In the February 13 edition of the Federal Register, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a comprehensive proposal to modernize its bond regulations (19 CFR Part 113) by mandating email transmission of single-transaction and continuous bonds and eliminating rarely-used options to secure obligations with U.S. Treasury notes. The rule also formalizes electronic release of cash deposits once statutes of limitation expire.
The move aligns the bonding process with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal, cutting paperwork for importers and sureties while giving CBP clearer audit trails. For global mobility teams managing household-goods shipments or temporary duty imports—ranging from specialized equipment to personal vehicles—the change promises faster clearance and fewer courier fees.
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Whether you’re an HR manager scheduling overseas assignments or an individual shipping personal effects, VisaHQ can streamline the accompanying visa and travel-document requirements. Its user-friendly dashboard and real-time tracking tools (https://www.visahq.com/united-states/) dovetail neatly with CBP’s shift to digital filings, helping travelers secure the right paperwork so that people and cargo clear U.S. borders without delays.
Stakeholders have 60 days to comment. Customs brokers anticipate minimal disruption because most industry participants already file bonds electronically. However, small relocation firms that still rely on paper riders must create email workflows and track new 10-day notice periods for rider effectiveness.
The proposal complements CBP’s separate plan to issue all duty refunds electronically, effective February 6, 2026, reinforcing the agency’s shift toward end-to-end digital customs processes. Together, the measures should reduce port congestion, speed foreign asset relocation and strengthen supply-chain visibility for multinationals.
The move aligns the bonding process with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal, cutting paperwork for importers and sureties while giving CBP clearer audit trails. For global mobility teams managing household-goods shipments or temporary duty imports—ranging from specialized equipment to personal vehicles—the change promises faster clearance and fewer courier fees.
Whether you’re an HR manager scheduling overseas assignments or an individual shipping personal effects, VisaHQ can streamline the accompanying visa and travel-document requirements. Its user-friendly dashboard and real-time tracking tools (https://www.visahq.com/united-states/) dovetail neatly with CBP’s shift to digital filings, helping travelers secure the right paperwork so that people and cargo clear U.S. borders without delays.
Stakeholders have 60 days to comment. Customs brokers anticipate minimal disruption because most industry participants already file bonds electronically. However, small relocation firms that still rely on paper riders must create email workflows and track new 10-day notice periods for rider effectiveness.
The proposal complements CBP’s separate plan to issue all duty refunds electronically, effective February 6, 2026, reinforcing the agency’s shift toward end-to-end digital customs processes. Together, the measures should reduce port congestion, speed foreign asset relocation and strengthen supply-chain visibility for multinationals.
