Customs bond relaxation: temporary acceptance of undertakings in lieu of bonds to expedite clearance while preserving security safeguards. Temporary relaxation under the Customs Act allows acceptance of an undertaking in lieu of a bond from eligible importers and exporters to expedite customs clearance; the undertaking must mirror the prescribed bond, be signed by the IEC holder and submitted from the registered IEC email, and must be replaced by a proper bond within the stipulated replacement period, with no substitution for required security and customs officers retaining discretion to require additional safeguards.
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Customs bond relaxation: temporary acceptance of undertakings in lieu of bonds to expedite clearance while preserving security safeguards.
Temporary relaxation under the Customs Act allows acceptance of an undertaking in lieu of a bond from eligible importers and exporters to expedite customs clearance; the undertaking must mirror the prescribed bond, be signed by the IEC holder and submitted from the registered IEC email, and must be replaced by a proper bond within the stipulated replacement period, with no substitution for required security and customs officers retaining discretion to require additional safeguards.
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