CBP Updates Global Business ID Form for Trade Smoothness
Published Date: 5/28/2025
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Summary
The Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection is updating its Global Business Identifier form and asking for public feedback. This change affects businesses that trade internationally and helps keep tracking smooth and accurate. The update won’t cost extra but needs approval soon to keep things running on time.
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CBP updates Global Business ID
If your business trades internationally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is updating its Global Business Identifier (GBI) form. CBP says the change helps keep tracking of international trade smooth and accurate.
Update imposes no extra cost
CBP states the GBI form update will not impose additional costs on businesses. CBP will submit the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and is seeking approval so operations keep running on time.
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