U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse
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Lutheran Brothers operates its U.S. Customs bonded warehouse (H739) within the Port of Detroit. Using a U.S. Customs bonded warehouse can be advantageous for importers and exporters.
What is a Customs bonded warehouse?
A Customs bonded warehouse is a building or other secured area in which imported dutiable merchandise may be stored, manipulated or undergo manufacturing operations without payment of duty for up to 5 years from the date of importation. The Customs duties on these goods are due only at the time the merchandise is moved out of the warehouse for consumption in the U.S. If the merchandise is shipped out of the warehouse to a foreign country, no U.S. duty is charged.
Advantages
- No customs duty or excise tax, if applicable, is paid on goods in a Customs bonded warehouse until they are shipped out of the warehouse for consumption in the U.S.
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Goods may be exported from a zone free of duty and tax.
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Duty is not due/collected until the merchandise is withdrawn for consumption in the U.S. An importer, therefore, can better utilize those funds for normal operational costs.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about customs bonded warehousing and international logistics services in Detroit, Michigan
Lutheran Brothers Warehouse Corporation provides customs examination site services, container handling and freight logistics support for importers, exporters and freight forwarders throughout Metro Detroit, including Dearborn, Livonia, Troy, Warren and Sterling Heights, as well as businesses shipping between the United States and Canada. Explore our FAQs to learn how customs examinations work and how efficient cargo handling can help minimize shipping delays.
What is a U.S. Customs Examination Site?
A U.S. Customs Examination Site is a designated facility where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can inspect imported cargo to verify compliance with federal regulations and import requirements.
Why does U.S. Customs inspect shipping containers?
CBP examines containers to verify shipment documentation, assess cargo compliance and identify prohibited or improperly declared merchandise.
What happens during a customs examination?
Cargo may be unloaded, inspected and reloaded as directed by CBP. The examination process depends on the type of inspection and the shipment’s requirements.
How long does a customs examination take?
Examination times vary depending on cargo type, inspection requirements, documentation and CBP availability. Proper coordination can help minimize unnecessary delays.
Who pays for a customs examination?
Importers are generally responsible for examination-related expenses, which may include cargo handling, transportation and storage fees.
Does Lutheran Brothers provide customs examination services in Detroit?
Lutheran Brothers Warehouse Corporation supports CBP examinations through cargo handling, container unloading, warehousing and freight coordination at its Detroit-area customs examination facility. CBP determines examination requirements and cargo release.
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2030 Howard Street,
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-8790
(313) 963-9639