Form CBP Form 3461 ALT CBP Form 3461 ALT Entry/Immediate Delivery

OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 1651-0024
EXPIRATION DATE: 11/30/2025

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
ENTRY/IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
19 CFR 142.3, 142.16, 142.22, 142.24, 149.3
HEADER INFORMATION
2. BOND TYPE:

1. PORT OF ENTRY:

Single Transaction Bond

Continuous Bond

3. IMPORTER NUMBER:
SSN
CBP Assigned
IRS

No Bond Required
4. IMPORTER NAME AND ADDRESS:
Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):
Street Address:
Zip Code:

State:

City:

8. CES:

5. ENTRY NUMBER:

6. BOND VALUE:

9. ENTRY TYPE:

10. ORIGINATING WHSE ENTRY NUMBER (For Entry Type 22 Only):

12. PORT OF UNLADING:

13. MODE OF TRANSPORTATION:
Ocean
Air
Pipeline
Rail
Truck
Hand Carry

15. G.O. NUMBER:

7. ENTRY VALUE:

11. SURETY CODE:

14. LOCATION OF GOODS (FIRMS):
Other

16. CONVEYANCE NAME/FTZ ZONE ID:
HEADER REFERENCE INFORMATION

17. REFERENCE ID CODE:

18. REFERENCE ID NUMBER (max of 50 characters):
19. Self Certification:
Yes
No
HEADER PARTIES (MUST APPLY TO ENTIRE ENTRY; IF NOT, SKIP TO LINE INFORMATION)

20. HEADER PARTY
TYPE:
Manufacturer
Consignee
Buying Party
Selling Party
Manufacturer
Consignee
Buying Party
Selling Party
Manufacturer
Consignee
Buying Party
Selling Party
Manufacturer
Consignee
Buying Party
Selling Party

21. HEADER PARTY TYPE NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) AND ADDRESS:
Name:
Street Address:
City:

State:

Zip Code:

22. HEADER ID #
(if applicable):
IRS
SSN
CBP Assigned

Name:

IRS

Street Address:

SSN
CBP Assigned

City:

Zip Code:

State:

Name:

IRS

Street Address:

SSN
CBP Assigned

City:

Zip Code:

State:

Name:

IRS

Street Address:

SSN
CBP Assigned

City:

State:

Zip Code:

CERTIFICATION

CBP USE ONLY

I hereby make application for entry/immediate delivery. I certify that the
above information is accurate, the bond is sufficient, valid, and current, and
that all requirements of 19 CFR Part 142 have been met.

27.
CBP examination required.
Other agency action required, namely:

23. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:
Entry rejected, because:
24. PHONE NUMBER:
26. BROKER OR OTHER GOVT. AGENCY USE

25. DATE:
SIGNATURE:
DELIVERY
AUTHORIZED:
DATE:

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LINE INFORMATION
28. LINE 1 HTS CODE:

28A. Country of Mining:

#1

28B. Country of Harvest:

#2

28C. Vessel Flag:

28D. Vessel Name:

A

28E. Vessel International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number:

28F. Method of Harvest:
29. HTS / COMMERCIAL / DESCRIPTION:

HTS

Description:

Commercial/Invoice

#1

34. ZONE STATUS:

#2

35. LINE PARTY TYPE: 36. LINE NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) AND ADDRESS:
Manufacturer
Name:
Consignee
Street Address:
Buying Party
State:
City:
Selling Party

P

N

37. LINE ID NUMBER (if applicable):
IRS

Zip Code:

28. LINE 1 HTS CODE:

28A. Country of Mining:

#1

28B. Country of Harvest:

#2

28C. Vessel Flag:

28D. Vessel Name:

SSN
CBP Assigned
Disclaimed

28E. Vessel International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number:

28F. Method of Harvest:
29. HTS / COMMERCIAL / DESCRIPTION:

HTS

Description:

Commercial/Invoice

#1

30. LINE ITEM QUANTITY: 31. FTZ FILING DATE:

33. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

32. VALUE:

34. ZONE STATUS:

#2

35. LINE PARTY TYPE: 36. LINE NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) AND ADDRESS:
Manufacturer
Name:
Consignee
Street Address:
Buying Party
State:
City:
Selling Party

