Federal Register #2026-13574

CBP Modifies National Customs Automation Program Test for Post-Summary Corrections

This notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announces procedural changes to the National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test for post-summary corrections (PSCs): - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a procedural update. - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are referenced. - Key changes include: - Mandatory use of Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) for electronic payment of increased estimated duties, taxes, and fees resulting from PSCs. - Clarification of payment timing options for importers. - Expanded timeframe for filing PSCs when liquidations are suspended. - Clarification on interest payments and allowable data changes in PSCs. - The NCAP test continues until further notice; all other aspects remain unchanged. - Unique requirements: - Use of ACH for all PSC-related payments. - Specific rules for PSC submission and payment processing. - No goods or services are being solicited or procured.

Description

This notice announces modifications and a clarification to U.S. Customs and Border Protection's National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test related to post-summary corrections (PSCs) and the payment of increases in estimated duties, taxes, and fees resulting from a PSC. The modifications include mandatory electronic payment via Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) starting August 5, 2026, options for payment timing, and changes to the timeframe for filing PSCs in cases of suspended liquidations. The test continues until concluded by a Federal Register announcement, and all other aspects of the test remain in effect.

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