A customs declaration is a form that lists the details of goods that are being imported or exported when a citizen or visitor enters a customs territory (country's borders).[1] Most countries require travellers to complete a customs declaration form when bringing notified goods (alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, animals, fresh food, plant material, seeds, soils, meats, and animal products) across international borders. Posting items via international mail also requires the sending party to complete a customs declaration form.
The declaration form helps the customs to control goods entering the country, which can affect the country's economy, security or environment. A levy duty may be applied.
Travellers have to declare everything they acquired abroad and possibly pay customs duty tax on goods. Some countries offer a duty-free allowance of certain products which may not need to be declared explicitly.[2]
When an individual is transporting the goods, the form is called a customs arrival card, or a landing card, or an entry voucher. The traveller is required to fill out the form, sign and submit to the customs or border protection officer before entering the country.[3]
When an individual or an organization ships goods across the borders, one must use other customs declaration forms, such as a commercial invoice, or a proforma invoice, an import declaration form, an ATA Carnet, or a re-export declaration. Incoterms on these forms define the shipment and customs declaration. A Harmonized System Code (Hs code or harmonized code) might be required to define the type of goods and their associated tax rate. The importer is usually required to provide information about the goods' country of origin and the certificate of origin. Errors on the forms can cause delays or confiscation of the goods. For that reason, importers often use a customs brokerage to clear goods through customs.[4]
Some nations require a customs declaration form from each person crossing the border, while other nations require one form per family traveling together. A family is usually defined as family members residing in the same household, who are related by marriage, adoption, blood, or domestic relationship.[5][6][7]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Form 6059B (arrival card)
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection handles the customs imports and exports of Australia. Incoming passengers are required to declare for inspection all food, plant material and animal products on arrival in Australia.[8]
Each Canadian resident returning to Canada can have a personal exception on goods and gifts purchased or received in another country. Personal exceptions are based on the length of the absence from the country. 24 hours, 48 hours, or 7 days.
Alcohol limitations: 1.5 L of wine or 1.14 L of liquor or 24 x 355 mL cans or bottles (8.5 L) of beer or ale. (Must be of legal age in the province of importation.) Tobacco limitations, 200 cigarettes, 200 tobacco sticks, 50 cigars or cigarillos and 200 grams of manufactured tobacco (Special Duty may apply).
Each individual must declare travelling with $10,000 or more in cash.[9][10]
When the Northern Ireland Protocol comes into effect on 1 January 2021, the Customs Declaration Service will also be used for declarations on goods movements to or from Northern Ireland, including goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland,[35] but other customs declarations will continue to use CHIEF pending a longer-term move to the CDS. HMRC explains that "CHIEF is a reliable and robust platform" but "its age means it can’t easily keep pace with new technology".[36]
U.S. Global Entry Kiosks, that can make a Customs declaration for the traveller.
U.S. Customs asks a Head of Household to complete the form (CBP Form 6059B as of July 2016[update]). Family members residing in the same household, who are related by marriage, adoption, blood, or domestic relationship, can use one form.
For returning U.S. residents: The personal duty exemption for each family member is $800.00. For example, a family of five members returning is allowed a combined personal duty exemption of $4,000 (calculated as $800 for each family member multiplied by 5).[5][37]
For international visitors: US laws allow visitors some exemptions, like tobacco, gifts, personal effects, etc. The head of a household can complete a form for a family. It is good to check the current duties and exemptions to avoid tax or loss of goods.
Anyone travelling with more than $10,000 must declare it.[5][38][39]
If exporting goods that are valued more than $2,500, an extra form is required: the Electronic Export Information (EEI) form. The Automated Export System (AES) is the system used by U.S. exporters to electronically declare their international exports. This information is used by the Census Bureau to help compile U.S. export and trade statistics.[41]
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Tape used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to reseal packages that they have searched, and to indicate that they have done so
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A customs declaration is a form that lists the details of goods that are being imported or exported when a citizen or visitor enters a customs territory country s borders 1 Most countries require travellers to complete a customs declaration form when bringing notified goods alcoholic drinks tobacco products animals fresh food plant material seeds soils meats and animal products across international borders Posting items via international mail also requires the sending party to complete a customs declaration form The declaration form helps the customs to control goods entering the country which can affect the country s economy security or environment A levy duty may be applied Travellers have to declare everything they acquired abroad and possibly pay customs duty tax on goods Some countries offer a duty free allowance of certain products which may not need to be declared explicitly 