Activity Codes

Types of U.S. Customs Bonds

There are many different activity codes associated with US Customs bonds.  Most of these bonds are activity code 1, the importer bond; however, the other types of Customs bonds play an interesting role in global trade.  Below are some of the different types of Customs bond, and their general purpose:

Activity Code 1 – Importer Bond

Activity Code 1a – Drawback Payments Refund

Activity Code 2 – Custodian of Bonded Merchandise

Activity Code 3 – International Carrier

Activity Code 3a – Instruments of International Traffic

Activity Code 4 – Foreign Trade Zone

Activity Code 5 – Public Gauger

Activity Code 6 – Wool and Fur Products Liability Act

Activity Code 7 – Bill of Lading

Activity Code 8 – Detention of Copyrighted Material

Activity Code 9 – Neutrality

Activity Code 10 – Court Costs of Condemned Goods