CBP Traveler Entry Forms (2024)

FAQs

What happens if you forget to put customs form on package? ›

Any mail with incomplete or missing customs forms is likely to be returned to the sender.

If you are a U.S. citizen planning to travel abroad, you must comply with the document requirements for that country. For a list of Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S. visit the U.S. Department of State website. Each individual arriving into the United States must complete the CBP Declaration Form 6059B.

All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

Evidence of income

This can include evidence of current employment or self-employment, recent pay statements, a letter from the employer on business letterhead – showing dates of employment, wages paid, and type of work performed – or other financial data.

If you don't, the customs officials in the receiving country may reject and return (or, in certain cases, may even destroy) your package. Note: If you're mailing First-Class Mail International^® service envelopes containing only documents that don't require customs forms, these new rules don't apply to you.

Does Customs Check Every Package? In short, yes. Although the exact process differs from country to country, it is always best to be properly prepared. TecEx ships to over 200 destinations, each with unique customs processes.

If you are a U.S. citizen and have established your citizenship, you have the right to enter the U.S. This means that you can decline to answer the officer's questions, though doing so may delay your entry to the U.S. If you are a visa-holder or LPR, you have the same right to remain silent, but if you refuse to answer ...

Form 6059B Customs Declaration in English and Fillable. This form can be now be filled out prior to or during your travel and be filled out by typing (instead of hand written) and then printed and taken with you as your official Customs Declaration.

When a passenger arriving into the United States acquires merchandise abroad (by purchase, gift, otherwise), they must declare it to U.S. Customs upon returning to the United States. If they do not, the merchandise will be subject to forfeiture and the person can receive a penalty.

U.S. citizens have the right to enter the United States, so if you are a U.S. citizen and the officers' questions become intrusive, you can decline to answer those questions, but you should be aware that doing so may result in delay and/or further inspection.

What can disqualify you from CBP? ›

CBP may remove an employee or disqualify applicants who materially and deliberately falsify or conceal information (such as the omission of arrests, drug use, employment, medical history, assets, and liabilities, etc.)

Proof of funds usually comes in the form of a bank security or custody statement. These can be procured from your bank or the financial institution that holds your money. Bank statements are the most common document to use as POF and can typically be found online or at a bank branch.

Personal or Sponsor's Bank Statements

The bank statement of your account or your sponsor's bank statement, coupled with the “Affidavit of Support,” can provide concrete evidence of you covering your expenses in the US.

While a simple bank statement often suffices as proof of funds, you might need to provide more context with an official letter from your bank. Sometimes, the lender has the borrower fill out a request form that is then forwarded to the bank. In other cases, you might need to request one yourself.

When a passenger arriving into the United States acquires merchandise abroad (by purchase, gift, otherwise), they must declare it to U.S. Customs upon returning to the United States. If they do not, the merchandise will be subject to forfeiture and the person can receive a penalty.

Yes, any goods or gifts, with the exception of personal correspondence need a fully completed and signed customs declaration form.

How to Attach Customs Forms to USPS Packages? Your shipping label is your form for international shipping for most mail classes. Simply include a copy of the form inside the package, then attach the short form or label to the outside package.

If CBP has detained your package for some reason (for example, lack of a proper invoice, bill of sale, or other documentation, a possible trademark violation, or if the package requires a formal entry) the CBP International Mail Branch holding it will notify you of the reason for detention (in writing) and how you can ...