Customs Bonds

Customs Bonds come in two forms: a single transaction bond and continuous bonds (see explanations below). Beja Custom House Brokers can help you select the right bond for your shipment(s) for about 20% less than most companies. Simply click on the button at the top of this page.

A Single Transaction Bond (Activity 1) is almost self-explanatory by name. The bond is designed to cover only one importing transaction at one port of entry.

• Basic Single Entry (General Goods)
• Quota or Visa Entries
• Automobiles (Non-Confirming)
• Entries Requiring Other Federal Regulatory Compliance
• Temporary Importations
• Goods Unconditionally Free of Duties
• Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duties

• Value + Duty
• 3 X Value
• 3 X Value
• 3 X Value
• 2 X Estimated Duty
• 10% of Value
• Determined by Customs

* The bond amount required by U.S. Customs may be subject to change by Customs directive or may vary from port to port at the discretion of the District Director of Customs.

A Continuous Bond (Activity 1) covers virtually all types of importing transactions (excluding anti-dumping and countervailing duty entries) and is automatically placed on file with U.S. Customs at all U.S. ports of entry for one (1) year.

The amount of a Continuous Bond (Activity 1) is usually ten percent (10%) of the annual estimated duties for the next calendar year and is rounded up to the next $ 10,000. The amount is rounded up to the nearest $ 100,000. of the annual estimated duties exceed $ 100,000. A Continuous Bond shall never be less than $ 50,000.