Custom & Excise Bonds

Customs Bonds are required by the Federal Government of Canada (Obligee) to guarantee payment of various duties, tariffs and excise taxes. The bond affords the privilege of immediate release of goods, payment deferral, various licence regulations, etc.

Excise Bonds are required by both the Federal and Provincial Government of Canada to guarantee payment of excise taxes.

Examples of Customs Bonds are:

  • Non-Resident GST Bond
  • Customs Brokers Licence Bond
  • Customs Bonded Warehouse Bond
  • Bonded Highway Carrier Bond
  • Customs Sufferance Warehouse Bond
  • Release of Goods Bond
  • Temporary Importation of Articles Bond

Examples of Excise Bonds are:

  • Fuel Tax Bond
  • Tobacco Bond
  • Excise Spirits Bond

* Download Commercial Surety Short Form Application – Aggregate Bond Exposure Up To $50K -- Only applicable to those bonds listed on the application

* Download Commercial Surety Application – Bond Exposure Over $50K -- Additional information may be required


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