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Reminder: CTPAT Alert Action Required
CBP Form 5106 Compliance and Enforcement
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is notifying CTPAT partners, pursuant to Executive Order 14411, Strengthening Customs Enforcement, Importers of Record (IORs) and licensed customs brokers acting on their behalf, are required to ensure information submitted on CBP Form 5106, Importer Identity Form, is accurate, complete, and updated as needed.
From the Alert: “How to Update Your CBP Form 5106 Record: Individuals and entities seeking to update their CBP Form 5106 information should do so in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), in coordination with their customs broker to avoid delays in processing. To update an existing CBP Form 5106 record, a broker should submit an Importer/Consignee (TP) transaction with Action Code U (Update) via the Automated Broker Interface into ACE. When submitting the TP transaction, a broker must ensure all required CBP Form 5106 data elements are included within the update message.”
Your Weekly Recap
- CSMS # 70261629 - Message Title: UPDATED GUIDANCE: Section 301 China Conforming Amendment Oct. 22
- Reminder: TIN # 69990878 - Calexico Cargo Facility Hours of Operation (Effective October 10, 2026), TIN # 70085623 - Calexico Commercial Facility Federal Holiday Hours of Operation Calendar Year 2026 Update
- Reminder: CSMS # 69990316 - MANDATORY: Complete Broker Continuing Education Requirements by January 31, 2027
Note: Italicized text is the day the news was published or made readily accessible.
RESOURCES
Upcoming Webinars
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT — UFLPA Enforcement Statistics DashboardThis webinar will be showcasing the recently updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Enforcement Statistics Dashboard. CBP will demonstrate how to navigate and utilize the dashboard, as well as address any questions.
Strengthening Customs Enforcement
Below are some helpful links to stay updated with CBP announcements regarding their efforts to strengthen customs enforcement:
- Strengthening Customs Enforcement CBP Webpage
- 5106 Data Accuracy for Importers of Record FRN
- Strengthening Customs Enforcement Executive Order
- Executive Order 14411 FRN
- Fact Sheet: Strengthening Customs Enforcement
Upcoming Webinars:
None scheduled.
Additional Resources:
The CAPE Corner
Below are some helpful links to stay updated with CBP announcements regarding the CAPE IEEPA Refunds:
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds
- CAPE Trade Information Notice
- ACE Portal: CAPE Declarations Quick Reference Guide
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in CBP’s ACE Portal (PDF)
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in the ACE Portal (Video)
- ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs
Upcoming Webinars:
None scheduled.
For recorded webinars, please visit: CBP Trade Outreach Webinars
Additional Resources:
- CSMS # 69127837 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds – Warehouse Entries
- CSMS # 69035485 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds - Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
- IEEPA Refunds Scam Alert
- Consolidated Administration and Processing Entries (CAPE) Tool Resources
- CSMS # 68536553 - CBP Offers Multiple ACE Reports for Monitoring CAPE Refund Claims
- CSMS # 68569567 - Best Practices for Protecting Your Information Regarding IEEPA Refunds
- CSMS # 68397097 - Updated ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary Now Available on CBP.gov
- CSMS # 68396594 - AVAILABLE NOW – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds
The contents of this post are compiled from online resources and newsletters, including, but not limited to: CSMS, CBP, White House, Federal Register.