P

N

37. LINE ID NUMBER (if applicable):
IRS

Zip Code:

28. LINE 1 HTS CODE:

28A. Country of Mining:

#1

28B. Country of Harvest:

#2

28C. Vessel Flag:

28D. Vessel Name:

C

30. LINE ITEM QUANTITY: 31. FTZ FILING DATE:

33. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

32. VALUE:

B

Disclaimed

SSN
CBP Assigned
Disclaimed

28E. Vessel International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number:

28F. Method of Harvest:
29. HTS / COMMERCIAL / DESCRIPTION:

HTS

Description:

Commercial/Invoice
33. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

32. VALUE:
#1

34. ZONE STATUS:

#2

35. LINE PARTY TYPE: 36. LINE NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) AND ADDRESS:
Manufacturer
Name:
Consignee
Street Address:
Buying Party
State:
City:
Selling Party

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30. LINE ITEM QUANTITY: 31. FTZ FILING DATE:

P

N

37. LINE ID NUMBER (if applicable):
IRS

Zip Code:

SSN
CBP Assigned

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BILL OF LADING INFORMATION
38.

Non-AMS

39

Split Bill

42. IN-BOND NUMBER:

40. BOL TYPE:
In-Bond

41. SCAC/CARRIER ID:
Master

House

43. BOL NUMBER:

SECOND BILL OF LADING
42. IN-BOND NUMBER:

40. BOL TYPE:
In-Bond

44. QUANTITY:

45. UNIT OF MEASURE:
41. SCAC/CARRIER ID:

Master

House

43. BOL NUMBER:

46. VOYAGE/FLT/TRIP:

Regular/Simple

Regular/Simple
44. QUANTITY:

47. CONVEYANCE:

45. UNIT OF MEASURE:
48. ARRIVAL DATE:

BILL OF LADING INFORMATION (Use additional block below for a second Bill of Lading)
38.

Non-AMS

39.

Split Bill

42. IN-BOND NUMBER:
SECOND BILL OF LADING
42. IN-BOND NUMBER:
46. VOYAGE/FLT/TRIP:

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40. BOL TYPE:
In-Bond

41. SCAC/CARRIER ID:
Master

House

43. BOL NUMBER:
40. BOL TYPE:
In-Bond

Regular/Simple
44. QUANTITY:

45. UNIT OF MEASURE:
41. SCAC/CARRIER ID:

Master

43. BOL NUMBER:
47. CONVEYANCE:

House

Regular/Simple
44. QUANTITY:

45. UNIT OF MEASURE:
48. ARRIVAL DATE:

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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
OMB 1651-0024 CBP Forms CBP 3461 and 3461 ALT, Privacy Act Statement
This Privacy Act Statement serves to inform you of why DHS is requesting the information on this form.
Privacy Act Statement
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3), this Privacy Act Statement serves to inform you of why DHS is requesting the information on this form.
AUTHORITY:
CBP Form 3461 and 3461 ALT are authorized to collect the information requested on these forms pursuant to 19 CFR 142.3, 142.16, 141.22, and 141.24. SSNs
can be used to uniquely identify any importer or consignee that does not have an importer ID. The legal authority to collect SSNs is granted through 31 U.S.C.
7701, 19 CFR 24.5 & 19 CFR 149.3.
PURPOSE:
CBP is requesting this information for imports into the United States, which are subject to examination before entering the commerce of the United States. The
information collected on CBP Forms 3461 and 3461 ALT allow CBP Officers to verify that the information regarding the consignee and shipment is correct and
that a bond is on file with CBP. CBP also uses these forms to close out the manifest and to establish the obligation to pay estimated duties in the time period
prescribed by law or regulation.
ROUTINE USES:
The information requested on this form may be shared externally as a “routine use” with appropriate federal, state, local, tribal, or foreign governmental agencies,
or multilateral governmental organizations, to assist DHS in investigating or prosecuting the violations of, or for enforcing or implementing, a statute, rule,
regulation, order, license, or treaty or when DHS determines that the information would assist in the enforcement of civil or criminal laws. A complete list of the
routine uses can be found in the system of records notice associated with this form, “DHS/CBP-001 Import Information System.” The Department's full list of
system of records notices can be found on the Department's website at http://www.dhs.gov/system-records-notices-sorns.
CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION:
Providing this information will enable importers and brokers to obtain the release of the merchandise from CBP custody. Failure to provide the information may
prevent the release of the merchandise.
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB
control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is 1651-0024. The estimated average time to complete this application is 15
minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 90 K
Street, NE, Washington DC 20002.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
CBP Form 3461 - Instructions

