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CBP Form 6059B in short
CBP Form 6059B is the written customs declaration that travelers give to U.S. Customs and Border Protection when they arrive in the United States. It records who is arriving and declares goods, food and agricultural items, and currency over $10,000. CBP says the fillable PDF can be typed before or during travel, printed, and carried as your official customs declaration.
| Issued by | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security |
|---|---|
| Current version | CBP Form 6059B (7/24) (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | Each arriving traveler, or one responsible family member for a family living in the same household. Only one written declaration per family is required. CBP says written declarations are generally required from travelers arriving by air or sea, while travelers arriving by land generally declare verbally. |
| Who receives it | A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the port of entry. |
| Where to send it | Hand it to the CBP officer when you arrive. At many airports travelers can instead answer the same questions through the Mobile Passport Control app or an Automated Passport Control kiosk. |
| Deadline | On arrival in the United States. |
| Fee | No fee for the form. CBP officers determine any duty owed on declared goods. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF |
How to fill out CBP Form 6059B, line by line
| Items 1 to 4 | Name, birth date, family members, U.S. address Enter your family name, first and middle names, date of birth, the number of family members traveling with you, and your U.S. street address (hotel or destination), city and state. |
| Items 5 to 8 | Passport, residence, countries visited, flight Enter the country that issued your passport, the passport number, your country of residence, countries visited on this trip before arriving, and the airline and flight number or vessel name. |
| Item 9 | Primary purpose is business Answer yes or no. |
| Item 10 | Bringing food, plants, animal products, disease agents or soil Answer yes or no for each group: (a) fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, food and insects, (b) meats, animals and animal or wildlife products, (c) disease agents, cell cultures and snails, (d) soil, or having been on a farm, ranch or pasture. |
| Items 11 to 13 | Livestock contact, currency over $10,000, commercial merchandise Say whether you were close to livestock, whether you are carrying more than $10,000 in currency or monetary instruments, and whether you have commercial merchandise such as articles for sale or samples. |
| Items 14 and 15 | Total value of goods U.S. residents give the total value of everything bought or acquired abroad, including gifts for others but not items mailed. Visitors give the total value of articles that will stay in the United States. |
| Back of form | Description of articles and value List each item you must declare with its value in U.S. dollars. For gifts, show the retail value. The list can continue on another Form 6059B. |
| Front, bottom | Signature and date Sign and date after reading the important information on the back. Signing confirms you made a truthful declaration. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Answering no to the food question when carrying snacks, fruit or meat. CBP says failure to declare agricultural items can lead to penalties and seizure.
- Not declaring currency over $10,000 for the whole family group. A FinCEN 105 report is also required, even if someone else carries the money for you.
- Visitors listing everything they brought. Visitors declare only articles that will remain in the United States.
- Residents leaving out gifts for other people. These count toward the total value of goods acquired abroad.
- Giving gift values at a discount instead of the retail value, as the form asks.
- Filling one form per person when one per household family is enough.
- Forgetting to sign and date the front of the form.
Questions about CBP Form 6059B
Is it legal to bring more than $10,000 into the United States?
Yes. The form says carrying currency or monetary instruments in any amount is legal, but more than $10,000 must be reported on FinCEN 105 with CBP. Not reporting can lead to seizure and penalties.
How much can I bring in duty free?
The form says U.S. residents are normally entitled to an $800 duty-free exemption on items accompanying them and visitors to $100. Duty is then assessed at the current rate on the first $1,000 above the exemption. CBP officers determine duty.
Can I fill in the customs form before my flight?
Yes. CBP says the English fillable form can be typed before or during travel, printed, and taken with you as your official customs declaration.
Does every family member need a separate form?
No. Only one written declaration per family is required. A family is members residing in the same household who are related by blood, marriage, domestic relationship or adoption.
Do I still need the paper form if I use Mobile Passport Control?
CBP says Mobile Passport Control and Automated Passport Control kiosks let travelers answer the 6059B questions electronically, and in most cases remove the need for a paper declaration. Follow the instructions at your port of entry.
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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
- https://www.cbp.gov/document/forms/form-6059b-customs-declaration-english-fillable
- https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/cbp_form_6059b_english_0.pdf
- https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAOMBHistory?ombControlNumber=1651-0009
- https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202605-1651-001