What does Preamble of Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Tariff Act of 1930. The amendment aims to impose additional requirements with respect to importers of record. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 5, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act.

What does REQUIREMENT THAT IMPORTER OF RECORD BE LOCATED IN THE UNITED of Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act do?

This section amends Section 484(a)(2)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930 to establish requirements for who can serve as an importer of record. To qualify, an importer of record must either be eligible to file required documentation or be a United States citizen or lawfully admitted alien. Entities can qualify if they have a physical location in the United States, employ a U.S. citizen or lawful resident, or are organized in Canada, Australia, or a 'covered country'. Affiliates of U.S. entities meeting specific criteria (continuous operation for 3+ years, 1500+ employees, $1M+ in receipts/assets) can also serve as importers of record. The law limits individuals to serving as importer of record for only one entity, with exceptions for customs brokers. Foreign entities without qualifying U.S. individuals must use a qualifying U.S. subsidiary or entity as their importer of record. The law defines key terms like 'affiliate,' 'control,' 'covered country,' 'full-time employee,' and 'physical location'. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will prescribe regulations to verify importer of record requirements and establish penalties for false statements.

What does RESPONSIBILITY OF IMPORTER OF RECORD FOR PAYMENT OF DUTIES. of Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act do?

This section amends Section 484(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 to modify requirements for payment of duties, taxes, and fees by importers of record. Importers of record are now required to pay duties, taxes, and fees directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Payments must be made via electronic transfer of funds from a U.S. depository institution. The deposit account used for payment must be held in the legal name of the importer or a verified entity wholly or majority-owned by the importer. Importers must provide account information and a depository institution attestation to U.S. Customs and Border Protection before the first entry. Depository institutions may be required to confirm account holder verification to U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon request. U.S. Customs and Border Protection may only accept payments from the importer of record, a surety, or a customs broker, and only in the specified electronic form.

What does INCREASE IN BONDING REQUIREMENT FOR IMPORTERS OF RECORD. of Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act do?

This section increases the bonding requirement for importers of record to $100,000. The new bonding requirement applies to new and renewed continuous import bonds after specific dates. Customs brokers may prepare and file entry documentation but cannot use their own bond unless acting as the importer of record. Express consignment operators or carriers meeting certain requirements may designate a customs broker to serve as the importer of record. The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may prescribe regulations to implement these changes.

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Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Jodey Arrington (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires importers of record to be located in the United States or meet specific eligibility criteria, such as being a US citizen or lawfully admitted alien, or having a physical location in the US.
Importers of record are now required to pay duties, taxes, and fees directly to US Customs and Border Protection via electronic transfer of funds from a US depository institution.
The bill increases the bonding requirement for importers of record to $100,000, applicable to new and renewed continuous import bonds after specific dates.

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