Coastal Gulf International Approved as Gauger in Gonzales, Louisiana

2026-16911, Accuracy of Importer of Record Data Submitted to CBP

Starting September 18, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will crack down on importers by making sure all their info on Form 5106 is 100% accurate. If importers or their brokers mess up or give wrong details, their Importer of Record (IOR) numbers could be canceled right away. This means importers need to double-check their info to avoid losing their IOR number and facing enforcement actions.

2026-16432, Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Nepal

This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the imposition of import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (Nepal). These restrictions are imposed pursuant to an agreement between the United States and Nepal, entered into under the authority of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. This document amends the CBP regulations by adding Nepal to the list of countries which have bilateral agreements with the United States imposing cultural property import restrictions and contains the Designated List, describing the archaeological and ethnological material to which the restrictions apply.

2026-15610, Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

2026-15609, Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Cargo Manifest/Declaration, Stow Plan, Container Status Messages and Importer Security Filing

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

2026-15530, Customs User Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2027

This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2027 in accordance with the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) as implemented by the CBP regulations.

2026-15310, Air Declaration Zone Test: Extension

This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending the Air Declaration Zone Test for an additional two years. Current CBP regulations require each traveler to provide a CBP officer with an oral or written declaration of all articles brought into the United States. The Air Declaration Zone Test streamlines the processing of travelers who enter the United States at air ports of entry by allowing a demonstrative initial declaration to separate travelers who do not have items to declare from those who have items to declare and, in some cases, replace the provision of oral or written declarations.

Previous: 2026-09030, Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA) as a Commercial Gauger

Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, just got the green light to measure petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting May 21, 2025, and their approval lasts three years. This means companies dealing with petroleum can trust their measurements for customs paperwork, making trade smoother and more reliable. The next check-up for their approval will happen in May 2028, so they’re good to go for a while!

Next: 2026-09032, Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Sulphur, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Great news! AmSpec, LLC in Sulphur, LA, is officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for customs starting June 18, 2025, and will keep this role for three years. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust AmSpec’s accurate testing and gauging, with the next check-up scheduled for June 2028. No extra costs or changes for you—just reliable service ahead!