Obtain mandatory licensing under Section 57, 58, or 65 of the Customs Act. We handle the process of converting your facility into a legally recognized **Bonded Warehouse**.
Find the right license for your operations.
Licensed to store dutiable imported goods belonging to any importer. Operates as a commercial storage facility under Customs control.
Licensed only to store dutiable imported goods belonging to the license holder. Ideal for manufacturers or large distribution hubs.
Allows manufacturing or processing within the warehouse without paying duty upfront. Duty applies only on clearance.
Pay customs duty only when goods are cleared for domestic consumption.
If goods are re-exported, no customs duty is payable at all.
Minor processing, labeling, kitting, or assembly is permitted under bond.
Updated regulations simplify record-keeping and significantly reduce bank guarantee requirements.
File the application online with the Principal Commissioner of Customs (PCC).
Customs officers inspect the premises for security, access control, and inventory systems.
Execute a Continuity Bond covering the potential customs duty value of stored goods.
PCC issues the formal warehouse license (Form B / C / D), effective immediately.
Begin filing Bills of Entry (into Bond) and maintain daily statutory records.
Full Documentation & Liaison
Based on Facility Size & Type
*Customs fees and Bank Guarantee charges are separate from consultancy fees.
A warehouse is more than a shed; in 2026, it is a "Tax-Free Zone" if licensed correctly.
We help you set up a Private Bonded Warehouse. This allows you to import bulk cargo and keep it in your facility without paying 100% Import Duty upfront. You only pay duty as and when you remove goods for sale. CloudDesk manages the Double Duty Bond and the digital ledger required by Customs.
If you deal in commodities, we register you with the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA). This turns your warehouse receipts into Negotiable Instruments (e-NWRs), allowing you to get instant bank funding against your stored inventory.
The MOOWR 2019/2026 scheme is a game-changer. CloudDesk licenses your warehouse as a "Manufacturing Unit" where you can import raw materials duty-free, manufacture, and only pay duty on the final product if sold in India — or zero duty if exported.
For chemicals or pharma, a standard license isn't enough. We manage the Fire Department NOC, Pollution Board CTE/CTO, and Industrial Safety (DISH) approvals specifically for specialized storage, ensuring you meet the 2026 safety mandates for "High-Risk Storage."
• Section 57 (Public): Operated by the government or authorized agencies (like CWC). Anyone can store goods here.
• Section 58 (Private): Your own facility licensed to store your imported goods without immediate duty payment.
In 2026, the initial period is one year, extendable by the Commissioner. However, for capital goods (machinery), you can often store them until they are cleared for home consumption.
Yes. Storage and handling charges attract 18% GST. However, the sale of goods within a bonded warehouse to another buyer is treated as a "no-supply" under Schedule III (Tax-Free) until the goods are cleared for home consumption.
Yes. If you store food items, you must have an FSSAI Registration/License specifically for the "Storage/Warehouse" category. A manufacturing license is not enough for a standalone storage site.
Customs and WDRA mandate that the warehouse must be insured for Fire, Flood, Theft, and Burglary. In 2026, the policy must also cover the Duty Amount of the stored goods, not just their value.
Yes, under Section 64 (Owner's Right). You can sort, pack, or relabel goods in a bonded warehouse under Customs supervision. This is ideal for meeting LMPC (Legal Metrology) labeling requirements before final clearance.
You are liable to pay Full Duty + Interest + Penalties. The "Warehouse Keeper" is personally responsible for any shortage in the digital stock ledger.
In 2026, manual registers are illegal. You must maintain a Cloud-Based Inventory System that is accessible by Customs officers for real-time audits. CloudDesk provides the software integration for this ledger.