Final Rule Published: Modernized Customs Broker Regulations and Changes to 19 CFR 111

CSMS # 53671095 - Final Rule Published: Modernized Customs Broker Regulations and Changes to 19 CFR 111 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 10/18/2022 10:06 AM EDT CSMS # 53671095 - Final Rule Published: Modernized Customs Broker Regulations and Changes to 19 CFR 111 Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published two Final Rules that update provisions in 19 CFR 111: Modernization of the Customs Broker Regulations (87 FR 63267) and Elimination of Customs Broker District Permit Fee (87 FR 63262). Final Rule effective date is December 19, 2022. Key changes in the Final Rules include: Transitioning to a national permit framework Changing broker fees and expanding forms of payment Transitioning broker reporting capabilities from Legacy ACE Portal to the Modernized ACE Portal Establishing that customs business is conducted within the U.S. customs territory and requiring brokers to designate a knowledgeable point of contact Revising the broker/client relationship requirements Updating responsible supervision and control oversight requirements Strengthening cyber security and records requirements To ensure a smooth transition and to socialize changes in the new regulations, CBP created a dedicated webpage with information and resources on the changes to 19 CFR 111. The Office of Trade’s Broker Management Branch will be hosting public webinars in the coming weeks to discuss the changes and allow participants to ask questions. Read the full text of the Modernization of the Customs Broker Regulations Final Rule here and the Elimination of Customs Broker District Permit Fee Final Rule here . Questions regarding this message should be sent to: Broker Management Branch, Office of Trade at brokermanagement@cbp.dhs.gov