CBP Form 5106 Guidance
Plain-language guides to the Importer Identity Form: when it is required, which boxes to check, and how long CBP takes to process it.
Do I Need CBP Form 5106 to Receive a Tariff Refund?
CBP requires an active Form 5106 importer record before any IEEPA tariff refund can be claimed through the ACE Portal. What the form does, who must file, and how long it takes.
Read the guideCBP Form 5106: Which Type of Action Should You Check?
Form 5106 has three Type of Action boxes. Which one applies depends on whether you are creating a new importer record, changing a name, or changing an address.
Read the guideHow Long Does CBP Take to Process Form 5106?
New importer records are typically active within two business days of a complete Form 5106 submission. Updates take up to five. Here is what causes delays.
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