Executive Order 14411 Resources

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Stay informed on the latest changes impacting Customs Brokers, Importers of Record, and the trade community.

On June 3, 2026, Executive Order 14411, Strengthening Customs Enforcement, directed significant changes to U.S. customs enforcement, including importer eligibility, foreign IOR requirements, enhanced vetting, due diligence, disclosures, and enforcement. 

This resource center brings together official CBP updates, regulations, guidance, and Avalon news articles to help the trade community navigate these evolving requirements.

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What You Need to Know

IOR Eligibility
Executive Order 14411 establishes a more detailed definition of U.S. and foreign IORs, going beyond simply having a U.S. address and EIN. 

Broker Due Diligence
The IFR places new verification and recordkeeping responsibilities on licensed customs brokers when clients claim U.S. IOR status. Heightened Requirements for Foreign Importers of Record (IOR) says brokers must retain verification records for five years. 

Foreign IOR Requirements
Foreign IORs must be CTPAT-validated or use a CTPAT-validated licensed customs broker to make entry under the new requirements. 

January 5, 2027
The foreign IOR IFR becomes effective January 5, 2027. 

Delayed Compliance
Eligible brokers can request delayed compliance by January 5, 2027. Accepted requests extend the deadline for specified U.S. IOR verification and recordkeeping requirements to May 6, 2027.

Official Government Resources

Executive Order & CBP Updates

Executive Order 14411: Strengthening Customs Enforcement
June 3, 2026
The original Executive Order directing changes involving IOR eligibility, foreign IORs, supply-chain disclosures, enforcement, penalties, and vetting.
View Executive Order

CBP Strengthening Customs Enforcement
CBP's central page for implementation updates, FAQs, announcements, regulatory actions, and supporting resources. CBP uses this page to aggregate new rulemaking and implementation information.
Visit CBP Resource Center

Foreign Importers of Record

CBP Announces Heightened Requirements for Foreign IORs
November 5, 2026
CBP's announcement of the Interim Final Rule and an overview of the changes affecting foreign importers and customs brokers. See Announcement

Heightened Requirements for Foreign IORs: Interim Final Rule
November 6, 2026
View IFR

CBP Foreign IOR IFR Reference Guide
November 6, 2026
View Guide

CBP Heightened Requirements for Foreign IOR Overview
View Guide

Heightened Requirements for Foreign IOR Webinar
November 6, 2026
View Webinar

Compliance & Legal References

19 CFR § 111.29
Customs broker regulatory requirements.

19 U.S.C. § 1592
Penalties relating to false statements, acts and omissions involving imported merchandise.

CBP CSMS Messages

  • 11/6/26: CSMS #70381183
    Updates to CBP Form 3461 and CBP Form 7501, and their Electronic Equivalents, Pursuant to the Interim Final Rule on Heightened Requirements for Foreign Importers of Record
  • 7/14/26: CSMS #69241265
    New “Inactive for Entry Purposes” status will deploy in ACE on July 16
  • 6/26/26: CSMS #6905661
    Process to re-activate a Deactivated Importer of Record in ACE
Quest News Articles
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New Rule: Customs Brokers Must Verify All Importing Clients Starting January 5, 2027

November 11, 2026 • Avalon

Under Executive Order (EO) 14411, Strengthening Customs Enforcement(June 3, 2026), and the Interim Final Rule (IFR) Heightened Requirements for...

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CBP to Increase Scrutiny of Importer of Record Information

September 9, 2026 • Avalon

Last month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced enhanced enforcement measures designed to verify the accuracy of Importer of Record...

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Executive Order: Strengthening Customs Enforcement

June 30, 2026 • Avalon

On June 3, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.” The order mandates an increase in import...

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This material is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. The application of the IFR will depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved. Importers and customs brokers should consult qualified customs counsel regarding the rule's application to their operations.

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