Single Entry Bond
Category: Customs
Also searched as: Single Entry Bond
Definition (plain English)
A customs bond covering one specific import transaction, usually sized around shipment value, duty, taxes, and risk.
Why it matters commercially
It can be practical for occasional importers but expensive and slow if shipment frequency increases.
Example
A first-time U.S. importer used a single-entry bond for a trial container before deciding whether repeat imports justified a continuous bond.
Common mistake
Buying single-entry bonds shipment by shipment after imports become routine, creating avoidable cost and clearance friction.
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