Rodney S. Scott

Rule Changes

Leads the agency carrying out the order

For decades, importing into the United States mostly meant filing paperwork and paying duties. A June 3 executive order changed that, requiring importers to certify supply-chain compliance, disclose who really owns their business, and hold U.S. assets to cover any duties owed.

Updated Jun 11

Rule Changes

Leading the CAPE portal rollout and refund operations

The U.S. government has never had to give back $166 billion it collected illegally — until now. On April 20, CBP launched the CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) portal for importers to reclaim tariff payments the Supreme Court ruled unlawful. The first phase covers $127 billion across more than 56,000 registered importers.

Updated May 31

Rule Changes

Agency leader approving publication authority for the technical amendment

The U.S. border moves at airports too, quietly, through paperwork. CBP's latest technical amendment adds five airports to its user-fee list and removes Ontario, California.

Updated May 15