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Line Release Customs Processing

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Last updated: 25 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/entry-process/line-release

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Line release is a customs clearance method that allows individual line items within a single import declaration to be released as soon as their specific documentation and duty obligations are satisfied, independently of other lines still under review. It is particularly useful for consolidated shipments that combine goods with different tariff classifications, country-of-origin rules, or licence requirements. Lines that clear without issue can move to the warehouse or production line immediately, while flagged lines remain on hold. The practical benefit is shorter dwell times, reduced storage costs, and faster stock availability. Line release is distinct from split-shipment release, which applies to physically separate consignments rather than positions within one declaration.

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