Unexpected change to CBP form 3299 for import of unaccompanied articles
I am in the process of completing the CBP form 3299 for import of unaccompanied articles as a non-resident and noticed some changes to the form that I wasn't expecting.
The form provided by UPS contains the following option in part II 10. C (but is dated October 1995):
All articles of apparel, personal adornment, toiletries and similar personal effects for which free entry is sought were actually owned by me and in the possession of myself, or those members of my family who accompanied me, at the time of departure to the United States and that they are appropriate and are intended for our personal use and not for any other person nor for sale. (9804.00.20 HTSUSA)
The current form from the CBP website (which is dated November 2019) however only refers to "household effects":
All household effects acquired abroad for which free entry is sought were used abroad for at least one year by me or my family in a household of which I or my family was a resident member during such period of use, and are not intended for any other person or for sale. (9804.00.05, HTSUSA)
Do you know why this form has changed and how I should declare "personal effects" rather than "household effects" as a non-resident?
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What CBP 3299?
Form 3299 - Declaration of Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles.What is an unaccompanied article?
Unaccompanied articles includes household effects imported for relocation of residence, things such as personal effects that became unnecessary while traveling, and souvenirs sent from your visiting countries separately from the accompanied personal effects, by regular mail, airmail or sea mail, or international ...What is a CBP Form 7501?
What is a CBP Form 7501? The CBP Form 7501, also known as "Entry Summary" is a mandatory document that is used by the CBP to analyze and determine the accuracy of information regarding the imported commodity. The form provides details of appraisement, origin, and classification, among other key bits of information.What is foreign household effects?
Household effects are furniture, carpets, paintings, tableware, books, libraries, artwork and other usual household furnishings and effects that were used abroad for not less than 1 year by resident or nonresidents, and not intended for any other person or for sale.Canvas CBP Form 3299 Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles Mobile App
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