Heightened Import Disclosures: CBP Requests Public Comment from the Trade Community on Increasing Supply Chain Visibility

On September 2, 2026, CBP published a proposed rule announcing its consideration of amending import regulations to improve supply chain visibility.

As an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, 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 customs authority prior to the exportation of those goods to the United States.”

The notice comes in response to the Executive Order (EO) signed by President Trump on June 3, 2026, instructing customs to conduct a general reform to remedy loopholes and inefficiencies. As a result, CBP is requesting public comment on proposals for several amendments to the import process:

Foreign Export Documentation Retention

CBP is considering requiring importers to retain export documentation from the customs declaration submitted to the exporting country, including export declarations, invoices, packing lists, origin certificates, export licenses, and bills of lading (BOLs)/air waybills.

Manufacturer and Shipper Information

CBP is interested in “proposals to redefine or replace” the MID code system for identifying manufacturers and shippers. The Global Business Identifier (GBI) system is one such proposal. The GBI system tracks not just manufacturers, but also shippers and sellers.

New Technical Approaches

CBP is interested in applying new technological solutions to tracking goods through the supply chain and identifying and preventing illegal transshipment practices.

Supply Chain Impact

CBP aims to take a regulatory approach that minimizes regulatory and economic impacts and maximizes net benefits. Businesses wishing to provide input to CBP may submit public comments electronically through the docket page on the notice. Businesses interested in understanding how these potential changes could affect their import transactions can reach Allyn International for assistance at sales@allynintl.com.

Contributor: Andrew Dosher

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