CBP Form 7551_Instructions

Drawback Entry Form CBP-7551
Instructions

Type of Document. This form may be used as a drawback entry under the following
provisions:
1313(a)
1313(b)
1313(c)
1313(d)
1313(e)
1313(f)
1313(g)
1313(h)
1313(j1)
1313(j2)
1313(p)
1313(q)
5062(c)
1557(a)
1309
3333

Articles Made from Imported Merchandise
Substitution for Manufacturing Drawback Purposes
Rejected Merchandise Drawback
Flavoring Extracts; Medicinal or Toilet Preparations; Bottled
Distilled Spirits and Wines
Imported Salt for Curing Fish
Exportation of Meats Cured with Imported Salt
Materials for Construction and Equipment of Vessels built for Foreigners
Jet Aircraft Engines
Direct Identification Unused Merchandise
Substitution Unused Merchandise
Substitution of Finished Petroleum Derivatives
Packaging Materials
Internal Revenue Tax
Continuous Customs and Border Protection Custody
Supplies for Certain Vessels and Aircraft
NAFTA

Sections II and/or IV information can be provided as an attachment. It must include the
same column headings and order as on the Form CBP-7551.

SECTION I CLAIM HEADER

1

2.

Drawback Entry Number - The following format must be used when showing the new
entry number: XXX-NNNNNNN-C. The entry filer code (XXX) is the only portion
controlled by Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). NNNNNNN (a unique
number) will be assigned by the company. C is a check-digit computed from the first
10 characters.
Entry Type Code - The two-digit numeric codes for drawback:
41
42
43
44
45
46

3.

Direct Identification Manufacturing
Direct Identification Unused Merchandise
(also used for 1557(a) and same condition under NAFTA
Rejected Merchandise (also use for 5062(c))
Substitution Manufacturing
Substitution Unused Merchandise
Other (use for 1313(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (p)(3)(B)) (1309 can be type code 41,
42, 44 or 45)

Port Code - Record the four-digit numeric code of the port where the document is
filed. The port code should be shown as follows: NNNN (no spaces or hyphens). The
port codes for the four drawback centers are:
Chicago

3901

New York

1001

Houston

5301

San Francisco

2809

4.

Surety Code (accelerated only) - Record the three-digit numeric code that identifies
the surety company on the bond. This is required for accelerated payment and to
verify that the proper bond is on file.

5.

Bond Type (accelerated only) - Record the single-digit numeric code, as follows:
8 - continuous
9 - single transaction

6.

Claimant I.D. No. - Record the IRS, social security or CBP assigned number of the
claimant. This is the person or firm eligible to receive the refund of duty or IR tax, or
both, by meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements and, in some cases, may not
be the same firm or individual who paid the duties or imported the merchandise. This
number is used to identify the claimant within the CBP automated system, and ensures
that the drawback payment and liquidation notices are directed to the correct party.
The following formats shall be used:

IRS number with suffix
Social security number
CBP assigned number

NN-NNNNNNNXX
NNN-NN-NNNN
NNNNNN-NNNNN

Note: The suffix (XX) is integral to the IRS number and can
be used to differentiate where all refunds, bills and
courtesy notices of liquidation are sent. If a specific suffix
has not been added via a CBP-5106, add 2 zeros at the
end.
7.

Broker I.D. Number (CBP 4811) - Record the IRS number of the broker to whom
refunds, bills or notices are to be sent if other than the claimant. (CBP-4811 must be on
file with CBP).

8.

Drawback Ruling Number (Required for manufacturing claims) - Indicate the general
or specific drawback ruling number assigned to your company. The format is NNNNNNN-NNN. If a ruling is pending CBP's approval, indicate "pending" in this block.

9.

Total Duty Claimed – Record the amount you have computed for total duty claimed
except Puerto Rico duties in this block.

10.

Puerto Rico Drawback Claimed - If you are listing import entries filed in Puerto Rico
using port code 49NN, record the 99% figure for those imports only.

11.