BLOCK 1 – PORT OF ENTRY
Record the U.S. port code utilizing the Schedule D, Port Codes, listed in Annex C of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The port is where the merchandise is
released under an immediate delivery permit. Use the following format: DDPP (no spaces or hyphens).
BLOCK 2 – BOND TYPE
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). It is the responsibility of the filer to ensure that the entry date shown for entry/entry summaries is the date
of presentation (i.e., the time stamp date). The entry date for a warehouse withdrawal is the date of withdrawal.
BLOCK 3 – IMPORTER NUMBER
Check the appropriate box for IRS, SSN, or CBP assigned number of the importer of record. Record the number in the space provided.
BLOCK 4 – IMPORTER NAME AND ADDRESS
Record the name and address of the importer of record.
BLOCK 5 – ENTRY NUMBER
Record the 11-digit alphanumeric code. The entry number is comprised of the three-digit filer code, followed by the seven-digit entry number, and completed with
the one-digit check digit. The Entry Filer Code represents the three-character alphanumeric filer code assigned to the filer or importer by CBP. The Entry Number
represents the seven-digit number assigned by the filer. The number may be assigned in any manner convenient, provided that the same number is not assigned
to more than one CBP Form 3461. Leading zeros must be shown. The check digit is computed on the previous 10 characters. The formula for calculating the
check digit can be found in Appendix 1.
BLOCK 6 – BOND VALUE
Provide the value of the bond in U.S. dollars, rounded off to the nearest whole dollar.
BLOCK 7 – ENTRY VALUE
Provide the value of the entry in U.S. dollars, rounded off to the nearest whole dollar.
BLOCK 8 – CENTRALIZED EXAMINATION STATION (CES)
Provide the Facilities Information and Resource Management (FIRMS) code of the desired devanning or CES in case this shipment is subject to an intensive
exam. If there is only one site, this information is not required.
BLOCK 9 – 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). The second digit further defines the specific processing type within the entry category.
The following codes shall be used:
Consumption Entries
Free and Dutiable 01
Quota/Visa 02
Antidumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) 03
Foreign Trade Zone Consumption 06
Quota/Visa and AD/CVD combinations 07
Informal Entries
Free and Dutiable 11
Quota Other than textiles 12
Warehouse Entries 21
Temporary Importation Bond 23
Government Entries
Defense Contract Management Command (DCMAO NY) Military Only (P99 filer) 51
Any U.S. Federal Government agency (other than DCMAO NY) 52
Note: When the importer of record of emergency war materials is not a government agency, entry type codes 01, 02, 03, etc., as appropriate, are to be used.
BLOCK 10 –ORIGINATING WAREHOUSE ENTRY NUMBER
Record the entry number of the originating warehouse entry.
BLOCK 11 – SURETY CODE
Provide the surety code. The surety code identifies the surety company, authorized by the Department of Treasury, for the bond.
BLOCK 12 – PORT OF UNLADING
Record the U.S. port code where the merchandise was unladen from the importing vessel, aircraft or train. Do not show the name of the port instead of the
numeric code.

