The Instructions and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice are on the reverse.
Duplicate: CBP Form 3171 shall be filed in duplicate.
Term permit: when requesting a term permit, show dates or period to be covered.
Arrival date: give the date of arrival or expected arrival when request covers a specific vessel, vehicle, or aircraft.
Overtime only: if request is for overtime services only state where services are to be performed.
Permit: not valid until properly lodged with a CBP officer at the point of discharge and all operations indicated therein are performed under CBP supervision.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | CBP Form 3171 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 156 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 26 min |
| Edition | 07/24 |
| Issuing agency | U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 3, 2026 |
| Other names | CBP Form 3171, CBP 3171, CF 3171, Form 3171, 3171, Application-Permit-Special License Unlading-Lading-Overtime Services |
| Official source | CBP Form 3171 (Rev 07/24), U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
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