U.S. Customs and Border Protection Form 301 is the standard customs bond instrument securing importer and activity obligations to the United States. It is used for continuous or single-transaction coverage depending on how the form is completed and the activity codes selected.
| Title / common name | CBP Form 301 — Customs Bond |
|---|---|
| Bond type | Customs |
| Industry / license category | Customs / import |
| Jurisdiction | United States (federal) · U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) |
| Obligee | United States / U.S. Customs and Border Protection Confirm the principal, activity codes, and bond type (continuous vs single transaction) on the issued Form 301. |
| Typical penal sum | Confirm amount on the official form / by activity code Amounts depend on activity codes and CBP guidance — confirm on the official form fields and current CBP materials; this card does not list a fixed dollar amount. |
| Form number / edition | CBP Form 301 · Attachment PDF dated 04/30/2024 on the CBP forms page Page last modified Sep 03, 2025 (per CBP). |
| Effective | As required for the bonded customs activity (continuous or single-transaction per form use) |
| Source | CBP — Form 301 Customs Bond (official page · PDF download) |
| Status | current |
| Last verified | 2026-10-06 |
CBP’s Form 301 page states that the OMB date is expired; however, the form remains valid for use and is under review by OMB awaiting a new expiration date. Always download the current file from the official CBP page before filing.
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