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Customs-Bonded Warehouse Space
A customs bonded warehouse lets you store imported goods without paying duty until they are withdrawn. Submit one request and compare 3 to 5 quotes from bonded partners.
What it is
Bonded warehousing is storage inside a facility licensed and bonded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Duty, taxes, and fees stay deferred while the goods sit, generally for up to five years from import.
If the goods are re-exported, duty may never be owed at all. A Class 3 public bonded warehouse is the common option for shippers who don't want to run their own bond.
Who needs it
- Importers with duty-heavy goods that sell down over months
- Companies re-exporting part of an inbound shipment
- Shippers holding product while tariff classification or licensing is resolved
- Alcohol, tobacco, and other high-duty commodity importers
How pricing typically works
Bonded space is quoted per pallet position per month like normal storage, with a premium for the bond, the recordkeeping, and the customs oversight.
Expect additional line items tied to customs activity: entry and withdrawal documentation, per-withdrawal fees, inventory reporting, and any broker coordination. Handling is still quoted in and out per pallet.
Markets that offer it
Go deeper
Read our guide Bonded Warehouse vs. Foreign Trade Zone vs. Container Freight Station — duty deferral, duty reduction or simple devanning — how the three customs-controlled facility types differ and which importer profile each one fits.
Submit one request and we bring back 3 to 5 quotes from partners that handle this service. You compare and choose. It costs you nothing.
Answers before you commit
Frequently asked questions
Clear terms. No cost. Your choice.
01How long can goods stay in a bonded warehouse?
Generally up to five years from the date of importation. Most shippers withdraw well before that as inventory sells or ships onward.
02What is the difference between bonded storage and an FTZ?
Both defer duty. A foreign trade zone allows more manufacturing and manipulation and has no time limit, but carries more setup and compliance. Bonded storage is simpler for straight hold-and-withdraw. We can quote either.
03Can I withdraw partial quantities?
Yes. Withdrawals are made in the quantities you need and duty is paid only on what leaves. Confirm the per-withdrawal fee in each quote, since it varies by partner.
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