Commerce Seeks Input on Tax-Free Emergency Aid Imports: Form Fillers Unite
Published Date: 1/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on the paperwork needed to import emergency supplies like food and medical gear without extra taxes. This affects businesses and nonprofits involved in emergency relief, but no changes to the current process are planned. Comments are open until March 23, 2026, helping keep the process smooth and cost-free for urgent aid shipments.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Duty Waivers for Emergency Relief Imports
The rule describes how for-profit and not-for-profit entities can request that the Secretary of Commerce permit imports of supplies for emergency relief work free of antidumping and countervailing duties. To make a request you must submit three copies in writing to the Secretary (Attention: Enforcement and Compliance, Central Records Unit, Room B-8024). Comments on this paperwork collection are due March 23, 2026; OMB Control Number 0625-0256; estimated total annual burden is 15 hours and estimated total annual cost to the public is $450.
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