# customs-bonded warehouse

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> A customs-bonded warehouse is an officially authorised facility where non-community goods may be stored under customs supervision with import duties and taxes suspended until the goods are released for home use or placed under another customs procedure.

A customs-bonded warehouse is an officially authorised facility where non-community goods may be stored under customs supervision with import duties and taxes suspended until the goods are released for home use or placed under another customs procedure. For importers, distributors, and wholesalers, it is a working-capital tool: goods can be procured and held in stock without tying up funds for duty payments until actual demand materialises. Operators require formal authorisation from the customs authority, must maintain precise stock records, and are subject to regular customs controls. A bonded warehouse differs from a free zone or free port, which operate under distinct legal frameworks with broader territorial exemptions.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonded_warehouse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonded_warehouse)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | customs-bonded warehouse |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonded_warehouse |

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