Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Entry Summary
CBP proposes revisions to the Entry Summary information collection, adding data fields that may intersect with state data privacy laws like CCPA/CPRA. Businesses must assess if new data elements trigger privacy obligations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the US State Data-Privacy Laws space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Importers, customs brokers, and logistics firms that submit Entry Summary data to CBP. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due by August 31, 2026.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors US State Data-Privacy Laws continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
CBP is revising the Entry Summary form (CBP Form 7501) to collect additional data elements, potentially including more detailed importer and consignee information.
Who it affects
Importers, customs brokers, and logistics firms that submit Entry Summary data to CBP.
What you must do
Review the proposed changes to determine if any new data fields constitute personal information under state privacy laws. If so, update privacy notices and data processing records.
Deadline
Comments due by August 31, 2026.
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