# In-Bond Shipment

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Unlike regularly cleared cargo, an in-bond shipment moves through a customs territory under official supervision and against a posted surety bond, with import duties deferred until the goods reach their designated port of entry or bonded facility.

Unlike regularly cleared cargo, an in-bond shipment moves through a customs territory under official supervision and against a posted surety bond, with import duties deferred until the goods reach their designated port of entry or bonded facility. At that point, the consignee chooses the next step: formal entry for consumption, re-export, warehousing, or continued transit. The key benefit is working-capital relief—duties are not collected at the border but only when goods actually enter free circulation. The arrangement is common in through-transit operations and cross-border trade between neighbouring customs territories. It differs from a bonded warehouse, where goods are stored in place rather than transported under bond.

**Source:** [https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/in-bond-shipments](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/in-bond-shipments)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | In-Bond Shipment |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 106 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/in-bond-shipments |

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