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October 2025, question 45

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A surety may terminate its agreement to accept future obligations under a bond, with or without the consent of the principal, with reasonable notice of the termination made in compliance with the methods provided in 19 CFR, Part 113. Absent proof to CBP that a shorter time frame is reasonable under the facts and circumstances, how many days constitute reasonable notice for bond termination from the terminating surety to the principal and CBP?

  1. 7 business days
  2. 10 business days
  3. 15 days
  4. 30 days
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CBP's answer: D. D: 30 days

Section 113.27(b) requires reasonable notice of termination by the surety to the principal and CBP, and says thirty days is reasonable unless the surety shows CBP a shorter period is reasonable (D).

Thirty days will constitute reasonable notice unless the surety can show to the satisfaction of CBP that a shorter time frame is reasonable 19 CFR 113.27(b)

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CBP's key cites: 19 CFR 113.27(b)

Question and key from CBP's October 2025 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).