Tag: Customs Bond

  • U.S. Tariff Consulting for Canadian Importers and Exporters

    Cross-border tariff advisory for Canadian importers entering the U.S. market. CUSMA, U.S. Section 122, IEEPA refunds, U.S. broker engagement.

  • Bonded Warehouse Consulting: Defer Duties and Improve Cash Flow

    A Cash Flow Tool Most Importers Overlook A bonded warehouse allows imported goods to be stored without duty payment for up to five years. Duties are only owed upon withdrawal for domestic consumption. If goods are exported, no duties are owed at all. How Bonded Warehouses Work Several classes exist for different activities. When goods…

  • Drawback Bond Requirements

    Drawback bond requirements. Continuous drawback bond vs. single transaction bond. Bond sizing, surety underwriting, cost.

  • Continuous Bond Decisions

    Continuous import bond sizing decisions. Bond categories, sizing methodology, renewal, alternatives.

  • The SAFE Act and the Future of Non-Resident Importer Rules: What U.S. Importers Need to Know

    The SAFE Act and the Future of Non-Resident Importer Rules: What U.S. Importers Need to Know

    Introduction: A Seismic Shift in U.S. Import Policy On March 9, 2026, U.S. lawmakers introduced the SAFE Act-Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries-legislation that promises to fundamentally reshape how non-resident importers (NRIs) operate within the United States. For decades, the current regulatory framework has allowed foreign companies without a physical U.S. presence to serve as Importers…

  • Continuous Bond Sizing

    Continuous import bond sizing. 10% rule, special situations requiring higher bonds, bond renewal underwriting.

  • Continuous Bond Type 1

    Continuous Bond Type 1 (importer continuous bond). Sizing, application, surety, renewal.

  • Single Transaction Bond (STB)

    Single Transaction Bond for one-time or occasional importers. Sizing, when to use, alternative to continuous bond.