Commerce Axes Useless Emergency Supply Report Forever
Published Date: 1/16/2026
Rule
Summary
The Department of Commerce is cleaning up its rules by removing an old, one-time report about emergency relief supplies that’s no longer needed. This change affects anyone involved in importing supplies for emergency work and takes effect January 16, 2026. It won’t cost or save money but will make the rules simpler and easier to follow.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Obsolete Emergency-Report Requirement Removed
The Department of Commerce removed 19 CFR 358.104, the one-time report about the first five years of duty-free imports for emergency relief work (the five-year period began in 2006). This change takes effect January 16, 2026, and the rule says it will not cost or save money but will simplify the regulations and reduce confusion for those involved in importing supplies for emergency relief work.
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