CBP Nods: King Inspection Gets Petroleum Gauging Green Light

2026-10350 — Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is ready to share money collected from extra duties on certain imported goods with American producers who were hurt by unfair dumping or subsidies. If you’re an affected producer, you need to submit your claim by July 27, 2026, or you’ll miss out on the payout. This notice explains how to apply and get your share through electronic payment for Fiscal Year 2026.

2026-10251 — Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo Test: Renewal of Test

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is renewing a cool test that lets exporters send their ship cargo info electronically at least 24 hours before loading. This test, which started back in 2015, helps speed up and simplify export paperwork. If you’re involved in shipping goods by vessel, you can join anytime during the next two years—no extra fees, just smoother sailing ahead!

2026-10311 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; International Mail Duty Worksheet (IMDW)

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is asking to keep using the International Mail Duty Worksheet (IMDW), a form that helps track duties on international mail. They want your feedback by June 22, 2026, to make sure the form works well and doesn’t cause extra hassle or costs. This is a routine check to keep things smooth for businesses and mail handlers dealing with international packages.

2026-10179 — Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan

Starting May 21, 2026, all flights to the U.S. carrying people who’ve been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days must land at specific airports with extra health checks. This rule helps stop the spread of Ebola by focusing public health resources where they’re needed most. Flights with only crew or cargo aren’t affected, and these restrictions stay until the government says otherwise.

2026-09981 — Revised Date for the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit

The 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas has been moved from April to September 8-10, 2026. This event is for people in international trade and transportation, offering both in-person and online options. Registration costs $328 for in-person and $28 for virtual, with deadlines coming up soon, so don’t miss out!

2026-09871 — Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties

Starting April 1, 2026, the IRS is lowering interest rates on customs duty payments and refunds. If you owe money, you’ll pay 6% interest, whether you’re a business or not. If you’re getting a refund, non-business folks get 6%, but businesses get a slightly lower 5%. This change affects anyone dealing with customs duties and helps keep things fair and clear.

Previous: 2025-24085 — Approval of Altol Petroleum Products Services, Inc. (Ponce, PR) as a Commercial Gauger

Altol Petroleum Products Services Inc. in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is officially approved to measure petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting September 5, 2024, and will keep this role for three years. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust Altol to handle important measurements that affect imports and fees. The next check-up for Altol’s approval will happen in September 2027.

Next: 2025-24087 — Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725N) Comment Request; Revision

FERC is updating its rules about how electric companies plan for extreme weather to keep the power grid reliable. This affects electric utilities and planners who must follow new standards to handle heat waves and cold snaps better. Comments on these changes are open until March 2, 2026, and the updates aim to improve safety without adding big costs.