CBP announces voluntary ACE Electronic Export Manifest test for truck cargo

CBP announces in a general notice that it will conduct a voluntary ACE Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Test, in which truck export participants agree to submit limited export manifest data electronically at least 24 hours before departure from the United States to a foreign destination, complemented by the complete export manifest filing no later than two hours before arrival at the final port of export. The test begins October 23, 2026 and will run for approximately two years, subject to extension, modification or early termination announced in the Federal Register.

CBP issues guidance on polysilicon import ban under Proclamation 11052

CBP states in CSMS # 69994928 that, under Commerce's Temporary Final Rule implementing Proclamation 11052 (91 FR 51975), an importer of record that Commerce determines is importing polysilicon products in volumes substantially greater than its historic averages, or that a new importer of record is exceeding applicable weekly quantity limits, is prohibited from making further entries of certain polysilicon products until December 4, 2026. The goods may be moved to a bonded warehouse but may not be entered for consumption before that date. Affected importers may apply to Commerce to waive the prohibition.

CBP issues guidance on Section 301 China conforming amendment to four product exclusions

CBP states in CSMS # 69990649 that USTR's Federal Register notice 91 FR 56538, published September 2, 2026, amends four Section 301 China product exclusions to conform with HTSUS ten-digit statistical reporting changes effective July 1, 2026, and that ACE will accept the conforming amendment from noon on September 23, 2026. U.S. notes 20(vvv)(i)(4), (i)(5) and (i)(6) under 9903.88.69 now cover statistical reporting numbers 8413.91.9039, 8413.91.9046, 8413.91.9059 and 8413.91.9099, which were previously classified under 8413.91.9065, 8413.91.9085 or 8413.91.9096 through June 30, 2026. U.S. note 20(vvv)(iv)(4) under 9903.88.69 now covers 3926.90.9915 and 3926.90.9920, previously classified under 3926.90.9910.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2622 with USDA Honey Board and Affordable Beef Quota changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69990151 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2622, created on August 31, 2026, contains 16 harmonized tariff records and 93 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. The update covers U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Honey Board Assessment changes and new Affordable Beef Quota HTS updates under the proclamation "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer." CBP directs questions on the HSU to the HTS Administrator and refers to CSMS # 69709647 for more information.

CBP intercepts first-in-nation plant pathogen Davisoniella eucalypti at Houston airport

CBP states that its agriculture specialists at George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted eucalyptus leaves carrying the plant pathogen Davisoniella eucalypti in the baggage of a traveler from New Zealand, and that USDA plant pathologists confirmed the identification. CBP says this is the first time this pathogen has been intercepted at a U.S. port of entry. The intercepted leaves were destroyed in accordance with USDA protocols.

CBP moves three PGA-related CATAIR documents from draft to PROD section on CBP.gov

CBP states in CSMS # 69988954 that it has moved three PGA-related CATAIR documents from the "Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities" section into the "PGA Message Set Documents" section on CBP.gov: PGA Message Set: Appendix PGA, PGA Message Set: APHIS (CORE) Implementation Guide v6.4, and APHIS Supplemental Guide-Appendix APH-A v4.2. CBP refers readers to CSMS messages 69379587 and 69402038 for details on the changes to those documents. Questions go to CREM@cbp.dhs.gov.

Commerce issues final results of countervailing duty administrative review on forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy

Commerce issued the final results of its countervailing duty administrative review of forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy for the period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, determining that certain producers and exporters received countervailable subsidies, applicable September 22, 2026. The review follows the preliminary results at 91 FR 19105 and the 2021 countervailing duty orders at 86 FR 7535. Commerce found Lucchini RS S.p.A., Lucchini Industries Srl and Bicomet S.p.A. cross-owned with Lucchini, and Adamello Meccanica S.r.l. and B.S. S.r.l. cross-owned with Metalcam.

CBP keeps quarterly IRS interest rates for customs duty underpayments and refunds unchanged from October 1, 2026

