US Slams Door on Smuggling India's Ancient Treasures

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: 2025-14094 — Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage 1; Approval of Information Collection Request

The Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage 1 is officially approved and ready to roll! This means folks affected by disasters can expect smoother help with new forms cleared for use starting July 2025. It’s all about speeding up aid without extra costs or delays.

Next: 2025-14134 — Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation

The Department of Defense is updating its rules to keep some military personnel records extra secret. This change helps protect national security and stops sensitive promotion evaluation info from being shared. If you’re in the military, this means certain parts of your records won’t be open to the public anymore, starting now with no extra costs involved.