Notice of Intent to Export, Destroy or Return Merchandise for Purposes of
Drawback – CBP Form 7553
(Instructions)
This form is presented to CBP prior to any action taken by the company. It will be returned
to the company, indicating CBP’s decisions on examination, destruction or waiver. After
this form is signed off by CBP, it should be submitted as an attachment to the Drawback
Entry, CBP Form 7551, along with proof of exportation or destruction, and submitted to
the Drawback Center.
1.
Exporter's or Destroyer's Name, Address and ID Number - Provide the name
and address of the company or individual exporting/destroying the merchandise
described. Record the IRS or social security number or CBP assigned number
of the exporter. The following formats shall be used:
IRS number with suffix
NN-NNNNNNNXX
Social security number
NNN-NN-NNNN
CBP assigned number
NNNNNN-NNNNN
Note: The suffix (XX) is integral to the IRS number and should be included. If a
specific suffix has not been added via a CBP Form 5106, add two zeros at the
end.
2.
Drawback Entry Number - This number is company generated and is assigned by
the exporter or destroyer of the merchandise. A drawback entry is not required if it
is a consolidated shipment.
3-4. Intended Action/Date - Mark the appropriate box and indicate the scheduled
date of exportation/destruction.
5.
Drawback Center -Indicate the Drawback Center where you will file your drawback
entry. The locations of the five drawback centers are as follows:
Chicago
3901
Houston
5301
New York
1001
San Francisco
2809
6.
Contact Name, Address, Phone and Facsimile Number - Indicate the name,
complete address, phone and facsimile number of the individual to notify of
required examination or other instruction. If CBP has questions or needs further
information or documentation, this person will be contacted. Provide a facsimile
number for the exporting company for CBP to transmit the decision made if this
form is not presented in person, decision given and i