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The document is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection form (CBP Form 3461) used for entry and immediate delivery of imported goods into the United States. It includes sections for header information, line information, bill of lading details, and a privacy act statement outlining the purpose and authority for collecting the information. The form is essential for verifying import details, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating the release of merchandise from customs custody.

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Begin by filling out the header information. Enter the 'Port of Entry' and select the appropriate 'Bond Type' from the options provided.
Input your 'Importer Number' and complete the 'Importer Name and Address' section, ensuring all details are accurate.
Continue with fields such as 'Entry Number', 'Bond Value', and 'Entry Type'. Make sure to provide any additional information required for specific entry types.
In the 'Line Information' section, detail each item being imported, including HTS codes, descriptions, and country of origin. Repeat this for multiple lines as necessary.
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2021	4.6 Satisfied (40 Votes)
2020	4.8 Satisfied (132 Votes)
2016	4.4 Satisfied (254 Votes)
2015	4.2 Satisfied (52 Votes)
2009	4.9 Satisfied (38 Votes)
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What is a 3461?

To complete this form accurately, you need to provide the following information: Port of entry where the goods will enter the United States. Entry number and entry type for the shipment. Mode of transportation (air, ocean, rail, truck, etc.) Bond type (Single Transaction or Continuous) and bond value.

What is 3461 in customs?

3461 Customs Release The document we initially submit electronically to Customs, unless they request hard copies of shipping documents to review the shipment. This form is intended to speed up the release of your goods. Customs signs off on your shipment, either releasing it or designating it for exam.

What does 3461 mean?

CBP Form 3461 is the document submitted electronically to U.S. Customs, where they either release the shipment or designate it for examination.

How to fill out CBP form 3461?

In doing so, CBP adopted a revised data set for cargo release processing, often referred to as Simplified Entry. This entry serves as the foundation of a totally paperless entry environment, effectively discontinuing the CBP Form 3461.

What is form 3461 used for?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form 3461, also known as the Entry/Immediate Delivery form, is used to request the release of goods from CBP custody. It focuses on the initial stage of customs clearance, providing essential shipment information to CBP to allow goods to enter the United States promptly.