29 Jul 2025
⚓Insights on Harbor Maintenance Fee and Business Compliance Obligations
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Harbor Maintenance Fee
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The document outlines the Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) which businesses must comply with when using U.S. navigation projects. Importers and domestic shippers are directly affected by new information collection requirements, and timely submission of fees is crucial for compliance.