CBP states in a general notice that the quarterly IRS 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 underpayment rate is 7 percent for both corporations and non-corporations, and the overpayment rate is 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations. The rates are applicable as of October 1, 2026.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2624 with Section 338 Canada tariff record changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69980710 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2624, created on September 11, 2026, contains 6 harmonized tariff records and 18 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records, including Section 338 Canada updates. The update reflects White House modifications to the scope of products of Canada subject to additional duties on alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles, modifying the original annexes to 91 FR 46639 and 91 FR 46663 issued on July 23, 2026. Questions on the Section 338 Canada updates go to traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov and on the HSU to the HTS Administrator at HTSAdmin@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2623 with Section 232 and pork assessment changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69980481 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2623, created on September 9, 2026, contains 83 harmonized tariff records and 450 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records, including Section 232 updates and a change in assessment reduction rates for live porcine animals and pork products under the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. CBP refers readers to CSMS # 69738151 for the Section 232 updates. Questions on the Section 232 updates go to traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov, on the pork assessment change to imports@pork.org, and on the HSU to the HTS Administrator at HTSAdmin@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP announces customs broker permit user fee rising to $190.88 effective October 1, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 69847323 that, under the General Notice at 91 FR 48398 published July 31, 2026, the Customs Broker Permit User Fee changes from $185.38 to $190.88, effective October 1, 2026. All broker permits issued on or after that date, and all payments of the annual user fee for calendar year 2027, are subject to the new amount. The CY27 annual user fee payment due date will be announced in a future Federal Register notice.

CBP begins removing importers of record in regulatory crackdown

CBP has begun purging importers of record as part of a regulatory crackdown, according to JOC. The report does not state which importers, products or HTS codes are affected, the legal basis for the removals, or an effective date.

CBP intercepts first-in-nation giant scale insects at Detroit airport

CBP states that its agriculture specialists at Detroit Metropolitan Airport intercepted a first-in-nation batch of giant scale insects, tentatively identified in February and confirmed by the USDA on Aug. 7 as belonging to the Aspidoproctus species. The roughly 5-mm insects were found feeding on fresh pine bark brought in for medicinal purposes during a baggage examination of a passenger in transit from Cameroon to Illinois. The scales and bark were seized for further analysis, and the traveler, a citizen of Cameroon, was advised of applicable regulations and released. Records indicate this was the first time the species had been encountered at a U.S. port of entry.

CIT grants in part default judgment against Koehler in $193.6 million antidumping duty suit

The U.S. Court of International Trade entered default judgment against Koehler Oberkirch GmbH and Koehler Paper SE in Court No. 24-00014 for unpaid antidumping duties on lightweight thermal paper from Germany, after the defendants failed to answer interrogatories and refused to participate in discovery under USCIT Rule 37(d). The court declined the Government's request for an injunction barring the defendants from importing into the United States, holding that the relief was not demanded in the complaint and would violate USCIT Rule 54(c). The opinion, Slip Op. 26-116, is dated September 18, 2026.

Commerce rescinds 2025-2026 antidumping administrative review of R-32 from China

Commerce is rescinding the antidumping duty administrative review of the order on difluoromethane (R-32) from the People's Republic of China for the period March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, because there are no reviewable suspended entries for the companies subject to the review. The rescission is applicable September 18, 2026. Commerce referred the petitioner's letter regarding transshipment to CBP.

CBP corrects CSMS # 69941677, updating Section 338 exemption HTS to 9903.03.15 in ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary V53

CBP states in CSMS # 69941677 that it corrects CSMS 69915227 by updating the applicable HTS number to 9903.03.15 in the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Error Dictionary V53, which was posted under the Supporting Documents: Documentation for Entry Summary Chapters section on CBP.gov. The update adds error F884, EXEMPT HTS NOT ALLOWED FOR SECTION 338: use of exemption HTS 9903.03.15 for S338 is not allowed because no appropriate dutiable Chapter 99 HTS is reported on the line. The update was deployed to the CERTIFICATION (CERT) and PRODUCTION (PROD) environments on August 26, 2026.

Greater CBP scrutiny looms over US international mail imports

CBP seeks comments on revised information collection for exportation of used self-propelled vehicles

CBP is submitting a revised information collection on the exportation of used self-propelled vehicles, OMB Control Number 1651-0054, to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments must be submitted no later than November 16, 2026, to CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov, with the OMB Control Number 1651-0054 in the subject line. The notice does not state what changes the revision makes to the collection.

CBP hosts 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection hosted the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas, Texas from Sept. 8-10, with 1,300 in-person and 3,000 virtual participants, under the theme "Knowing Your Supply Chain to Remain Compliant and Mitigate Risk." CBP Deputy Commissioner Ron Vitiello's opening remarks covered the Strengthening Customs Enforcement Executive Order, illegal transshipment, forced labor enforcement, ACE modernization, Enforce and Protect Act investigations and supply chain security. CBP encouraged attendees to file formal comments on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility."

CIT denies preliminary injunction against CBP deactivation of customs broker's entry filer code

The U.S. Court of International Trade denied Forrest Xu's motion for a preliminary injunction in Slip Op. 26-115, Court No. 26-03403, leaving in place CBP's deactivation of his entry filer code, which prevents him from filing entries electronically through ABI and by paper under that code. Judge Lisa W. Wang found Xu was not likely to succeed on the merits of his due process claim. CBP's June 1, 2026 letter told Xu he could seek reinstatement of the entry filer code after a minimum of 180 calendar days from the date of that letter.

