Bonded Storage Infrastructure

FTWZ Warehousing & Duty-Deferred Storage

Store enterprise inventory duty-free with world-class racking, humidity control, and infinite holding flexibility.

Customs Duty Deferral

for Eligible FTWZ Operations

Facilitated Re-Export

with Applicable Customs & Tax Benefits

SEZ Act

Full Statutory Compliance

Chennai

Strategic Port Proximity

Understanding This FTWZ Advantage

Our FTWZ warehousing infrastructure in the Chennai corridor provides secure, high-clearance Grade-A storage operating under Special Economic Zone customs jurisdiction. Businesses avoid tying up substantial working capital in customs duty payments when shipping bulk cargo into India, maintaining safety stock right next to consumption markets.

Core Benefits & Strategic Value

Zero Upfront Duty Outflow

Preserve corporate working capital by holding massive volumes of inventory duty-free until purchase orders are fulfilled.

State-of-the-Art Physical Security

Perimeter intrusion detection, 24/7 CISF/Customs security gate control, CCTV monitoring, and multi-tier access control.

Automated Climate Control

Dedicated zones maintained for electronics, pharmaceutical active ingredients, and delicate engineering components.

Seamless WMS Integration

Enterprise-grade warehouse management software integrated with SEZ Online for instant bill-of-entry reconciliation.

Regulatory & Taxation Benefits Under SEZ Act

  • Exemption from normal customs warehousing time limits and interest penalties on prolonged bonded storage
  • Simplified insurance and bank guarantee norms compared to standard Chapter IX bonded warehouses
  • Immediate release upon domestic Bill of Entry clearance with electronic customs assessment

Operational Applications

  • Bulk container de-stuffing, palletization, and vertical selective racking
  • FIFO, LIFO, and FEFO inventory tracking with strict batch/lot separation
  • Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) programs for foreign suppliers servicing Indian OEMs