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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Takes Steps for Enhanced Enforcement
August 20,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
In a general notice from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security, the organization has begun to take initial steps to implement Executive Order 14411 “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” that was issued on June 3, 2026 by President Trump.
CBP is executing enhanced enforcement procedures to verify the accuracy of the information provided by new and existing importers of record on the CBP Form 5106, consistent with Executive Order 14411 and governing statutes.
According to the order, Importers of Record (IORs), or customs brokers providing information on the IOR's behalf, must provide accurate and complete information for the IOR. Inaccurate information may result in immediate voiding of IOR numbers and other enforcement actions. IORs, or customs brokers providing information on the IOR's behalf, should ensure that the information is accurate to avoid the voiding of their IOR number, and in preparation for future Executive Order implementation.
The enhanced enforcement, including immediate voiding of IOR numbers with inaccurate information on the CBP Form 5106, will commence on September 18, 2026.
Questions concerning this enforcement effort and requests for reestablishment of a voided IOR number may be submitted via email to IORProgram@cbp.dhs.gov using the subject line “Enforcing IOR Accuracy.”
Anita Rivera, Branch Chief, Revenue Enforcement Branch, Trade Modernization Division, Trade Programs Directorate, Office of Trade, at (771) 233-2939 or IORProgram@cbp.dhs.gov.