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Freight surety for Seattle-Tacoma

Freight broker, OTI, customs, SDDC, warehouse operator, and distributor bonds. Open a bond page when you know the type, or browse the full list on this site.

Overview

What are freight surety bonds?

A surety bond is a three-party guarantee: the principal (you), the obligee (the agency), and the surety. For freight that usually means a BMC-84 freight broker bond, an OTI bond, a U.S. customs continuous or single-entry bond, an SDDC DoD military freight performance bond, a warehouse operator bond, or a distributor bond.

Eligibility

Who needs a freight bond in Seattle-Tacoma?

  • Interstate freight brokers posting BMC-84 financial responsibility
  • Ocean transportation intermediaries (OTI) bonded with the FMC
  • Importers and customs brokers posting a CBP continuous or single-entry bond
  • Transportation service providers registering with ARTRANS for DoD military freight
  • Public warehouse operators filing USDA or state warehouse surety
  • Fuel, tobacco, and liquor distributors posting state distributor tax bonds

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