How to get a Continuous Customs Bond to Import Goods?
If you are a frequent importer in United States, this
article is for you. A customs bonds (301
customs bond) is like an insurance paper that is mandatory for shipping in US. It
is a surety bond between custom and importer that guarantee some specific
obligations to be fulfilled. If an importer fails to pay taxes, fees, penalties
and fines, customs bond aid government (CBP) to recover this money and
identifying the defaulter. CBP Form 301
is required to be filled to obtain a continuous
import bond or customs surety bond.
There are two types of Customs Bonds CA allocated
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). First one is single entry customs
bond and another is continuous custom bond or continuous transaction bonds. The
single entry custom bond allows you to import once in a year. On the other
side, continuous transaction bond is a bond that will cover all shipments
imported within one year.
What is Single Entry Bonds?
As you read earlier, a Single Entry Bonds is another option
to obtain for only shipment in a year. It is affordable as well as easy to
possess. A carrier with its commercial value excess 2,500 is allowed by CBP to
go with single entry customs bonds.
You can get it by filling customs form CF
301.
What is a Continuous Transaction Bonds?
Importer and vessel carriers who do more than one shipment
in a year are allowed to acquire a continuous transaction bonds/continuous
customs bond/301 customs bond. There is a common continuous bond of $50,000
amount in US. Basically continuous bond is 10% fees paid for 12 months. Shippers
can use this bond for all the imports during one year of period. The benefit of
continuous transaction bonds is, it automatically renewed/reissued after a
year.
Get Continuous Custom Bond
A continuous custom bond/continuous transaction bonds can be
acquired from a custom broker who is licensed and certified by U.S. Department
of the Treasury. They are well familiar with CBP Form 301 and Customs Form
CF 301. Customs brokerage sometimes charges more than required. So make
sure to visit an experienced custom bond consultant company which had already
done work for other importers/exporters in past.
What is an OTI Bond?
OTI Bonds are
necessary to run an ocean freight forwarders (OFFs) business successfully in
United States. It is mandatory for non-vessel operating common carriers
(NVOCCs) and licensed non-U.S.-based NVOCCs who wish to perform ocean freight
forwarder services. OTI Bonds are demanded by Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
from all ocean freight forwarders. There are many third party insurance
companies (of course those who are professionals and experienced) available
where OFFs can apply for OTI
Bonds NJ.
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