Customs Bonded Warehousing & Distribution

Customs Bonded Warehouse

What is a customs bonded warehouse?
A customs bonded warehouse is a building or warehouse authorized by customs used to store goods, without the payment of duties.

World Trade Distribution provides over 200,000 sq. ft. of bonded warehousing to customs brokers and importers for the storage of goods undergoing Customs examination, holding imported goods, and for the storage of General Order merchandise. Our bonded warehousing provides the highest degree of security with electric perimeter fencing and 24-hour surveillance and monitoring.

We are experienced in a wide range of in-bond warehouse transactions and offer the largest bonded warehouse capacity in the region.

General Order Warehousing

World Trade’s Warehousing Permits include:

U.S. Customs CHL #223 - Federal
C.E.S. #S903 - Federal
TABC #C176722 - Texas
ICC #MC186730 - Federal
H 3/7 Hazardous - Houston
C.F.S. Custom Bond - Federal
Class 3 & 4 Custom Bond - Federal
G.O. Bond U.S. Customs - Federal
Public Warehouse Bond - Texas

World Trade has over 50,000 square feet of bonded warehousing dedicated for the storage of general order merchandise, relieving steam ship liners and customs brokers of their cargo and processing it through our Centralized Examination Station. More information on General Order…

Advantages of Bonded Warehousing

Duty is not collected until goods are withdrawn
Importer has control over money until the duty is paid
Importer can sell goods for exportation if the domestic buyer is not found, eliminating the importer's obligation to pay duties.
Exporter’s exposure to customs and tax expenses for unsold goods is eliminated

Bonded Warehouse Distribution

Use our bonded warehouse to avoid duty payment while goods are being held.

The basis for most successful warehouse operations is distribution. Our fully-automated process allows for Internet or fax notifications of inbound or outbound freight. All inventories are confirmed in a physical count monthly and real-time inventory is available online.

Utilizing World Trade Distribution saves you money on delivery and transportation. Our delivery networks throughout the U.S. include L.T.L., containers, flatbeds, vans and out-of-gage movements.

Bonded Yard Storage

We have a 12-acre, bonded concrete yard for pipe and heavy equipment in a well-drained, secured area. Yard security is reinforced by our 7,000 volt electric fence, 24-hour lighting and camera surveillance. Live video receiving and load out is accessible by customers.

Customs bonded warehousing for General Order and holding of imported goods

For more information on our customs bonded warehouses or warehouse distribution services, contact us at 713-672-7295 or email us