CBP seeks comments on extending Form 3171 for unlading, lading, and overtime service requests
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This notice keeps CBP Form 3171 in use for businesses that need permission to unload imported goods, baggage, or passengers, or need CBP officers for overtime services tied to loading, unloading, vessel entry, or vessel clearance. It mainly affects commercial carriers and importers working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at ports and related facilities. CBP is asking for public comments before seeking OMB approval to extend the information collection, with changes. Comments are due by June 5, 2026. Businesses that use the form may want to comment on whether the form is necessary, whether CBP’s burden estimates are accurate, and how the process could be made clearer or less time-consuming.
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Key Changes
- Extends CBP Form 3171, used for permission to unload imported merchandise, baggage, or passengers.
- Continues use of the form for requests for CBP overtime services tied to loading, unloading, vessel entry, or vessel clearance.
- Opens a 30-day public comment period before OMB review, with comments due June 5, 2026.
Obligations
What this law requires
Commercial carriers and importers must use CBP Form 3171 to request CBP permission before unlading imported merchandise, baggage, or passengers.
Commercial carriers and importers must use CBP Form 3171 to request CBP officer overtime services connected with lading or unlading merchandise, vessel entry, vessel clearance, or boarding for preliminary supplies, ship's stores, sea stores, or equipment not to be re-laden.
Any person or affected business submitting comments on this information collection must submit written comments or suggestions in English through www.reginfo.gov by the stated comment deadline to be assured consideration.