Total HMF Claimed - If a Harbor Maintenance Fee is claimed, record the amount of
HMF you have computed and are claiming as a refund. HMF claimed under
drawback is refunded at 99%. The HMF can only be refunded on Unused
Merchandise Drawback claims 1313(j)(1) and 1313(j)(2).

12.

Total MPF Claimed - If a Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is claimed, record the
amount of MPF you have computed and are claiming as a refund. MPF claimed under
drawback is refunded at 99%. The MPF can only be refunded on Unused Merchandise
Drawback claims 1313(j)(1) and (j)(2). The top of the CBP Form 7551 must be marked
"MPF Refund Requested" by the claimant.

13.

Other Taxes and Fees – If other taxes (except IRS tax) or fees are claimed, record
the amount you have computed and are claiming as a refund. Other taxes and fees
are computed at 99%.

14.

Total Drawback Claimed - Record the amount you have computed and shown in
Block 33 (include any Puerto Rico duties in this block). This amount is 99% of the total
duties paid unless filing under 1313 (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), or (p)(3)(B).

15.

Total I.R. Tax Claimed - If tax is claimed, record the amount of money you have
computed and are claiming as a tax refund. I.R. tax claimed under drawback is
refunded at 99%. I.R. tax claimed under Section 5062 of the Internal Revenue Code is
100%. Domestic tax paid alcohol is at 100%.

16.

Method of Filing - Check the appropriate box, indicating the method of filing
drawback; Manual or ABI.

17.

NAFTA Drawback - A claimed for exports under 1313(a), (b) or (j)(1) to Canada after
1/1/96, or to Mexico after 1/1/2002, must be a separate claim and filed based on the
lesser of the two rule contained in the NAFTA regulations, Part 181. (NAFTA
instructions can be obtained from any Drawback Center.)(Do not check if claim is for
same condition merchandise under CFR 181.45(b).)

18.

Privileges Authorized - Check the appropriate box if you are approved for
accelerated payment and/or waiver of prior notice. (For manufacturing drawback,
acceleration is only granted if an approved drawback ruling is on file.)

19.

Drawback Statutory Provision - Indicate the appropriate section(s) of the law that
your claim is filed under. Your claim may qualify for more than one provision, e.g. a
combination 1313(a) and 1313(b), and 1313(p) can be added to a claim for (a) or (b).
In addition, packaging, under section 1313(q) may be added to a claim for (a), (b), (c),
(j), (p). All other sections of the law must be filed as a separate claim.

20.

Name and Address of Claimant - Indicate the entire name and address (including zip
code) of the claimant submitting this drawback claim. This should be the same
information shown on the CBP-5106 that was previously submitted to CBP. If there are
any changes, a new CBP-5106 must be submitted.

21.

Contact Name, Address, E-mail, Phone, Fax Number of Preparer - Type in the
name, address, phone and facsimile number of the person preparing this drawback
claim. When items need to be corrected or additional information is required, the
drawback office will contact the named individual. (If an e-mail address is available, it
can also be included.)

SECTION II Imported Duty Paid, Designated Merchandise or Drawback Product
22.

Imported Entry or CM&D Number(s) - Record import entry number(s) or
Certificate of Manufacture & Delivery number(s) you are designating in
chronological order, on which this drawback transaction is based. These numbers
are used to identify the entry for retrieval in order to verify actual duties paid and
merchandise imported. Entry numbers consist of XXX-NNNNNNN-C, and appear
on the CBP-Form 7501 or the delivery certificate (CBP Form 7552) prepared by
the importer and issued to your company.
If the product received was manufactured under drawback regulations by another
company using imported merchandise, enter the six digit Certificate of
Manufacture and Delivery number (CM NNNNNN).
If the claim does not reflect the appropriate number of digits, the claim will
need to be corrected.

23.

Port Code - Record the four digit numeric code of the port where the CBP Form
7501 was entered. The port code for a CM&D must be the number of the
Drawback Center where the CM&D is on file.

24.

Import Date - Record the numeric eight-digit import date on the import entry. For
1313(p) provide the entry date in lieu of the import date. (Not required if a CM&D No. is
listed in block 20.)

25.

