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The White House – President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on June 3, 2026, directing a broad overhaul of U.S. customs enforcement to strengthen compliance with federal trade and customs laws.
The order states that customs enforcement is critical to national security, foreign policy, and the U.S. economy. It cites concerns including undervalued imports, incomplete importer information, and duty payment avoidance, which the administration says undermine domestic businesses and federal enforcement efforts.
Within 180 days, the Department of Homeland Security must revise importer eligibility requirements. Changes will include higher bonding requirements, expanded ownership and business disclosures, and additional reporting obligations for importers of record (IORs).
The order also directs Customs and Border Protection to prohibit foreign importers of record from using informal entry procedures and to impose additional requirements on foreign importers using formal entry, including stricter bonding standards, participation in trusted trader programs, or the use of validated customs brokers.
All importers will be required to maintain “good standing” with Customs and Border Protection based on compliance history and payment of customs liabilities. Importers found to have illegally imported fentanyl, precursor chemicals, or other contraband may be barred from conducting import activities.
Additional provisions require enhanced importer vetting, expanded supply chain disclosures, increased audits, stronger enforcement of customs penalties, and greater focus on cases involving forced labor, import misclassification, undervaluation, and illegal transshipment.
The order also calls for faster seizure and disposal of non-compliant imports, annual customs enforcement transparency reports, and recommendations for legislation to strengthen customs enforcement within 45 days.
A report evaluating the effectiveness of the order must be submitted to the President within one year.
Visit the link below. Source The White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/strengthening-customs-enforcement
