Not every consignment needs to clear customs the moment it arrives. If you are managing cash flow, waiting for a buyer, or building an import buffer — a customs-bonded warehouse lets your goods sit inside India, duty-unpaid, until you are ready to release them.
A customs-bonded warehouse (Section 58/59 of the Customs Act, 1962) is a facility licensed by CBIC where imported goods can be stored without payment of customs duty. Duty becomes payable only when goods are removed for home consumption — not when they arrive.
Import duty (BCD + IGST) is not paid until you actually need the goods. Your working capital stays in your business, not in customs.
Goods stored in bond can be re-exported without ever paying Indian customs duty. Ideal for trading companies and sample importers.
Release partial quantities as and when required. Pay duty only on what you take out, when you take it out.
Location: Mahipalpur area, adjacent to the Indira Gandhi International Airport cargo precinct, New Delhi 110037.
Direct proximity to IGI Airport cargo terminals allows same-day transfer from air cargo to bonded storage. Quick access to NH-48 and Dwarka Expressway for road distribution. ICD Tughlakabad within 25 km for multi-modal connections.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Storage type | Racked and floor-stacked storage |
| Security | CCTV, controlled access, customs-sealed entry/exit, visitor log |
| Supervision | 24/7 customs presence in zone; periodic stock verification |
| Permitted activities | Inspection, sampling, repacking, relabelling (under customs supervision) |
| Record format | Inward/outward records in CBIC-accepted format |
| Regulatory basis | Customs Act Sections 57/58/59 — CBIC-licensed facility |
Your consignment lands at Delhi airport or arrives at the ICD.
NG Pillai files a Bill of Entry for warehousing (not home consumption). Duty is assessed but not paid.
Goods move from the port/airport to the licensed bonded facility under a customs transit document.
Your inventory is held in the licensed bonded facility — days, weeks, or months — under customs bond. No duty paid.
You advise the quantity needed. We file an Ex-Bond Bill of Entry, pay duty on that quantity only, and deliver to you.
If goods are re-exported, we file a re-export application. Goods leave under customs supervision. No Indian duty ever paid.
Import for resale but release stock only as orders are confirmed. Avoid tying up duty payments in unsold inventory.
Import inputs in bulk and drawdown against production schedules. Pay duty quarter-by-quarter, not on a year's supply at once.
Hold seasonal inventory in bond. Clear and pay duty only when the selling season opens.
Goods purchased in India to re-export to a third country can be stored in bond and leave without attracting Indian duty.
Trade show samples, demonstration equipment, and temporary imports stored in bond for easy re-export.
High-duty goods (electronics, spirits, auto parts) where BCD + IGST creates significant working capital pressure.
What is the maximum period goods can stay in a bonded warehouse?
Under the Customs Act, goods can typically be warehoused for up to one year. The Principal Commissioner of Customs can extend this period in justified cases. Most importers plan quarterly or semi-annual drawdowns within the first year.
Do I pay any charges while goods are in bond?
You pay warehouse storage charges (facility and service fees) but no customs duty until drawdown. There may be interest implications for extended warehousing periods — we advise on this case by case.
Can I inspect or sample goods in the bonded warehouse?
Yes, with customs permission. Sampling, inspection, repacking, and relabelling can be carried out under customs supervision within the bonded facility. We arrange the customs officer's presence for these activities.
What happens if I want to re-export goods from the bonded warehouse?
We file a re-export application with customs. Goods are examined if required, a Let Export Order is obtained, and the goods move directly from the warehouse to the export gateway. No Indian customs duty is ever paid.
Is my stock secure in the bonded warehouse?
The facility operates under a customs bond — inventory integrity is maintained under CBIC-compliant bonding arrangements. Access is logged, CCTV is continuous, and customs can conduct periodic stock verification.
Tell us your commodity, quantity, and storage duration. We'll confirm available space and costs within 2 business hours.
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