Bonds are used to assure that duties,
taxes, charges, penalties, and reimbursable expenses owed to the
Government are paid; to facilitate the movement of cargo and
conveyances through CBP processing; and to provide legal recourse
for the Government for noncompliance with laws and regulations.
Each person who is required by law or regulation to post a bond in
order to secure a Customs transaction must submit the bond on CBP
Form 301. Surety bonds are usually executed by an agent of the
surety. The surety company grants authority to the agent via a
Corporate Surety Power of Attorney, CBP Form 5297.
US Code:
19
USC 1608 Name of Law: Tariff Act of 1930
US Code: 19
USC 1623 Name of Law: Bonds and other security
US Code: 22
USC 463 Name of Law: Bonds from Armed Vessels Clearing
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