Opportunity

Federal Register #1651-0024

CBP Seeks Public Comment on Entry/Immediate Delivery and ACE Cargo Release Information Collection

Posted

July 01, 2026

Respond By

August 31, 2026

Identifier

1651-0024

This notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks public input on proposed changes to information collection for the Entry/Immediate Delivery Application and ACE Cargo Release. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Purpose: - Request for public comments on revisions to information collection activities, not a procurement of goods or services - Key Details: - Involves CBP Forms 3461 and 3461 ALT for verifying and authorizing release of imported merchandise - ACE Cargo Release program enables electronic filing of cargo release data by importers and brokers - Proposed updates include: - Expanded Global Business Identifier (GBI) options - New data elements for compliance with Russian sanctions - Voluntary test for electronic informal entry process for mail shipments valued at $2,500 or less - Notice requests feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved - Affected parties include importers, brokers, and mail shipment handlers

Description

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This collection involves the Entry/Immediate Delivery Application and ACE Cargo Release, which are procedures for releasing imported merchandise into U.S. commerce. The collection includes CBP Forms 3461 and 3461 ALT, which verify shipment information and authorize merchandise release. The ACE Cargo Release program allows electronic filing of cargo release data to reduce transaction costs and expedite cargo release.

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