Understanding CBP Entry Types: Type 01, 03, 06, and Which One You Need
Every shipment CBP processes gets sorted under a specific 'entry type' code — a two-digit number telling CBP's system precisely how your goods should be handled. Pick the wrong one and you could see processing delays, an incorrect duty assessment, or even penalties. Below is a rundown of the entry types you'll encounter most often.
Type 01 — Consumption Entry
This is the default entry type for goods coming into the US for domestic use or consumption, and it's what most commercial imports fall under. Duties, taxes, and fees are all settled at the time of entry.
Type 03 — Consumption Entry (AD/CVD)
This type applies when goods fall under Antidumping (AD) or Countervailing Duty (CVD) orders — extra duties charged when foreign goods are priced below fair market value in the US or backed by unfair government subsidies. These filings call for additional bonding, and the case-specific duty rates involved can run well above normal tariff levels.
Type 06 — Consumption Entry (Foreign Trade Zone)
This applies when goods are pulled out of a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) for consumption within US commerce. While inside an FTZ, goods can be stored, altered, or manufactured with no duty owed — liability only kicks in once this withdrawal entry is filed.
Other Common Entry Types
Type 02 applies to consumption entries that carry quota requirements. Type 07 combines Antidumping/Countervailing duties with a quota component. Type 11 covers informal entries, generally shipments valued under $2,500. Documentation and processing requirements differ across each of these.
Why Getting This Right Matters
Filing the wrong entry type can lead CBP to reject the entry, apply an incorrect duty rate, or flag the shipment for closer review. This is especially costly with AD/CVD goods — a misclassification there can leave importers exposed to major retroactive duty bills and penalties.
Confirming the correct entry type is one of the first steps our licensed brokers take before filing anything. If you suspect your goods could fall under AD/CVD orders, or you're just not sure which entry type fits, get in touch before your shipment lands — it's far simpler to sort out beforehand than to fix afterward.