Cross-Border Auto Shipping: How to complete CBP form 3299
I’m shipping a car from Canada to the US. How do I complete CBP form 3299?
In this post, we will go over each part of the US Customs and Border Patrol form 3299 - Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles. We’ll explain what each section is asking for, define some terms, and help you finish this paperwork as quickly as possible.
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In a previous post covering temporary importation of vehicles into the US (such as Snowbirds moving their vehicle South for winter) we described the purpose of CBP form 3299. Here is an excerpt from that post:
Understand CBP Form 3299 - Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles and how to complete it
Form 3299 must be completed for all items you are bringing into the United States using a carrier. In the case of auto shipping, your 3299 is a full record of the vehicle and all of its contents, along with information about yourself and your trip to allow the border agent to determine whether the vehicle and items in it will be permitted entry.
It is estimated it will take approximately 45 minutes to complete CBP form 3299. The more items you will be having transported, the more you must include on the form. Nevertheless, many importers, especially snowbirds or those staying in the US for a longer stretch may find it convenient to include some larger items in their vehicle to lighten their own burden while travelling. For example, customers may want to include bicycles, larger suitcases, or other items that are difficult or expensive to check for airline flights.
Part I
Complete this part in full
“Importer” in this part is you, the vehicle’s registered owner
If you do not have a permanent US address, you may use an alternate address. More detail can be found at the CBP link below
Sections 1-7 asks for your own information and travel details
Section 8 asks for the carrier and travel details for your unaccompanied articles/vehicle
Part 2
Complete this part in full
If you will still be a Canadian resident during your time in the US, check the box next to “is”
Pay special attention to “Resident” vs “Non-Resident” distinction in section 10 and check boxes only in the categories that apply to you
Part III
This is for US personnel and evacuees only; do not complete
This post is part of our series: Cross-Border Exotic Vehicle Shipping: Everything you need to know. Click here to read all the entries in this series.
Part IV
Complete this part in full
Include the requested information for your vehicle and all of your items that will be in it and/or are being shipped by the carrier
Part V
Name of Carrier: your shipping or transport company’s name
Signature of Agent: the driver’s signature and printed name
Part VI
Authorized Agent: name of the person importing your articles on your behalf (if required)
Importer: the owner of the goods
Click this link for CBP’s information page with detail for completing form 3299
Consider choosing Blackshark Enclosed Transport as your shipper across the Canada-US border
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Porsche 911 Turbo
Alfa-Romeo
Audi R8
Ferrari 550
Porsche Carrera GT
Aston Martin
Lamborghini Huracan
Porsche Cayenne
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