CBP Seeks Comment on Vessel Diversion Reporting Form
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CBP is seeking final public comments on continuing its Report of Diversion form, which vessel owners and agents use when a ship changes its scheduled route between U.S. ports or diverts to a U.S. port. The form helps CBP track coastwise vessel movements and approve itinerary changes. Businesses involved in vessel operations should review the estimated reporting burden and submit comments by June 5, 2026 if they believe the form is unnecessary, unclear, too burdensome, or could be improved through electronic filing.
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Key Changes
- Extends CBP’s existing Report of Diversion information collection
- Reduces the estimated burden hours to reflect current usage
- Opens a 30-day public comment period ending June 5, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Vessel owners or agents must initiate CBP Form 26, Report of Diversion, to notify CBP and request approval when a vessel traveling coastwise between U.S. ports changes its scheduled itinerary or diverts while en route.
When filing CBP Form 26, vessel owners or agents must provide diversion-related vessel and itinerary information, including the vessel name and nationality, expected port and date of arrival, and any related penalty case information if applicable.
Any public comments on the continued Report of Diversion information collection must be submitted in English through www.reginfo.gov by June 5, 2026 to be assured consideration.