STRENGTHENING CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
Pursuant to the Executive Order issued on June 3, 2026, which is intended to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement capabilities, underwriting requirements have become significantly more stringent. As a result, it may be difficult to obtain bond approval for newly established companies that lack a substantial U.S. presence, a history of compliant importing activity, or that are domiciled overseas while utilizing a questionable U.S. address.
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POLICY
***BOND, CF5106, CAIN SERVICES***
Subject to the Surety's review, additional supporting documents, such as financial statements and an indemnity agreement, may be requested.
CBP is conducting bond sufficiency review monthly. We would highly recommend for you to determine the bond amount you need for the long term. It is the IOR’s responsibility to ensure they are forecasting an adequate bond amount to cover their activity. Minimum bond ($50,000) only covers $500,000 duties and fees for a year.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can terminate a customs bond, though it is typically a measure of last resort used when an importer is deemed negligent, fails to respond to sufficiency warnings, or is suspended.
Once a bond is issued, all sales are final. Bond fees are non-refundable, including in cases of early termination or changes to your import status.
Please note that a $200 processing fee will apply if the bond application is declined by the surety company.
Once a CF5106 SERVICE, CAIN registered with CBP, all sales are final. filing fees are non-refundable
***BOOKING SERVICES***
Your appointments are very important to the VIP Customs team. They are reserved especially for you. We understand that sometimes schedule adjustments are necessary.
Therefore, we respectfully request at least 48 hour notice for cancellations or rescheduling of appointments.
Please understand that when you forget, cancel, or change your appointment without giving enough notice, we miss the opportunity to fill that appointment time, and clients on our wait list miss the opportunity to receive services.
Any appointment missed, late cancelled, or changed without 48 hour notice will result in a charge equal to 100% of the reserved service amount.
All consulting fees are non-refundable. Once payment is made, it secures your appointment and confirms your commitment to the consultation.