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Memorandum D1-7-1

Posting security for transacting bonded operations

2008-10-06

  • This memorandum is revised as a result of the Paper Burden Reduction Initiative; the revisions are aimed at eliminating obsolete and duplicated requirements, streamlining certain commercial processes and modifying complex policies and forms.
  • In accordance with the above Continuation Certificates, Government of Canada Transfer form (Y76) and letter of credit are no longer required.
  • The section on "Canada Customs Multi Purpose Bond" has been removed due to a change in name of the Customs Bond.
  • In order to clarify, precise signature requirements for the principal have been incorporated in the D120 Customs Bond.

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Last modified: 2008-10-06

Summary

This memorandum outlines and explains general policies and procedures relating to the posting of security for participating in Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) bonded transactions. A request to participate in a bondable transaction shall be made in writing. Where applicable, the appropriate Agency application form shall be used.

References

Issuing officeBrokers Licensing and Account Security Programs Licensing, Export, and Accounting Division Admissibility Branch
Headquarters file7640-0
Legislative referencesCustoms Act, Section 8, 166 (1) and (2)
Other referencesMemoranda listed in paragraph 1 of this memorandum.
Superseded memoranda D D1-7-1 dated March 28, 2002