How Do I Become A Bonded U.S. Highway Carrier (DIY Customs Consulting): Difference between revisions

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A bonded carrier is a transportation provider that is licensed to move freight through/across U.S. points of entry (ports, border crossings) without having to pay duties, taxes and/or fees on those goods during that specific portion of their transportation. Utilizing a licensed bonded carrier allows an importer and/or consignee to transport cargo pending customs clearance until it reaches the port of entry at its destination country. In-Bond shipments are more commonly done when freight needs to be transported through the U.S. with plans to eventually move along to a foreign country.
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[[Image:Cbp-form-301-bond-application.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A CBP Form 301 Customs Bond application]]A bonded carrier is a transportation provider that is licensed to move freight through/across U.S. points of entry (ports, border crossings) without having to pay duties, taxes and/or fees on those goods during that specific portion of their transportation. Utilizing a licensed bonded carrier allows an importer and/or consignee to transport cargo pending customs clearance until it reaches the port of entry at its destination country. In-Bond shipments are more commonly done when freight needs to be transported through the U.S. with plans to eventually move along to a foreign country.


A bonded carrier posts security with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to cover the following situations:
A bonded carrier posts security with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to cover the following situations:
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Once CBP approves your bonded carrier application the carrier can then begin to take in-bond shipments. The carrier can then also, start the process to become a trusted trader. To learn about trusted trader programs such as CTPAT or the FAST program click here.
Once CBP approves your bonded carrier application the carrier can then begin to take in-bond shipments. The carrier can then also, start the process to become a trusted trader. To learn about trusted trader programs such as CTPAT or the FAST program click here.
== References ==
Surety Company Names and Codes List (CBP) - https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-Sep/Active%20Sureties%202022.pdf
How to Obtain a Customs Bond (CBP) - https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-208?language=en_US
CBP Bond Centralization - https://www.cbp.gov/trade/priority-issues/revenue/bonds/bond-centralization-program
In-Bond Regulatory Changes FAQ (CBP) - https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/cargo-control/bond/bond-regulatory-changes-faqs
General Guidelines for Completing CBP Form 301 - https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Bonds%20General%20Guidelines.pdf
CBP Form 301 Customs Bond - https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-Dec/cbp-form-0301.pdf
CBP Form 301A Customs Bond Addendum - https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-Dec/CBP%20Form%200301A.pdf
CBP Form 5106 Importer ID Input Record - https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-May/CBP%20Form%205106.pdf
CBP Bond Team Email Address - cbp.bondquestions@dhs.gov


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