with dozens to hundreds available near every port in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe process is straightforward. International goods are imported and transported to the bonded warehouses; no duties or VAT are paid upfront. Duties are paid only when the goods leave the warehouse for local consumption. This provides time to inspect your goods before selling and does not require any taxes if the goods are destroyed or re-exported.
\n<\/span><\/p>\nThe Benefits of Bonded Warehouses<\/h3>\n
The real benefit to bonded warehouses is the flexibility they provide. Under customs supervision, goods can be cleaned, sorted, or repacked within the warehouse. The key thing to note is that while the goods can be manipulated in a bonded warehouse they cannot be manufactured there.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cBonded warehouses are often utilized for short-term storage of LCL (less than container load) and air cargo during customs clearance,\u201d says Andrew Ciccarone, President of Sheltered International. \u201cIt\u2019s also possible to store cargo in a bonded warehouse for an extended period, up to five years.\u201d This means an importer can leave their goods in a bonded warehouse to wait for market conditions or demand to improve.<\/span><\/p>\nEven if a shipper does not plan on holding their goods for a prolonged period of time, using a bonded warehouse can reduce upfront costs, freeing up capital, and streamline the import process.![\"\"](\"http:\/\/siships.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ali-mkumbwa-Annl9CjEaEs-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\")
<\/span><\/p>\nWhat Businesses Need to Do to Use a Bonded Warehouse<\/h3>\n
Storing imported goods in a bonded warehouse is surprisingly simple. All that is required is to complete a filing for each entry and exit of the goods, and arrange for a bonded carrier for transport from the port. While it is not a requirement to use a bonded warehouse near the port, finding one that is geographically convenient can save money (i.e. utilizing a bonded warehouse near the Savannah port instead of using the bonded carrier to deliver goods from the Savannah port to a warehouse in Jacksonville).<\/span><\/p>\nCertified freight forwarders like Sheltered International can help businesses of all sizes with every detail.<\/p>\n
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