Bonded Warehousing UK

Overview

Our Seaham facility is one of only a handful of HMRC-approved bonded warehouses in North East England. Bonded warehousing allows you to import goods into the UK and store them without paying customs duty or VAT until they are released for sale — providing significant cash flow benefits for growing ecommerce brands importing supplements, beauty products, and consumer goods.

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HMRC approved bonded warehouse interior with racking at Launch Fulfilment UK Seaham

What's Included

Key Capabilities

Duty & VAT Deferral

Only pay customs duty and VAT when goods leave the bonded area for sale. Hold stock without upfront tax liability.

HMRC Approved

Fully licensed and approved by HMRC for bonded storage. Regular audits ensure ongoing compliance.

Customs Documentation

We handle all customs entries, declarations, and documentation for goods entering and leaving the bonded facility.

Inventory Visibility

Real-time view of bonded and non-bonded stock with clear separation in our WMS.

Re-Export Capability

Store goods in bond and re-export without ever paying UK duty — ideal for transit and distribution hubs.

Cash Flow Calculator

We will model your potential duty and VAT savings based on your product values and import volumes.

Why Launch

Why Brands Choose Us

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One of only 3 bonded facilities in North East England — serving the fastest-growing logistics corridor in the UK.

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Combined bonded warehouse + FHDDS accreditation = full compliance package in a single facility.

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Specialist in supplement, beauty, and consumer goods — not a generic bonded warehouse.

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Cash flow benefit: clients typically save 8-12% on upfront costs compared to standard import processes.

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Dual US/UK operations mean we understand transatlantic supply chains from both ends.

Steps in bonded warehousing process — how goods flow through an HMRC-approved bonded warehouse in the UK

How goods flow through our HMRC-approved bonded warehouse — from import to release for sale.

FAQ

Common Questions

A bonded warehouse is an HMRC-approved facility where imported goods can be stored without paying customs duty or VAT until they are released for sale or re-exported. This provides significant cash flow benefits for importers.

Savings depend on your product values, duty rates, and storage duration. Most ecommerce brands see 8-12% savings on upfront costs. We offer a free consultation to model your specific savings.

Most consumer goods including supplements, beauty products, electronics, and general merchandise can be stored in bond. Contact us with your product details and we will confirm eligibility.

A bonded warehouse is a specific HMRC-licensed facility within the UK where goods can be stored duty-free. A free trade zone is a broader designated area with reduced regulatory controls. For most UK ecommerce importers, bonded warehousing is the more practical and accessible option.

Want to Know How Much You Could Save With Bonded Warehousing?

Request a bonded warehouse consultation and we will model your potential duty and VAT deferral savings based on your import volumes.

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