U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal, state, and local agencies to support the whole-of-government effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep everyone safe.
Please visit coronavirus.gov and USA.gov/coronavirus for official government-wide information and CDC.gov/coronavirus for health-related updates about COVID-19.Visit DHS.gov/coronavirus for homeland security updates and FEMA's website to distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CBP Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Announcements
Trade Announcements and Advisories
This webpage does not serve as a substitute for official trade notice websites, such as the Federal Register, CBP’s Cargo Systems Messaging Service, Customs Bulletins, etc. The information on this webpage is subject to change as new information becomes available and is meant as an additional resource for the trade community.
Recent CSMS Messages Related to COVID-19
- CSMS #42161666 - Additional Guidance for Entry Summary Payments Impacted by COVID-19 - 03/26/2020 12:04 PM EDT
- CSMS #42124872 -Information for Filing Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Devices During COVID-19 - 03/23/2020 04:17 PM EDT
- CSMS #42118616 - Reminder: Update on FDA’s Import Operations During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak - 03/23/2020 09:22 AM EDT
- CSMS #42097586 - Additional Days for Payments due to COVID-19 - 03/20/2020 04:50 PM EDT
- CSMS #42080103 - Denver Port (3307) Office Closing - 03/19/2020 12:51 PM EDT
- CSMS #42049352 - Updated- GUIDANCE: Section 301 Tranche 4A - $300B Second Round of Product Exclusions from China (9903.88.42) - 03/17/2020 11:39 AM EDT
- CSMS #42049352 - GUIDANCE: Section 301 Tranche 4A - $300B Second Round of Product Exclusions from China (9903.88.42) - 03/17/2020 09:33 AM EDT
- CSMS #42048963 - GUIDANCE: Section 301 Tranche 3 - $200B Tenth Round of Product Exclusions from China (9903.88.41) - 03/17/2020 08:48 AM EDT
Partner Government Agencies COVID-19 Related Information
Trade Program Updates and Announcements
Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) - Due to the unprecedented situation related to coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country, and the closure of our testing centers, CBP regretfully must postpone the April 1, 2020 Customs Broker License Exam.
WCO Releases HS Classification Reference for COVID-19 Medical Supplies - Guidance from the World Customs Organization (WCO).
Regulations and Rulings
The National Commodity Specialist Division is accepting binding ruling requests. To submit requests via eRulings and for updated guidance, visit https://erulings.cbp.gov/s/. Please note: delays may occur in processing due to COVID-19.
Cargo Security Program Updates and Announcements
CTPAT 2020 Seminar - originally scheduled for March 30 - 31, 2020, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, has been postponed until further notice. CBP has suspended all CTPAT travel due to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, which has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization.
Regulatory Audit and Agency Advisory Services
Regulatory Audit and Agency Advisory Services (RAAAS) in the COVID-19 environment continues to conduct audits while following CDC health and safety guidelines. Given the preventative risk mitigation measures, both domestic and international, such as social distancing, avoiding group meetings, travel restrictions, shelter in place, and telework environment, as result of the pandemic, please feel free to contact your audit point of contact provided to discuss alternative options to continue the stages of your audit via virtual meetings, technology and secure file transmission protocols we are in the process of implementing to address the audit challenges in the COVID-19 environment.
Travel Announcements and Advisories
DHS COVID-19 Related Media Releases
Joint Statement on US-Mexico Joint Initiative to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19: Protecting Air Travelers and the American Public
Fact Sheet: DHS Notice of Arrival Restrictions on China, Iran and Certain Countries of Europe
Travel Program Updates and Announcements
Carrier Liaison Program: Coronavirus Guidance
e-SAFE Biometrics Processing and Forms I-192 and I-212 Collection- In the interest of minimizing exposure and controlling the spread of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak, effective March 21, 2020, CBP Admissibility Review Office will temporarily suspend, at the designated CBP ports of entry (POE), the collection of Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant, Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal, and the mandatory biometrics capture for electronic applications filed via the Electronic Secured Adjudication Forms Environment (e-SAFE). This suspension will effect applicants applying at POEs along the Northern Border and Preclearance locations in Canada for non-essential travel. The suspension is effective from March 21, 2020 through April 20, 2020. Applicants who’ve applied via e-SAFE are encouraged to monitor their e-mail and the e-SAFE website for updates. CBP will continue to monitor the situation in order to resume biometrics capture and I-192/I-212 applications processing at the POEs as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience through this process. Additional information for essential travel is available at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2020-06217. More information about e-SAFE is available at https://e-safe.cbp.dhs.gov/
Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment - Effective March 19, 2020, out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of minimizing exposure and controlling the spread of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak, all CBP Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers will suspend operations until at least May 1, 2020. This temporary closure includes all public access to Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST enrollment locations. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience through this process.