CBP Extends Form for Duty-Free American Product Returns
Published Date: 4/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is asking to keep using the form that lets Americans bring back their own products without paying extra fees. This affects businesses and travelers returning goods to the U.S. There are no new costs or changes, just an extension to keep things running smoothly.
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Extend Duty‑Free Return Declaration
You can keep using CBP Form 3311 (Declaration for Free Entry of Returned American Products) to bring back your own products to the United States without paying extra fees. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking an extension of this information collection and is submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act; there are no new costs or changes proposed.
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