CBP Outlines Facility Requirements for Bonded Warehouses
CBP clarified what facilities can be considered bonded warehouses, in a May 12 cargo systems message.
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As defined in 19 CFR 19.1, bonded warehouses don't include container freight stations, inspectional facilities, express consignment facilities, etc., "and therefore are not authorized for acceptance of Type 21/22 bonded warehouse entries." CBP said.
The agency also said that bonded warehouse entries, Entry Type 21/22, require designation of the mandatory data element of the facility’s associated Facilities Information and Resource Management System (FIRMS) code, as required by 19 CFR § 144.11(c). Such entries without a FIRMS code or with an inaccurate FIRMS code will not be authorized for deposit in any warehouse until the entry is corrected, CBP said.
ACE Report TA-003 (Public FIRMS) provides a list of CBP facilities with information including FIRMS codes and facility types. This document can be used to determine if a location is classified as a bonded warehouse prior to submitting a Type 21/22 entry, CBP continued.
The agency reminded filers that filing a Type 21/22 entry with inaccurate bonded warehouse information may result in assessment of penalties or liquidated damages, depending on the facts and circumstances.