Census Bureau Fixes Typo in Trade Regulations
Published Date: 5/26/2026
Rule
Summary
The Census Bureau fixed some small mistakes in the Foreign Trade Regulations that affect how companies report shipments passing through the U.S. These corrections don’t change the rules but make the instructions clearer and easier to follow. The updated rules took effect on May 26, 2026, so businesses should use the corrected info now to avoid confusion or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Who May File EEI Clarified
If your business files Electronic Export Information (EEI), the rule clarifies who can file and what they must have. The filer must be the USPPI or an authorized agent; a foreign USPPI cannot file and must authorize a U.S. agent. Filers must have a physical U.S. office or residence, be physically located in the U.S. when preparing and filing EEI, and have an EIN or DUNS and be certified to report in the AES (if no EIN or DUNS, the filer must obtain an EIN from the IRS).
Which Entry Numbers To Report
The rule clarifies which entry number to report on EEI for goods that entered the United States before export. For goods warehoused after import, report the 11-position entry number from CBP-7501; for goods exported from a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ), report the 9-digit inbond serial number for the removal; for goods exported after entering for consumption, the 11-position CBP-7501 entry number may be reported. When the importer of record is a customs broker or foreign person, the customs broker must provide the entry number to help prepare the EEI.
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