In the competitive world of international trade, optimizing logistics costs is a priority for companies. In Mexico, the use of Strategic Bonded Warehouses (RFE) has become a key solution for improving supply chain efficiency, reducing expenses, and streamlining import and export processes.
What is a Strategic Bonded Warehouse?
A Strategic Bonded Warehouse is a delimited zone within Mexico where companies can store, process, or distribute goods without paying taxes or import duties while the goods remain within the warehouse. This scheme allows tax payments to be deferred until the goods are nationalized or re-exported.
Benefits of Using a Strategic Bonded Warehouse to Reduce Logistics Costs
1. Deferral of Taxes and Duties
- Companies can store products without immediately paying VAT and the General Import Tax.
- This improves cash flow and frees up capital for other strategic investments.
2. Reduction in storage costs
- Avoids double handling of goods, optimizing time and costs.
3. Greater distribution efficiency
- Strategic location of RFEs close to the production area and road and logistics infrastructure streamlines transportation.
- Facilitates meeting delivery times and improves export logistics.
4. Flexibility in the transformation and relabeling of goods
- Allows for value-added processes without having to pay taxes until the products leave the warehouse.
- Companies can adapt products to different markets without immediate additional costs.
5. Supply chain optimization
- Companies can consolidate goods from different suppliers before final distribution.
- Reduced wait times and greater control over inventory.
Success stories in cost reduction with the use of RFE
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Automotive industry: Companies have managed to reduce operating costs by 20% by storing auto parts without paying taxes until assembly.
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Technology sector: 15% reduction in storage costs thanks to optimized inventory flow.
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Raw materials for manufacturing production processes: in North America thanks to the location of RFEs at strategic points.
Conclusion
The use of Strategic Bonded Warehouses in Mexico represents a key opportunity for companies seeking to reduce logistics costs and improve operational efficiency. By deferring tax payments, optimizing storage, and improving distribution, companies can strengthen their competitiveness in a globalized market.
