CBP Form 6043 is the Delivery Ticket used to document transfers of imported merchandise between parties under CBP control, such as from a carrier to a bonded warehouse, between warehouses at the same port, or within a foreign trade zone.
What Is CBP Form 6043?
CBP Form 6043, Delivery Ticket, documents transfers of imported merchandise while it is still under CBP control. It records the consignee, importing carrier, lien information, and where goods came from and were delivered. It appears in several parts of the regulations, including 19 CFR Part 125 on cartage.
Who Uses CBP Form 6043?
- Bonded warehouse proprietors
- Carriers and cartmen moving bonded goods
- Foreign trade zone operators
Key Rules at a Glance
| Topic | What applies |
|---|---|
| Carting to/from a bonded warehouse | Goods travel with Form 6043 or a 7501 marked "Permit" (or electronic equivalent); the receiving proprietor countersigns |
| Carrier to warehouse | The proprietor and bonded carrier check quantity and condition; discrepancies are reported to the port director within two working days |
| Warehouse to warehouse (same port) | The port director issues the transfer order on Form 6043 at the importer's written request |
| Foreign trade zones | Transfers between zone sites at the same port and operator may use a 6043; between ports requires a bonded carrier under an in-bond entry |
| Within port vs outside | Within-port movements use Form 6043; movements outside port limits use CBP Form 7512 |
How Form 6043 Is Used
- Prepare Form 6043 with consignee, carrier, lien and location details.
- Move the goods with the ticket.
- Have the receiving party check the goods and countersign.
- Report any discrepancy to the port director promptly.
Related CBP Forms and Official Sources
Related forms: CBP Form 7512 (in-bond transportation entry) · CBP Form 3499 (manipulate, sample or transfer goods) · CBP Form 3078 (identification card)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBP Form 6043?
It is the Delivery Ticket that documents transfers of imported merchandise between parties while the goods are under CBP control.
What is the difference between Form 6043 and Form 7512?
Form 6043 covers movements within port limits. Movements outside port limits are made under CBP Form 7512.
Who completes Form 6043?
Warehouse proprietors, carriers, foreign trade zone operators and other parties involved in transfers of imported merchandise.
