Licensing of a Customs Bonded Warehouse
Goods deposited in a Customs bonded warehouse are goods under Customs control and the warehouse keeper of the facility is licensed by Customs, as stipulated in Regulations 74-76 of the EACCMR, 2010.
- Application for approval and licensing of any premises, rooms or enclosed areas must be submitted on Form C.18.
- Application may also be made in respect of renewal of existing license.
- The application form must be accompanied by a plan of the proposed building, the site plan giving its situation in relation to other buildings and thoroughfares.
- The annual license fee for a bonded warehouse shall be USD 1,500 per calendar year.
- In respect of applications received after the expiry of the time notified to submit the applications, a further non-refundable late registration fee of USD 1,500 must accompany the application.
Before a license is issued, the premises must be inspected for suitability for use as a warehouse.
- Be equipped with at least one computer capable of connecting to the Customs business systems.
- Have a parking yard or storage area which shall be tarmac or concrete finishing or made of some other rigid paving.
- Have adequate parking space commensurate with the operations of the premises as the Commissioner may deem fit.
- Be well secured with a perimeter fence and adequate lighting system.
- Be equipped with a fire fighting system.
- Any activities that may endanger the goods in the warehouse, such as smoking in the warehouse, should be absolutely prohibited.