U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public input on potential new requirements aimed at increasing visibility into the supply chains of imported goods. The agency’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking asks how importers could provide additional information about foreign exporters, manufacturers, shipping parties, and the movement of goods before they reach the United States.

The notice follows a July 2026 letter signed by the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) and more than 50 other trade associations. The coalition urged CBP to seek public input before making significant changes to import processes, so businesses could explain the costs, practical challenges, and potential effects on lawful trade.

CBP is now asking questions about requirements that could affect ABPA members, including whether importers should obtain documents filed with foreign customs authorities, provide more detailed information about supply chain participants, or use additional tools to trace imported goods. The agency is also seeking information about compliance costs, implementation timelines, and possible supply disruptions.

These are potential requirements, not rules currently in effect. Comments on the notice are due December 1, 2026.

The ABPA encourages members involved in importing replacement parts to review the notice and share practical examples of how the potential requirements could affect their operations. Particularly useful information includes which foreign export documents suppliers can provide, how long those documents take to obtain, the cost of changing data systems or procedures, and any potential effects on parts availability or delivery times.

Members who would like to provide feedback to the ABPA may contact info@autobpa.com. The ABPA will review member input as it considers its response to CBP.