Duty deferral, re-export and storage flexibility — a clear comparison to help you stage inventory the smart way.
Where you store goods before they clear can materially change your cash flow and flexibility. Bonded and free-zone warehousing both defer duty, but they suit different strategies.
Bonded warehousing lets you hold imported goods with duty suspended until they enter the local market. It’s ideal when you want to stage stock but pay duty only as you sell.
Free-zone storage adds re-export flexibility — perfect for regional distribution hubs where a large share of cargo moves on to other markets without ever entering local circulation.
The right choice depends on your sales pattern. A quick review of your re-export ratio and inventory turns usually makes the answer obvious.
