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U.S. Customs Bond

Miami U.S. customs bond

CBP continuous or single-entry customs bonds for Florida importers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection requires surety bonds for many import activities. Florida importers use federal CBP bond forms.

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Overview

What is this bond?

A U.S. customs bond guarantees payment of duties, taxes, and fees and compliance with CBP laws for import activity.

Key Provisions
  • Guarantees compliance with 19 C.F.R. Part 113
  • Protects the obligee named on the Florida bond form
  • Remains subject to the penal sum and bond conditions
Surety Obligation Overview

What Does This Bond Guarantee?

The surety bond guarantees that the principal will perform the duties required under 19 C.F.R. Part 113 up to the penal sum.

Principal
The party required to obtain the bond and perform the underlying obligation.
Obligee
United States of America - CBP
Surety
The company issuing the bond and guaranteeing the obligation to the obligee.

When a claim may arise

A claim may arise if the principal fails to comply with the bonded Florida obligation or causes covered loss to the obligee or protected parties.

If a claim is valid

If a claim is valid, the surety may pay up to the bond penalty according to the bond terms; the principal remains liable to reimburse the surety.

Scope of the Obligation
  • Comply with 19 C.F.R. Part 113
  • Satisfy United States of America — CBP filing conditions
  • Maintain the bond for the required term
Bond terms

Bond summary

Amount, premium, term, and the authority that requires this filing.

Eligibility

Who Needs This Bond?

Florida importers, brokers, and related parties who import merchandise into the United States typically need a CBP bond.

Who Is Required to File
  • Applicants required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • Florida businesses renewing or expanding licensed activity
  • Out-of-state firms filing into Florida markets
Requirements

What You Need to Apply

Select continuous or single-entry coverage, meet CBP minimums for your activity, and file through an authorized surety and customs broker channel.

Required Documentation
  1. Legal entity name matching the license or filing
  2. Bond amount: Activity-driven continuous or single-entry amount set with CBP
  3. Florida obligee form or statute citation
  4. Owner or officer identification for underwriting
Filing

How this filing works

  1. 01

    Confirm the Florida requirement

    Share your license type, court order, or obligee form and the exact penal sum required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

  2. 02

    Underwrite and price

    We review credit and filing details, then quote premium options through licensed surety markets.

  3. 03

    Issue and file

    Once approved, we issue the bond for delivery to United States of America — CBP or for your Florida filing package.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the required amount for a Florida u.s. customs bond?

The amount is Activity-driven continuous or single-entry amount set with CBP, as set under 19 C.F.R. Part 113 and confirmed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Who is the obligee on a Florida u.s. customs bond?

The obligee is typically United States of America — CBP. Always match the exact name on the Florida form.

How long does it take to get the bond?

Many Florida filings can be underwritten the same day when documents and credit are complete; complex amounts may take longer.

Does bad credit prevent approval?

Not always. Premium and collateral options vary by credit and bond size — ask for markets that still write the risk.

How do I renew the bond?

Most bonds renew on the term shown (1 Year). Keep continuity so your Florida license or filing does not lapse.

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