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BLOCK 13 – MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Enter the voyage number if arrival by vessel, the flight number if arrival by air, and the trip number if arrival by land of the importing carrier which brought the
merchandise into the United States.
BLOCK 14 - LOCATION OF GOODS-CODE(S)/NAME(S)
Record the Facilities Information and Resources Management (FIRMS) codes where the goods are available for examination. For air shipments, record the flight
number. Where the FIRMS Code is not available, record the name and physical location of the goods.
BLOCK 15 –G.O. NUMBER
If the shipment has been placed in a general order (G.O.) warehouse, enter the G.O. number (e.g., 2022—0638)
BLOCK 16 – CONVEYANCE NAME/FTZ ZONE ID:
Record the U.S. port code where the merchandise was unladen from the importing vessel, aircraft or train. Do not show the name of the port instead of the
numeric code.
For merchandise arriving in the U.S. by means of transportation other than vessel, rail or air, leave blank. For merchandise arriving in the customs territory from a
U.S. foreign trade zone (FTZ), leave blank.
HEADERS REFERENCE INFORMATION:
BLOCK 17 - REFERENCE ID CODE
Provide the reference ID code.
BLOCK 18 – REFERENCE ID NUMBER
Provide the reference ID number up to 50 characters.
BLOCK 19 - SELF CERTIFICATION CHECK BOX
Check box if self certification has been uploaded to the Document Image System
BLOCK 20 – HEADER PARTY TYPE
Select the Header Party Type from the available options. Use a separate line for each Header Party Type. Note: The Header Parties must apply to the entire
entry.
BLOCK 21 – HEADER PARTY TYPE NAME/ADDRESS
Provide the name and address of the selected Header Party.
BLOCK 22 – HEADER ID NUMBER, IF APPLICABLE
Check the appropriate box to indicate if you are providing an IRS, SSN, or CBP Assigned number. Record the number in the space provided.
CERTIFICATION:
BLOCK 23 – SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
Record the name, job title, and signature of the owner, purchaser, or agent who signs the declaration. 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. Facsimile signatures are acceptable. Certification is the electronic equivalent of a
signature for data transmitted through ABI. This electronic (facsimile) signature must be transmitted as part of the entry summary data.
BLOCK 24 – PHONE NUMBER
Report the applicant’s phone number.
BLOCK 25 – DATE
Record the date of when the applicant signed the form.
BLOCK 26 - BROKER OR OTHER GOVT. AGENCY USE
The following items will be placed in this block in the following order:
Examination Site - The broker/importer must give the desired devanning or centralized exam site in case the shipment is subject to an intensive exam. If there is
only one such site, this information is not required.
Container Numbers - The broker/importer must give the container numbers covered by the entry and bills of lading in the case of containerized sea cargo. If there
is insufficient space for all container numbers, they may be given on the continuation sheet containing the additional bills of lading or on a separate continuation
sheet.
BLOCK 27 – CBP USE ONLY

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LINE INFORMATION:
BLOCK 28 – LINE 1 HTS CODE
Provide the 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the U.S. number. If more than one HTS number is required, follow the reporting instructions in the
statistical head note in the appropriate HTS section or chapter. If the entry type is 23 (TIB), at least two HTS codes must be provided per line.
BLOCK 28A – COUNTRY OF MINING
Provide the country where a shipment of diamonds has been mined or extracted. If the line item does not contain diamonds, as in certain articles of jewelry, then
the disclaim is made on the line level. If country of mining does not apply, check no.
BLOCK 28B – COUNTRY OF HARVEST
Provide the country the product, including the country of harvest of any ingredient or component that was incorporated into the final product.
BLOCK 28C – VESSEL FLAG
Provide the country flag the vessel is registered in.
BLOCK 28D – VESSEL NAME
Provide the vessel which harvested the product, including the name of the vessel that harvested any ingredient or component that was incorporated into the final
product.
BLOCK 28E – VESSEL INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO) NUMBER
Provide the unique seven-digit vessel number issued to each vessel.
BLOCK 28F – METHOD OF HARVEST
Manner in which the product was gathered. This can include vessel, harvest capture fisheries, hatchery-based aquaculture, small vessel harvest.
BLOCK 29 – HTS/COMMERCIAL/DESCRIPTION
If the HTS code is known, check the HTS box and provide the HTS code. If the HTS code is not known, check the commercial/invoice box and provide a
description of the merchandise.
BLOCK 30 – LINE ITEM QUANTITY
For entry type 06, enter the quantity in units of this HTS line to be removed from the FTZ and entered into Commerce of the U.S. Quantity enter must be a whole
number and greater than zero. For all other entry types, leave blank.
BLOCK 31 – FTZ FILING DATE
For entry type 06, enter the date the merchandise was granted Privileged Foreign Status by CBP. For all other entry types, leave blank.
BLOCK 32 - VALUE
Provide the value of the line in U.S. dollars, rounded off to the nearest whole dollar. A value must be provided for each HTS code entered.
BLOCK 33 – 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. If the article consists of material produced, derived from, or processed in more than one foreign
territory or country, or insular possession of the U.S., it shall be considered a product of that foreign territory or country, or insular possession, where it last
underwent a substantial transformation. When merchandise is invoiced in or exported from a country other than that in which it originated, the actual country of
origin shall be specified rather than the country of invoice or exportation.
BLOCK 34 - ZONE STATUS
For Entry type 06, select P for Privileged Foreign or N for Non-privileged Foreign. For all other entry types leave blank.
BLOCK 35 - LINE PARTY TYPE
Select the Line Party Type from the available options. Use a separate line for each Line Party Type.
BLOCK 36 - LINE NAME/ADDRESS
Provide the name and address of the selected Line Party.
BLOCK 37 - LINE ID NUMBER
Check the appropriate box to indicate if you are providing an IRS, SSN, or CBP Assigned number and record the number in the space provided.

