Moving by Air: Which CBP form to use?

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Good day...

Which CBP forms to fill out? 3299 or the other...6059B?

Canadian moving to USA ...

The Plan: Fly via Alaska Airlines. My goods & I

My Goods: Personal/household goods will be packed as extra baggage.

Limit: No limit to # of extra bags. The airline with try to put all your items on the same flight as you.

However, if baggage space is limited on the flight, additional items will go on the next available flight.

Which CBP forms to fill out? 3299 or the other...6059B? Both?

Confused.... I've email the CBP with this question as well. Hopefully I get an answer that's clear.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

3299 is for unaccompanied articles - ie things you are shipping. You'll just need the regular form since you are traveling with your stuff.

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Email response from CBP:

Thank you for contacting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) INFO Center.

When you enter the US, you will be intending to have those suitcases on the flight with you.

You will only need to fill out the CBP 6059 B.

The CBP 3299 is not necessary in this case.

Thank you again for contacting the CBP Info Center.

Sincerely,

CBP INFO Center

If you have any other questions or would like clarification on this response, please feel free to contact us

either by calling our toll free number 877 CBP-5511 (227-5511) or if calling from outside the United States

our toll number 703-526-4200 and speak with a Public Information Officer. Our hours of operation are

Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Edited August 11, 2012 by CANbirdUSman

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

That's what I said.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I'm sure u know this.....but you will have to pay for any extra bags. Have a good flight

Edited August 11, 2012 by Flames9_RN

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Harpa Timsah:

yes... it is the form that you said.

Since the CBP actually replied, I thought I'd share their response.

Thank you kindly for you message.

Flames9_RN:

yes yes... very very aware of the additional costs, rules, restrictions and regulations for baggage from the airline site.

It'd be nice if K1-Visa holders didn't have to pay....lol....

I'm moving to Hawaii, and it's the most economical way to move my things. Trust me too, I've done the research.

Thank you for your reply & best wishes to you

Happy Journeys !!

[HK12 273]

Email response from CBP:

Thank you for contacting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) INFO Center.

When you enter the US, you will be intending to have those suitcases on the flight with you.

You will only need to fill out the CBP 6059 B.

The CBP 3299 is not necessary in this case.

Thank you again for contacting the CBP Info Center.

Sincerely,

CBP INFO Center

If you have any other questions or would like clarification on this response, please feel free to contact us

either by calling our toll free number 877 CBP-5511 (227-5511) or if calling from outside the United States

our toll number 703-526-4200 and speak with a Public Information Officer. Our hours of operation are

Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Thank you very much! That is what I had been wondering about as well (we're still waiting for NOA2, but no harm in planning ahead ). Just wondering how on earth I am supposed to put a list of all of my moving goods into that small section on the backside of the form... Would anyone know if it is sufficient to just write something like "Household Goods - Traveling On K1 Visa"?

[Flames9_RN 358]

Harpa Timsah:

yes... it is the form that you said.

Since the CBP actually replied, I thought I'd share their response.

Thank you kindly for you message.

Flames9_RN:

yes yes... very very aware of the additional costs, rules, restrictions and regulations for baggage from the airline site.

It'd be nice if K1-Visa holders didn't have to pay....lol....

I'm moving to Hawaii, and it's the most economical way to move my things. Trust me too, I've done the research.

Thank you for your reply & best wishes to you

Happy Journeys !!

I figured as much, but have seen a few suprised people at the airport with extra bags and suprised they had to pay,lol Not sure how 1 would not know, but whatever,lol Good luck

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Thank you very much! That is what I had been wondering about as well (we're still waiting for NOA2, but no harm in planning ahead ). Just wondering how on earth I am supposed to put a list of all of my moving goods into that small section on the backside of the form... Would anyone know if it is sufficient to just write something like "Household Goods - Traveling On K1 Visa"?

HK12:

Yes, no harm in planning ahead, so true & smart to do.

The CBP site regarding Form 6059 B & moving to the U.S.says: "the statement that the goods are "household effects" is not enough information. The complete inventory of imported goods will be treated as the packing list and must be provided to CBP upon request".

Sounds like an itemized list is what they're after. (Example: Kitchenware, Cd's, books, photos, etc... ) There's a thread out there... I've seen it..

See CBP link for more details-----> U.S. Customs & Border Protection: Moving to the U.S.

When in doubt... email them if you do... please share the reply

Cheers and wishing you a speedy NOA2

Edited August 14, 2012 by CANbirdUSman

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thank you very much! That is what I had been wondering about as well (we're still waiting for NOA2, but no harm in planning ahead ). Just wondering how on earth I am supposed to put a list of all of my moving goods into that small section on the backside of the form... Would anyone know if it is sufficient to just write something like "Household Goods - Traveling On K1 Visa"?

I called the CBP supervisor at the Houston airport and asked basically the same question. There were 2 of us and 6 bags of mostly my fiances items---we each checked 3 bags. The officer told me just fill out one form (like families do)and write household goods and no valuation. If you bring any new items like gifts or something you bought at duty free, then those would be listed.

You would get a better answer by calling CBP at the airport where you will land and asking what they expect. Here's the list of phone numbers http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/cbp_psml.xml

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Thanks for your post Nich-Nick.... helped me find out more CBP info

*For Pre-Clearance Airport Locations (Canada, Caribbean & Ireland) see link: CBP: Pre-Clearance Airport Locations *

Example: In Vancouver, YVR is a pre-clearance airport for most airlines flying to the United States. This means you will clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) before leaving Vancouver, eliminating the need to do so when you arrive at your destination.

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Nich-Nick:

Followed your advice & called up the CBP at the POE I'm using (Vancouver/YVR pre-clearance CBP: 604-278-3360)

Funny... the CBP officer at YVR said, "Well, you'll be entering on a K1-Visa, so we get that you're moving. Just follow the instructions on the form (6059B), write 'personal affects', no value, and if they have value write it...."

WOW... so different from what the CBP site says...lol...

I'm making a list for myself anyway, so I know what I've packed not sure how many boxes or bags...uggg.

Don't have a date yet ... so not rushing, yet...

Cheers & Happy Journeys!

Edited August 16, 2012 by CANbirdUSman