CSMS Weekly Digest: Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2026
The biggest development this week is CSMS #70381183: under Executive Order 14411 and the Interim Final Rule on Heightened Requirements for Foreign Importers of Record (91 FR 69977, November 6, 2026), CBP is adding new data fields to CBP Forms 3461 and 7501 and their electronic equivalents, with new foreign IOR requirements applying as of January 5, 2027. Brokers also face license-critical deadlines: Continuing Education must be completed by January 31, 2027, and all brokers must file the Triennial Status Report by February 28, 2027.
Action Required(2)
Starting January 5, 2027, foreign IORs entering or withdrawing goods for consumption must meet new requirements under the IFR, and licensed brokers take on corresponding responsibilities, including new 3461 and 7501 data fields; see CSMS #70381183 for the specific IOR conditions and field specifications. Separately, individually licensed brokers must complete CE by January 31, 2027, and all licensed brokers, individual and corporate, must file the TSR through the eCBP Portal by February 28, 2027 (CSMS #70373554).
Updates to CBP Form 3461 and CBP Form 7501, and their Electronic Equivalents, Pursuant to the Interim Final Rule on Heightened Requirements for Foreign Importers of Record
Pursuant to Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement”, Section 2, and governing statutes, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is establishing new requirements for foreign importe...
Broker Continuing Education and Triennial Status Reports Due Soon!
CBP is reminding licensed custom brokers of two important deadlines, both of which are required to maintain the broker’s license: - January 31, 2027 – All individually licensed brokers must complet...
Policy Guidance(1)
The Interim Final Rule "Heightened Requirements for Foreign Importers of Record" (91 FR 69977), issued under Section 2 of EO 14411, sets new entry conditions for foreign IORs and new duties for brokers who file on their behalf, effective January 5, 2027. Review CSMS #70381183 for the full requirements, and identify any foreign IOR clients now so you can prepare them.
Quota(1)
Quota Bulletin 26-408 covers the 2027 Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act quota period, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. It applies to apparel under HTSUS 9820.11.09 and t-shirts under 9820.11.12 (Chapter 98, Subchapter XX, AUSN 2(b)(c)). See CSMS #70370373 for opening-date entry handling details.
System Update(1)
Since November 5, 2026, the ACE Portal account application accepts requests to merge two or more ACE Portal accounts under a single top account. The account owner of the acquiring entity submits the request and must upload a signed letter on company letterhead from an authorized official; see CSMS #70362316 for the required letter contents.
System Maintenance(1)
ACE Production will undergo standard invasive maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, November 7, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, November 8, 2026. Plan filings around this window (CSMS #70370477).
Deadline Reminder(1)
CE for the current TSR period cannot be completed after January 31, 2027. Individually licensed brokers must report CE completion on the TSR, and all licensed brokers, including corporate licensees, must file the TSR by February 28, 2027, to keep their licenses (CSMS #70373554).