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{{note|This article is part of the [[Customs_Compliance_Guide_(CBP_and_CBSA)|Customs Compliance Guide]]|info}} | {{note|This article is part of the [[Customs_Compliance_Guide_(CBP_and_CBSA)|Customs Compliance Guide]]|info}} | ||
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. | {{#ev:youtube|sy8F1zuz8Qc|960|center|How To Become a U.S. Bonded Highway Carrier}} | ||
[[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 | |||
[[Category:Customs Compliance Guide]] | [[Category:Customs Compliance Guide]] |