Overview
Welcome to Import Bonds! We provide an agent-centric platform for US Customs bonds, giving your agency direct-to-surety access and wholesale rates.
What is an Import Bond?
Section titled “What is an Import Bond?”An import bond (also known as a Customs Bond) is a contract between three parties: the Principal (Importer), the Surety (Insurance Company), and Customs & Border Protection (CBP).
Why Choose Import Bonds?
Section titled “Why Choose Import Bonds?”- Wholesale Advantage: We cut out the middleman. By accessing bonds through our platform, your agency avoids the typical 30-50% retail markups.
- Agent Dashboard: Manage your entire book of business, track client applications, and monitor bond sufficiency in real-time from a single dashboard.
- Instant Filing: Our system is directly integrated with CBP’s ACE system, allowing for near-instant electronic filing and approval for your clients.
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”Ready to scale your agency with better bond technology? Our Quickstart guide will help you onboard your first client and manage their application.
Quickstart Guide - Learn how to invite clients and manage applications.
Core Services
Section titled “Core Services”- Continuous Bonds: Ideal for regular importers. One bond covers all entries at all ports for one year.
- Single Entry Bonds: Best for occasional importers or one-time shipments.
- ISF Bonds: Required for ocean freight shipments to comply with “10+2” security filing rules.