Add In-Bond Information

Overview

In-Bond shipments pass through the United States en route to delivery in another country. A customs bond is required for all commercial imports coming into the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will not clear commercial imports without a properly executed bond.

Companies who import into the United States agree to specific conditions when posting a bond. These include agreements to:

  • Pay all duties, taxes, and charges in a timely manner.
  • Make or complete entry properly.
  • Produce documents and evidence of shipment.
  • Redeliver merchandise, if required.
  • Rectify a non-compliance with provision for admission.
  • Allow the examination of merchandise by U.S. Customs officials.
  • Reimburse the United States of any charges (if necessary) and exonerate the United States of responsibility.
  • Comply with special requirements on duty free entries.

As a logistics company, ProTrans is required to comply with any regulations for shipping freight over the borders.

Prerequisites

Before you can add In-Bond information, you must have already started creating an order.

Process

To Add In-Bond Information:

  1. Enter the basic information and handling units for the shipment. See Create a New Shipment for details.
  2. Select In-Bond to open the In-Bond Information window.
  3. Enter the In-Bond Number.
  4. Click Add.

The In-Bond number will be added and display in the window.

  1. To remove a previously entered In-bond number, click the X next to it.
  2. Click the X in the upper right corner to close the window.

Result

The In-Bond information is entered. To save and submit the shipment or shipment request, see Create a New Shipment.