CD - If your company is not the importer shown on the CBP Form 7501, a Certificate
of Delivery (CD) (CBP-7552) must be issued. Record a "Y" to indicate you are not the
importer, but have a CD in your possession from the importer. (Not required if a CM&D
No. is listed in block 20.)

26a. Date(s) Received - If using 1313(b), record the numeric date, or range of dates, when
the imported merchandise was received at the factory for processing.
26b. Date(s) Used - If using 1313(b), record the numeric date, or range of dates, when the
designated (imported) merchandise was used to manufacture a new and different
article. The manufacturing process must be completed within three years after receipt
of the designated merchandise at the factory.
27.

HTSUS No. - Furnish the six-digit HTSUS No. from the CBP Form 7501 or as shown on
the CD that was issued. For petroleum claims, provide the eight digit number.(Not
required if a CM&D No. is listed in block 20.)

28.

Description of Merchandise - Provide a description of the imported merchandise (as
shown on the import invoice) or the drawback product received on a CBP Form 7552
that covers this drawback transaction. Include in the description any model, style or
part numbers and/or grades, colors, and sizes. Packaging material, used with articles
being exported/destroyed under subsection 1313(a), (b), (c), (j), or (p) should be
included in this section.
List all items or part numbers that are selected for designation on this claim that are on
an individual import entry number before proceeding to the next import entry number
and its information.
If a CM&D No. is listed in block 20, use the description from block 24 of the CM&D.

29.

Quantity & Unit of Measure - Record the quantity and unit of measure (as shown on
the import voice) of the designated merchandise or drawback product used for the
exported or destroyed article. (This block can be shown as individual columns on an
attachment.)

30.

Entered Value Per Unit - Record the entered value per unit for ad valorem duty rates
for the amount of designated merchandise, or use appropriate unit of measure with
specific duty rate. This is obtained from the import invoice or CD. If the quantity
designated is less than the total quantity shown on the invoice or CD, the value must
be recalculated for the quantity actually used for this claim. (Any changes included on
the CBP Form 7501 such as exchange rates, added dutiable charges, or subtracted
non-dutiable charges must be included in this recalculation.) If drawback products are
received from a CM&D, no entered value per unit is required.

31.

Duty Rate - Record the duty rate used on the CBP Form 7501 that pertains to the
merchandise. (If drawback products from a CM&D are used, no duty rate is required.)

32.

99% Duty - Record the figure calculated by multiplying the Entered Value per unit by
the Duty Rate, less 1%. The 99% amount is expected refund. For claims prepared
under drawback provisions with no 1% deduction, show the100% figure.
If drawback products are received from a CM&D, use the figure from block 28 of the
CM&D and calculate for quantity being used and deduct the 1% amount. If more than
one article was made on the CM&D, use duty available for the article used. Show tax
amounts as a separate line item.

33.

Total - Record the grand total of all amounts shown in block 32.

34.

Status - Complete for claims based on liquidated or estimated duties, voluntary
tenders or other payment of duties. If an import entry listed on the claim is subject to
an open issue, e.g. protests, reconciliation, etc., you must check the appropriate box,
and identify that entry on the coding sheet or in the claim.

SECTION III Manufactured Articles
35.

Quantity & Description of Merchandise Used - Record the quantity and
description of merchandise used in the manufacturing process. If substituted
merchandise is used, it must meet same kind and quantity requirements as stated in
the drawback ruling. The substituted merchandise must be used to manufacture the
exported articles within 3 years after the imported merchandise was received at the
factory.

36.

Date(s) of Manufacture or Production - Record the numeric date or range of dates
on which the manufacture or production of the exported article was completed. This
date must be within 5 years of the date of importation.

37.

Description of Articles Manufactured or Produced - Record the description of each
exported or destroyed article manufactured or produced in accordance with the
drawback ruling number. Include in the description any model, style or part numbers.

38.

Quantity and Unit of Measure - Indicate the quantity and unit of measure for each
article manufactured or produced. (This block can be shown as individual columns or
an attachment.)

