Which form would be used for applying to designate a building as a bonded warehouse?

Which form would be used for applying to designate a building as a bonded warehouse?

• A. Form C20
• B. Form C19
• C. Form C21
• D. Form C18

Answer: (A)

Designating a building as a bonded warehouse is a permissions-by-customs process that ensures a facility can store dutiable goods under bond, delaying duty payments until the goods are released. The form used for this purpose is the bonded warehouse designation form. It asks for all the details that prove the facility can securely and properly manage bonded goods: the building’s exact location and description, the layout and division of storage areas, and the security setup (locks, alarms, guards) plus how access will be controlled. It also covers fire safety and insurance, the procedures for handling and counting inventory, and the rules for operating the bonded space. Supporting documents, like proof of ownership or lease and site plans, are typically required. Customs will review the submission and may inspect the site; if everything meets the standards, the designation is granted with conditions and ongoing compliance requirements. Other customs forms exist for different procedures, so they wouldn’t be used to designate a bonded warehouse.