Federal Register #2026-16868

Removal of Entry Conditions for Vessels from Nigeria and Enhanced IOR Data Enforcement

This notice provides an update from the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding port security and customs enforcement: - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard - U.S. Customs and Border Protection - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned. - No products or equipment are being requested or procured. - Services/Actions Announced: - Removal of conditions of entry on vessels arriving from Nigeria, as Nigerian ports now maintain effective antiterrorism measures. - Enhanced enforcement by CBP to verify the accuracy of Importer of Record (IOR) data on CBP Form 5106, with immediate voiding of IOR numbers for inaccurate submissions, in support of Executive Order 14411. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Nigerian ports must continue to maintain effective antiterrorism measures to avoid reinstatement of entry conditions. - Importers must ensure accuracy of IOR data to avoid enforcement actions. - No part numbers, quantities, or procurement actions are included in this notice.

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard announces the removal of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from the Port Security Advisory, effective August 19, 2026. This action follows recent assessments determining that Nigeria is maintaining effective antiterrorism measures in its ports. The notice updates the list of countries assessed as not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures. The policy change impacts conditions of entry on vessels arriving from Nigeria to U.S. waters.

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