Customs Entry and Cargo Release Process

Course Overview

This course provides a step-by-step guide to the customs entry process, covering manual tasks, required importer information, and key documentation such as importer bonds and CBP Form 5106. Participants will learn about cargo responsibilities, customs release timeframes, and the distinctions between customs release, in-bond shipments, and Foreign Trade Zone procedures. Ideal for customs brokers, importers, and trade professionals seeking a practical understanding of U.S. customs compliance.

The manual tasks associated with filing a customs entry filing
Key process steps necessary to initiate a customs broker transaction
Standard importer information and instructions required to process a U.S. customs entry or other related services
How to obtain importer information and instructions
Customs entry information requirements
What an importer bond is
When an importer bond is needed
When to complete and submit a CBP Form 5106 Importer ID Input Record
What a Manufacturer’s Identification Code (MID) is
Responsibilities of the importing carrier with respect to cargo
Timeframes for conditional customs release
Information needed for CBP to match the customs manifest to the customs entry
The transportation information that must be transmitted via ABI to obtain customs release
Additional information requirements for release of cargo transported in-bond
Additional information required for release of goods from a customs general order warehouse
The difference between what is required for customs release and release from a Foreign Trade Zone