PS Form 2976-B, Shipping Label and Customs Form - also known as the USPS Form 2976-B - is a customs form used by the United States Postal Service (USPS) . This form contains a list of items in a package, necessary for the inspection at the border control of the destination country.
The latest version of the shipping label was released on July 1, 2013 . An updated PS Form 2976-B printable version is available for reference through the link below or can be found on the USPS website.
This form should not be confused with PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 (Sender's Declaration - Reference Only). The difference between PS Form 2976 and 2976-B is the postal service they are used with. PS Form 2976 is necessary for small packages sent via the First-Class Mail International; for First-Class Package International Service items; M-bags and certain Priority Mail Express International items.
A customs form is not necessary if the package contains only non-negotiable documents or correspondence, weighs under 16 ounces, and is being sent with First-Class Mail International service. Related forms include the PS Form 2976, PS Form 2976-A, PS Form 2976-E, PS Form 2976-ES, and PS Form 2976-R.
The PS Form 2976-B is necessary for all Priority Mail Express International Items and for Priority Mail Express items mailed to Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO) or Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) destinations.
The PS Form 2976-B should be obtained from a post office or filled out online.
The completed form or multiple forms should be put into the PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope - CP 91 with all information and the barcode visible. The form should not be folded or wrapped around the package.
USPS customs forms can be obtained in several ways.
The sender can use a USPS Click-N-Ship tool on the USPS website. This tool allows to fill in all the necessary data and the system will automatically choose the proper customs form. The sender can then print the completed form. If the Click-N-Ship option is unavailable because the international service does not support this option, the sender can generate the form and print it out on the same webpage.
The customs forms can be obtained and filled out at a post office and the PS employees can provide assistance in completing the form if necessary.