Get Form Approved Omb No 1515-0053 Department Of The Treasury

This guide provides clear and practical steps for completing the FORM APPROVED OMB NO 1515-0053 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY online. By following these instructions, you can ensure your form is accurately filled out for the free entry of unaccompanied articles.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by filling out Part I, which requires the importer's name, date of birth, U.S. address, port of arrival, and details about the arrival such as date and transportation method. Ensure accuracy in all personal information.
3. Proceed to list the names of accompanying household members in section 7, following this with details in section 8 regarding the articles for which free entry is claimed, including dates, vessel information, and container details.
4. If you are not a U.S. personnel or evacuee, continue to Part II. Indicate your residency status by marking the appropriate box and provide the country of residence and duration of time abroad.
5. For Part II, complete the statements of eligibility that apply to your situation by marking the appropriate checkboxes, ensuring all items are relevant to your claim.
6. If applicable, fill out Part III for U.S. personnel or evacuees, including the date of last departure from the U.S. and ensuring you attach proper travel orders.
7. In Part IV, check the boxes for any articles that may be subject to duty, and ensure to provide a comprehensive list of all items in section D, detailing descriptions and values as necessary.
8. Part V requires you to complete the carrier's certificate to authorize the release of your articles, including the carrier's name and agent's signature.
9. Wrap up by completing the certification in Part VI, ensuring your declaration is accurate and signing as either the authorized agent or importer. Include the date of signing.
10. Finally, review your entire form for completeness and accuracy. Once satisfied, you can save changes, download, print, or share the form as required.

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