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# CBP Form 7501

> Automate CBP Form 7501 entry documentation workflows with Playwright when APIs aren't available.

# How to Automate CBP Form 7501 with Playwright

Automate critical CBP Form 7501 entry documentation workflows with Playwright when APIs aren't available or sufficient. You'll eliminate manual customs entry processing and reduce import clearance delays by automating repetitive trade compliance processes. Use Playwright to interact with CBP's entry system programmatically.

[View CBP's developer resources](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/getting-started) for available APIs when applicable.

## Setup

Install Playwright and configure authentication:

```bash  theme={null}
npm install playwright
```

## Automate Workflows

Create scripts for common [CBP Form 7501](https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2025-07/CBP_Form_7501.pdf) tasks:

```JavaScript  theme={null}
import { chromium } from 'playwright';

const browser = await chromium.launch();
const page = await browser.newPage();

// Navigate to CBP website
await page.goto('https://www.cbp.gov/document/forms/form-7501-entry-summary-continuation-sheets');

// Start new entry filing
await page.click('[data-testid="new-entry"]');
await page.selectOption('[name="entry_type"]', 'consumption');

// Entry summary information
await page.fill('[name="entry_number"]', '12345678901');
await page.selectOption('[name="port_of_entry"]', '2704'); // Port of Los Angeles
await page.fill('[name="entry_date"]', '12/15/2024');
await page.fill('[name="import_date"]', '12/14/2024');

// Importer information
await page.fill('[name="importer_name"]', 'Global Trade Solutions Inc');
await page.fill('[name="importer_address"]', '456 Commerce St');
await page.fill('[name="importer_city"]', 'Los Angeles');
await page.selectOption('[name="importer_state"]', 'CA');
await page.fill('[name="importer_zip"]', '90210');
await page.fill('[name="importer_ein"]', '12-3456789');

// Transportation details
await page.fill('[name="vessel_name"]', 'MSC MAYA');
await page.fill('[name="voyage_number"]', '024W');
await page.fill('[name="bill_of_lading"]', 'MSCU1234567890');
await page.selectOption('[name="country_of_origin"]', 'CN');

// Merchandise line items
await page.click('[data-testid="add-line-item"]');
await page.fill('[name="line_number"]', '1');
await page.fill('[name="hts_number"]', '6204.62.4040');
await page.fill('[name="merchandise_description"]', 'Women cotton trousers');
await page.fill('[name="quantity"]', '500');
await page.selectOption('[name="unit_of_measure"]', 'DZ'); // Dozen
await page.fill('[name="entered_value"]', '12500.00');

// Duty and fee calculations
await page.fill('[name="duty_rate"]', '16.6');
await page.click('[data-testid="calculate-duties"]');
await page.waitForSelector('[data-testid="duty-amount"]');

// Broker certification
await page.fill('[name="broker_name"]', 'ABC Customs Brokerage');
await page.fill('[name="broker_license"]', '12345');
await page.check('[name="certify_accuracy"]');

// Submit entry
await page.click('[data-testid="submit-entry"]');
await page.waitForSelector('[data-testid="entry-confirmation"]');

// Download entry summary
await page.click('[data-testid="download-summary"]');

await browser.close();
```

Playwright handles HTS code validation, duty calculations, and customs submission processes automatically. You can automate entry modifications, drawback claims, and trade compliance reporting workflows.

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