2 Contents 1 Types of forms 2 Selected jurisdictions 2 1 Kuwait 2 2 Australia 2 3 Canada 2 4 China 2 5 European Union 2 6 Hong Kong 2 7 India 2 8 Indonesia 2 9 New Zealand 2 10 Pakistan 2 11 Philippines 2 12 Poland 2 13 Russia 2 14 Singapore 2 15 South Korea 2 16 Sri Lanka 2 17 Sweden 2 18 United Kingdom 2 19 United States 3 See also 4 References 5 External links 6 GalleryTypes of forms Edit Customs declaration used for parcels When an individual is transporting the goods the form is called a customs arrival card or a landing card or an entry voucher The traveller is required to fill out the form sign and submit to the customs or border protection officer before entering the country 3 When an individual or an organization ships goods across the borders one must use other customs declaration forms such as a commercial invoice or a proforma invoice an import declaration form an ATA Carnet or a re export declaration Incoterms on these forms define the shipment and customs declaration A Harmonized System Code Hs code or harmonized code might be required to define the type of goods and their associated tax rate The importer is usually required to provide information about the goods country of origin and the certificate of origin Errors on the forms can cause delays or confiscation of the goods For that reason importers often use a customs brokerage to clear goods through customs 4 Some nations require a customs declaration form from each person crossing the border while other nations require one form per family traveling together A family is usually defined as family members residing in the same household who are related by marriage adoption blood or domestic relationship 5 6 7 U S Customs and Border Protection Form 6059B arrival card Selected jurisdictions EditKuwait Edit The Kuwait Customs Alcohol of all kinds is forbidden to enter Materials containing packaging In quantities Will be considered commercial and require a temporary import license Fees for commercial materials 5 Customs Broker https www eqab netAustralia Edit The Department of Immigration and Border Protection handles the customs imports and exports of Australia Incoming passengers are required to declare for inspection all food plant material and animal products on arrival in Australia 8 Canada Edit Customs declaration managed by the Canada Border Services Agency Each Canadian resident returning to Canada can have a personal exception on goods and gifts purchased or received in another country Personal exceptions are based on the length of the absence from the country 24 hours 48 hours or 7 days Alcohol limitations 1 5 L of wine or 1 14 L of liquor or 24 x 355 mL cans or bottles 8 5 L of beer or ale Must be of legal age in the province of importation Tobacco limitations 200 cigarettes 200 tobacco sticks 50 cigars or cigarillos and 200 grams of manufactured tobacco Special Duty may apply Each individual must declare travelling with 10 000 or more in cash 9 10 China Edit Main article Customs clearance in China General Administration of Customs handles the customs imports and exports for the Government of China 11 12 European Union Edit The European Union s Directorate General for Taxation and Customs Union is responsible for taxation and Customs Union matters 13 The European Union Customs Union regulates trade in the EU The European Customs Information Portal is an importing and exporting service provided by the EU 14 15 Some territories within the EU do not participate in the customs union usually as a result of their geographic circumstances Through agreements the EU has customs unions with Andorra San Marino and Turkey respectively with the exceptions of certain goods 16 17 Hong Kong Edit The Customs and Excise Department handles the customs imports and exports for Hong Kong 18 19 India Edit The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs handles the customs imports and exports of India 20 Items prohibited for import 21 Maps and literature where Indian external boundaries have been shown incorrectly Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances Goods violating any of the legally enforceable intellectual property rights Wildlife products Counterfeit currency notes coin or fake currency notes Specified Live Birds and animalsIndonesia Edit The Directorate General of Customs and Excise handles the customs imports and exports of Indonesia 22 New Zealand Edit The New Zealand Customs Service handles the customs imports and exports of New Zealand 23 24 Pakistan Edit Pakistan Customs handles the customs imports and exports for Pakistan and control of the list of tariffs in Pakistan 25 Philippines Edit The Bureau of Customs handles the customs imports and exports for Philippines 26 Poland Edit The Customs Service of Poland handles the customs imports and exports for Poland 27 Russia Edit The Federal Customs Service of Russia handles the customs imports and exports for the Russia Russian Customs Tariff cover the Federal Customs Service of Russia 28 Singapore Edit Singapore Customs handles the customs imports and exports for Singapore 29 South Korea Edit Korea Customs Service handles the customs imports and exports for South Korea 30 Sri Lanka Edit Sri Lanka Customs handles the customs imports and exports for Sri Lanka 31 Sweden Edit The Swedish Customs Service handles the customs imports and exports for Sweden 32 United Kingdom Edit The UKBA regularly cooperates with the Police such as at this customs raid The officer on the left is a Police Community Support Officer PCSO The UK Border Agency handles customs in the United Kingdom The UK Border Agency works with HM Revenue and Customs 33 34 HMRC s Customs Declaration Service CDS is replacing the long standing CHIEF system of customs declaration 35 When the Northern Ireland Protocol comes into effect on 1 January 2021 the Customs Declaration Service will also be used for declarations on goods movements to or from Northern Ireland including goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland 35 but other customs declarations will continue to use CHIEF