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Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Containers or Holders

Detected July 5, 2026 · in Small Cross-Border Importers

CBP is extending the information collection for country of origin marking requirements for containers or holders. This is a routine extension with no substantive changes to the rules, but importers must ensure their marking practices remain compliant.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All importers, especially China-sourced sellers, apparel importers, electronics importers, and dropship-to-DTC businesses. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments on the extension are due by July 7, 2026. No compliance deadline for businesses.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The existing information collection (CBP Form 4647) for country of origin marking on containers or holders is being extended for three years. No new requirements or changes to marking rules.

Who it affects

All importers, especially China-sourced sellers, apparel importers, electronics importers, and dropship-to-DTC businesses.

What you must do

No immediate action required. Continue current marking practices and maintain records as per existing regulations.

Deadline

Comments on the extension are due by July 7, 2026. No compliance deadline for businesses.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09217/agency-information-collection-activities-extension-country-of-origin-marking-requirements-for

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