The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will open its biennial food facility re-registration window on October 1, 2026. Facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food intended for consumption in the US must complete their re-registration by December 31, 2026, to maintain compliance with FDA requirements. Food facility registration is required for both domestic…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance updating four existing Section 301 exclusions for certain products imported from China. The changes align the exclusions with revised Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) statistical reporting numbers effective July 1, 2026. The update affects three exclusions for certain pump parts and one for…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance on Commerce’s new measures to prevent stockpiling of polysilicon and certain polysilicon derivative products ahead of the December 4, 2026, implementation of the new Section 232 measures. Under the temporary rules, Commerce may notify CBP that an importer of record (IOR) is importing covered products in…
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CBP’s next CAPE phase will address court-ordered reliquidation of certain finally liquidated entries, while refund processing continues across millions of IEEPA-affected entries. Phase 3 Expands CAPE Refund Processing US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy Phase 3 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) functionality in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering new requirements that could significantly increase supply chain visibility and importer reporting obligations. Through an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), CBP is seeking industry feedback on ways to obtain more information about the production, movement, and exportation of goods entering the United States. No new requirements…
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Maintaining control over importer information is an important part of an effective customs compliance program. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a voluntary Freeze Program that allows importers to control who can authorize name and address changes, via a CBP form 5106, against their Importer of Record Number (IRN). What Is the CBP Freeze…
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UPDATED: 8/24/2026—The additional 50% Section 338 tariffs on certain Canadian imports are now in effect. Following the temporary three-day suspension, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued implementation guidance confirming that the duties apply to covered Canadian goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on August…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now requires Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) electronic payment for any additional duties, taxes, or fees resulting from a Post-Summary Correction (PSC). This update took effect August 5, 2026, as part of CBP’s modernization of duty collection through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Under the updated PSC test, cash and check…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is increasing enforcement of Importer of Record (IOR) information submitted on CBP Form 5106. Enhanced enforcement will begin in 30 days, and inaccurate information may result in the immediate voiding of an IOR number. The change is part of CBP’s initial implementation of Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.”…
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The Trump administration is imposing new Section 232 tariffs on imported unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and certain UAS components. The tariffs are intended to address national security concerns and reduce US reliance on foreign supply chains. President Trump signed the proclamation on August 13, 2026, with most of the new tariffs…
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