U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is strengthening importer account verification and enforcement requirements. To help ensure uninterrupted importing activity and maintain compliance, we encourage all importers to review the following items before September 18, 2026.
Recommended Actions
1. Register for an ACE Portal Account An ACE Portal account provides direct access to your importer profile, entry information, CBP communications, and refund management tools.
2. Review and Update Your CBP Form 5106 Information Verify that the following information is accurate and current within ACE:
- Importer Name
- IRS EIN/Tax ID
- Physical Address
- Contact Email
- Phone Number
Failure to maintain accurate importer information could result in delays, account issues, or restrictions on your Importer of Record (IOR) number.
3. Consider the ACE Account Freeze Feature Importers may elect to use the ACE Freeze Program to help prevent unauthorized changes to importer account information.
4. Enroll in ACH Payment and Refund Programs CBP encourages importers to establish ACH Debit or Credit for duty payments and enroll in ACH refunds to streamline payment processing and reimbursement activities.
5. Maintain Compliance and Good Standing Importers should continue to meet all CBP and trade compliance requirements to avoid penalties, shipment delays, or import disruptions.
Important Deadline
📅 September 18, 2026
Review and confirm the accuracy of your CBP Form 5106 importer information.
Helpful Resources
Importer Resource Center
Dawn of a New Enforcement Era
Access all available guides, FAQs, our dedicated webinars, videos and compliance resources in one location.
If you need assistance establishing an ACE Portal account, updating your importer information, or understanding these requirements, please contact your A.N. Deringer representative, or email CBP at IORProgram@cbp.dhs.gov.
