U.S. Customs Bond

Texas U.S. Customs Bond

CBP continuous activity bonds for Texas ports and border crossings

Importers and brokers using Texas ports and land-border crossings need CBP continuous activity customs bonds sized to activity.

Overview

What Is a Texas U.S. Customs Bond?

A U.S. Customs continuous bond guarantees payment of duties, taxes, and fees to CBP.

Key Provisions
  • Guarantees compliance with 19 C.F.R. Part 113
  • Protects the obligee named on the Texas 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 Texas 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?

Texas importers, customs brokers, and logistics firms that clear goods through CBP need an appropriate continuous or single-entry bond.

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

What You Need to Apply

Confirm activity type and bond amount with CBP - your customs broker, then issue on the approved form.

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. Texas obligee form or statute citation
  4. Owner or officer identification for underwriting
Filing

How this filing works

  1. 01

    Confirm the Texas 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 Texas filing package.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How long does it take to get the bond?

Many Texas 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 Texas license or filing does not lapse.

Authority Resources

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

cbp.gov

Next step

Ready to file this bond?

We’ll match the requirement and route the application.

Apply for this bond

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