs Automation Program Test Regarding Post-Summary Corrections

Official abstract: This document announces modifications and a clarification to U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test pertaining to the processing of post-summary corrections (PSCs) and the payment of increases in estimated duties, taxes, and fees resulting from a PSC. Except to the extent expressly announced or modified by this document, all aspects, rules, terms and conditions announced in previous notices regarding the test remain in effect. For ease of reference, the entire test is reproduced, with the changes, in this document.

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2026-07-01 · Notice

Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties

Official abstract: This notice advises the public that the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will increase from the previous quarter. For the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2026, the interest rates for underpayments will be 7 percent for both corporations and non-corporations. The interest rate for overpayments will be 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.

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2026-07-01 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Entry/ Immediate Delivery Application and ACE Cargo Release

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-07-01 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Entry Summary

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-07-01 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Extension; Cargo Manifest/Declaration, Stow Plan, Container Status Messages and Importer Security Filing

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-06-24 · Rule

Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Merchandise Arriving Through All Modes Other Than the International Postal Network

Official abstract: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to implement an indefinite suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption for imports valued at $800 or less arriving via all modes other than through the international postal network. This indefinite suspension means that all entries of merchandise valued at $800 or less arriving through all modes other than the international postal network must utilize formal or informal entry procedures.

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2026-06-24 · Rule

Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process

Official abstract: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to implement an indefinite suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption for imports valued at $800 or less arriving through the international postal network. This document also establishes a new postal informal entry process for certain merchandise entering the United States through the mail environment.

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2026-06-24 · Notice

Test of the New Electronic Informal Entry Process for Mail

Official abstract: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is conducting a test of a new electronic informal entry type for merchandise entering the United States through the international mail process. This notice provides a description of the new informal entry type 13--Informal Mail Entry, the eligible participants, and the requirements for filing the new informal entry type.

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2026-06-10 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (South Portland, ME) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (South Portland, ME), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 10, 2025.

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2026-06-10 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Mickleton, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Mickleton, NJ), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 29, 2025.

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2026-06-10 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Signal Hill, CA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Signal Hill, CA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of November 20, 2025.

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2026-06-03 · Notice

Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2026 for Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)

Official abstract: Each year, the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), is calculated as a percentage of the tuna in airtight containers entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the preceding calendar year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2026.

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2026-06-02 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Cargo Manifest/Declaration, Stow Plan, Container Status Messages and Importer Security Filing

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-06-02 · Notice

Announcement of the National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) Test Regarding Pipeline Global Interoperability Standards for Crude Oil

Official abstract: This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct a National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test of a new method of data collection, including the collection of new data, for crude oil transported via pipeline into the United States. The Pipeline Global Interoperability Standards Test will utilize data transmitted to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) using unique entity identifiers and tamper-proof credentials documenting the movement (including ownership changes) of Canadian and Mexican crude oil for CBP review in near real time. This notice provides a description of the test, gives instructions regarding public involvement, and invites comments on all aspects of the test.

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2026-05-26 · Notice

Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers

Official abstract: Pursuant to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000, this document is U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) notice of intent to distribute assessed antidumping and countervailing duties (known as the continued dumping and subsidy offset) for Fiscal Year 2026 in connection with countervailing duty orders, antidumping duty orders, and findings under the Antidumping Act of 1921. This document provides instructions for affected domestic producers, or anyone alleging eligibility to receive a distribution, to file certifications to claim a distribution in relation to the listed orders and findings, and to provide CBP with the necessary information to effect payment of a distribution by electronic funds transfer.

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2026-05-22 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; International Mail Duty Worksheet (IMDW)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-21 · Rule

Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan

Official abstract: This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security to direct all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan to arrive at the U.S. airport where the U.S. government is focusing public health resources to implement enhanced public health measures. For purposes of this document, a person has recently traveled from the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan if that person has departed from, or was otherwise present within, the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of the date of the person's entry or attempted entry into the United States. Also, for purposes of this document, crew and flights carrying only cargo (i.e., no passengers or non-crew), are excluded from the measures herein.

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2026-05-19 · Notice

Revised Date for the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit

Official abstract: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has postponed the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) in Dallas, TX, from April 28-30, 2026, to September 8-10, 2026. The 2026 TCSS will be open for the public to attend in person or via webinar. The 2026 TCSS will feature CBP personnel, members of the trade community, and members of other government agencies in panel discussions on CBP's role in international trade initiatives and programs. Members of the international trade and transportation communities and other interested parties are encouraged to attend.

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2026-05-18 · Notice

Fee for Fingerprints Collected by CBP

Official abstract: This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin collecting a fee for fingerprints collected by CBP from applicants seeking unescorted access to CBP security areas at airports. CBP collects fingerprints from applicants when the applicant submits a paper application or when the applicant is an eBadge applicant for whom CBP has not received fingerprints from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) or the fingerprints CBP receives from TSA are unreadable or unusable. The fee is the total of the current Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) user fee for conducting fingerprint checks and the CBP administrative processing fee.

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2026-05-18 · Notice

Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties

Official abstract: This notice advises the public that the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will decrease from the previous quarter. For the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2026, the interest rate for underpayments will be 6 percent for both corporations and non-corporations. The interest rate for overpayments will be 6 percent for non-corporations and 5 percent for corporations. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.

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2026-05-13 · Rule

Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Türkiye

Official abstract: This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material of the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye), which were originally imposed by CBP Decision Number 21-09. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension through March 24, 2031.

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2026-05-08 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement; Request for Information (CBP Form 28)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-08 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Containers or Holders

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-08 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement; Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and Trade Compliance

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-08 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement; Application for Allowance in Duties

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-08 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers (CBP Form 7401)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Application To Use Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; New Collection of Information; Client Representative Technical Assistance Portal (CR-TAP)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement; Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Application To Establish a Centralized Examination Station (CES)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Cargo Container and Road Vehicle Certification for Transport Under Customs Seal

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Savannah, GA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Savannah, GA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 23, 2025.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (East Providence, RI) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (East Providence, RI), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 20, 2025.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Sulphur, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Sulphur, LA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of June 18, 2025.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA) as a Commercial Gauger

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 21, 2025.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Bridgeview, IL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc. (Bridgeview, IL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 7, 2025.

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2026-05-07 · Notice

Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Seabrook, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc. (Seabrook, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of March 5, 2025.

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2026-05-06 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; User Fees (CBP Form 339A, 339C, 339V)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-06 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Textile Certificate of Origin

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-06 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Application-Permit-Special License Unlading-Lading-Overtime Services

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-06 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Visa Waiver Signatory Carrier Program (Form I-775)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-06 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Report of Diversion

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-06 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Customs Declaration (CBP Form 6059B)

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-01 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Record Keeping Requirements

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-05-01 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Record of Vessel Foreign Repair or Equipment Purchase

Official abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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2026-04-28 · Rule

Extension of Emergency Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Afghanistan

Official abstract: This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of emergency import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from Afghanistan, which were originally imposed in CBP Decision 22-04. The regulations are also being updated to refer specifically to the material being restricted in a manner consistent with CBP's other listed cultural property restrictions. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this updated language, as well as this extension of import restrictions through April 28, 2029.

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