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For a specified transaction
This may suit occasional imports, depending on the goods, applicable requirements and other bond arrangements your shipment needs.
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Customs Bond Options for U.S. Importers
Plan the bond arrangements for your next shipment or ongoing imports. Our U.S. brokerage team reviews your import activity, checks existing arrangements and coordinates the application and quote for the bond required.
BOND TYPESingle-transaction bond
For a specified transaction.
BOND TYPEContinuous bond
For covered activity over its effective period.
Type, amount and terms are confirmed after review
Two arrangements
Match the bond to
your import activity
Continuous bond
For covered activity over its effective period
This may suit recurring imports, but the required amount and terms depend on your activity and underwriting review.
Import frequency is one part of the decision. We also review the goods, estimated duties and taxes, timing, and existing bond status before recommending an arrangement.
Costs & obligations
Understand your bond
costs and obligations
Guarantee
Bond amount
The guarantee limit securing obligations to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
It is not the price you pay to obtain the bond.
Cost
Premium and service charges
The cost of obtaining the bond and any agreed arrangement services.
Your quote will identify the charges and applicable conditions.
Separate protection
Cargo insurance
Separate protection for insured cargo loss or damage.
A customs bond does not provide that protection or remove your payment and compliance obligations as an importer.
Initial review
What to share for
an initial review
- The goods you import and their manufacturing country of origin.
- Expected shipment frequency and estimated values.
- Estimated duties and taxes, if known.
- Whether you already have a customs bond.
- When the next shipment is expected and when the bond is needed.
How it works
How we arrange
the review
- 01
Assess the requirement
We review your import plan and any existing bond.
- 02
Confirm the proposal
We explain the proposed type, amount, charges and application conditions.
- 03
Complete the application
Required documents and authorization are provided for underwriting and processing.
- 04
Confirm effective status
We confirm the bond details and effective status before relying on it for the agreed customs activity.
Start with your goods, import plan, existing bond status and the date you need it. Underwriting documents come later.
Review My Bond RequirementsFAQ
Bond questions
Can I use my existing customs bond?
Possibly. We need to verify the bond type, active status, importer details, amount and suitability for the planned activity before confirming that it can be used.
Does a customs bond pay my import duties for me?
It secures obligations to CBP. You remain responsible for the duties, taxes and other obligations that apply to your imports.
Will one bond cover both ISF and customs entry?
That depends on the bond and its coverage. Share your current arrangements so our team can determine whether additional bond arrangements are needed.
Is approval or same-day activation guaranteed?
No. Timing depends on complete information, underwriting requirements and processing. Tell us your shipment dates early so we can assess the required timing.
What if my import activity changes?
Tell us about changes in products, values, duties or shipment frequency. We can review whether the existing bond remains suitable and explain any changes, renewal or replacement steps required.
Bond review
Review your next import before it moves
Tell us what you plan to import and when. We will review the bond requirement alongside your customs clearance needs.