Customs Bond

Step 1 of 6

1. Application Basics

Usually a few days before your first shipment arrives in the U.S.

2. Importer Company Information

Type your official business name exactly as it appears on your government registration documents.
Your EIN or Customs-assigned importer number.

Select the legal format of your business. If you're unsure, check your tax registration paperwork.
Enter the state, province, or jurisdiction where your business is legally incorporated or registered.
The registration number your local government gave your company when you started the business.
How many years your company has been active. Enter 0 if it's brand-new.
Use the physical address where your business is legally registered — not a P.O. Box.
Full names of the primary owners, partners, or major shareholders.
Name of the bank holding your main business account, plus the city and country of that branch. This helps verify financial stability.

3. Shipping and Product Details

List the countries where your products are made or shipped from before they arrive in the U.S.
Explain what you're importing in plain words — for example "wooden dining tables", not "home furniture components".
HTS = Harmonized Tariff Schedule, a 10-digit code that classifies products for tax. If you don't know it, ask your manufacturer or broker.

The U.S. adds extra taxes on goods sold below market value or that receive foreign subsidies (e.g. some steel, solar panels, chemicals). If unsure, choose "Not sure" and our team will help you check.

4. Import Values and Customs Taxes

The total purchase price of goods you imported. Brand-new importers enter 0.
Your best estimate of the total purchase price of goods you'll import over the next year.
The tax you paid U.S. Customs — usually a percentage of your product value. Your broker can help estimate it.
Your estimated duties, taxes and fees for the next year. Your broker can help estimate this.
Minimum bond limit is $50,000. Match it to your estimated annual duties above.
For coverage above the listed tiers. Enter an amount greater than $100,000.

A PMS lets importers pay all import taxes once a month instead of per shipment. Brand-new importers usually choose "No" or "Not sure".

5. Risk and Special Requirements


A customs bond is a financial promise. If you failed to pay customs taxes before and an insurer paid the government for you, choose Yes. First-time importers choose No.
Most first-time importers do not need these. If unsure, leave them unchecked or select "None".

6. Certification and Digital Signature

Type your first and last name. You must be an authorized officer (Director, President, or Owner) to sign.
Your job title in the company (for example: President, Director, Owner, Partner, CEO).

By signing below, I certify that all information in this application is true and accurate. If I provided estimates, they are based on the best information available today. I also agree that no entries for goods with Antidumping or Countervailing duties will be filed against this bond without getting approval from the surety company first.

Draw your signature in the box below using your mouse or finger.
Automatically set to today's date.