Late on Fees? Customs Brokers Get the Boot from Uncle Sam
Published Date: 12/18/2025
Notice
Summary
Customs brokers who didn’t pay their 2025 permit fee by January 31 lost their national permits. This means they can’t legally operate until they fix the fee issue. If you’re one of these brokers, act fast to avoid business disruptions and possible money troubles.
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Named brokers had permits revoked
The notice lists specific customs brokers whose national permits were revoked by operation of law because they did not pay the 2025 permit user fee by January 31, 2025. The revocations are listed alphabetically, show permit numbers, and are stated to be "without prejudice."
Missing 2025 fee by Jan 31 triggers revocation
Under 19 U.S.C. 1641 and 19 CFR 111.45(b) and 111.96(c), a customs broker who fails to submit the annual permit user fee for calendar year 2025 by January 31, 2025 has their national permit revoked by operation of law.
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