Federal Register #USCBP-2026-1058

CBP Proposed Rule for Heightened Import Disclosures and Supply Chain Visibility

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public input on a proposed rule to strengthen supply chain visibility for goods imported into the United States. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Department of Homeland Security - Scope of Proposal: - Amends regulations to require enhanced import disclosures and supply chain visibility - Targets detection and interdiction of illicit imports, especially those illegally transshipped - Requirements for Importers and Exporters: - Submission of detailed foreign export documentation prior to export - Certificates of origin - Export licenses - Transport documents - Integration of technical solutions for supply chain tracing - Public Input Requested: - Scope, implementation, and impact of new requirements - Phased approaches for different commodities, countries, and transportation modes - Special consideration for critical medical products - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; applies broadly to all importers and exporters - Part of CBP's broader customs enforcement reform and national security initiatives - Potential Services Needed: - Consulting and technical solutions for regulatory compliance and supply chain tracing

Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering amending its regulations to enhance visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States. The proposed changes aim to improve detection and interdiction of illicit imports, especially those transshipped illegally to evade U.S. laws, by requiring more detailed information and documentation from foreign exporters and parties involved in importation. CBP seeks comments on new requirements for supply chain tracing, including collecting foreign export documentation prior to export. The rule is part of an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to gather public comments on potential regulatory changes.

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