Arkansas Lab Gets Green Light for Oil Testing Duties

2026-06164 — Addition of Preclearance Facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection just opened a new preclearance spot at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport starting March 10, 2026. This means travelers flying directly to the U.S. from there can clear customs and immigration before they even board, making arrivals smoother and faster. If you fly from this airport, expect quicker entry into the U.S. with less hassle and no extra fees.

2026-04786 — Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Material of Colombia

The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain ancient and religious artifacts from Colombia until March 10, 2031. This means collectors, museums, and sellers need to keep following the rules to protect Colombia’s cultural treasures. The extension starts March 10, 2026, and helps stop illegal imports without affecting regular trade money flows.

2025-23213 — Notice of Revocation of Customs Brokers' National Permits

Customs brokers who didn’t pay their 2025 permit fee by January 31 lost their national permits. This means they can’t legally operate until they fix the fee issue. If you’re one of these brokers, act fast to avoid business disruptions and possible money troubles.

2025-21732 — Customs Broker Permit User Fee Payment for 2026

If you’re a customs broker, your 2026 permit user fee is $185.38, due by January 30, 2026. This fee went up a bit because of inflation rules from a law called the FAST Act. So, mark your calendar and get ready to pay on time to keep your permit active and hassle-free!

2025-21606 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; International Mail Duty Worksheet

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is asking to keep using the International Mail Duty Worksheet, which helps figure out taxes on packages coming from other countries. If you send or receive international mail, this affects you! They want your feedback by January 30, 2026, but there’s no new cost or big changes—just a paperwork extension to keep things running smoothly.

2025-21607 — 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’re asking for public feedback by December 31, 2025, to make sure the process is clear and efficient. No big cost changes are expected, but your input can help shape how easy or tricky this paperwork is in the future!

Previous: 2025-09905 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Interstate Arrangement for Combining Employment and Wages

The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info on how states share employment and wage data to help track jobs better across state lines. This affects state agencies and businesses that report wages, aiming to keep paperwork light and easy. They’re asking for your thoughts before extending this info collection—no big money changes, just smoother data sharing!

Next: 2025-09908 — Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (St. Rose, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Intertek USA, Inc. in St. Rose, LA, just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for customs for the next three years starting May 7, 2024. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust Intertek’s work to keep things smooth and official. No extra costs or changes for you, just reliable testing and gauging ahead!