CONCORD SOLUTIONS GROUP — TRADE COMPLIANCE UPDATE CBP has adjusted the Customs COBRA user fees and the merchandise processing fee (MPF) limits for inflation for fiscal year 2027 (CBP Dec. 26-14, 91 FR 48398, published July 31, 2026). The adjusted amounts apply as of October 1, 2026. CBP has also updated the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update chapter to reflect the FY2027 fees. Merchandise processing fee The formal entry MPF rate stays at 0.3464% ad valorem. The minimum ri

CONCORD SOLUTIONS GROUP — TRADE COMPLIANCE UPDATE CBP is enforcing two separate controls on importer of record (IOR) numbers. Under CSMS No. 69241265, ACE has applied an "Inactive for Entry Purposes" status since July 16, 2026 to any IOR number that has not been used to file an entry in 366 days. Under a Federal Register notice on the accuracy of IOR data (91 FR 53627, August 19, 2026), CBP has voided IOR numbers with inaccurate or incomplete CBP Form 5106 information since S

CBP has issued updated filing guidance in CSMS# 70054007 for Section 232 duties on pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients under Proclamation 11020 of April 2, 2026. The guidance implements the Commerce Department notice published September 23, 2026 at 91 FR 60360, which defines the products and jurisdictions eligible for a zero rate under HTSUS 9903.04.66 and makes technical corrections to Annexes I and IV. Effective dates The duties have applied since 12:01 a.m. east