Customs Revives Old Form for Smooth U.S.-Caribbean Trade Flows

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: 2025-21608 — 60-Day Notice for the “Application for International and Domestic Indemnification”; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The National Endowment for the Arts wants your thoughts on renewing their form for international and domestic indemnification—basically, a way to handle risks and protect folks involved in arts projects. If you or your group deals with this form, now’s the time to speak up! You’ve got 60 days to send in comments, and this effort aims to keep paperwork easy and clear without costing extra time or money.

Next: 2025-21610 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rules 13n-4(b)(9), (b)(10) and (d)

The SEC is asking for feedback on extending rules that let certain government groups access important swap data to keep markets safe and fair. About 50 regulators will spend time setting up confidentiality agreements, with a one-time cost of around $120,000 and 11,405 hours total. This helps the SEC watch over the swap market and prevent fraud, making sure everyone plays by the rules.