October 2025 — Question 46
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding changes to a bond?
- AA minor alteration which does not go to the substance of the bond may be made prior to signing without any additional documentation.
- BA new bond must be executed when an erasure or alteration is made after the bond is signed but prior to the approval of the bond by CBP.
- CThe consent of all parties must be written on the bond if a modification or interlineation is made after the bond is signed but prior to the approval of the bond by CBP.
- DA new bond is required, which will supersede the existing bond, when a change is made after approval of the bond by CBP.✓ CBP's answer
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§ 19 CFR 113.23
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