Type A customs warehouse – a flexible customs clearance model in Gdańsk
Omida Solutions operates a type A customs warehouse in a modern logistics center in Gdańsk-Kowale. The service allows goods from outside the EU to be stored without the need for immediate customs clearance, as well as phased removal in accordance with the customer’s operational needs. It is a legal and effective way to manage imports.
Gdańsk – a location ready for international logistics
The Type A customs warehouse is located in a Class A warehouse at 15 Magnacka Street in Gdańsk-Kowale. The facility offers 8,000 m² of space and access to 8,000 pallet spaces. The proximity of the seaport, container terminals, and major national roads makes this location an optimal entry point for goods imported by sea and land.
How does a Type A customs warehouse operate?
A type A customs warehouse allows for temporary storage of goods without the need to immediately pay customs duties and taxes. Goods can be removed in batches, and fees are charged only for physically released cargo. This model reduces one-time costs and allows for better cash flow management.
The entire process is carried out in accordance with customs procedures, with the involvement of an experienced customs agency, which is responsible for formalities and represents the client before the customs office.
Scope of warehouse and customs services
The Omida Solutions customs warehouse in Gdańsk provides comprehensive services:
- receiving and issuing goods in flexible batches,
- repackaging and labeling,
- verification and quality control of goods,
- maintaining customs documentation and representation before authorities,
- integration with logistics services: WMS, distribution, fulfillment.
For which companies will a type A customs warehouse be beneficial?
The solution is used by companies importing goods from third countries that want to:
- defer the obligation to pay customs duties and VAT,
- prepare goods for further distribution in stages,
- avoid downtime resulting from incomplete documentation,
- carry out customs clearance without physical presence in the warehouse.
The service is most often used by companies from the following industries: FMCG, household appliances/audio-video equipment, e-commerce, automotive, heavy industry.
What makes Omida Solutions’ customs warehouse stand out?
Omida Solutions combines warehousing with contract logistics, process automation, and data integration. The Type A bonded warehouse operates under the WMS system, ensuring full traceability, regulatory compliance, and real-time control of goods. The facility is supervised by the Customs and Tax Service and equipped with monitoring and security systems.