Caribbean Trade Act Info Gathering Extended
Published Date: 6/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is asking to keep collecting info for the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA). This means businesses and agencies involved in trade with Caribbean countries will keep sharing paperwork, but no new fees or big changes are coming. They’re just making sure everything stays official and up-to-date with the government’s approval process.
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CBTPA Trade Paperwork Continues
If you run a business or agency that trades with Caribbean Basin countries under the United States‑Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA), you will keep submitting the same CBTPA paperwork. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve continued collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. CBP says there are no new fees or major changes to the information being collected.
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