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Customs Form 708

Accelerate Customs Form 708 2015 creation, negotiation, and execution with airSlate SignNow.

What Customs Form 708 is

Customs Form 708 is a U.S. customs document used to record information required for a particular customs transaction or submission. The available source material does not identify its issuing agency, filing trigger, required fields, or statutory deadline, so those details should be confirmed against the form itself and current Customs and Border Protection instructions. In signNow, you can upload the form, review detected fields, add required signer and date fields, send it to authorized parties, and retain the completed PDF with its audit trail.

Who works with Customs Form 708

Customs transaction parties

Importers, exporters, customs brokers, and other parties named in the transaction can use signNow to circulate the form for review and signatures after confirming the responsible authority’s filing requirements.

Trade operations teams

Compliance and operations teams can manage a controlled Customs Form 708 template, compare submitted information with shipment records, and preserve the signed document and audit trail for later review.

How to complete Customs Form 708

Use the current Customs Form 708 instructions first, then configure the document in signNow without changing required customs information.

  • Upload the form:

    Upload the current Customs Form 708 PDF to signNow.
  • Review fields:

    Check every detected field against the printed form instructions.
  • Add signing fields:

    Add signer, date, and required initials fields.
  • Send for signing:

    Send the completed workflow to authorized recipients.
  • Store records:

    Download the signed PDF and audit trail together.

Recommended Customs Form 708 setup

Configure the document around verified recipients, accepted signing methods, audit evidence, applicable retention rules, and protected storage.

SettingRecommendation
Authentication and provisioningRequire verified recipients and controlled user access
Signature typeUse an authorized electronic signature if accepted
Audit trailRetain the completed PDF and signing history
Document retentionFollow the applicable customs records policy
EncryptionUse TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest
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Ways to send and sign the form

  1. Use the signNow web app to upload Customs Form 708, place fields precisely, and send the prepared document when desktop review and controlled document setup are required.
  2. Use the signNow mobile app when an authorized customs participant must review or sign the prepared form from an iOS or Android device.
  3. Use kiosk mode for supervised, in-person completion only when the organization’s identity and signing procedures permit that arrangement for Customs Form 708.
  4. Generate a shareable signing link when recipients need controlled access without a separate email invitation; verify the signer before granting access to the customs document.

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Security for Customs Form 708 records

Transit encryption:

TLS 1.2/1.3

Storage encryption:

AES-256 at rest

Independent controls:

SOC 2 Type II

Security certification:

ISO 27001

U.S. e-signature framework:

ESIGN and UETA

Protected health data:

HIPAA with BAA

Best practices for Customs Form 708

Accurate source records, controlled templates, authorized signers, and documented retention reduce avoidable errors when preparing Customs Form 708.

Verify every customs entry against source records

Compare each entered value with the shipment, party, and transaction records supporting Customs Form 708. Do not infer missing customs data or replace an official code with an internal reference. Resolve discrepancies before sending the document for signature.

Use the current official form version

Keep the exact edition and page set supplied by the responsible customs authority. If a revised Customs Form 708 replaces the uploaded copy, retire the earlier template and document which version was used for the transaction.

Assign authorized signers and reviewers

Assign fields only to people authorized to sign or certify the customs submission. Require each signer to review the completed form before signing, and use signNow’s audit trail to preserve the signing sequence and timestamps.

Confirm retention rules before deleting records

Retain the signed PDF, supporting records, and audit trail under the organization’s customs-record policy. Because the applicable retention period is not identified here, confirm it with the responsible agency and counsel before deleting records.

Risks when Customs Form 708 is mishandled

Acceptance uncertainty

Unverified authority

Submission correction

Incorrect customs data

Weak audit record

Missing signer evidence

Record loss

Premature deletion

Challenges when preparing Customs Form 708

  • Using an outdated Customs Form 708 copy can omit revised fields or instructions required by the responsible customs authority.
  • Entering shipment or party information without checking source records can create discrepancies that delay review or require correction.
  • Placing a signature field over printed instructions can obscure information and make the completed Customs Form 708 difficult to review.
  • Treating signNow completion as proof of agency acceptance can confuse an electronic signing record with a separate filing requirement.

Troubleshooting Customs Form 708 workflows

Resolve document, signer, plan, and compliance questions before treating a signed Customs Form 708 as ready for submission or retention.

A missing field may indicate that the uploaded PDF is scanned, flattened, or formatted differently from the source template. Replace it with a clearer copy or add the field manually in signNow. Confirm the field against the official Customs Form 708 instructions before sending.

The Business plan includes templates and audit trails, while Business Premium adds bulk send. For a single Customs Form 708, add fields manually or use a saved template; use bulk send only when the same approved form goes to multiple recipients.

signNow states that its ESIGN and UETA compliance supports electronic signatures in the United States. That does not establish that Customs Form 708 may be electronically signed or filed. Confirm acceptance with the responsible customs authority before relying on an e-signature.

If a signer cannot open the request, verify the email address, resend the invitation, or provide a signNow signing link when appropriate. Do not forward confidential customs data through an unapproved channel, and confirm the recipient’s identity before signing.

Business includes audit trails, and signNow records signing activity such as timestamps and document history. Download the completed PDF and audit trail together, then compare the final document with the Customs Form 708 submission record before archiving.

signNow lists HIPAA compliance as available with a business associate agreement, but HIPAA applies only when protected health information is involved. Customs Form 708 records should follow the rule governing the actual transaction, not an unrelated healthcare retention period.

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