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Overview
A bonded warehouse provides a customs-controlled storage facility where imported goods can be held without payment of import duties and taxes until they are either released into the domestic market, re-exported, or transferred to another bonded facility. BaliCustomsClearance.com offers comprehensive bonded warehouse services that help businesses optimize their cash flow, manage inventory efficiently, and reduce the financial burden of import duties on goods that may be re-exported or stored for extended periods. Our bonded warehouse solutions serve manufacturers, distributors, hospitality operators, and trading companies operating in and around Bali.
Indonesia’s bonded warehouse system, regulated by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC), provides significant financial advantages for businesses engaged in international trade. By deferring duty payment until goods actually enter domestic commerce, businesses can hold larger inventories without tying up capital in customs duties. For goods that are eventually re-exported — such as raw materials processed in Bali and shipped as finished products, or transit cargo being consolidated for onward shipment — the bonded warehouse facility can eliminate import duties entirely. Our team manages all aspects of bonded warehouse operations from initial facility licensing support to daily customs compliance, inventory management, and goods release procedures.
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Bonded warehouses in Indonesia allow imported goods to be stored without paying import duties until released to the domestic market or re-exported. Types include Tempat Penimbunan Berikat (TPB), Gudang Berikat, and Kawasan Berikat for manufacturing. Benefits include duty deferral, cash flow optimization, and duty-free re-export. BaliCustomsClearance.com manages bonded warehouse customs compliance, inventory tracking, duty calculations, and goods release for businesses in Bali.
What We Handle
Standard bonded storage facility for imported goods awaiting duty payment, re-export, or transfer. Suitable for distributors holding inventory, transit cargo consolidation, and businesses needing flexible import timing. Goods can be stored for up to 12 months with extension options.
Standard bonded storage facility for imported goods awaiting duty payment, re-export, or transfer. Suitable for distributors holding inventory, transit cargo consolidation, and businesses needing flexible import timing. Goods can be stored for up to 12 months with extension options.
Manufacturing-oriented bonded facility where raw materials and components are imported duty-free for processing into finished goods destined for export. Ideal for Bali manufacturers producing furniture, textiles, handicrafts, and processed food for international markets.
Bonded Logistics Center designed for distribution operations. Allows imported goods to be stored, repackaged, labeled, and distributed to domestic and export markets. Provides maximum flexibility for businesses serving both Indonesian and international customers from a single inventory pool.
The primary advantage of bonded warehousing is duty deferral. Import duties, VAT, and income tax are only assessed when goods are released from the bonded facility into domestic commerce. This means a business importing USD 1 million worth of goods can defer approximately USD 300,000-500,000 in duties and taxes until the products are actually sold and delivered to domestic customers. For re-exported goods, duties are never paid at all, making bonded facilities essential for re-export and transit trade operations.
Cash flow optimization extends beyond duty deferral. Businesses can import in bulk at lower freight rates, store in bond, and release smaller quantities as needed, matching duty payments to revenue timing. This is particularly valuable for seasonal businesses like Bali’s hospitality sector, which may import large quantities of supplies before peak season but only needs to pay duties as products are consumed over several months.
Quality control and compliance benefits are equally significant. Goods stored in bonded facilities can be inspected, tested, and verified before duty payment, reducing the financial risk of importing non-conforming products. If goods fail quality inspection, they can be re-exported or destroyed under customs supervision without paying import duties, protecting the importer from bearing both the product cost and duty cost for defective imports.
Operating a bonded warehouse requires strict compliance with DJBC regulations including accurate inventory records reconciled with customs IT systems, proper documentation for every movement of goods into, within, and out of the facility, regular customs audits, and timely reporting. Our bonded warehouse compliance team manages all regulatory requirements, maintaining digital inventory records that integrate with the customs CEISA system, preparing monthly reconciliation reports, and ensuring the facility passes all scheduled and surprise customs inspections with full compliance.
Contact our bonded warehouse team at [email protected] or +6281139414563.
Our Workflow
Send us the invoice, packing list and bill of lading. We confirm the HS code, estimate landed cost and flag any permit needed before the cargo sails.
Import licence, LARTAS permits and supporting certificates prepared and lodged, so nothing stalls the consignment on arrival.
PIB filed through CEISA, channel assignment monitored, and import duty, VAT and PPh 22 settled on your behalf.
Cargo released from the terminal and delivered to your address anywhere in Bali, with the full document set handed back to you.
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Common Questions
Standard bonded warehouse storage is permitted for up to 12 months from the date of import. Extensions can be applied for through customs authorities in justified cases. Kawasan Berikat (manufacturing bonded zones) have different timelines tied to production cycles. PLB facilities allow storage for up to 3 years. Our team manages all timeline tracking and extension applications to prevent any compliance issues.
Failure to release or re-export goods within the permitted timeframe results in the goods being treated as domestically consumed, triggering immediate duty and tax obligations plus potential penalties. Our inventory management system tracks all storage deadlines and alerts both our team and the client well in advance of expiry dates, ensuring timely action to maintain compliance.
Yes, the PLB (Bonded Logistics Center) facility type is specifically designed for distribution operations including e-commerce fulfillment. Goods can be imported in bulk, stored in bond, and released in small quantities as individual customer orders are received. Duties are assessed per release, matching tax obligations to actual sales. Contact [email protected] for e-commerce bonded fulfillment setup.
Bonded warehouse costs include facility rental (per square meter or pallet position per month), handling charges for goods in/out, customs processing fees, and our compliance management fee. Rates vary by facility location, storage conditions (ambient, cold chain, secure), and volume. Total costs typically range from USD 5-15 per pallet per month for ambient storage. Contact us at +6281139414563 for detailed bonded warehouse quotations.
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