No bond per shipment
Frequent shippers can import into the USA without purchasing a bond for every shipment.
Continuous customs bond
Import all year without buying a bond for every shipment
If you ship into the U.S. regularly, a continuous customs bond saves time and money on every entry. We help your company obtain one, with discounted rates available.
What you get
One bond working for every shipment
Discounted rates
Discounted rates are available when you set up your continuous bond with us.
ISF covered
Annual customs bond holders don’t need a separate bond for their Importer Security Filings.
Compare
Bond per shipment vs. continuous bond
| Feature | Bond per shipment | Continuous (annual) bond |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the bond | A bond for every shipment | No bond to buy for each shipment |
| ISF filings | A non-refundable customs bond is required | No separate ISF bond needed |
| Rates | Per shipment | Discounted rates available |
| Best for | Occasional imports | Frequent shippers |
How it works
Three steps to a continuous bond
Tell us how you import
Call or email with what you ship and how often. We’ll confirm a continuous bond is right for you.
We obtain your bond
We assist your company in obtaining the continuous bond and set up your customs power of attorney.
Ship without the paperwork pile-up
Your entries and ISF filings go through without purchasing a bond for every shipment.
Questions about bonds? Mario Lopez, our Vice President / Air Freight Operations, handles U.S. Customs bonds. Call 510-887-7800 ext. 1030 or email [email protected].
For established importers
Ready to streamline further?
Once your bond is in place, we can also obtain Line Release approval for low-risk, high-volume entries, design an integrated import program for your business, and recover duty on goods you re-export through duty drawback.
All customs clearance servicesBonded entries
Entries that move under bond
We also handle transportation and export (T&E), immediate transit (IT), warehouse entries and temporary import bonds (TIB).
Types of customs entriesFAQ
Continuous bond questions
Who should get a continuous bond?
Frequent shippers. If you import into the USA regularly, a continuous bond means you don’t have to purchase a bond for every shipment.
Do I still need a separate bond for my ISF?
No. Annual customs bond holders do not need a separate bond for ISF.
Can you help my company get one?
Yes. We can assist your company in obtaining a continuous bond today, with discounted rates available. Call 510-887-7800 or email [email protected].
No questions yet. Call 510-887-7800 and ask us anything.
Get your continuous bond set up.
Call or email today and we’ll assist your company in obtaining a continuous bond, with discounted rates available.