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Bonded Warehouse

A facility in which imported goods may be stored for up to five years before being withdrawn for consumption and subject to applicable duties.

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What is Bonded Warehouse?

Bonded warehouses are secure storage facilities or areas in which dutiable merchandise may be stored for up to five years from the date of importation. Depending on the type of facility, manufacturing processes may also take place in a bonded warehouse.

Importers can enjoy several benefits from storing and/or manufacturing goods in a bonded warehouse, such as:

Deferment of duties and tariffs until withdrawal of imported goods for consumption or sale
Addressing issues of import permissibility, such as missing licenses or permits
Waiting out tariffs that are projected to be lowered or done away with, since rates are determined at the time of withdrawal rather than importation

Bonded Warehouses and Their Benefits for Importers

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