Failure to provide the information may prevent the release of the merchandise.
Entry number: the three-digit filer code, followed by the seven-digit entry number, and completed with the one-digit check digit.
Port code: record the U.S. port code. Use the following format: DDPP (no spaces or hyphens).
Signature: record the name, job title, and signature of the owner, purchaser, or agent who signs the declaration.
Line value: a value must be provided for each HTS code entered.
HTS or description: if the HTS code is not known, check the commercial/invoice box and provide a description of the merchandise.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | CBP Form 3461 |
| Official Title | Entry/Immediate Delivery |
| Issuing Agency | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) |
| Electronic Submission | Yes, via ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) |
| Related Form | CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) |
| Governing Regulation | 19 CFR Parts 142.3, 142.16, 142.22, 142.24 |
| Form Length | 8 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 260 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 44 min |
| Edition | Rev 01/25 |
| Issuing agency | U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | 3461, CBP 3461, CBP Form 3461, Form 3461, 3461 Form, Customs Form 3461, Entry/Immediate Delivery |
| Official source | CBP Form 3461 (Rev 01/25), U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
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