Every business is required to have a bond on file in order to import into the United States, but who is able to terminate the U.S. Customs Bond once it is in place? A U.S. Customs bond is a 3-party...
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Customs Drawback Bond | Activity Code 1A
A Customs Drawback Bond guarantees full repayment to U.S. Customs and Border Protection of an overpaid drawback as determined by the liquidation of the drawback claim. What is a Drawback Bond? When...
Airport Security Bond | Activity Code 11
When operating a business inside an airport behind secure lines, it is necessary to obtain both an airport security bond and a Customs access seal for security reasons. What is an Airport Security...
Why FBA Sellers Should Purchase a Customs Bond
When importing for Amazon, it is essential that you take the initiative to purchase your own Customs bond to avoid liability and likely save money. What is a Customs Bond, and Why do I Need it? A...
8 Things to Know When Importing Wine Into the U.S.
Those shipping wine to the United States will need to work with Customs to get it imported, and there are a few things to know about navigating this. The key to efficiently importing wine into the...
How to File an Importer Security Filing (ISF)
Also known as an Importer Security Filing, submitting an ISF is mandatory for those importing containerized cargo into the United States. What is an ISF? An ISF is required for containerized...
[Video] A Breakdown of a Customs Bond Insufficiency Letter
In an educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty explains what is included in a U.S. Customs Bond Insufficiency Letter and what each section means. U.S. Customs Bond Sufficiency continues to be a...
Importing For Amazon: 8 Steps to Begin Selling on Amazon
Those who want to sell products manufactured outside the United States using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will need to learn the basics of importing and the steps for becoming an Amazon seller. FBA...
Importing for Amazon: FBA Merchandise Import Process
Before selling merchandise on Amazon, FBA importers need to understand their obligations in the import process. Those selling products sourced from other countries are commercial importers and...
Number of Insufficient Customs Bonds in 2019
TRG receives notices for insufficient Customs Bonds on the first week of every month for every bond we provide. So what did 2019 look like? Since Trade Risk Guaranty specializes in providing U.S....
Understanding an Insufficiency Letter for Your Customs Bond
When your bond is deemed insufficient by Customs, an importer will receive an insufficiency letter informing them. But what does it mean and what should you do? U.S. Customs and Border Protection...
[Video] What is Bond Sufficiency?
In an educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty explains the basics of bond sufficiency and how an importer must forecast their importing when an increase is necessary. Although U.S. Customs Bond...