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What is a bonded warehouse?

Glossary definition

What is a bonded warehouse?

Bonded area or bonded warehouse is a building or other secured area in which dutiable goods may be stored, manipulated, or undergo manufacturing operations without payment of duty. It may be managed by the state or by private enterprise. In the latter case a customs bond must be posted with the government.

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