U.S. Customs Bonds (Continuous & Single Entry)
Regulatory Scope & Official Admissibility Overview
Under 19 CFR Part 113, all commercial entries into the U.S. must be secured by a valid U.S. Customs Bond. A customs bond is a three-party financial contract between the Importer of Record, the Surety Company, and U.S. Customs. Continuous bonds cover all U.S. import transactions across all ports for a full 12-month period.
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Transparent Service Packages
Choose the compliance plan that aligns with your shipment volume and regulatory complexity. Zero hidden surcharges.
- Single Transaction Entry Bond (SEB)
- $7.50 per $1,000 Shipment Value (min. $138)
- ACE Electronic Bond Filing
- Zero Hidden Application or Prep Surcharges
- Fast 24-Hour Issuance
- Annual Continuous Customs Import Bond
- $50,000 Standard CBP Bond Coverage Limit
- Valid Across All 328 U.S. Ports of Entry
- Covers Unlimited Import Entries & ISF Filings
- Direct ACE e-Bond Instant Electronic Binding
- Official CBP Bond Copy Delivered
- Continuous Customs Bond + Compliance Suite
- Automated Expiration & Annual Renewal Monitoring
- CBP Bond Rider Filings (Address / Name Changes)
- Annual Duty Liability & Bond Sufficiency Review
- Priority Surety Dispute & Claim Representation
Documents Required for Filing
Ensure smooth clearance and zero customs holds by preparing these mandatory trade and compliance records.
Importer Tax ID / EIN or SSN
U.S. Federal Tax ID (EIN) or CBP Form 5106 Importer Identification for foreign entities.
Company Legal Name & Address
Articles of incorporation or business registration certificate.
Officer Authorization
Signed power of attorney or officer identification verifying binding authority.
Estimated Annual Duties
Projected duties and taxes for the upcoming 12-month import cycle.
Step-by-Step Filing & Clearance Workflow
A transparent procedure ensuring guaranteed electronic clearance without cargo delays.
Application Review
We verify your company entity details and determine whether single or continuous bond fits best.
Surety Underwriting
Fast electronic approval through Treasury-listed U.S. surety underwriters.
ACE e-Bond Binding
Direct electronic submission to CBP system with automated bond number assignment.
Bond Certificate
Issuance of your active bond documentation valid immediately for customs entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Statutory regulations, tariff classification, and agency timelines explained.