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Mar 20, 2026
CBP Progresses on IEEPA Tariff Refund System

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is making significant progress in developing a refund process for IEEPA tariffs, with another…

Jan 19, 2026
CBP Publishes 2025 Tariff Factsheet

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a factsheet offering the trade community a high-level overview of the 2025…

Jan 12, 2026
CBP Provides 2026 PMS Payment Schedule

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) notified ACE filers approved for the Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) program that they may…

Jan 9, 2026
De Minimis Phaseout Brings $1B in Duty Revenue

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported collecting more than $1 billion in duty revenue in 2025 from more than…

Oct 29, 2025
CBP Modifies Periodic Monthly Statement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has revised its National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test for Periodic Monthly Statements. Starting…

Oct 29, 2025
CBP ACE Portal Account Enhancement

Beginning October 30, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will automate the process for applying for a new ACE Secure…

Oct 13, 2025
ACE Portal Update: ACH Refund Capability

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated the ACE Secure Data Portal to support electronic refund transaction. The new…

Oct 10, 2025
CBP Issues Guidance on Section 301 Vessel Fees

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance on the new Section 301 vessel fees targeting Chinese-owned, operated, or…

Apr 3, 2025
White House Outlines New Reciprocal Tariffs

The United States will implement an additional 10% tariff beginning April 5, excluding goods from Mexico and Canada, as well…

Feb 21, 2025
NCBFAA Alerts on Duty Calculation Issues

In a recent email alert, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) raised concerns about U.S. Customs…