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Importer Security Filing 081 – Is a continuous bond sufficient to file an ISF?

In order to file an Importer Security Filing (ISF), you will need to have a continuous bond in place with CBP. However, the specific bond amount that you need will depend on your specific circumstances and the value of your imports.

To determine whether your current continuous bond is sufficient to cover the ISF requirement, you will need to consider the bond amount and the scope of the bond.

For example, if you have a continuous bond in place with a bond amount of $50,000 and the scope of the bond includes the ISF requirement, then your bond would be sufficient to cover the ISF requirement.

On the other hand, if your bond does not cover the ISF requirement or if the bond amount is not sufficient to cover the value of your imports, you will need to obtain a new bond or increase the bond amount in order to file the ISF.

It’s worth noting that the ISF requirement applies to all importers of record, regardless of the value of their imports. Therefore, even if you are importing low-value shipments, you will still need to have a bond in place that covers the ISF requirement. 

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