What is a bonded warehouse?

Bonded warehouses are designated areas approved by administrative authorities. Although located within the European Union, goods stored in these warehouses are treated as if they were outside the EU for customs purposes. This allows imported goods from outside the EU to be stored without time limits and, for example, released for circulation in batches, exported, or re-exported.

This solution allows the suspension of customs duties and taxes for the entire storage period. In customs warehouses, various operations can be performed on goods, including combining products, dividing them, and repackaging. At ROHLIG SUUS Logistics customs warehouses, we also provide comprehensive goods management with full records in the WMS system.

What are the benefits of using bonded warehouses?

• Unlimited storage time: store goods imported from outside the European Union for any length of time without customs clearance, duties, or VAT.
• Batch customs clearance: clear goods in smaller batches, perfect for releasing items as they are sold.
• Fast and hassle-free processes: all customs operations are handled quickly and efficiently without requiring your presence, thanks to our AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) certification.
• Export without import clearance: export stored goods directly without incurring customs duties or VAT.
• Flexible ownership: goods can remain under the sender’s ownership, allowing the buyer to purchase and pay customs duties and VAT only on individual batches.
• Corrective and customization options: fix sender errors, repackage items, or apply required labels with ease.
• Certification and compliance: issue relevant certificates and assign product characteristics to meet regulatory standards.
• Deferred payments: postpone customs duties and VAT until goods are sold—ideal if a buyer hasn’t been secured yet.

At ROHLIG SUUS Logistics, we’ve been delivering comprehensive customs solutions for many years. Contact us today to discover how a bonded warehouse can optimize your supply chain.