USCBP
Federal agency responsible for regulations under USCBP.
28 regulationsElectronic Bond Transmission
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is proposing to allow electronic transmission of customs bonds instead of requiring paper documents. This change aims to speed up the import and export process at U.S. borders by making it faster and easier for businesses to complete required paperwork.
Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is proposing a new rule that would require shipping companies to submit cargo information electronically before vessels leave U.S. ports. This change aims to improve border security and tracking of goods leaving the country by replacing paper-based systems with digital records.
Establishing the Gordie Howe International Bridge as a Port of Entry in Detroit, MI
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is officially designating the new Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit, Michigan as an official U.S. port of entry. This means travelers and goods crossing between the United States and Canada at this new bridge will go through official customs inspections at this location.
Enhanced Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS); Corrections
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is updating its system for screening cargo shipments that arrive by air before they enter the country. This correction to the rule makes the screening process more effective at identifying potential security threats and contraband in packages coming into the United States.
Extension of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material From Morocco
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is extending restrictions on importing certain ancient artifacts and cultural items from Morocco. This rule prevents people from bringing these protected historical and ethnic items into the United States, helping Morocco preserve its cultural heritage and prevent looting of archaeological sites.
Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Categories of Archaeological Material of Italy
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is continuing to restrict imports of ancient Italian archaeological artifacts into the United States. This means people cannot legally bring certain historical items from Italy into the country, which helps protect Italy's cultural heritage and prevents looting of archaeological sites.
Extension of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material of Costa Rica
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is extending restrictions on importing ancient artifacts and archaeological items from Costa Rica. This means people cannot legally bring these items into the United States without special permission, helping protect Costa Rica's cultural heritage from being taken out of the country.
Electronic Refunds
This rule from U.S. Customs and Border Protection allows people to receive refunds of duties and fees electronically instead of by check or mail. This makes it faster and easier for businesses and individuals to get money back when they've overpaid customs charges on imported goods.
Enhanced Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS)
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is requiring shipping companies to provide more detailed information about packages arriving by air before they land in the United States. This helps border officials screen cargo for dangerous or illegal items more effectively and speeds up the delivery process for legitimate packages.
Technical Amendment to List of User Fee Airports: Addition of Five Airports, Removal of One Airport
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is updating which airports must charge user fees for customs and border services. Five airports are being added to the fee list while one airport is being removed, which may affect travel costs and how these airports operate their border facilities.
Automation of CBP Form I–418 for Vessels
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is automating the process for filing CBP Form I-418, which is a document that vessels (ships) must submit when arriving at U.S. ports. This change makes it faster and easier for shipping companies to report their arrivals electronically instead of using paper forms.
Automation of CBP Form I-418 for Vessels
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is automating the paperwork process (Form I-418) that ship captains must submit when vessels arrive at U.S. ports. This change simplifies international shipping procedures by allowing digital submission instead of manual paper forms, which should speed up port inspections and reduce delays for cargo entering the country.