WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a rule called: Electronic Refunds.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Jan. 2 by Robert F. Altneu, Director, Regulations & Disclosure Law Division, Regulations & Rulings, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Summary: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect that, subject to limited exceptions, CBP will issue all refunds electronically. This document explains the process required to receive electronic refunds and the process to receive paper checks in those rare instances where the recipient meets the criteria for a waiver.

For more information, contact Nate DeRosa, Revenue Division, Office of F...