pending a longer term move to the CDS HMRC explains that CHIEF is a reliable and robust platform but its age means it can t easily keep pace with new technology 36 United States Edit Main article Customs duties in the United States U S Global Entry Kiosks that can make a Customs declaration for the traveller U S Customs asks a Head of Household to complete the form CBP Form 6059B as of July 2016 update Family members residing in the same household who are related by marriage adoption blood or domestic relationship can use one form For returning U S residents The personal duty exemption for each family member is 800 00 For example a family of five members returning is allowed a combined personal duty exemption of 4 000 calculated as 800 for each family member multiplied by 5 5 37 For international visitors US laws allow visitors some exemptions like tobacco gifts personal effects etc The head of a household can complete a form for a family It is good to check the current duties and exemptions to avoid tax or loss of goods Anyone travelling with more than 10 000 must declare it 5 38 39 Shannon Airport preclearance At some international airports the US operates United States border preclearance stations where U S Customs and Border Protection is done before boarding the international flight 40 If exporting goods that are valued more than 2 500 an extra form is required the Electronic Export Information EEI form The Automated Export System AES is the system used by U S exporters to electronically declare their international exports This information is used by the Census Bureau to help compile U S export and trade statistics 41 See also EditAirport check in Carnet de Passages en Douane Customs valuation Departure card Duty free shop Electronic System for Travel Authorization Free trade zone Freight forwarder Landing card List of countries by imports Migration card NAFTA Passport Title 19 of the United States Code Visa document References Edit Customs declaration European Commission Bringing goods into the UK GOV UK Carnet Countries atacsrnet com Corporation for International Business Importers Who needs a Customs Broker to Help Clear Goods Through CBP US Customs and Border Patrol a b c Declaration Form 6059B CBP Issues New Customs Declarations Form Features Expanded Definition of Family Members U S Customs and Border Protection Archived from the original on 2016 09 15 Retrieved 2016 08 31 NZIS431 New Zealand Passenger Departure Card Statistics New Zealand Archived from the original on 2008 10 15 Department of Immigration and Citizenship Passenger Cards Australian Government Archived from the original on 2015 02 13 Retrieved 2016 08 31 Agency Digital Transformation Customs and quarantine info australia gov au Retrieved 2021 10 27 Canada Customs declaration Government of Canada Canada Border Services Agency 2013 12 11 Services and information for visitors www cbsa asfc gc ca Retrieved 2021 10 27 Home GACC english customs gov cn Retrieved 2021 10 27 Standards on Completion of Customs Declaration Forms for Import Export Goods english customs gov cn Retrieved 2021 10 27 European Commission Taxation and Customs Union accessed 8 February 2022 Homepage ec europa eu Retrieved 2021 10 27 FAQ Customs Taxation and Customs Union European Commission Retrieved 20 August 2016 EU Customs unions Taxation and Customs Union European Commission Retrieved 20 August 2016 Customs declaration ec europa eu Retrieved 2021 10 27 Hong Kong Customs and Excise official website in English and Chinese Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department Types of Declaration Forms www customs gov hk Retrieved 2021 10 27 India Arriving at consensus with states critical to implement GST Hasmukh Adhia Live Mint 6 August 2016 cs bgge declare form1 ason19feb2014 pdf PDF cbic gov in pdf Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs p 2 Archived PDF from the original on 2018 07 13 Retrieved 19 April 2020 Indonesia Customs and Excise official website in English and Indonesian New Zealand Customs Service New Zealand commercial declaration Archived from the original on 2016 08 25 Retrieved 2016 09 01 Pakistan Customs Bureau of Customs Department of Finance Bureau of Customs Retrieved 2021 10 27 Go to Ministry of Finance Portal gov pl Ministry of Finance Retrieved 2021 10 27 Federal Customs Service of Russia Archived from the original on 2012 08 04 Retrieved 2016 09 01 Singapore Customs customs gov sg Retrieved 2021 10 27 Korea Customs Service Official website in Korean Sri Lanka Customs at www customs gov lk Swedish Customs Service Cabinet Office Security in a global hub Establishing the UK s new border arrangements Archived 2008 09 06 at the Wayback Machine last updated 16 June 2009 UK Border Agency GOV UK 2013 Retrieved 27 March 2013 a b HMRC Customs Declaration Service updated 14 December 2018 accessed 8 November 2020 HMRC Customs Declaration Service Toolkit published October 2020 accessed 8 November 2020 For U S Citizens Lawful Permanent Residents U S Customs and Border Protection Retrieved 2021 10 27 cbp gov US Customs US international visitors For Canadian and Mexican Citizens U S Customs and Border Protection Retrieved 2021 10 27 Batrawy Aya January 26 2014 US Customs passenger facility opens in UAE Associated Press Seattle Post Intelligencer Archived from the original Archived January 26 2014 at the Wayback Machine on January 26 2014 CBP Customer Service help cbp gov Retrieved 2021 10 27 External links EditU S Customs and Border Protection at cbp gov U S The Department of Homeland Security at dhs gov US Coastguard at gocoastguard com Canada Border Services Agency at cbsa asfc gc ca Customs Declaration Form Bill of Entry Export for South Africa Customs How to complete the customs declaration for Belize Customs Declaration for Japan Japan customs declaration formGallery Edit International Customs sign Detroit Customs stop US Forces Customs patch Customs control at Sheremetyevo 2 international airport Canadian Customs and Immigration sign U S CBP officer 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