Get Cbp 214 Instructions

Filling out the Cbp 214 form accurately is essential for the smooth admission of goods into a foreign-trade zone. This guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions to assist users in completing the form online with ease.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Cbp 214 Instructions.

1. Use the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Cbp 214 form and open it in your editor of choice.
2. Enter the zone number and location (address) designated in the foreign-trade zone grant delivery. Ensure you do not include a postal box number.
3. Specify the district/port code corresponding to where the zone is located as listed in Schedule D of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).
4. Provide the name and flag of the importing vessel if arrived by vessel, or the airline name if transported by air. If applicable, specify other means of transportation used.
5. Document the export date of the merchandise based on its transportation method—by vessel, air, or overland.
6. Record the import date when the merchandise first arrived in the U.S., again based on its transportation mode.
7. Enter the unique zone admission number assigned to the shipment, as issued by the zone operator.
8. Provide the U.S. port of unlading where the merchandise was unladen from the carrier.
9. Specify the foreign port of lading from which the merchandise was shipped before its arrival in the U.S.
10. Fill in the bill of lading or air waybill number assigned to the shipment.
11. If applicable, provide the inward foreign manifest number assigned by the importing carrier to the cargo declaration.
12. Indicate the name of the in-bond carrier responsible for transporting the goods.
13. Complete the information for the in-bond shipment type and date, if the goods were transported in bond.
14. Mark the appropriate box to indicate whether statistical information is directly provided to the Bureau of Census.
15. List the number of packages and the country of origin, ensuring to provide details for containerized or bulk shipments.
16. Describe the merchandise in detail, referring to commercial invoices or other relevant documentation.
17. Report the appropriate HTS number corresponding to the merchandise classification.
18. Indicate the quantity of merchandise according to HTS specifications or in the invoiced unit.
19. Provide the gross weight of the shipment in pounds, ensuring to detail this for each HTS subheading.
20. Enter the purchase price and aggregate charges associated with the merchandise for each HTS subheading.
21. Note any harbor maintenance fees applicable to the commercial cargo.
22. Leave this section blank as instructed.
23. Select the appropriate status designation by marking the corresponding box.
24. Complete the applicant firm name, ensuring that it refers to the entity with entry rights.
25. Provide the signature of the authorized representative from the applying firm.
26. State the title of the individual signing on behalf of the applicant firm.
27. Document the date the application is signed.
28. Ensure the zone operator's authorized representative signs this box to agree to receive the merchandise.
29. Indicate the title of the zone operator's representative.
30. Note the date of the zone operator's signature.
31. Secure the signature of the district director of customs approving the goods' admission.
32. State the title of the district director's representative.
33. Document the date of the district director's approval signature.
34. Repeat the approval signature process for zone status.
35. Identify the title of the district director's representative for zone status.
36. Note the date of the zone status approval signature.
37. Mark the permit to transfer box appropriately and note any discrepancies if necessary.
38. Ensure the customs officer at the station signs to approve cartage to the zone.
39. Indicate the title of the authorizing customs officer.
40. List the name of the customs station where authorization occurred.
41. Document the date of authorization for cartage.
42. Require the driver's signature or the authorized representative's signature for the cartage vehicle.
43. Provide the name of the licensed cartman firm transporting the goods.
44. Note the Customhouse License number of the cartman firm.
45. Record the date when goods were received for transfer.
46. Complete the discrepancy report if applicable, detailing any inconsistencies found upon receipt.
47. Secure the signature of the authorized representative of the zone operator or customs officer supervising receipt.
48. State the title of the individual accepting the goods into the zone.
49. Document the date goods were signed for receipt into the zone.
50. Conclude with any final signatures required as detailed in the form.
51. Once all fields are accurately completed, users can save changes, download the form, print it, or share it as necessary.

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