As global trade evolves and tariffs become an increasingly prominent part of the import/export landscape, businesses are looking for smarter, more strategic ways to manage their supply chains and reduce costs. For companies importing goods into the U.S., bonded warehouse services offer a valuable opportunity to mitigate the financial burden of tariffs while optimizing logistics operations.
At FreezPak Logistics, one of the top 4 cold storage and logistics providers in the country, we understand how critical it is for businesses to stay competitive, especially when facing unpredictable policy changes. That’s why our bonded warehouse services are designed to offer flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings.
What is a Bonded Warehouse?
A bonded warehouse is a secured facility authorized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) where imported goods can be stored without paying duties or tariffs until they are officially released for U.S. consumption. This gives importers more control over when, and if, they pay those tariffs.
Goods can stay in a bonded warehouse for up to five years, and during that time, companies can:
Postpone duty payments
Re-export goods without ever paying duties
Break bulk or relabel goods before distribution
Defer costly decisions while maintaining inventory readiness
How Does This Help You Avoid Tariffs?
If your company imports temperature-sensitive goods, like food, pharmaceuticals, or other perishables, tariffs can significantly impact your bottom line. Here’s how bonded storage at FreezPak can help:
Defer Duty Payments By storing your imports in a bonded facility, you don’t have to pay tariffs immediately upon arrival. This improves your cash flow and gives you time to analyze markets, demand, or pricing strategy before committing.
Avoid Tariffs Through Re-Export If you decide to re-export your goods, you can do so directly from our bonded warehouse without ever paying U.S. tariffs. This is especially useful for companies operating globally with multiple distribution channels.
Break Bulk Strategically Break shipments into smaller units to fulfill partial orders while delaying tariff payments on the remaining inventory. You only pay duties when goods exit the bonded facility and enter U.S. commerce.
Value-Added Services While in Bond At FreezPak, we offer value-added services like repacking, labeling, or quality inspection, all within the bonded facility. This allows you to prepare your product for final destination markets without triggering duties prematurely.
Why FreezPak?
With strategically located facilities across the country and decades of cold chain expertise, FreezPak isn’t just a warehouse, we’re your logistics partner. Our bonded warehouses are USDA- and FDA-compliant, offer real-time inventory tracking, and integrate seamlessly with your supply chain.
Our dedicated compliance team ensures your goods are handled according to CBP regulations, giving you peace of mind and full operational visibility.
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If you're looking to reduce your tariff exposure, improve cash flow, and streamline international trade logistics, bonded warehousing might be your answer. And there’s no better partner for that than FreezPak.
Contact us today to learn more about our bonded services and how we can help you navigate the new tariff landscape with confidence.