CBP posts ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary V54 updates for new Entry Type 13 test

CBP states in CSMS # 69915001 that an updated version of the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary V54 has been posted under the Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities section on CBP.gov, with all updates in support of the new Entry Type 13 Test. The update adds new errors 878, 879, 880, 881, 882, 867, 868, 877 and 885, renames error B49 to "PSC NOT ALLOWED - CANNOT BE INFORMAL/MAIL", and updates existing errors 103, 107, 108, 133, 164, 229, 414, 481, 630, 635 and 664. Technical questions go to the assigned Client Representative; questions or concerns go to the Entry Summary Accounts & Revenue Division (ESAR) at esar@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP updates ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Error Dictionary V53 with error F884 on Section 338 exemption HTS

CBP states in CSMS # 69915227 that an updated version of the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Error Dictionary V53 has been posted under the Supporting Documents: Documentation for Entry Summary Chapters section on CBP.gov. The update adds error F884 – EXEMPT HTS NOT ALLOWED FOR SECTION 338, which applies when exemption HTS 9903.03.05 is used for S338 and no appropriate dutiable Chapter 99 HTS is reported on the line. The update was deployed to the CERTIFICATION (CERT) and PRODUCTION (PROD) environments on August 26, 2026.

CBP posts updated ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update V110 and V111 with FY27 COBRA user fees

CBP states in CSMS # 69915041 that an updated ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update V110 has been posted to the Current Capabilities chapters on CBP.gov, adding the new FY27 Customs COBRA User Fees, with the adjusted fee amounts and limitations applied to importations effective October 1, 2026. The new amount applies to a summary pre-filed before October 1, 2026 if the relevant entry date is on or after October 1, 2026, and the amounts are available in the Certification and Production environments.

CBP accredits Bennett Testing Service as a commercial gauger and laboratory

CBP states in a Federal Register notice that Bennett Testing Service, Inc. (Rahway, NJ), has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 28, 2025. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2028.

CBP approves Saybolt LP (Pittsburgh, PA) as a commercial gauger

CBP states in a Federal Register notice that Saybolt LP (Pittsburgh, PA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 3, 2025. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for September 2028.

CBP accredits Saybolt LP in Deer Park, TX, as commercial gauger and laboratory

CBP states in a Federal Register notice that Saybolt LP (Deer Park, TX) has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years, as of October 29, 2025. The approval and accreditation cover gauging and testing of petroleum and certain petroleum products. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for October 2028.

CBP to deploy new e214 FTZ admission error code 238 on September 17, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 69902241 that on September 17, 2026 it will implement a new error code for e214 Foreign Trade Zone admissions in the ACE Production environment, adding error code 238 - FIRMS CODE NOT APPROVED FOR DIRECT DELIVERY to the ACE Appendix P - e214 FTZ Admission Error Codes document. The change is already available in the ACE Certification environment, and the ACE Foreign Trade Zone chapter of the CATAIR was updated to clarify existing requirements.

CBP modifies Section 338 additional duties on certain goods of Canada under Proclamations 11064 and 11065

CBP states in CSMS # 69851916 that, effective with goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026, the Section 338 Canada duties under HTSUS headings 9903.03.12 and 9903.03.14 are modified by Proclamations 11064 and 11065 of September 8, 2026, adding 122 HTSUS classifications and removing 2208.30.60 and 2208.70.00 from 9903.03.12 and 2501.00.00, 2523.29.00, 2940.00.60, 4803.00.40, 4818.90.00, 7801.10.00, 8537.10.91 and 9507.10.00 from 9903.03.14.

CBP deploys ACE validation of ITN for EEI submissions to DIS, production on October 8, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 69827440 that the Document Image System (DIS) validation of the Internal Transaction Number (ITN) for Electronic Export Information (EEI) submissions (CBP-255) has been deployed to the ACE Certification Environment and will be deployed in the ACE Production environment on October 8, 2026. ACE will validate the ITN when it is provided via EDI or submitted by email to DIS, accepting only valid and properly formatted ITNs; an invalid ITN returns the message "Submitted ITN is invalid or the format is invalid" and the DIS submission is rejected.

