Continuous Import Bond Application
(for Non US Resident)
Continuous import bond will eliminate single ISF bond fees and most of Single Entry Bond fees for next 365 days, but, it takes 5-8 working days (2 weeks) to be approved by us and U.S. Customs ( CBP ). Bond is not an licenses/permits to import $926. 33 = $876. 33 one year continuous bond + $50 (one-time fee for custom assigned number (CAN #), 3-4 hours)
After clicking submit, you will see what you have submitted. Please print it out and save it for your records. Within 24 – 48 hours, the customs border and protection will issue a customs assigned number. This number is a 10 digit number. However, if customs requires additional information, then the foreign company would need to provide such information, such as tax I.D from the country of the foreign company, the tax I.D needs to be in English format for custom to review.
Other requests would also include:
- Custom may request a simple financial report from the foreign company.
- A written letter of intent (LOI) from the foreign company on the foreign company’s letterhead with an explanation of why they want to apply for a Custom Assigned Number; and what they will do with the import bond the foreign company acquired.
- Customs may also want to know whom the foreign company is selling to in the US and may request to contact the US company to verify the foreign company’s explanation.
When the custom assigned number is issued by U.S. Custom, within hours we will prepare two forms and e-mail to you, so all you have to do is sign and e-mail or fax us back.