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Dear Customer,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that trade operations continue during the lapse in appropriations affecting the Department of Homeland Security, effective February 13, 2026. Imports and exports continue to be processed at all U.S. ports of entry, and cargo clearance, entry filing, and release activity remain operational.
CBP has designated most personnel supporting trade operations as essential, including Import Specialists, Centers of Excellence and Expertise staff, National Account Managers, and trade compliance personnel. Electronic filing systems, including the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), remain fully operational and continue to support entry submission, cargo release, and compliance reporting.
At this time, no disruption to routine cargo clearance or entry filing is anticipated. However, you may experience slower response times for non-urgent administrative matters, outreach activities, or discretionary casework. Core import processing and enforcement functions remain active.
What this means for your supply chain planning
You should continue filing entries, submitting required documentation, and managing compliance processes as normal. Ensure your import documentation remains complete and accurate to avoid unnecessary clearance delays. If issues arise, contact your customs broker or the relevant port of entry for resolution.
We continue to monitor CBP operations and government developments closely. We will provide updates if conditions change or if new guidance is issued that may affect your shipments.
If you have questions or need support, please contact your Maersk representative or compliance.mcsi.nam@maersk.com.
We will continue to monitor developments and share updates that may affect your shipments.
This advisory is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Importers remain responsible for compliance with applicable customs and regulatory requirements.
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