Customs will allow the filing of a single bond form to meet the bond requirement for both the International Carrier (type 3) and the Instrument of International Traffic (type 3A). If a single bond form is issued to combine these types of bonds, one bond number would be assigned by Customs; however the liability of … Read more
An Instrument of International Traffic bond, or Activity 3A, is used to cover the movements and clearances of containers which move internationally. Without this provision, each container moved into the United States would have to be entered as a standard consumption entry and duty would be due to Customs on the container. Containers commonly used … Read more
An International Carrier bond, or Activity 301-3, ensures that operators of ships, airlines and conveyors of international merchandise properly manifest their goods, pay for overtime services and comply with Customs regulations related to clearance of the vessel. Therefore, any entity operating a ship, airplane or railway in international areas wishing to gain entry to the … Read more
C.A. Shea provides a unique role in the world of customs bonds as a facilitator for brokers in many different ways. Our office’s primary role is to assist brokers with the placement of Customs bonds for accounts that are not part of a larger surety program. The broker can submit a request for a bond … Read more
