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October 2024, question 59
Entry / Entry Summary · Customs bonds
When an individual or organization files a bond with CBP the activity in which they plan on engaging will be identified on the bond. The bond conditions correspond to the activity that will be incorporated by reference into the bond. For example, when a person files a(n) _____ bond it can only be a continuous bond.
- basic importation and entry
- international carriers
- basic custodial
- repayment of erroneous drawback
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CBP's answer: C. C: basic custodial
A basic custodial bond must be a continuous bond. Basic importation and entry, international carrier and repayment of erroneous drawback bonds may be single transaction or continuous. That makes C the answer.
A basic custodial bond must contain the conditions listed in this section and must be a continuous bond. 19 CFR 113.63
may be either a single transaction or a continuous bond 19 CFR 113.62
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CBP's key cites: 19 CFR 113.63; 19 CFR 113.62; 19 CFR 113.64; 19 CFR 113.65
Change watch: § 113.62 changed in the April 1, 2026 eCFR (the quoted text is unchanged).
Question and key from CBP's October 2024 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).