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BILL OF LADING INFORMATION:
BLOCK 38 – NON-AMS
Check the box to indicate if the Bill of Lading is not automated.
BLOCK 39 – SPLIT BILL
Check the box to indicate if the bill is a split bill.
BLOCK 40 – BOL TYPE
Select the Bill of Lading type from the available options: In-Bond, Master, House, or Regular/Simple.
BLOCK 41 – SCAC/CARRIER ID
For merchandise arriving in the U.S. by air, record the two-digit IATA alpha code corresponding to the name of the airline which transported the merchandise from
the last airport of foreign lading to the first U.S. airport of unlading. If the carrier file does not contain a specific air carrier’s code, write the designation “*C” for
Canadian airlines, “*F” for other foreign airlines, and “*U” for U.S. airlines. These designations should be used only for unknown charter and private aircraft. When
a private aircraft is being entered under its own power (ferried), the designation “**” will be used. For merchandise arriving in the U.S. by means of transportation
other than vessel or air, leave blank. Do not record the name of a domestic carrier transporting merchandise after initial unlading in the U.S. For merchandise
arriving in the customs territory from a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), insert “FTZ” followed by the FTZ number. Use the following format: FTZ NNNN.
BLOCK 42 – IN-BOND NUMBER
Provide the in-bond number.
BLOCK 43 – BOL NUMBER
Record the number listed on the manifest of the importing carrier. Provide the Bill of Lading (BOL) number.
BLOCK 44 – QUANTITY
Report the entered quantity for each IT/BOL/AWB covered by this entry. The quantity reported should be at the most detailed level of the shipment being reported
(the quantity being reported is the smallest exterior packaging unit). If the entry covers the entire bill of lading, AWB, or in-bond shipment, the quantity reported
will be the total quantity. If the entry is for a house bill, both the master bill and house bill will be shown in Block 39, but the only quantity reported will be the house
bill quantity.
BLOCK 45 – UNIT OF MEASURE
Provide the unit of measure code.
BLOCK 46 – VOYAGE/FLIGHT/TRIP
Provide the voyage number if arrival by vessel, the flight number if arrival by air, and the trip number if arrival by land of the importing carrier which brought the
merchandise into the United States.
BLOCK 47 – CONVEYANCE NAME
Provide the name of the vessel, airline, truck or rail.
BLOCK 48 – ARRIVAL DATE
Provide the month, day, year (MM/DD/YYYY) the merchandise arrived at a U.S. port of entry. For pre-filed entries, use the scheduled date of arrival. For
merchandise arriving by vessel, the arrival date is the date the vessel enters the port limits with the intent to unlade. For merchandise arriving by air, the arrival
date is the date the air carrier landed within the port. For merchandise arriving by truck or rail, the arrival date is the date the conveyance entered the Customs
territory of the United States. For merchandise arriving by in-bond, the date to be used is the estimated date of arrival at the port of destination.

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