Federal Register #2026-15310

CBP Extends Air Declaration Zone Test for Traveler Processing at Air Ports of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is extending its Air Declaration Zone Test for traveler processing at air ports of entry. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned in this notice - No products or services are being procured; this is an operational test extension - Test Details: - The Air Declaration Zone Test streamlines traveler processing by allowing travelers to self-select into 'No Items to Declare' or 'Items to Declare' queues upon arrival - The test is designed to separate travelers with items to declare from those without, improving efficiency at air ports of entry - CBP will evaluate the operational feasibility and may modify or discontinue the test at any time - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement requirements are included - The notice outlines eligibility and participation requirements for air terminal facilities, but does not request goods or services

Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending the Air Declaration Zone Test for an additional two years through October 16, 2028, unless renewed. The test streamlines traveler processing at air ports of entry by allowing a demonstrative initial declaration to separate travelers with items to declare from those without. The test involves two distinct customs declaration zone queues: No Items to Declare and Items to Declare. CBP will evaluate the test's operational feasibility and may modify or discontinue it at any time.

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