CBP Form 7533 is the Inward Cargo Manifest for vehicles and small vessels (under 5 net tons) arriving from Canada or Mexico other than by sea with baggage or merchandise. The driver or person in charge of the conveyance files it.
What Is CBP Form 7533?
CBP Form 7533, Inward Cargo Manifest for Vessel Under Five Tons, Ferry, Train, Car, Vehicle, etc., is the inward foreign manifest required under 19 CFR 123.4 for a vehicle, or a vessel under 5 net tons, arriving from Canada or Mexico otherwise than by sea with baggage or merchandise.
Who Uses CBP Form 7533?
- Drivers, masters or persons in charge of vehicles and small vessels arriving from Canada or Mexico
- Carriers moving goods overland across the northern or southern border
Key Rules at a Glance
| Topic | What applies |
|---|---|
| Who files | The master or person in charge of the conveyance |
| What it shows | Conveyance name or number, master and owner, foreign port of lading, U.S. destination and arrival port, arrival date, packages, goods and consignee |
| Small duty-free shipments | A shipment of $250 or less that is unconditionally free of duty and not subject to quota or internal revenue tax may use Form 7533, presented in duplicate, as an entry |
| In-transit | Form 7533-C is one of the in-transit manifests for overland carriers crossing Canada or Mexico |
| Electronic | A CBP-approved electronic equivalent may be used |
How to Complete Form 7533
- Complete the conveyance, owner and route details.
- List each package, the goods and the consignee.
- Present the manifest to CBP on arrival at the port.
Related CBP Forms and Official Sources
Related forms: CBP Form 7512 (in-bond transportation entry) · CBP Form 7523 (duty-free entry and manifest) · CBP Form 1300 (vessel entrance or clearance)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBP Form 7533?
It is the inward cargo manifest for vehicles and vessels under 5 net tons arriving from Canada or Mexico otherwise than by sea with baggage or merchandise.
Can Form 7533 be used as an entry?
Yes, for a shipment of $250 or less that is unconditionally duty-free and not subject to quota or internal revenue tax, presented in duplicate.
Is Form 7533 still valid?
CBP lists it as valid for use while its OMB approval is renewed, and a CBP-approved electronic equivalent is allowed.
