First Time Activity Code 2 Bond Application
Requirements
A business desiring to be responsible for in-bond
merchandise must, when initially applying for their first Activity Code 2 bond,
submit an application, in letter format, to Customs & Border Protection in
the district where the bond is to be filed. The application must contain the
following information:
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A statement indicating operation or intent to operate as a common carrier, etc.
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Type of merchandise and number of trucks to be operated, if applicable
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A detailed description of the terminal facilities employed by the principal at
the points of origin and destinations on the routes it covers
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A certified extract of Articles of Incorporation or Charter showing
authorization to engage in common carriage
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A statement showing that facilities are available for the segregation and
safeguarding of the packages designated by the District Director for
examination for a particular shipment
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A list of all officers, their social security numbers and dates of birth
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A list of all employees who have access to cargo, their social security numbers
and dates of birth
The letter of application should be accompanied by a properly executed
Activity Code 2 Customs form 301 bond. The District Director shall
approve an Activity Code 2 provided these satisfactions are met:
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All documents required have been submitted and are in proper form
- The
non-refundable application fee has been paid
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