Review your importer information and complete key account actions before September 18, 2026.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is strengthening importer account verification and enforcement requirements. To help ensure uninterrupted importing activity and maintain compliance, we encourage all importers to review the following items before September 18, 2026.
Recommended Actions1. Register for an ACE Portal Account An ACE Portal account provides direct access to your importer profile, entry information, CBP communications, and refund management tools. 2. Review and Update Your CBP Form 5106 Information Verify that the following information is accurate and current within ACE:
Failure to maintain accurate importer information could result in delays, account issues, or restrictions on your Importer of Record (IOR) number. 3. Consider the ACE Account Freeze Feature Importers may elect to use the ACE Freeze Program to help prevent unauthorized changes to importer account information. 4. Enroll in ACH Payment and Refund Programs CBP encourages importers to establish ACH Debit or Credit for duty payments and enroll in ACH refunds to streamline payment processing and reimbursement activities. 5. Maintain Compliance and Good Standing Importers should continue to meet all CBP and trade compliance requirements to avoid penalties, shipment delays, or import disruptions.
Important Deadline📅 September 18, 2026
Helpful ResourcesImporter Resource Center Dawn of a New Enforcement Era
If you need assistance establishing an ACE Portal account, updating your importer information, or understanding these requirements, please contact your A.N. Deringer representative, or email CBP at IORProgram@cbp.dhs.gov. |
Due to the rapidly changing application and modifications of duty rates, please note that Deringer is not responsible for coordinating the timing of U.S. entry and imposed tariff rates.
