Customs User Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2026 CBP Dec. 25-10 - Federal Register
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: General notice.
SUMMARY: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2026 in accordance with the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) as implemented by the CBP regulations.
DATES: The adjusted amounts of customs COBRA user fees and their corresponding limitations set forth in this notice for Fiscal Year 2026 are required as of October 1, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kari Deppe, Assistant Director—User Fee and Reimbursable Controls Branch, Office of Finance, 317-294-2144, UserFeeNotices@cbp.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
A. Adjustments of Customs COBRA User Fees and Corresponding Limitations for Inflation
On December 4, 2015, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act, Pub. L. 114-94) was signed into law. Section 32201 of the FAST Act amended section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) by requiring the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) to adjust certain customs COBRA user fees and corresponding limitations to reflect certain increases in inflation.
Sections 24.22 and 24.23 of title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations (19 CFR 24.22 and 24.23) describe the procedures that implement the requirements of the FAST Act. Specifically, paragraph (k) in section 24.22 (19 CFR 24.22(k)) sets forth the methodology to determine the change in inflation as well as the factor by which the fees and limitations will be adjusted, if necessary. The fees and limitations subject to adjustment, which are set forth in Appendix A and Appendix B of part 24, include the commercial vessel arrival fees, commercial truck arrival fees, railroad car arrival fees, private vessel arrival fees, private aircraft arrival fees, commercial aircraft and vessel passenger arrival fees, dutiable mail fees, customs broker permit user fees, barges and other bulk carriers arrival fees, and merchandise processing fees, as well as the corresponding limitations.
B. Determination of Whether an Adjustment Is Necessary for Fiscal Year 2026
In accordance with 19 CFR 24.22, CBP must determine annually whether the fees and limitations must be adjusted to reflect inflation. For Fiscal Year 2026, CBP is making this determination by comparing the average of the Consumer Price Index—All Urban Consumers, U.S. All items, 1982-1984 (CPI-U) for the current year (June 2024-May 2025) with the average of the CPI-U for the comparison year (June 2023-May 2024) to determine the change in inflation, if any. If there is an increase in the CPI-U of greater than one (1) percent, CBP must adjust the customs COBRA user fees and corresponding limitations using the methodology set forth in 19 CFR 24.22(k). Following the steps provided in paragraph (k)(2) of section 24.22, CBP has determined that the increase in the CPI-U between the most recent June to May twelve-month period (June 2024-May 2025) and the comparison year (June 2023-May 2024) is 2.59 percent. As the increase in the CPI-U is greater than one (1) percent, the customs COBRA user fees and corresponding limitations must be adjusted for Fiscal Year 2026.
C. Determination of the Adjusted Fees and Limitations
Using the methodology set forth in section 24.22(k)(2) of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 24.22(k)), CBP has determined that the factor by which the base fees and limitations will be adjusted is 34.331 percent (base fees and limitations can be found in Appendices A and B to part 24 of title 19). In reaching this determination, CBP calculated the values for each variable found in paragraph (k) of 19 CFR 24.22 as follows:
• The arithmetic average of the CPI-U for June 2024-May 2025, referred to as (A) in the CBP regulations, is 317.032;
• The arithmetic average of the CPI-U for Fiscal Year 2014, referred to as (B), is 236.009;
• The arithmetic average of the CPI-U for the comparison year (June 2023-May 2024), referred to as (C), is 308.815;
• The difference between the arithmetic averages of the CPI-U of the comparison year (June 2023-May 2024) and the current year (June 2024-May 2025), referred to as (D), is 8.218;
• This difference rounded to the nearest whole number, referred to as (E), is 8;
• The percentage change in the arithmetic averages of the CPI-U of the comparison year (June 2023-May 2024) and the current year (June 2024-May 2025), referred to as (F), is 2.59 percent;
• The difference in the arithmetic average of the CPI-U between the current year (June 2024-May 2025) and the base year (Fiscal Year 2014), referred to as (G), is 81.024; and
• Lastly, the percentage change in the CPI-U from the base year (Fiscal Year 2014) to the current year (June 2024-May 2025), referred to as (H), is 34.331 percent.
