CBP Extends Bond Process for Temporary Imports Smoothly
Published Date: 9/12/2025
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Summary
Customs and Border Protection is extending the approval for a form that helps importers keep their goods in the U.S. temporarily without paying full duties right away. This means businesses that bring stuff into the country can keep using this form without any new fees or changes for now. The extension keeps things smooth and on schedule, so no surprises or extra costs for importers.
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Temporary import bond approval extended
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is extending approval for the Application for Extension of Bond for Temporary Importation. This lets importers keep goods in the U.S. temporarily without paying full duties right away, and the extension continues current use of the form with no new fees or changes for now.
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