Latest on IEEPA duty refunds: CBP is allowing an additional 30 days for public comments on its court-ordered refund information collection. Comments should address the collection’s necessity, estimated burden, clarity, or ways to reduce reporting burdens. Written comments must be submitted in English through Reginfo.gov by November 4, 2026.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented FY2027 customs user fee adjustments effective October 1, 2026. The Customs Broker Permit User Fee increased from $185.38 to $190.88, while the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) rate remains 0.3464% and its minimum and maximum limits increased. CBP will announce the CY2027 annual broker permit user fee payment deadline separately in a future notice.
Latest update: CBP issued guidance on Sept. 28, 2026, for the Sept. 29 exclusion of certain Canadian motor vehicles, dairy products, and alcoholic beverages from U.S. importation. Covered products will be rejected at entry, while qualifying goods imported before the effective time may remain subject to the applicable 50% Section 338 duty.
Latest Update: On September 28, 2026, CBP issued updated entry filing guidance for Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs covering HTSUS 9903.04.60–9903.04.70. The guidance incorporates the July 1 HTSUS changes and September 23 Commerce Department notice, confirms updated duty classifications, and notes that HTSUS 9903.04.61 is no longer in effect after September 29, 2026.
Latest update: CBP issued quota bulletins for Argentina Beef Tranche 4, the United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 4, and Tranche 2 of the 2026 “Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer” tariff-rate quota. The agency continues to issue TRQ bulletins covering agricultural, food, and other products, quota limits, and entry requirements. This page tracks the latest 2026 quota bulletins and related filing information as CBP releases new updates.
CBP will begin rejecting ACE entry summaries missing required copper primary country of smelt and country of cast information on September 14, 2026. The change applies to certain copper articles under four HTSUS classifications. ACE will issue a fatal F794 error when the required Type 12 record is not submitted. Importers may report “OTH” when required country information is unknown.
A new 50% Section 338 tariff takes effect August 22, 2026 (paused from August 19), calculated by the date goods arrive and enter the U.S., not the date they ship from Canada. This update details the actions exporters should take now, including confirming arrival timing with their carrier and broker, moving eligible shipments before the deadline, and holding others where entry timing is uncertain.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now issues refunds electronically through ACH, with limited exceptions. Importers and customs brokers should maintain valid U.S. bank information in the ACE Portal and review the REV-613 report for rejected refunds. The latest guidance outlines ACH enrollment requirements, notify party procedures, and steps for addressing rejected or delayed refunds.
CBP has extended the Enhanced ACAS phased enforcement period to May 1, 2027. Air carriers and eligible filers must continue submitting required ACAS data while addressing data quality issues, confirming system readiness, and coordinating with CBP on implementation concerns. The extension gives affected parties additional time to complete system integrations, refine compliance procedures, and prepare for full enforcement under the Enhanced ACAS Interim Final Rule.
CPSC eFiling through CBP's ACE system is now in effect for regulated consumer product imports. Importers must submit electronic Certificate of Compliance data at entry, determine whether their products require certification, and understand available filing options. CPSC also confirms that missing PGA Message Set data will not trigger CBP entry rejection.
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