Regulatory & Compliance Fees for Bonded Shipments
As a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) registered bonded carrier (License #4829-CL), Trans Global Express Delivery is required by federal law to collect specific fees for the processing and security of in-bond shipments. These fees cover the cost of the surety bond, customs compliance, and secure handling for regulated items, including pharmaceuticals and controlled commodities. Unlike standard shipping charges, these are regulatory pass-through costs tied directly to the financial guarantee we provide to the government on your behalf.
Trans Global Express Delivery operates as a fully authorized bonded carrier under 19 CFR Part 112, holding a continuous surety bond with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). As a licensed bonded carrier, we are legally authorized to transport merchandise that has not yet cleared customs—including shipments moving between U.S. ports and across state lines.
The fees listed below covers the surety bond and offers premium service that indicates your package contents meets required regulations and allows your package to bypass mandatory physical inspection by our security team and federal authorities. This is a financial guarantee that your shipment will move directly to delivery without search, seizure, or delay.
| Fee code | Service Name | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CSP-B250 |
Controlled Substance Processing Bond |
$250 |
Required for shipments flagged for potential controlled substance content. This bond acts as a premium guarantee that your package meets required regulations and will not be opened or physically inspected by CBP or DEA. It secures immediate release for transport and delivery without search. 100% refundable immediately upon successful delivery. |
Refund Policy & Bond Terms
What is a Surety Bond? (Why bonded couriers are different)
A surety bond is a three-party financial guarantee required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for licensed bonded carriers.
The Principal: Trans Global Express Delivery (the bonded courier)
The Obligee: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (the government)
The Surety: An insurance company backing the bond
What does it allow us to do?
Because we hold an active surety bond, we are legally authorized to transport goods that have not yet cleared customs – known as “in‑bond” shipments. This means your package can move across state lines or between countries without immediate duty payments or physical inspection.
How does it protect you?
The bond acts as a financial guarantee that all regulations will be followed. When you pay a refundable bond (like the $250 Controlled Substance Processing Bond), you are essentially using our surety bond as a shortcut to bypass government searches. If your shipment is legal, your bond is refunded immediately upon delivery. If it violates federal law, the bond is forfeited to the government to cover penalties.
This is the legal foundation that makes bonded couriers more secure and efficient than standard carriers.
Secure Bond Payment
- 1Bond payment is received and held in a secure, non‑interest compliance account backed by our surety bond insurance.
- 2Your package is immediately released from hold. Tracking status automatically updates to "Processing for Delivery" within minutes of payment confirmation.
- 3Within 24 hours of successful delivery, refund is automatically initiated to your original payment method (Zelle, Apple Pay, or Crypto).
- 4Funds appear in your account within 3–5 business days (bank transfers) or instantly for crypto refunds.
Your bond is held in a bonded, insured compliance account. If for any reason your refund is delayed beyond 7 business days after delivery, contact us and we will expedite immediately.
As a licensed bonded carrier (License #4829‑CL), your funds and shipment are protected:
- Your bond deposit is held in a segregated, non‑interest compliance account – separate from operating funds.
- The account is insured under our surety bond (#BND‑86421‑TGX), guaranteeing your money by a third‑party insurance company.
- If your package is not delivered (and contains no illegal items), you receive a full refund of the bond PLUS your shipping fees.
- Refunds are fully automated – no need to chase us.
Call (347) 465-7645 or email contact@transglobalexpressdelivery.com – we resolve refund issues within 24 hours.
Once you complete payment via Zelle, Apple Pay, or crypto:
- Return to our Track Your Package page.
- Enter your same tracking number (e.g., TGED-...).
- You will see the status change from "On Hold" → "Processing for Delivery" within 5–15 minutes (crypto may take up to 30 minutes for network confirmations).
- You will also receive an email confirmation to the address associated with your payment or wallet.
If after 30 minutes your status still shows "On Hold", please contact our compliance team at (347) 465-7645 with your payment reference or transaction ID.