D. Announcement of New Fees and Limitations
The adjusted amounts of customs COBRA user fees and their corresponding limitations for Fiscal Year 2026, as adjusted by 34.331 percent, and set forth below, are required as of October 1, 2025. Table 1 provides the fees and limitations found in 19 CFR 24.22 as adjusted for Fiscal Year 2026, and Table 2 provides the fees and limitations found in 19 CFR 24.23 as adjusted for Fiscal Year 2026.
See Table(s):
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HHS, FDA Praise Consumer Brands Association’s Vow to Remove Artificial Colors from America’s Food Supply - Food & Drug Administration
WASHINGTON – Today (7/22/25) the leadership of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) praised the Consumer Brands Association for its pledge on behalf of the makers of the nation’s food and beverage products to remove certified Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) petroleum-based colors from America’s food supply. With support from the Trump Administration, this pledge urges member companies to stop manufacturing with FD&C colors by December 31, 2027.
President Trump, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary have made the removal of artificial colors a priority. This pledge is another example of the Trump Administration and industry working together to bring results quickly to the American people.
“America is entering a new era of nutrition,” said Secretary Kennedy. “In just a few months, the nation’s leading food and beverage producers have taken bold steps to clean up products loved by children and families. Replacing synthetic food dyes with natural colors marks another major victory in our mission to Make America Healthy Again.”
“Promises made, promises kept,” said FDA Commissioner Makary. “We’ve worked hard with industry over the past three months to meet our goal to phase out all petroleum-based dyes from the nation’s food supply. During this time, the FDA also approved four new natural color additives. Today is a win for America’s kids.”
Consumer Brands Association recently announced a voluntary commitment to remove FD&C colors from foods served in schools nationwide by the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Through today’s voluntary commitment they are agreeing to eliminate the use of FD&C Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6 from their product portfolios.
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DHS Puts Families First with “Families on the Fly” Campaign - Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON – US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Noem announced the “Families on the Fly” campaign Thursday, the latest TSA initiative designed to enhance hospitality for families during the airport security screening experience.
“DHS and TSA are committed to making the airport security experience as smooth and stress-free as possible for traveling families,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl. “The Families on the Fly campaign, being rolled out at select airports, aims to mitigate the unique challenges families face when traveling and minimize stress while maintaining the highest level of security.”
“Families on the Fly” benefits for families include:
• Dedicated family lanes at select airports nationwide
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Current participating airports include: Orlando International (MCO) and Charlotte-Douglas International (CLT). Planned expansions will be coming to John Wayne Orange County Airport (SNA) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu.
This initiative is one of several TSA has launched to improve hospitality at its 435 airports located throughout the country. “Families on the Fly” will roll out at select airports including Charleston International Airport (CHS), Jacksonville International (JAX), Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), and Tampa International Airport (TPA) with additional airports slated for addition in the coming months. Earlier this summer, TSA launched the “Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease” campaign designed to recognize the service and sacrifice of military and uniformed service members and their families. TSA, in coordination with its industry partners, introduced expedited access for military members in TSA PreCheck lanes at select airports near larger military installations. This included dedicated screening lanes, or front-of-line privileges, designed to minimize wait times and improve convenience for service members.
TSA reminds travelers that military personnel and civilian Department of Defense (DOD) staff are eligible for free TSA PreCheck by using their DOD ID number as their Known Traveler Number when booking travel. Children 12 and under may accompany service members and DOD staff in TSA PreCheck lanes without restriction. Minors 13-17 must be on the same airline reservation with a TSA PreCheck-eligible parent or guardian to receive expedited screening.
To learn more, go to www.tsa.gov/military.
In addition, the TSA Cares program remains available for veterans and wounded warriors, providing personalized assistance through the screening process and ensuring a dignified travel experience.
TSA encourages all travelers to prepare for airport security screening, particularly during the busy summer travel season. For more detailed information, visit tsa.gov.