CBP Fixes Cargo Rule Blunder: References Restored
Published Date: 1/22/2026
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Summary
U.S. Customs and Border Protection fixed a small mistake from their November 2025 air cargo security update by putting back some important legal references they accidentally removed. This correction affects air cargo shippers and security teams, making sure the rules are clear and official starting January 22, 2026. No new costs or deadlines, just a tidy legal fix to keep things running smoothly.
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Restoring Air Cargo Authority Citations
If you are an air cargo shipper or part of an air cargo security team, CBP restored specific legal authority citations in 19 CFR parts 103 and 122 that were accidentally removed after the November 21, 2025 rule. The correction is effective January 22, 2026, and CBP says it does not change any program requirements or add new costs or deadlines.
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