P740 Passenger Declarations unit 1 Flashcards
What 2 types of declarations?
Oral and written
4 Elements of a binding declaration?
Knowledge Acknowledgement Communication Amendment
Who must make a declaration when arriving from outside the Customs territory?
Everyone
Why do we take a declaration?
To compare information in the declaration with the traveler’s story. The officer must determine if the story is valid.
What are the requirements of an oral declaration?
If the total value of articles declared does not exceed the traveler’s exemption and the articles are not for commercial use or an accommodation, an oral declaration may be used.
When is a written declaration required?
For all commercial airline and cruise line passengers, when the conditions of an oral declaration are not met, or if an officer suspects fraud.
Written declaration Form name ?
CBP 6059B