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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a notice in the federal register August 19, 2026 regarding the implementing enhanced enforcement measures to ensure the accuracy of the information provided to identify and verify importers of record (IOR) on CBP Form 5106. IORs, or customs brokers providing information on the IOR’s behalf, must ensure that [...]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing major new import disclosure requirements designed to provide greater visibility into global supply chains and strengthen enforcement of U.S. customs, trade, and national security laws. The proposal is currently an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and CBP is seeking industry feedback before issuing a formal rule. Key [...]

Recently, industry professionals gathered for The Propeller Club of Baltimore’s Crab Feast at Conrad’s Ruth Villa Historic Waterfront Venue in Middle River. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with customers, carriers, vendors, and other industry partners. We also enjoyed the after-party at Mustang Alley’s Bar and Bistro, and we truly appreciate everyone who attended.

On August 4th, Robert Herb, Director of Vessel Agency at John S. Connor, Inc. and President of the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia & South Jersey, welcomed mariners as the host to the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) Conference in Philadelphia.  NAMMA’s 2026 Conference, themed “Windows to the World,” brought together more than 100 delegates [...]

Updates regarding the upcoming 2027 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Triennial Status Report (TSR) and Continuing Education (CE) requirements. Under the new CBP continuing education rules (codified in 19 CFR part 111), all active Licensed Customs Brokers must complete mandatory CE credits and submit their TSR early next year. Key Deadlines & Requirements  Continuing [...]

Effective July 30, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will mandate new reporting requirements for specific copper imports under Presidential Proclamation 11021, Strengthening Actions Taken To Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States. Importers must now declare the specific countries where the imported copper was smelted and cast. Because the [...]

The following analysis regarding IEEPA tariff refunds on liquidated entries is provided to our Customs Broker Members and their Importer Clients by NCBFAA Customs Counsel and Legislative Advisor of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. Filing a lawsuit now before the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) now appears to be the surest, quickest way to [...]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is deploying a new validation system within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to regulate import adjustment offsets for Section 232 duties on automobile and medium/heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) parts. This update ensures strict balance and data validation when claiming authorized tariff offset credits, and it is scheduled to go live [...]

Effective July 23, 2026, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will exempt squid, octopus, and cuttlefish imported or exported for human or animal consumption from standard FWS declaration, licensing, and clearance requirements. To reflect this regulatory update, the FWS tariff flags for twenty affected Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes will transition from FW2 (MUST [...]

Beginning July 8, 2026, importers must electronically submit product safety certificate data via CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) at the time of entry. This requirement extends to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) entries on January 8, 2027. Proactive eFiling reduces port hold times and physical border examinations. Affected Products & HTS Codes The rule applies to [...]