A bonded warehouse is a secure facility run by the Customs and Border Protection Agencies.

The bonded warehouse is needed to store goods that are subject to import duties and taxes until the appropriate paperwork is processed and the taxes and duties are paid.

The bonded warehouses also provide a secure storage facility for goods, reducing the risk of theft. Additionally, goods stored in a bonded warehouse may be temporarily imported into a country without paying duties and taxes until the goods are ready to be sold or distributed.