When entry is made prior to the production of a required document, the importer must indicate in the “Missing Documents” box (box 16) on CBP Form 7501, or its electronic equivalent, the missing document, whether the importer gives a bond or stipulates to produce the document.

[T.D. 84-213, 49 FR 41171, Oct. 19, 1984, as amended by CBP Dec. 15-14, 80 FR 61286, Oct. 13, 2015; CBP Dec. 15-15, 80 FR 70167, Nov. 13, 2015]