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The document provides detailed instructions for completing CBP Form 7501, which is used for filing entry summaries with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It outlines the necessary blocks to be filled, including entry number, entry type, summary date, surety information, port codes, and various other data elements required for importation. The instructions also cover specific cases such as informal entries, appraisement entries, and warehouse withdrawals. Additionally, it includes guidelines for calculating check digits and constructing manufacturer identification codes.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the CBP Form 7501 in the editor.
In Block 1, enter the 11-digit entry number, which includes the filer code, entry number, and check digit. Ensure leading zeros are included.
For Block 2, select the appropriate two-digit entry type code that corresponds to your filing category.
In Block 3, record the summary date in MM/DD/YYYY format when you file the entry summary.
Fill in Block 4 with the surety number from your Customs Bond. If not applicable, use code '999'.
Complete Block 5 by indicating the bond type using single-digit codes (0 for U.S. Government or types not requiring a bond).
Continue filling out each block as per instructions provided for specific fields such as port code, importing carrier, and country of origin.

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What is a 7501 form for customs?

Abstract: CBP Form 7501, Entry Summary, is used to identify merchandise entering the commerce of the United States, and to document the amount of duty and/or tax paid. CBP Form 7501 is submitted by the importer, or the importers agent, for each import transaction.

Who fills out CBP Form 7501 PDF?

Customs Form 7501, or its electronic equivalent, may be prepared by importers or their agents or by Customs officers when it can be presented to a Customs cashier for payment of duties and taxes and for numbering of the entry before the merchandise is examined by a Customs officer.

How to read a CBP form 7501?

Key Blocks on CBP Form 7501 Block 1: Entry Number: An 11-digit alphanumeric code that identifies the import transaction. Block 2: Entry Type: A two-digit code specifying the type of entry (e.g., consumption). Block 3: Summary Date: The date the entry was filed with CBP, in the format MM/DD/YYYY.

What is the difference between CBP 3461 and 7501?

CBP Form 3461 facilitates the initial review and release of goods. CBP Form 7501 serves as an official record of the import transaction and includes the reported calculations of duties, taxes, and fees owed based on the provided information.

What does 7501 mean?

CBP Form 7501, also known as Entry Summary, is a mandatory document used by CBP to evaluate and confirm the accuracy of information related to imported goods. This form captures essential details such as: Appraisement (the valuation of goods) Origin of the goods.

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