CBP Form 3461 – Fill Out Your Entry/Immediate Delivery Form

CBP Form 3461 PDF Details

CBP Form 3461, officially titled "Entry/Immediate Delivery," is used by importers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to request the immediate release of imported cargo from U.S. Customs and Border Protection before a formal customs entry is filed. The form is submitted at the port of entry when a shipment arrives in the United States and the importer of record wants to take possession of goods quickly while customs processing continues.

The form is submitted electronically through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the U.S. government's single window for trade data. Importers or their licensed customs brokers must include the arrival date, entry type, port of entry, consignee name, country of origin, manufacturer information, and a complete description of the merchandise with its declared total value.

Form 3461 is governed by 19 CFR Parts 142.3, 142.16, 142.22, and 142.24. It applies primarily to Type 01 Consumption Entries, where goods are released under a customs bond before duties are paid. Once CBP approves the immediate delivery request, the importer has 10 working days to file the Entry Summary with applicable duties and fees.

Other government agencies such as the FDA, USDA, or EPA may place holds on specific shipments depending on the commodity type. Errors or omissions on this form, such as an incorrect entry type or missing consignee details, can trigger a customs examination and cause delays for the importer.