Bonded Warehouse

Question: We are considering applying to be a bonded warehouse.  I’m told it doesn’t take as long to be activated as an FTZ. In reading the recent EO’s and messages from CBP, they specifically mention that merchandise entering free-trade zones (FTZs) must be entered under “privileged foreign status”, but I cannot find anything specific to […]

Question: We utilize an FTZ and ship product to a customer who stages it in a bonded warehouse prior to export.  They are requesting that we share the actual e214 document in order to verify the privilege date. The e214 contains information on pricing and quantity that could be used by our customer to see […]

Question: We utilize an FTZ and ship product to a customer who stages it in a bonded warehouse prior to export.  They are requesting that we share the actual e214 document in order to verify the privilege date. The e214 contains information on pricing and quantity that could be used by our customer to see […]

Question: I had a situation where I was trying to locate a bonded warehouse that could accept warehouse entries (type 21). I read through 19 CFR Sections 19 and 144. I did not find clarity in these resources. Not all bonded CFS are Customs Bonded Warehouses (CBW) and able to accept type 21 entries. Not […]

Question: is there a list of bonded warehouses available in the U.S. from CBP, or other source? Answer 1: Yes, download the FIRMs code directory at https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2023-Feb/FIRMS30_0.TXT

Question: I would like to ship unused Chinese-origin goods to Canada from my U.S. bonded warehouse inventory. What is the process for avoiding or minimizing duty? I am getting mixed advice that falls into the following two options; Subject to USMCA do I have to withdraw the goods and pay duty first in the U.S. […]

QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have information on how lengthy of a process it is to set up a bonded warehouse and the potential costs associated? ========== Answer: I have two bonded warehouse / CFS applications currently in process. It is a lot of work just getting all of the information that is required […]

QUESTION: Our company is planning to transfer some products from one bonded warehouse in Houston to another bonded warehouse in a different state. Both are 3rd party warehouses for us. The warehouse in Houston suggested the following procedure, advised by two CBP officers according to the warehouse representative: Our broker completes the entry 22 (warehouse […]