Executive Order Strengthening Customs Enforcement Issued on Jun.3rd, 2026 impacting importers, national and foreign, with tightening of rules, increased oversight and enforcement, vetting and accountability, potential for increased bonding, compliance/data requirements, etc. with special focus on Foreign IORs and ownership disclosures, CTPAT certification, etc. More to follow…

USTR Report Suggests Additional 10% to 12.5% Tariff on Countries Not in Compliance with Forced Labor Laws. USTR will hold hearings on the proposed actions on Jul.7th, 2026. A copy of the report is available here. Persons interested in appearing at the hearings can submit requests with a summary of testimony by Jun.22nd, 2026. Written comments are due by Jul.6th, 2026.

Consumer Product Safety Commission’s E-Filing deadline, Jul.8th, 2026. Less than a month away! Products require certification when they are a consumer product, or part of a consumer product that is subject to a consumer product safety rule under the CPSA, or similar rule, ban, standard, or regulation under any other law enforced by the Commission, that is imported for consumption, warehousing, or distributed in commerce, and that is packaged, sold, or held for sale to, or for use by consumers! CPSC administers and enforces several federal statutes.

Refer to this recorded webinar covering details on eFiling implementation, product certification, registry overview, etc.

Also, access:

> eFiling Resources for Importers

> eFiling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | CPSC.gov

> CPSC Product Registry training video

 Upcoming CBP Seminar Reminder:

How to Set Up & Manage an ACE Portal Account Webinar, Wed., Jun. 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET. To register for this free CBP webinar, click here.

IEEPA Refund Processing Services:

Email your request to: Customs_Compliance_Group@am.kwe.com and a member of our IEEPA Refund processing team will reach out to you.

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