Bonded & fiscal warehouse – defer customs, protect liquidity
Store imported goods uncleared in a bonded warehouse (type D/C) and defer customs clearance. Ideal for China imports: VAT suspension, flexible stock and clearance only when goods are actually sold.
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Type D/C bonded
Storage of uncleared goods under customs supervision, deferrable clearance.
Fiscal clearance
Clearance in the destination country instead of import port – for EU distribution.
Relocation
Stock can be moved uncleared to other EU bonded warehouses.
Clearance service
Import4u handles customs declaration, EORI and billing.
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Why bonded storage with Import4u?
Liquidity
VAT/taxes due only on clearance – cash flow preserved.
EU-flexible
Goods can be moved uncleared across the EU.
Fast clearance
Immediate customs declaration and release on call-off.
Customs-safe
Authorized warehouse keeper, documented processes.
How it works
Import goods
China goods arrive uncleared at the DE bonded warehouse.
Store
Storage under customs supervision, stock in the portal.
Sell / call off
Customs clearance only on sale/call-off.
Clear & release
Import4u files the declaration and hands over cleared goods.
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Common questions about bonded storage
Do I need an EORI?
Yes, clearance requires an EORI number. Import4u helps with the application.
How long can goods stay uncleared?
Bonded storage has no fixed deadline – duration is flexible while space exists.
What is fiscal clearance?
Clearance in the destination country instead of the import port – useful for EU distribution.
Can stock be relocated?
Yes, uncleared to other EU bonded warehouses via T1/T2.
Lexicon: Zoll
Key terms on this topic – explained in the Import4u lexicon