What is a notice of intent to export?
For unused and rejected merchandise drawback, CBP generally wants the chance to examine the goods before they leave. The notice of intent to export or destroy, CBP Form 7553, is how you give it that chance.
What the notice does
The notice tells CBP which goods you intend to export or destroy, where they are, and when. CBP may examine them, or waive examination. Either way, the notice and CBP's response become part of the claim's evidence.
What happens if you skip it
Exporting without a required notice can make the shipment ineligible for drawback, however good the rest of the paperwork is. Some claimants hold a waiver of prior notice from CBP, which removes the step for them.
Boomerang generates the notice from the units in an export consolidation and holds the shipment until the notice period has passed, unless a waiver is on file for your account.
This article is general information, not legal or customs advice. Drawback eligibility depends on the goods and the circumstances of import and export; confirm your situation with a licensed customs broker.
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