The below was taken in part from the NCBFAA:
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a Federal Register notice that the agency is taking “initial steps” to implement Executive Order 14411 “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.” Specifically, the agency is enhancing enforcement procedures to verify the accuracy of the information provided by new and existing importers of record on the CBP Form 5106, consistent with Executive Order 14411 and governing statutes.
Importers of Record (IORs), or customs brokers providing information on the IOR’s behalf, must provide accurate and complete information for the IOR. “Inaccurate information may result in immediate voiding of IOR numbers and other enforcement actions,” CBP said in the notice.
IORs, or customs brokers providing information on the IOR’s behalf, should ensure that the information is accurate to avoid the voiding of their IOR number, and in preparation for future Executive Order implementation, the agency said.
See the Federal Register notice for more details.
CBP said this enhanced enforcement, including immediate voiding of IOR numbers with inaccurate information on the CBP Form 5106, will begin in 30 days.
If CBP determines the information is inaccurate, CBP will immediately void the associated importer of record number and issue a written notice of action to an importer of record to notify them. CBP will copy the customs broker that last filed entry on behalf of the importer of record when issuing the notice when applicable
Questions concerning this enforcement effort and requests for reestablishment of a voided IOR number may be submitted to CBP via email to IORProgram@cbp.dhs.gov using the subject line “Enforcing IOR Accuracy.”
Please reach out to your RIM representative if you have any questions.