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Trade Updates
We’re more than just a customs broker – we’re knowledge leaders. Stay compliant with Customs, and save on your bottom line with recent trade updates.
CBP Tightens Rules for Foreign Importers of Record
Foreign importers of record (IORs) must be CTPAT-validated or use a CTPAT-validated customs broker to enter goods for consumption in the U.S. Customs brokers must verify whether clients meet the U.S. IOR eligibility criteria and retain supporting records for five years. The new requirements also introduce updated entry declarations, power of attorney rules, and penalties for inaccurate declarations. All brokers must comply by May 6, 2027. CBP is accepting comments within 60 days of publication.
U.S. Tariff-Rate Quotas for 2027 (Updated)
Latest: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the 2027 Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) quota limits for eligible apparel imports. The quota period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with limits of 970 million square meter equivalents for apparel and 12 million dozen for T-shirts. Eligible imports must meet CBTPA requirements to qualify for preferential tariff treatment.
2026 CBP ACE Latest Updates and System Changes (Updated)
CBP recently updated the ACE Portal application to allow businesses to request the merger of two or more ACE Portal accounts under a single top account. The acquiring entity's account owner must submit the request with a signed company letter listing the company names, account identifiers, subsidiary acquisition date, and current contact information. On October 29, CBP added a Financial Transactions tab for ACH refund authorization and automatic retrieval of available refund data.
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