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's stated purpose is 'to impose additional requirements with respect to importers of record, and for other purposes.'

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 and participate in filing it, or meet specific criteria related to citizenship, residency, physical location, ownership, and employee status. Eligible entities include those with a physical location in the U.S., those organized in Canada or Australia (or a 'covered country'), and affiliates of U.S. entities meeting certain operational and financial thresholds. The law limits individuals to serving as importer of record for only one entity, with exceptions for customs brokers designated by express consignment operators. Foreign entities without qualifying U.S. subsidiaries must use a qualifying U.S. subsidiary or another qualifying entity as their importer of record. The law defines key terms such as 'affiliate,' 'control,' 'covered country,' 'full-time employee,' and 'physical location'. U.S. Customs and Border Protection must prescribe regulations within 360 days of enactment to verify importer of record compliance and establish penalties for false statements. The amendments apply to importers of record one year after the date of enactment.

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 establish requirements for importers of record to pay duties, taxes, and fees directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Payment must be made via electronic transfer of funds from a U.S.-based 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. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is restricted from accepting payments from unauthorized individuals or in unauthorized forms. The amendments apply to articles entered on or after one year after the date of enactment.

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

This section increases the minimum bonding requirement for importers of record using continuous import bonds to $100,000. The new bonding requirement applies to new bonds issued after 60 days of enactment, renewed bonds after 360 days, and bonds deemed insufficient by the Commissioner. Customs brokers can prepare and file entry documentation but cannot use their own bonds for entry unless they are the importer of record. Express consignment operators or carriers meeting specific requirements (U.S. organization, significant physical presence, 300,000+ employees, and using only wholly-owned brokers) can designate a customs broker as the importer of record and use the broker's bond. The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection can create regulations to implement these changes, including procedures for express consignment operators and carriers to demonstrate compliance.

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Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act

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

Author: Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require importers of record to be located in the United States or meet specific criteria related to citizenship, residency, and physical location, restricting individuals to serving as importer of record for only one entity.
The bill mandates that importers of record pay duties, taxes, and fees directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection via electronic transfer from a U.S.-based bank account held in the importer's name.
The bill increases the minimum bonding requirement for importers of record using continuous import bonds to $100,000, with exceptions for certain express consignment operators and carriers.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7812(In Committee)Official page

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