Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act of 2026

The Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act of 2026 allows express consignment carriers or operators to use an electronic advanced manifest, approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to satisfy entry requirements for shipments valued at $800 or less, bypassing standard formal entry procedures under the Tariff Act of 1930. This streamlined process is called the "Secure Revenue Clearance Channel."

Sec. 2, Informal entry of certain shipments: Express consignment carriers or operators can enter merchandise valued at $800 or less by submitting an electronic advanced manifest to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, if the agency approves both the format and the manifest. This does not apply to shipments subject to antidumping or countervailing duties, tariff-rate quotas, certain taxes like those on alcohol and tobacco, or fees imposed by other federal agencies unless waived. The section defines "closely integrated administrative control" and "express consignment operator or carrier" with specific criteria, including narcotics agreements.

Sec. 3, Fee for importation of merchandise entered under section 2: A fee is collected on merchandise entered under section 2, chosen by the importer from three options: 20% ad valorem, the equivalent tariff rate for formal entry, or other duty rates based on country of origin. This fee replaces certain other charges and duties, including those under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 and duties like most-favored nation rates or those under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Fees are remitted quarterly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.

Sec. 4, Effective date: The Act takes effect 30 days after enactment.