New ACH Debit Option for Maritime Fee Payments Effective October 15, 2026
CBP is introducing an ACH debit payment option for maritime fee payments in ACE, effective October 15, 2026. This adds a new electronic payment method for maritime-related fee obligations processed through ACE.
We read this as a practical improvement to CBP's maritime fee payment infrastructure; our position is that the new ACH debit channel reduces reliance on legacy payment methods and the October 15, 2026 effective date is the operative cutover point to monitor.
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