U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
02/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/20/2026 15:03
TTB Newsletter for February 20, 2026
Department of Homeland Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
TTB-regulated importers may find this notice of interest.
Electronic Bond Transmission
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 30 / Friday, February 13, 2026
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments.
SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) collects bonds from parties engaging in transactions or activities with CBP to adequately protect the revenue of the United States and ensure compliance with U.S. statutes and regulations. This document proposes to amend the CBP regulations to require that most bonds be transmitted to CBP electronically via a specialized system by the surety securing the bond, or by the principal on a bond secured by cash in lieu of surety. The changes proposed in this document further centralize and streamline CBP's bond program.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before April 14, 2026.
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