Are you new to export certificates or in need of a refresher on the process? Join us for our upcoming webinar, TTB Export Certificates, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 1-2 p.m. ET.  

This webinar will provide a practical, step-by-step overview of how to obtain export certificates. Whether you’re brand new to exporting or simply want to make sure your submissions are accurate, this webinar will guide you through: 

• The different types of export certificates accepted by foreign governments 

• The electronic and paper submission processes 

• TTB requirements for processing export certificates 

• Common errors to avoid to ensure timely approval 

• Available tools and resources to assist you throughout the process 

Our goal is to help industry members increase their understanding of TTB’s export certificate requirements, reduce the likelihood of submission errors, and avoid unnecessary delays. 

For more information visit our export certificate program webpage, where you can access detailed instructions for electronic and paper certificates, country‑specific requirements, and all relevant templates. The page also includes FAQs, regulatory references, and guidance to help you prepare and submit export certificates successfully. 

If you are an alcohol or tobacco excise taxpayer who files semimonthly returns, don’t forget that there is an extra return period in September.

 

If you are required to pay your taxes by electronic funds transfer (EFT), please pay close attention to the last two September filings – your return periods are slightly different than non-EFT filers and you have three extra days to file one return.

 

Importers seeking refunds based on Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) tax benefits assigned to them by foreign producers may begin filing claims in myTTB on Thursday, October 1, for products entered into the United States between July 1 and September 30.

 

We have published a user guide that provides step-by-step instructions for submitting claims in the myTTB CBMA Importer Claims System through the regular claims submission process. The user guide is available on the CBMA Imports page on TTB.gov. We have also published an alternate procedure and accompanying user guide for submitting claims in limited circumstances in which the regular claims process cannot be used. 

 

To access the myTTB CBMA Importer Claims system, importers must first create their myTTB account, activate their entity in myTTB, and authorize users to prepare and submit claims. For instructions on how to do so, visit our myTTB Activate Entity page.

 

For additional information about CBMA importer refund claims, please visit TTB.gov. 

 

TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.

 

SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No.183 / Wednesday, September 23, 2026

 

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security

 

ACTION: General notice

 

SUMMARY: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct an Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for Truck Cargo Test. The ACE EEM for Truck Cargo Test is a voluntary test in which truck export participants agree to the submission of certain limited export manifest data electronically at least 24 hours prior to departure from the United States to a foreign destination to then be complemented by the complete export manifest filing no later than two (2) hours prior to arrival at the final port of export. This notice provides a description of the test, sets forth eligibility requirements for participation, and invites public comment on any aspect of the test.

 

DATES: The test will begin on October 23, 2026 and will run for approximately two years, subject to any extension, modification, or early termination as announced in the Federal Register. CBP is accepting applications for participation in this planned test until CBP has received applications from nine parties that meet all test participant requirements. Comments concerning this notice and all aspects of the announced test may be submitted at any time during the test period.