Customs Bond Types: Single-Entry vs. Continuous Bond | AEB Logistics
Alan Fan
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For most shipments, you’ll probably need to buy a customs bond - unless you already have one. This could be a single-entry bond (SEB) or a continuous bond.
Which one’s better? Well, that really depends on how many times you plan to ship in the next year.
An SEB’s cost depends on your goods’ value, usually about 0.5% of the total, but it won’t go below $50. If your shipment’s coming by ocean, you’ll also need to get an ISF (Import Security Filing) bond, which is a flat $75 or so.
A continuous bond usually runs $500 and lasts 12 months from when you buy it. It covers all shipments into the US under your company’s name - no extra fees after that.
Plenty of users have said single-entry bonds seem to get flagged for customs inspection more often, which can rack up extra charges. On the other hand, continuous bonds seem to hit fewer snags at customs, at least from what people have shared.