Opportunity
Federal Register #16510009
CBP Seeks Public Comment on Customs Declaration Form Revisions and Information Collection
Buyer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
16510009
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Customs Declaration form (CBP Form 6059B) and related information collection activities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice concerns information collection and process improvement. - Focus on CBP Form 6059B (Customs Declaration) and its integration with mobile applications such as Mobile Passport Control (MPC) and CBP LinkTM. - Renewal of the ACE Export Manifest for Air Cargo Test, involving electronic submission of export manifest data. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Expansion of mobile app usage for customs declarations to additional traveler categories. - Integration of new mobile capabilities for pre-arrival information submission. - Enhanced electronic submission processes for customs declarations and export manifests. - Request for public feedback to ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and improve operational efficiency.
Description
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is revising the Customs Declaration form (CBP Form 6059B) as part of its information collection activities. This form is used to report the identity and residence of each person arriving in the United States and to declare imported articles to CBP. The revision includes expansion of the Mobile Passport Control (MPC) program to additional traveler categories and integration with mobile applications to streamline the customs declaration process. Public comments are solicited to ensure transparency and compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.