Advantages of Using our Customs Bonded Warehouse / Yard
World Trade Distribution’s bonded warehouse and yard help our clients meet customs requirements at our facility, ready to process at our CFS or provide storage as needed, and transport to other bonded warehouses of your choosing. Our facility helps save time, cost, and often complications as well.
World Trade Customs Facilities for Transitioning Imports
Our customs bonded warehouse and yard are used to store imports while they are:
- Undergoing Customs examination
- Under seizure
- In long or short term bonded storage under “Warehouse Entry”
- Pending final release by US Customs for consumption in the USA
Our bonded yard is also available for storing your heavy or bulky imports while maintaining “duty free” status.
Specialized Staff to Assist with Customs Issues and Procedures
Our staff includes customs-experienced specialists who can help you understand regulations, plan the most effective approach to customs clearance, and handle any issues that arise during the customs process.
Bonded Warehouse and Yard
Cargo in our bonded facilities may benefit from and be covered by our licenses, endorsements, and permits which include:
- Deferral of payment of duties until import cargo is entered for consumption or reexport
- Safe haven for items subject to quota or other import restrictions while alternative logistics are planned
- Simplified, streamlined, and cost effective handling and warehousing of In Bond Cargo for import
- Cost effective transportation, storage, and manipulation of FCL and LCL import cargo under our bond when it is unable to clear customs at the Port of Entry
Large, Secure Customs Bonded Warehouse Facility
Our Customs Bonded Warehouse offers over 100,000 sq feet of secure bonded warehousing space. Our secured facility is equipped with 24 hour security patrols, wide-area CCTV coverage, and alarm systems. Our customers store imports up to five years with confidence. Our large, full-service CFS is also available and on site.
Our Adjacent CFS for Efficient Cargo Handling
Our customs bonded facilities provide easy access to our co-located, expansive Container Freight Station with up-to-date tracking and monitoring technology. The WTD CFS provides the most complete line of high-quality and innovative shipping and import services on Houston’s Gulf Coast. Our integrated facilities and services provide our customers with cost-effective solutions, addressing their budgetary concerns and import logistics planning needs.
CFS Features
Our Container Freight Station enables us to unload full container loads or LTL cargos into our bonded warehouse or you have the option to park your import trailer or container on our bonded yard. When the shipment is cleared you may recover it or we can arrange delivery or short haul drayage for you.
Working with World Trade Distribution Makes Your Import Job Simpler and Easier
Importers appreciate the flexibility of our Houston – based, bonded warehouse programs and with our extensive bonded warehousing experience we are happy to offer advice and help on any import issues you may have.
World Trade Distribution operates under the following U.S. Customs Bonds:
| World Trade Distribution operates under the following U.S. Customs Bonds: | |
|---|---|
| Class 3 Bond: | Public bonded warehouse used exclusively for the storage of imported merchandise. |
| Class 4 Bond: | Bonded yard or sheds for the storage of heavy and bulky imported Merchandise. |
| Class 8 Bond: | Bonded warehouse established for the cleaning, sorting, repacking or otherwise changing the condition of, but not the manufacturing of imported merchandise, under Customs supervision. |
| Class 11 Bond: | Bonded warehouse established for the storage of General Order (G.O.) merchandise. |
Even though US Customs and Border Protection lack a specific category for import warehouses, we have taken the initiative in following a “higher standards and principles” approach to C-TPAT and have implemented these standards and principles into our bonded warehousing and other Import programs and services.
Customs clearance / compliance
We offer a full line of Customs clearance / compliance and exam related import services such as:
Trade Exam Services
Duty, Product Compliance, Copyright, USDA, FDA, F&W
Trade Exam Services
Duty, Product Compliance, Copyright, USDA, FDA, F&W
CET Exam Services
Security and Contraband
Trucking
Local drayage and/or delivery.
Country of Origin Markings
Import compliance
Wood Remediation
Import compliance
Fumigation Services
for both LCL and FCL cargoes