Bonded Warehouse Services
Bonded warehouse in Trabzon: store your goods with duties deferred under Customs Law No. 4458, then clear them when needed or re-export.
Storage Under Customs Supervision
Goods not yet released for free circulation are stored under customs supervision without paying duties. The regulation defines 6 warehouse types: public (A, B, F) and private (C, D, E).
Unlimited Storage
Per Article 101 of Law No. 4458, storage duration is essentially unlimited.
Tax Deferral
Customs duties, VAT, and excise tax payments are deferred while goods remain.
Handling Operations
Labeling, packaging, quality control, and assembly can be performed (Article 104).
Re-Export Capability
Goods can be sold to other countries without nationalization.
Digital Tracking
Real-time inventory tracking with BİLGE system integration.
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ContactAbout the Service
A bonded warehouse (customs warehouse) is a facility where goods that have not been released for free circulation are stored under customs supervision. While the goods remain there, customs duty, import VAT and any excise tax are not collected; they are paid only when the goods are released for free circulation.
At Ak Antrepo in Trabzon (Gözalan, Ortahisar) you can store goods with duties deferred, release them in batches when you need them, or re-export them without ever importing them into Türkiye. If you want to know more about the six warehouse types in the regulation (public A, B, F; private C, D, E), see our guide to warehouse types.
Who Is It For?
- Importers who will not sell immediately and want to defer duties until the point of sale
- Transit traders and re-exporters selling to third countries without importing into Türkiye (e.g. trade with Georgia, Iran, Central Asia or Russia)
- Businesses holding stock for projects, tenders or seasons and releasing it in partial batches
- Anyone who needs a secure place to hold goods while the buyer or destination is still being finalised
Documents Required
- Commercial invoice (final, not pro forma)
- Packing list (number of packages/pallets, gross and net weight)
- Transport document: bill of lading, CMR or air waybill
- Proof of origin (EUR.1, A.TR or certificate of origin, if preferential duty applies)
- Power of attorney for the customs broker, signature circular and tax certificate
- Permits or conformity documents required for the specific goods
Required documents vary with the goods and the procedure; your customs broker will confirm the final list.
How the Process Works
- 1
Initial call and quote
We clarify the type of goods, HS code (if known), estimated quantity and storage period, and prepare a quote.
- 2
Paperwork
Invoice, packing list, transport document and a power of attorney for your customs broker are prepared.
- 3
Arrival at the warehouse
The goods are moved to the warehouse under customs supervision (summary declaration or transit) and counted on receipt.
- 4
Warehouse declaration and stock entry
The warehouse declaration is lodged in the BİLGE customs system and the goods are entered in the warehouse stock records.
- 5
Storage and handling
With customs permission, usual forms of handling such as labelling, repacking or splitting consignments can be carried out during storage.
- 6
Exit
Goods are released for free circulation (duties paid), re-exported, sent to another customs office under transit, or placed under another procedure. Partial exits are possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I pay duties on goods in the bonded warehouse?
No customs duty, import VAT or excise tax is collected while the goods stay in the warehouse. Duties are paid when a declaration for release into free circulation is lodged. If the goods are re-exported, no import duties arise.
Can I withdraw my goods in batches?
Yes. You can release as much as you need from the stock; a separate declaration is lodged for each withdrawal and the rest stays under the warehousing procedure.
How long can goods stay in the warehouse?
Turkish Customs Law sets no general time limit for goods in a customs warehouse, although customs may set a limit for certain goods. Just share your planning with us at the start.
Can any kind of goods be stored?
No. What can be stored depends on the customs rules and the scope of the warehouse permit. Please contact us in advance for dangerous, perishable or temperature-controlled goods.
How is the storage fee calculated?
The fee depends on the type of goods, the space or volume they occupy, the storage period and any handling services required. Share these details and we will prepare a tailored quote.
Contact us for a quote or information
Share the type of goods, estimated quantity and period, and we will plan the right solution together.