eBond

CBP has confirmed that emailing of bond images will not be necessary for any ISF single transaction bond (“Appendix D Bond”) filed as an eBond. That means that for any ISF STB that you create in FastBond™, the process has just become easier for you. Because the ISF number must still be included on an […]

On Sunday, Roanoke was one of the first sureties to submit an eBond through FastBond™! We now welcome you to use FastBond™ to process your first-ever eBond! Key points for getting started: Read the latest CBP Policies and Procedures for eBond. These are the procedures of record until further notice by CBP. Continue to use FastBond™ to issue your bonds and contact […]

To assist the trade in following the new eBond rules to take effect on January 3, 2015, Roanoke has compiled a flyer to clear up the confusion.  As an advocate for the international trade community, Roanoke strives to keep eBond simplified!

Check out CBP’s new eBond page on its website!  This new section contains a variety of resources, including FAQs, ACE news, events and activities and, soon, updated general polices & procedures to filing bonds.

The Customs Surety Executive Committee (CSEC) has released an updated version of the eBond Implementation Guide.  ABI software developers should follow this guide when a customs broker wants to electronically transmit its eSTBs to the surety.  We recommend any customs broker clients interested in this method of issuing eSTBs to contact their ABI representative to […]

Roanoke Trade, as member of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), represents NASBP on the Customs Surety Executive Committee (CSEC). Members of CSEC collaborated to compile an FAQ and related documents at the request of the National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (NCBFAA). This FAQ document and appendices are posted for general information purposes. […]