Is a Continuous Bond Needed to Cover My ISF?

Learn more about what satisfies the requirement for Importer Security Filing when having a continuous bond.

Importer Security Filing (ISF) Customs Bond Requirements

A new continuous bond referred to as the “Appendix D” bond is the other continuous Customs bond that will cover an ISF.

• Activity Code 1 – Importer or Broker Single Transaction or Continuous Customs Bond
• Activity Code 2 – Bonded Custodian Bond, Continuous Bond Only
• Activity Code 3 – International Carrier Bond, Single or Continuous Customs Bond
• Activity Code 4 – Foreign Trade Zone Operator Bond, Continuous Bond only

U.S. Customs has amended the following four types of a continuous Customs bond to secure Importer Security Filing. CPB is also allowing importers to secure the ISF with a new ISF single entry bond. TRG has opted to continue to only provide the bonds amended for ISF rather than the Appendix D bond. TRG feels there are little to no situations in which the Appendix D bond would be necessary.

For importers who do not file their ISF 24 hours prior to the cargo being loaded on the vessel destined to the United States will face potential fines of up to $5,000 for each violation.

For more information about Importer security Filing requirements and when to submit the ISF file to Customs and Border Protection, learn all about it here.

TRG offers each of these continuous Customs bonds. Apply online.

To learn more about ISF Filing and how improves CBP’s ability to recognize high-risk shipments in advance, visit our sister company, Strix.