Custom Bonds | BBi Ireland
BBi Ireland can arrange independent or Custom Bonds to protect your business, vehicles, people and more. Get in touch to discuss your requirements today.
What is a Custom Bond?
A customs bond is a financial guarantee that ensures payment of import duties, VAT, excise, or vehicle registration tax (VRT) to Irish Revenue if the responsible party fails to pay. It is typically required by Revenue for businesses importing goods, using bonded warehouses, or applying for deferred payment authorisations.
By securing a customs bond through a regulated surety provider, businesses can meet customs obligations without tying up working capital, while Revenue is assured that liabilities will be covered.
At BBi Ireland, we take care of the process, from identifying the right type of customs bond to arranging the guarantee with an authorised insurer, ensuring a solution that’s compliant, efficient, and tailored to your business needs.
Our customs bond solutions
At BBi Ireland, we work with a wide range of clients to arrange the right customs bond for your trade requirements. Whether you’re a logistics provider managing third-party goods, or an importer applying for a guarantee, we’ll help you secure the right bond with full support at every stage.
Customs bonds for importers
If you’re importing goods regularly, BBi Ireland can help you access duty deferment guarantees and customs warehousing bonds that reduce cashflow pressure and ensure timely customs clearance.
Customs bonds for logistics & freight companies
We work with logistics providers to secure customs bonds that enable bonded storage, transport under customs supervision, and streamlined operations across borders.
Customs bonds for bonded warehouses
We assist bonded warehouse operators with the necessary guarantees to meet Revenue conditions, ensuring goods can be stored under customs control until duties are due.
Why choose a customs bond?
Customs bonds are essential for businesses engaged in cross-border trade. They support compliance while offering cashflow advantages and reduced operational risk:
- Meet Revenue obligations without upfront duty payments
- Access bonded warehousing or transit systems under guarantee
- Demonstrate financial and regulatory reliability
- Avoid costly delays or penalties at the border
By partnering with BBi Ireland, you’ll benefit from tailored dvice, strong insurer connections, and proven experience in surety and customs solutions. We ensure you get the right customs bond on time and on budget.
Why Choose BBi as a Broker Partner
Our Heritage
Dedicated Account Manager
We have specific service level agreements with insurer partners, ensuring our clients get a great service.
In-house Claims Team
BBi Ireland has an experienced team of professionals looking after your needs when you need us the most.
35+ years’ experience
With up-to-date knowledge of the latest legislation and health and safety issues faced by companies across Ireland.
Flexible Cover
Our cover and payment methods are flexible so you can choose the option that suits your business needs.
One Stop Shop
We can arrange cover for a wide range of business and personal insurance requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s important to get the right Custom Bonds for your business. To help you do that, here are our frequently asked questions about Custom Bonds. If you’d like some independent advice, please call us on +353 49 433 1038, and the team will be happy to help.
A customs bond guarantees payment of import duties and taxes to Revenue in case the importer or operator fails to pay. It helps ensure compliance and protect public funds.
Importers, bonded warehouse operators, and freight companies often need customs bonds—especially when applying for deferred duty payments or storing goods under customs control.
Bond costs depend on the level of cover required, business financials, and complexity of the trade. BBi Ireland will assess your needs and provide a suitable quote.
Most customs bonds remain valid until the obligations they cover (e.g. import duty, transit, warehousing) are fulfilled and cleared by Revenue. Duration varies by case.
Just contact BBi Ireland. We’ll guide you through Revenue’s Customs Decision System (CDS), help with forms, and arrange the right bond with an authorised insurer