Norfolk CBP officers seize nearly $300k in automotive radiators and dehumidifiers imported through identity fraud

CBP updates ACE Ocean CAMIR Export Manifest implementation guide

CBP states in CSMS # 69813688 that it has updated the ACE Ocean CAMIR Export Manifest – Input to Customs and Border Protection Implementation Guide, revising the description in Segment M01, Data Element Vessel Name to add the note that if there is no vessel name, a vessel ID of "VESSEL" is required. The updated guide is available at Electronic Export Manifest (EEM). Technical inquiries go to the assigned CBP Client Representative, and policy inquiries to cbpexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov.

Baltimore CBP officers seize $142,372 in plywood from China imported with a stolen identity

CBP officers in Baltimore seized over 8,500 falcata plywood sheets from China on Aug. 27, valued at $142,372, after the importer of record used a fraudulent identity on import documentation, tampered with the shipping invoice and declared the goods as Indonesian-origin and worth nearly $19,000. CBP determined the plywood originated in China and was subject to antidumping and countervailing duties, and seized it as smuggled or clandestinely introduced merchandise under 19 USC 1595a(c)(1)(A). The investigation continues.

CBP posts Cargo Release Condition Codes changes for Entry Type 13, adding error code 334 and removing 325

CBP states in CSMS # 69763204 that the Cargo Release Condition Codes documents have been posted to cbp.gov with changes for Entry Type 13, adding error code 334 and removing error code 325. CBP says these changes are expected to be deployed to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Production environment on September 22, 2026. The document is available in the Supporting Documents section on cbp.gov; technical questions go to the assigned Client Representative, cargo control and release questions to CREM@cbp.dhs.gov, and entry summary questions to esar@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP Chicago seizes over 13,000 prohibited agriculture items from China shipment

CBP's Port of Chicago Agriculture Cargo Unit seized 13,683 pieces of prohibited plant and animal products from a shipment that originated in China and was manifested as women's nylon shirts. The shipment, weighing over 1,700 pounds in 68 prelabeled boxes, contained live cacti, succulents, pork, plant cuttings and 31 pounds of peyote, and lacked proper documentation, permits and phytosanitary certifications. CBP describes it as a "master carton" smuggling scheme in which unmanifested individual shipments are prelabeled for domestic parcel delivery.

CBP issues guidance on Section 232 duties for unmanned aircraft systems and components

CIT rules feed-grade chlortetracycline concentrate is classifiable as an antibiotic under 2941.30.00

In Slip Op. 26-102, Court No. 22-00056, the U.S. Court of International Trade granted Zoetis Services LLC's motion for summary judgment and denied the government's cross-motion, holding that feed-grade chlortetracycline concentrate manufactured in China by Jinhe Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is properly classified as an antibiotic under subheading 2941.30.00 rather than as an animal feed preparation under heading 2309. CBP had liquidated two Chicago entries, dated December 26, 2019 and January 22, 2020, under subheading 2309.90.10 and assessed Section 301 duties under 9903.88.03 at 25 percent ad valorem; the government argued on cross-motion for subheading 2309.90.95 at 1.4 percent.

USTR amends four Section 301 China product exclusions to conform to USITC HTSUS changes

USTR is making conforming amendments to four product exclusions associated with the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation, after the USITC implemented changes to HTSUS statistical reporting categories effective July 1, 2026. The conforming amendments in the Annex to the notice are effective as of July 1, 2026. CBP will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation.

CBP seeks comments on advance rule for heightened import supply chain disclosures

CBP issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking stating it is considering amending its regulations to require greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States, including information on the parties involved in importation, technical solutions for tracing supply chains, and foreign export documentation that foreign exporters must submit to their customs authority before export to the United States. CBP says the proposals aim to detect and interdict illicit importations, especially goods illegally transshipped to evade U.S. customs and trade laws. Comments are due on or before December 1, 2026, under docket number USCBP-2026-1058.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2621 with Section 338 and FSIS flag changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69726413 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2621, created on August 22, 2026, contains 13 harmonized tariff records and 54 ABI records, including the Section 338 updates described in CSMS # 69606660. The update also adds the FS3 flag to HTS codes 2106909990, 2106909993 and 2106909994, and changes the FS4 flag to FS3 on HTS codes 0407210030, 0408110000, 0408190000, 0408910000 and 0408990000. Questions on the Section 338 updates go to traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov and on the FSIS flagging updates to itdssupport@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP updates AESTIR Appendix C country codes after Nauru changes its name to Naoero

CBP states in CSMS # 69726210 that AESTIR Appendix C is being updated to reflect the Government of Nauru's constitutional amendment renaming the Republic of Nauru the "Republic of Naoero". The updated Appendix C documentation is available under the ACE AESTIR, Appendix C on the AES webpage. The message does not state an effective date for the change.