Bonded goods are items shipped from abroad that are stored in a specially regulated warehouse until they are customs cleared for their final destination.

In order for bonded goods to be stored, they must have a bill of lading that lists the value of the goods and the duties owed. Once the duties are paid, the goods can be released from the warehouse and transported to their final destination. Until the duties are paid, the goods remain in bond.

Documents required for storage of bonded goods

Besides a BOL, other documents are required for the storage of goods in bonded warehouses:

• Bill of entry
• Transfer request form from the warehouse
• Bill of export
• Shipping bill