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Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility

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Fed. RegisterAct by December 1, 2026 (public comments)
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proposing new rules to increase visibility into imported goods' supply chains, including requirements for importers to disclose parties involved and foreign export documentation. The changes aim to integrate technical solutions for tracing goods and enhancing supply chain transparency. This is a CBP regulatory update focused on customs procedures rather than immigration policy. Public comments accepted until 2026-12-01.
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TypeProposed Rule
SourceFed. Register
PublishedSeptember 2, 2026
Comment deadlineDecember 1, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering amending its regulations to give CBP greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States. CBP is seeking comments on new requirements enhancing visibility into the parties involved in the importation of goods; integrating innovative technical solutions for the tracing of supply chains of those goods; and collecting foreign export documentation that foreign exporters are required to submit to the foreign custom

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