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Customs Bonds: Why Requirements are Changing and How to Prepare
Customs Bonds: Why Requirements are Changing and How to Prepare
June 9, 2026/
Know what to expect before your surety asks for it.
Customs bond requirements are evolving rapidly as tariffs, refund activity, and new CBP enforcement initiatives increase risk for importers and sureties. In this webinar, Travis Smith, President of Trade Risk Guaranty, explains why bond requirements are changing, what importers should expect from underwriters, and how to proactively manage bond sufficiency, collateral requirements, and future compliance obligations.
Quick Tip: Don't wait for a CBP insufficiency notice. Regularly monitor bond sufficiency and forecast future tariff exposure so you can make proactive bond decisions instead of reacting within CBP's 30-day deadline.
Topics Include:
- Bond sufficiency monitoring and forecasting
- Collateral requirements and stacking liability
- Anti-dumping and countervailing duty bond risks
- Foreign importer rules and upcoming tariff changes
1 LCB/CCS/MCS CE credit available until 5/18/2027.
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