# Federal Register #2026-20650

CBP proposes electronic filing and bonding changes for low-value shipments

**Buyer:** U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Department
**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** December 07, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-20650

CBP is proposing regulatory changes for informal imports valued at $2,500 or less; this is not a procurement opportunity.
- **Government agency:** U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). No specific CBP office is identified.
- **Proposed changes:** Require electronic filing before or upon arrival and update requirements for informal entry type 11.
- **Mail shipments:** Establish electronic informal mail entry type 13 for eligible shipments. The proposal also addresses unentered mail shipments and identifies the U.S. Postal Service as an affected entity.
- **Additional information and bonding:** Require additional shipment details, including final deliver-to party information when different from the ultimate consignee, shipper or sender details for mail entries, and tracking numbers in carrier manifests. Propose bonding requirements for certain informal entries.
- **OEMs, vendors, and procurement items:** No OEMs or vendors are identified. No products or services, quantities, or part numbers are being solicited.

### Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposes changes to filing requirements for informal entries of goods valued at $2,500 or less. The proposal would require electronic filing before or upon arrival, update requirements for informal entry type 11, and establish a new electronic informal mail entry type 13. Related changes include additional data requirements for mail carriers and bonding requirements for certain informal entries. Comments are due December 7, 2026.

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