Continuous Customs Bond

What is a customs bond?

A customs bond is a form of insurance to protect the U.S. Treasury in the event an importer fails to pay the duties, taxes, and fines or fees incurred on their imports. Customs bonds are purchased from government-licensed surety companies (financial entities that specialize in these types of bonds).

What is a continuous customs bond?

A continuous customs bond is a customs bond that will cover all imported shipments for one year from the date of issue.

The continuous customs bond does NOT cover the customs clearance fee. You will be charged a customs clearance fee for every shipment.

What types of bonds are there?

• A single entry bond, which can only be used once
• A continuous entry bond, which will cover all your import shipments for one year from the date of issue.

Note: A continuous entry bond can be used by multiple customs brokers should an importer utilize different brokers in different U.S. markets.

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