Lynn L. Bergeson, “New U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rule Could Upend Chemical Import Compliance,” Chemical Processing, September 21, 2026.

On Sept. 2, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a consequential advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) stating that it “is considering amending its regulations to give CBP greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States.” (See 91 Fed. Reg. 56408.) CBP seeks comments on new requirements that it claims will enhance visibility into the parties involved in the importation of goods, integrate innovative technical solutions for the tracing of supply chains of those goods and collect foreign export documentation that foreign exporters are required to submit to the foreign customs authority prior to the exportation of those goods to the United States. New requirements could also significantly impact and complicate the import of products, including chemicals. Comments are due Dec. 1, 2026.