Establishing a commercial identity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a crucial step for businesses involved in international trade. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to file CBP Form 5106 in real-time and at zero cost using pCustoms. Whether you’re registering a new importer or updating your business details, this process ensures seamless compliance with CBP regulations.

You need to click on the "Directory" navigation bar at the left:

Then, click on "Commercial Entities":

You need to click on the entity name to which you want to submit the CBP form 5106. If you don't see the entity you want, please be sure you created your entity by using the steps outlined here about how to create a new commercial entity in pCustoms:

Now, it's time to submit the form 5106 to CBP. If you don't want to make any changes to the profile details and submit them as it is, just click on the "Submit 5106" button at the bottom:

Wait for 4-5 seconds so your request can be processed by CBP's system, and then our server can get feedback. Then click on "Latest Query History" to fetch the latest data from CBP:

Then, here you can see the latest customs status by clicking the "Event ID":

You will see a status message formatted like the below:

If, for some reason, your data is rejected by customs, please review the error message, update the profile of the entity accordingly, and then re-submit. If the issue persists, please contact us via chat, which is at the right bottom:

Filing CBP Form 5106 using pCustoms is a fast and seamless process that allows businesses to establish their commercial identity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) instantly. By selecting the relevant commercial entity, submitting the form, and reviewing the status, users can ensure compliance with CBP regulations in just a few steps. In case of any errors or rejections, the system provides real-time feedback, allowing for quick corrections and resubmissions to facilitate smooth customs processing.