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customs warehousing

Customs warehousing defers import duties and import VAT until goods leave an approved facility or are transferred to another customs procedure – a direct cash-flow benefit for importers.

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Customs warehousing defers import duties and import VAT until goods leave an approved facility or are transferred to another customs procedure – a direct cash-flow benefit for importers.

Common applications include seasonal merchandise with uncertain sales volumes and goods intended to be repacked and re-exported to third countries.

Approved warehouses are licensed by national customs authorities and subject to ongoing supervision; the authorisation specifies which operations – such as sorting, repacking, or consolidation – may…

Last updated: 22 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures/customs-warehouse-procedure_en

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Customs warehousing defers import duties and import VAT until goods leave an approved facility or are transferred to another customs procedure – a direct cash-flow benefit for importers. Common applications include seasonal merchandise with uncertain sales volumes and goods intended to be repacked and re-exported to third countries. Approved warehouses are licensed by national customs authorities and subject to ongoing supervision; the authorisation specifies which operations – such as sorting, repacking, or consolidation – may be carried out on stored goods. The term describes the practical activity of bonded storage, whereas the customs warehouse procedure refers to the formal legal framework that governs it.

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