Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22735
CBP Rule Establishes Requirements for Foreign Importers of Record and Customs Brokers
Buyer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Department
Posted
November 06, 2026
Respond By
January 06, 2027
Identifier
2026-22735
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a rule establishing requirements for foreign importers of record and licensed customs brokers. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Opportunity type: Regulatory rulemaking, not a procurement solicitation or contract award. - Requirements: Foreign importers of record face new entry requirements. Licensed customs brokers have related due diligence, verification, and recordkeeping responsibilities, with consequences established for noncompliance. - Scope: Amendments affect regulations in 19 CFR parts 110, 111, 141, 142, and 171. Brokers may request delayed compliance with certain verification requirements. - OEMs, vendors, products, and contracted services: None identified.
Description
This interim final rule amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations to establish new requirements for foreign importers of record when making entry and related responsibilities for licensed customs brokers. It also establishes consequences for foreign importers of record and customs brokers who do not comply. The rule covers requirements across 19 CFR parts 110, 111, 141, 142, and 171, and takes effect January 5, 2027. Customs brokers may request delayed compliance with certain changes before that date and are expected to be fully compliant by May 6, 2027.