CBP Form 7501: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Entry Summary

In Block 1, Entry Number, of CBP Form 7501 (02/26), record the 11-digit alphanumeric code: the three-digit filer code, followed by the seven-digit entry number, and completed with the one-digit check digit. The filer code is the three-character alphanumeric filer code assigned to the filer or importer by CBP. The number may be assigned in any manner convenient, provided that the same number is not assigned to more than one CBP Form 7501. Leading zeros must be shown. The check digit is computed on the previous 10 characters.

In Block 2, Entry Type, record the appropriate entry type code by selecting the two-digit code for the type of entry summary being filed. The first digit of the code identifies the general category of the entry (i.e., consumption = 0, informal = 1, warehouse = 2).

In Block 3, Summary Date, record the month, day, and year (MM/DD/YYYY) on which the entry summary is filed with CBP. Block 3 should not be printed or typed prior to presentation of the entry/entry summary.

In Block 4, Surety Number, record the three digit numeric code that identifies the surety company on the Customs Bond. For U.S. Government importations and entry types not requiring surety, code 999 should appear. When cash or Government securities are used in lieu of surety, use code 998.

In Block 5, Bond Type, of CBP Form 7501 (02/26), record the single digit numeric code as follows: 0 - U.S. Government or entry types not requiring a bond, 8 - Continuous, 9 - Single Transaction. Bond type 0 should be used in conjunction with surety code 999 for government entries secured by stipulation as provided for in 19 C.F.R. § 10.101(d). Bond type 8 or 9, as appropriate, should be used in conjunction with surety code 998 when cash or government securities are deposited in lieu of surety. A single entry bond should be attached to the entry summary package.

In Block 6, Port Code, record the U.S. port code utilizing the ScheduleD, Customs District and Port Codes, listed in Annex C of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Use the following format: DDPP (no spaces or hyphens).

In Block 7, Entry Date, record the month, day, and year (MM/DD/YYYY) on which the goods are released, except for immediate delivery, quota goods, or where the filer requests another date prior to release (see 19 C.F.R. § 141.68).

In Block 10, Country of Origin, record the country of origin utilizing the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) country code located in Annex B of the HTS. The country of origin is the country of manufacture, production, or growth of any article. When an entry summary covers merchandise from more than one country of origin, record the word "MULTI" in this block.

In Block 27, Importer Number, record the IRS EIN, SSN, or CBP assigned number of the importer of record.

In Block 30, Importer of Record Name and Address, record the name and address, including the standard postal two-letter state or territory abbreviation, of the importer of record.

In Column 31, Line No., record the appropriate line number, in sequence, beginning with the number 001.

For HTSUS No., record the appropriate full 10-digit HTS item number, left justified, with decimals exactly as they appear in the HTS. Use the following format: 4012.11.4000. If more than one HTS number is required, follow the reporting instructions in the statistical head note in the appropriate HTS section or chapter.

For Gross Weight, report gross shipping weight in kilograms for merchandise imported by ALL modes of transportation. Gross weight information must be provided for each line item.

In Column 35, Net Quantity in HTSUS Units, when a unit of measure is specified in the HTS for an HTS number, report the net quantity in the specified unit of measure, and show the unit of measure after the net quantity figure.

For Entered Value, record the U.S. dollar value as defined in 19 U.S.C. § 1401a for all merchandise, on the same line as the HTS number. Dollar signs are omitted.

For HTS Rate, record the rate(s) of duty for the classified item as designated in the HTS: free, ad valorem, specific, or compound.

In Block 38, Duty and IR Tax, record the estimated duty, AD/CVD, I.R. tax, and any other fees or charges calculated by applying the rate times the dutiable value or quantity.

In Block 41, Duty, record the total estimated duty paid (excluding AD/CVD).

In Block 42, Tax, record the total estimated tax paid, including any amount deferred (except tax deferred under 26 U.S.C. § 5232(a)).

In Block 43, Other, record the total estimated AD/CVD or other fees, charges or exactions paid. Do not show AD/CVD amounts that were bonded.

In Block 44, Total, record the sum of blocks 41, 42, and 43. Do not include any I.R. deferred tax shown in column 38 and block 42. Do not include any AD/CVD that has been bonded. If no duty, tax, or other charges apply to the transaction, record "0" in Block 44.

In Block 40, Declaration of Importer of Record, select the appropriate boxes as it relates to your circumstances as an importer or agent. Furnish immediately to the appropriate CBP officer any information showing a different statement of facts.

Record the month, day, and year (MM/DD/YYYY), when the declaration is signed.

When the entry summary consists of more than one page, the signature of the declarant, title, and date must be recorded on the first page.

CBP Form 7501 (02/26), Entry Summary, identifies merchandise entering the commerce of the United States and documents the amount of duty and/or tax paid. CBP will use this information as a record of the import transaction; to collect the proper duty, taxes, certifications and enforcement information; and to provide data to the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.

On the same line as the applicable rate in column 37, identify any other fee, charge or exaction that applies to the pertinent line information. Examples include the beef fee, honey fee, pork fee, cotton fee, harbor maintenance fee (HMF), sugar fee, and merchandise processing fee (MPF).