CBP Extends Cargo Permit Forms: Business as Usual at the Docks

2026-13298 — Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties

Starting July 1, 2026, the IRS interest rates for customs duty payments and refunds are going up! Both companies and individuals will pay 7% interest on overdue amounts, while refunds will earn 7% for individuals and 6% for companies. If you deal with customs duties, these new rates could affect how much extra you pay or get back this quarter.

2026-13270 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Extension; Cargo Manifest/Declaration, Stow Plan, Container Status Messages and Importer Security Filing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is updating and extending the paperwork rules for shipping info like cargo lists, stow plans, and container updates. This affects importers, shipping companies, and anyone handling cargo data. They want your feedback by August 31, 2026, and these changes help keep trade smooth without adding extra costs.

2026-13273 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Entry Summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is updating the paperwork they collect for entry summaries, which affects businesses importing goods. They want your feedback by August 31, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and not too time-consuming. This update aims to keep things smooth without adding extra costs or delays.

2026-13276 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Entry/ Immediate Delivery Application and ACE Cargo Release

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is updating the forms and info they collect for cargo entry and immediate delivery. This affects businesses and agencies involved in shipping and trade, aiming to make the process smoother and clearer. They want your feedback by August 31, 2026, so don’t miss the chance to weigh in before any changes take effect.

2026-12668 — Test of the New Electronic Informal Entry Process for Mail

Starting September 22, 2026, U.S. Customs is testing a new electronic way to handle small packages coming through international mail. This new process, called Informal Mail Entry, affects anyone sending or receiving mail shipments and aims to make customs faster and clearer, especially since duty-free rules for items under $800 are paused. The test will run until further notice, and feedback is welcome throughout.

2026-12669 — Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process

Starting July 24, 2026, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is stopping the $800 tax-free rule for mail shipments coming into the U.S. Instead, a new process will handle these packages to better track and tax imports. This change affects anyone sending or receiving international mail and aims to protect U.S. revenue from unpaid duties.

Previous: 2026-08974 — Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Montana

Montana’s major disaster declaration for public help after a severe winter storm is updated to officially include several Tribal areas. This means more communities can get disaster aid and loans, with physical loan applications due by June 10, 2026, and economic injury loans available until January 7, 2027. If you’re in Montana or one of the listed Tribal areas, now’s the time to apply and get the support you need!

Next: 2026-08976 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Textile Certificate of Origin

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is extending the paperwork for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Textile Certificate of Origin. This means businesses involved in importing textiles under AGOA need to keep submitting this form, helping keep trade smooth and fair. You’ve got until June 5, 2026, to share your thoughts, but no new fees or big changes are coming—just a paperwork extension!