Customs Declaration And Dispatch Note Cp 72 printable pdf download

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM (Remove this page prior to completing form.)

Please print this form in English using blue or black ink, pressing firmly so all information transfers to all copies. Complete the

declaration fully and legibly; otherwise, delay and inconvenience may result for the addressee. A false or misleading declaration

may lead to a fine or seizure of the item and additional penalties. You may add a translation of the contents in a language

accepted in the destination country.

Your goods may be subject to restrictions. It is your responsibility to comply with import and export regulations and restrictions

(e.g., quarantine, pharmaceutical, etc.), and to determine what documents (e.g., commercial invoice, certificate of origin, health

certificate, license, authorization for goods subject to quarantine such as plant, animal, or food products, etc.), if any, are required

in the destination country. Check the country listings at , as well as the UPU List of Prohibited

Items available at

FROM (Sender information) and TO (Addressee information) sections: Enter both the sender’s and addressee’s full name and

full address in the blocks provided. Incomplete names (e.g., initials) or incomplete address entries may result in delayed handling

by Customs and/or the delivery office. Provide the telephone/fax number or email address of the sender, as such information will

facilitate customs clearance and delivery.

Block 1: Enter a detailed description of each article — e.g., “men’s cotton shirts.” General descriptions — e.g., “samples,” “food

products,” or “toiletries” — are not acceptable. If there is insufficient space on the form to list all articles, use additional forms as

needed. Indicate on the first form (to the right of the barcode) the following: “Additional forms enclosed.” Important: Obliterate the

tracking number and barcode on subsequent forms and place all the forms into PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).

Blocks 2–4: Enter the quantity, net weight (in pounds and ounces), and value (in U.S. dollars) of each article.

Block 5: Check the box specifying the category of the item. If the international shipment contains dangerous goods that are

approved for mailing, check the box for “Dangerous Goods.” Mailability information for international shipments is available in

Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail (chapter 6), and in International Mail Manual (IMM

) Part 135.

Block 6: Identify if special conditions or restrictions apply to items being mailed.

Block 7: Enter the total weight of the package in pounds and ounces, including packaging, which corresponds to the weight used

to calculate the postage.

Block 8: Enter the total value in U.S. dollars.

Block 9: Check the box specifying instructions in case of nondelivery. Items returned to the sender are subject to return charges

at the sender’s expense.

2976-A,

See reverse of this page for additional instructions on how to complete this form.

PS Form

July 2013 PSN 7530-01-000-9834

Customs Declaration And Dispatch Note Cp 72