(a) Requirement. A bond must be filed by each person claiming drawback on a monthly basis. Persons who claim drawback on a quarterly basis are not required to file bonds. The bond requirement of this part may be satisfied either by a bond obtained from an authorized surety company or by deposit of collateral security.
(b) Bond form. The bond must be prepared and executed on TTB Form 5154.3, Bond for Drawback Under 26 U.S.C. 5111, in accordance with the provisions of this part and the instructions printed on the form.
(c) Bonds executed before July 1, 2008. On and after July 1, 2008, a reference to 26 U.S.C. 5131-5134 in a bond executed on TTB Form 5154.3, Bond for Drawback Under 26 U.S.C. 5131, shall be understood to refer to the sections redesignated as 26 U.S.C. 5111-5114 by section 11125 of Public Law 109-59.
(d) Approval. The appropriate TTB officer is authorized to approve all bonds and consents of surety required by this part.
[T.D. TTB, 74 FR 37402, July 28, 2009]