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Completing the CBP 6059B form is an important step for travelers entering the United States. This form collects essential information about your trip and helps ensure a smooth entry process. To assist you in filling out this form accurately, follow these straightforward steps.

  1. Begin by obtaining a copy of the CBP 6059B form. You can find it online or request a paper copy from a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon arrival.
  2. At the top of the form, enter your full name as it appears on your passport or travel document.
  3. Provide your date of birth in the format of month/day/year.
  4. Fill in your country of citizenship. This should match the country listed in your passport.
  5. Indicate your passport number. This is typically found on the information page of your passport.
  6. Next, specify the expiration date of your passport. Again, this can be found on the passport's information page.
  7. Provide your address while in the United States. This is where you will be staying during your visit.
  8. Answer the question regarding your flight information, including your flight number and the city you are arriving from.
  9. Check the appropriate box regarding your travel purpose, such as tourism, business, or other reasons.
  10. Finally, review all the information you have entered for accuracy. Make any necessary corrections before submitting the form.

Once you have completed the CBP 6059B form, you will be ready to present it to the customs officer upon arrival in the United States. Ensuring that all information is accurate will help facilitate your entry process.

Document Breakdown

Fact Name Details
Purpose The CBP 6059B form is used by travelers entering the United States to declare items they are bringing into the country.
Who Needs It All travelers, including U.S. citizens and foreign visitors, must complete the CBP 6059B form upon entry.
Where to Obtain The form is available at U.S. ports of entry, on international flights, or can be downloaded from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
Submission Method Travelers must submit the completed form to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer upon arrival.
Information Required The form requires information about personal items, gifts, and any goods that may be subject to duties or restrictions.
Legal Basis The use of the CBP 6059B form is governed by U.S. customs laws, specifically under Title 19 of the U.S. Code.

FAQ

What is the CBP 6059B form?

The CBP 6059B form is a declaration form used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Travelers entering the United States must complete this form. It collects information about the items you are bringing into the country, including goods and currency. The purpose of this form is to ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations and to help prevent the importation of prohibited items.

Who needs to fill out the CBP 6059B form?

All travelers entering the United States are required to fill out the CBP 6059B form. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign visitors. Each individual, regardless of age, must complete a separate form. Families traveling together may choose to fill out one form for all members, but each person’s information must be included.

How do I obtain the CBP 6059B form?

The CBP 6059B form is typically provided by airlines or other transportation companies before you arrive in the U.S. You can also find the form at U.S. ports of entry. If you prefer, it is available online for download and printing from the CBP website. Make sure to fill it out completely before your arrival to facilitate a smoother entry process.

What happens if I do not fill out the CBP 6059B form?

Failing to fill out the CBP 6059B form can lead to delays at customs. In some cases, travelers may face additional questioning or inspections. It is important to provide accurate information on the form to avoid potential penalties. Customs officers use this information to ensure that all items being brought into the country comply with U.S. laws.

CBP 6059B Example

This Space For Official Use Only

Customs Declaration

FORM APPROVED

OMB NO.1651-0009

19 CFR 122.27, 148.12, 148.13, 148.110, 148.111, 19 USC 1498; 31 CFR 5316

Each arriving traveler or responsible family member must provide the following information (only ONE written declaration per family is required). The term "family" is defined as "members of a family residing in the same household who are related by blood, marriage, domestic relationship, or adoption."

1Family Name

 

First (Given)

 

 

 

 

 

Middle

 

 

 

 

 

Birth date

Month

 

 

 

Day

 

 

 

 

Year

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Number of Family members traveling with you

4(a) U.S. Street Address (hotel name/destination)

(b) City (c) State

5Passport issued by (country)

6Passport number

7Country of Residence

8 Countries visited on this

trip prior to U.S. arrival

9

Airline/Flight No. or Vessel Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The primary purpose of this trip is business:

 

 

 

 

 

10

Yes

 

No

 

 

11I am (We are) bringing

(a)fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, food, insects: Yes No

(b) meats, animals, animal/wildlife products:

Yes

 

No

 

(c) disease agents, cell cultures, snails:

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

(d) soil or have been on a farm/ranch/pasture:

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

12I have (We have) been in close proximity of livestock: Yes No (such as touching or handling)

13I am (We are) carrying currency or monetary instruments

 

over $10,000 U.S. or foreign equivalent:

Yes

 

No

 

 

(see definition of monetary instruments on reverse)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

I have (We have) commercial merchandise:

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

 

(articles for sale, samples used for soliciting orders,

 

 

 

 

 

or goods that are not considered personal effects)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESIDENTS—the total value of all goods, including commercial

15

 

merchandise I/we have purchased or acquired abroad, (including

 

gifts for someone else but not items mailed to

$

 

 

 

 

the U.S.) and am/are bringing to the U.S. is:

 

 

 

 

 

VISITORS—the total value of all articles that

$

 

 

 

 

will remain in the U.S., including commercial

 

 

 

 

 

merchandise is:

 

 

Read the instructions on the back of this form. Space is provided to list all the items you must declare.

I HAVE READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM AND HAVE MADE A TRUTHFUL DECLARATION.

X

Signature

Date (month/day/year)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Welcomes You to the United States

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for protecting the United States against the illegal importation of prohibited items. CBP officers have the authority to question you and to examine you and your personal property. If you are one of the travelers selected for an examination, you will be treated in a courteous, professional, and dignified manner. CBP Supervisors and Passenger Service Representatives are available to answer your questions. Comment cards are available to compliment or provide feedback.

Important Information

U.S. Residents—Declare all articles that you have acquired abroad and are bringing into the United States.

Visitors (Non-Residents)—Declare the value of all articles that will remain in the United States.

Declare all articles on this declaration form and show the value in U.S. dollars. For gifts, please indicate the retail value.

Duty—CBP officers will determine duty. U.S. residents are normally entitled to a duty-free exemption of $800 on items accompanying them. Visitors (non-residents) are normally entitled to an exemption of $100. Duty will be assessed at the current rate on the first $1,000 above the exemption.

Agricultural and Wildlife Products—To prevent the entry of dangerous agricultural pests and prohibited wildlife, the following are restricted: Fruits, vegetables, plants, plant products, soil, meat, meat products, birds, snails, and other live animals or animal products. Failure to declare such items to a Customs and Border Protection Officer/ Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialist/Fish and Wildlife Inspector can result in penalties and the items may be subject to seizure.

Controlled substances, obscene articles, and toxic substances are generally prohibited entry. The importation of merchandise into the U.S. that infringes intellectual property rights may subject travelers to civil or criminal penalties and may pose serious risk to safety or health.

The transportation of currency or monetary instruments, regardless of the amount, is legal. However, if you bring into or take out of the United States more than $10,000 (U.S. or foreign equivalent, or a combination of both), you are required by law to file a report on FinCEN 105 (formerly Customs Form 4790) with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Monetary instruments include coin, currency, travelers checks and bearer instruments such as personal or cashiers checks and stocks and bonds. If you have someone else carry the currency or monetary instrument for you, you must also file a report on FinCEN 105. Failure to file the required report or failure to report the total amount that you are carrying may lead to the seizure of all the currency or monetary instruments, and may subject you to civil penalties and/or criminal prosecution. SIGN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THIS FORM AFTER YOU HAVE READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOVE AND MADE A TRUTHFUL DECLARATION.

Description of Articles

 

 

CBP

(List may continue on another CBP Form 6059B)

 

Value

Use Only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

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. The control number for this collection is 1651-0009. The estimated average time to complete this application is 4 minutes. Your response is mandatory. 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, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229.

CBP Form 6059B (11/16)

CBP Form 6059B (11/16)