39. Factory Location - Indicate the city and state of the factory producing the exported article.

SECTION IV
Information on Exported or Destroyed Articles
40.

Exhibits - Check a box and attach the exhibit to the claim if you are using one of the
following:
Relative Value - If multiple products are produced concurrently in the manufacture
process. The amount of drawback paid will be based on the relative value distribution
of only the articles exported.
Petroleum - If petroleum is the imported merchandise, see C.R. 191, Appendix B, for
the exhibits to be attached.
Domestic Tax Paid Alcohol - If domestic tax paid alcohol is used to manufacture or
produce flavoring extracts and medicinal or toilet preparations (including perfumery).
Piece Goods - If finished piece goods are the manufactured article (articles of
clothing not made).
Waste Calculation - If the basis of claim is used in less valuable waste on your
drawback ruling.
Recycled - If during destruction any material is recovered from imported
merchandise or article manufactured from imported merchandise.
Harbor Maintenance Fee - If drawback is being claimed under unused
merchandise (1313(J)(1) or (J)(2)) provisions
Merchandise Processing Fee - If drawback is being claimed under unused
merchandise (1313(J)(1) or (J)(2)) provisions.
Other Taxes and Fees Paid – If drawback is being claimed on any other taxes
or fees.

(Sample exhibits and instructions on how to prepare these exhibits can be requested from
any drawback center.)
41.

Date - Record the numeric eight-digit date, in chronological order, of the
exported or destroyed articles. This date must be the date the articles actually left the
territory of the United States or the date of destruction, transfer, etc.

42.

Action Code - If other than exported, indicate the code that applies to the
actions covered by this drawback claim using the following codes:
D
F
L
M
G

Destroyed
FTZ Transfer
Laded as Supplies
Mail Shipment
Government Exports

V

Vessels or Aircraft

An export summary must be provided for all exportations. This may be a
separate attachment with all columns except # 40, or the completion of Section
IV. A CBP Form 7553, Notice of Intent (NOI) must be attached if you are claiming
1313 (c) or 1313(j), unless you are approved for Waiver of Prior Notice. A CBP
Form 7553 is also required for NAFTA Same Condition or a claim under section
5062(c) IRC or when a manufactured article is destroyed.
A CBP Form 214, Application for Foreign Trade Zone Admission and/or
Status Designation must be attached for a FTZ transfer.
A CBP Form 7514, Drawback Notice (Lading/Foreign Trade Zone Transfer) must
be attached for vessel supplies.
43.

Unique Identifier NO. - List the export bill of lading or invoice number of the shipping
document to evidence exportation. An export invoice number may be used to trace
back to the evidence of exportation. For actions other than exportations, list the
appropriate document.

44.

Exporter/Destroyer - Record the name of the firm or individual who
exported/destroyed/transferred the article. The exporter/destroyer is the party entitled
to drawback. If the name of the exporter/destroyer is other than the claimant, a waiver
letter, issued by the exporter/destroyer giving the export rights to the claimant must be
filed with CBP.

45.

Description of Articles - Provide a description of each article exported/destroyed,etc.
Include in this description any model, style, or part numbers and/or grades, colors, and
sizes. Each item must be listed individually.

46.

Quantity and Unit of Measure - Provide the quantity for each individual item and the
unit of measure. (This block can be shown as individual columns on an attachment.)

47.

Export Destination - Record the 2 digit International Organization for
Standardization(ISO) code for the foreign country destination

48.

HTSUS Number - Provide the Schedule B or six-digit HTSUS number of the article.
For petroleum claims, provide the eight digits.

SECTION V
Declarations
You are required to make a declaration(s) of Export, Destruction, Lading or Use of the articles
for which you are claiming drawback. Each declaration is self-explanatory.
The following are the four Drawback Centers:
Customs and Border Protection
1100 Raymond Boulevard
Room 310
Newark, NJ 07102
Customs and Border Protection
555 Battery Street
Room 107
San Francisco CA 94126
Customs and Border Protection
5600 Pearl Street
Rosemont, IL 60018-5213
Customs and Border Protection
2350 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E
Room 9-125 Houston, TX
77032