Bonded Warehouse vs Regular Warehouse: Key Differences
A bonded warehouse stores imported goods without paying customs duty (deferred until release). A regular warehouse stores goods already cleared through customs. Bonded costs 30-50% more but provides tax deferral and re-export flexibility.
Bonded vs Regular Warehouse
| Criteria | Bonded | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Customs status | Under customs supervision | Not supervised |
| Duties | Deferred until release | Already paid |
| License | Customs license required | Standard business license |
| Activities | Storage + basic processing | All activities |
| Re-export | Duty-free possible | Normal export procedure |
| Cost | 30-50% higher | Standard |
| Duration | Technically unlimited | Contract-based |
When to Use Bonded
- Defer duty payment for cash flow
- Plan re-export to another country
- Transit trade between countries
- E-commerce batch release to FBA
When to Use Regular
- Goods already cleared through customs
- Manufacturing or assembly needed
- Domestic distribution
- No customs complexity desired
FAQ
Bonded warehouse cost?
30-50% more than regular due to security, compliance, customs oversight.
Can goods be sold from bonded?
Must be released into free circulation first (duties paid).
Useful for e-commerce?
Yes, batch release to FBA defers duties and avoids long-term FBA storage fees.
Kolay Parsiyel bonded services?
Transport focused. Partner referrals for bonded facilities available.
References
- EU Union Customs Code
- World Customs Organization
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