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Customs Declaration Prep (CBP 6059B)

Declare goods and currency entering the United States.

We'll guide you through it, step by step

  • ✓Simple questions in plain language — no legal jargon
  • ✓We fill in the official form and check for common mistakes
  • ✓Private — no document uploads

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Estimated fee

No government fee

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Typical timeline

Immediate upon border inspection

Category

Travel

Who qualifies

All travelers entering the U.S. by air, sea, or land who need to declare physical goods, agricultural items, or currency over $10,000 to border officers.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    List Family Members

    Determine if you are filing individually or covering family members residing in the same household.

    Watch out: Only immediate family living at the same address can share one form.
    Common rejection reason: Including extended relatives or traveling companions who live elsewhere.
  2. 2

    Inventory Food and Farm Items

    Identify all meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, insects, and soil carried in your luggage.

    Watch out: Packaged and cooked foods must still be declared, not just raw produce.
    Common rejection reason: Failing to disclose agricultural items leads to confiscation and fines.
  3. 3

    Calculate Values and Currency

    Calculate total value of merchandise remaining in the U.S. and report currency exceeding $10,000.

    Watch out: Currency includes cash, traveler's checks, and endorsed money orders.
    Common rejection reason: Underreporting the commercial value of items brought for sale or gifts.
  4. 4

    Present Form to CBP

    Hand the completed paper form or digital kiosk confirmation to the CBP officer at the port of entry.

    Watch out: Sign and date the form before approaching the inspection booth.
    Common rejection reason: Incomplete declarations that conflict with baggage inspection findings.

Documents you'll need

  • Valid Passport or Travel Document

    Government-issued passport used to clear customs inspection upon entry.

    Note: Must match the identity details entered on the declaration form.

  • Receipts for Foreign Purchases

    Proof of purchase price for items acquired abroad that will remain in the United States.

  • Import Permits for Restricted Goods

    Official USDA or FDA permits required for specific plants, medications, or food products.

    Note: Only required if carrying regulated agricultural or biological goods.

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Fees and timelines are as published by the relevant agency and may change — verify before filing. This guide is general information, not legal advice.