TTB Newsletter for September 4 2026

TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise

We recently accepted an Offer in Compromise from JDZ, Inc. for allegedly failing to timely file returns and pay excise tax.

You may view all TTB administrative actions on TTB.gov .

Labor Day Observance

Labor Day is observed annually on the first Monday in September to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America's strength, prosperity, and well-being.

In recognition of Labor Day, TTB offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

United States Trade Representative: Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy

TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.

SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 26, 2026

AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)

ACTION: Request for comments

SUMMARY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) requests comments that identify online and physical markets to be considered for inclusion in the 2026 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (Notorious Markets List). The Notorious Markets List identifies examples of online and physical markets that reportedly engage in or facilitate substantial copyright piracy or trademark counterfeiting. The issue focus for the 2026 Notorious Markets List will examine issues related to high-quality counterfeit trademark goods known as superfakes or superclones.

Dates: October 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET: Deadline for submission of written comments.

October 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET: Deadline for submission of rebuttal comments and other information USTR should consider during the review.

Food and Drug Administration Information Collection

TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Potential Tobacco Product Violations Reporting Form

SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 167 / Monday, August 31, 2026

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS

ACTION: Notice

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Submit written comments (including recommendations) on the collection of information by September 30, 2026.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Notice

TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.

SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 169 / Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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

ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking

SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering amending its regulations to give CBP greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States. CBP is seeking comments on new requirements enhancing visibility into the parties involved in the importation of goods; integrating innovative technical solutions for the tracing of supply chains of those goods; and collecting foreign export documentation that foreign exporters are required to submit to the foreign customs authority prior to the exportation of those goods to the United States. With these proposals, CBP seeks to more effectively detect and interdict illicit importations, especially those that are illegally transshipped to evade compliance with U.S. customs and trade laws.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 1, 2026.