The National Customs Broker and Forwarder Association of America (NCBFAA) provided an update on possible impacted trade operations. DHS issued a memo addressing department procedures related to a lapse in appropriations.
Overall, the NCBFAA believes that most agencies that are “fee funded” will maintain operations, however, may be at a reduced staffing / operations level. Additionally, the association provided an update on the status of regulating agencies that may continue with limited operations and agencies that they anticipate to be furloughed.
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Will be operating at reduced levels
– Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS)
- Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS)
- National Organic Program (NOP)
Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) – Will be operating at reduced levels
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
- CITES Permits will not be issued and trade will need to contact CBP port of entry.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – The agency is expecting to operate at a staffing level of 77%; delays are expected.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)- The agency is expected to operate at a less than 50% staffing levels. Day to Day operations should be maintained. Reduced levels of staff would focus on CBP HQ Legal and Office of Trade. (impacting: Rulings, 232 – 301 FAQs, CSMS messages).
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – The agency will continue Air Cargo and Passenger screening.
The below agencies are anticipated to be furloughed.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce and State Department – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
CBP has scheduled a conference call in the event of a shutdown to provide an update.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. ET to hear updates regarding CBP operations during a potential government shutdown. Access information is provided below. For questions, email TradeEvents@cbp.dhs.gov.
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
Domestic Dial-in: (844) 767-5651
International Dial-in: (409) 207-6959 *Caller paid
Access Code: 3432297
JSC will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as they are available.
If you have any questions, please contact our Compliance Team or your JSC account supervisor.
