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CBP Form 7501: Entry Summary

CBP Form 7501 is the entry summary. It shows how your goods are classified and valued, and what duty and fees you owe. Your broker files it electronically, and you should check it.

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At a glance

Issued by
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Rules
19 CFR 142.11 and 142.12
Who prepares it
Your licensed customs broker
Deadline
10 working days after entry
Current edition
CBP Form 7501 (02/26)

CBP Form 7501

What is CBP Form 7501?

CBP Form 7501 is the Entry Summary. CBP relies on it for the appraisement, classification and origin of the goods.

It lists each line by HTS number, with its value, duty rate and duty. It also shows fees such as the merchandise processing fee and the harbor maintenance fee.

Brokers transmit the data in ACE. A printed 7501 is a copy of that data for your records.

IEEPA duties are refunded through CAPE, not a correction

CBP does not accept a post-summary correction as an IEEPA refund request. Refunds go through CAPE declarations in the ACE Portal. How IEEPA refunds work.

Who and when

Who needs it and when?

  • Formal entries for consumption, for warehouse, and for temporary importation under bond need an entry summary (19 CFR 142.11(a)).
  • It is due, with estimated duties, within 10 working days after the time of entry (19 CFR 142.12(b)).
  • Ask your broker for a draft before filing. This is the time to catch an incorrect classification or value.

Roles

Who signs it and who files it?

  • The broker prepares and transmits it under your power of attorney. The declaration on the form is made by the importer of record or its authorized agent.
  • The importer remains responsible for reasonable care in the data (19 U.S.C. 1484).
  • After filing, CBP reviews the entry and later liquidates it. Before liquidation, errors are fixed with a post-summary correction.

Avoid delays

What mistakes delay it?

  • An incorrect HTS number

    The HTS number sets the duty rate and any Chapter 99 duties. Section 232 and Section 301 lines must match the goods.

  • A value that leaves out costs

    Assists, royalties, commissions and packing can be part of the dutiable value. The invoice must show them (19 CFR 141.86(a)(8) and (11)).

  • An incorrect country of origin

    Origin decides Section 301, Section 232 and trade agreement rates. It is the country of manufacture, not the country of shipment.

  • An incorrect manufacturer ID

    The manufacturer ID (MID) must identify the manufacturer. CBP builds it from the manufacturer's name and address by fixed rules.

Official source

Where do I get the official form?

CBP's 7501 page links the form and the instructions for each block.

Edition checked on September 26, 2026: CBP Form 7501 (02/26), posted February 11, 2026. We link to the official source and do not host copies, because agencies replace forms without notice.

Allied CHB

How can Allied help with CBP Form 7501?

We prepare the entry summary and can send you a draft before filing. We explain each line: HTS number, value, duty and fees.

Allied CHB is a licensed U.S. customs broker in Rahway, New Jersey, CBP filer code 9AJ. We file at all U.S. ports of entry.

Our customs entry services Entry summaries filed at all U.S. ports under CBP filer code 9AJ.

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Questions

What else do people ask about CBP Form 7501?

Can I get a copy of my 7501?

Yes. Ask your broker for it. Keep it with the invoice for 5 years from the date of entry (19 CFR 163.4).

How do I fix an incorrect 7501?

Before liquidation, your broker can file a post-summary correction in ACE. After liquidation, the usual route is a protest within 180 days (19 CFR 174.12).

Who is liable for the duty on the 7501?

The importer of record. The broker files the entry, but the importer owes the duty and must use reasonable care.

Is the 7501 the same as the 3461?

No. The 3461 asks for release of the goods. The 7501 summarizes classification, value and duty.

Need help with CBP Form 7501?

Tell us what you received or what you plan to import. We reply with the next step and a written quote.

Call (908) 291-8001 or email info@alliedchb.com

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Last reviewed September 26, 2026. This page explains customs rules in general terms. It is not legal advice. Duty rates and CBP procedures change often, and we confirm the figures for your shipment in writing before you commit.

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