An ex-bond bill of entry withdraws goods previously stored under a warehousing BoE; duty and IGST are paid on the quantity cleared, and bond balances must match customs records.

Last updated: June 4, 2026

What is ex-bond?

Ex-bond clears goods from a bonded warehouse to home consumption (or other permitted disposal). Duty and IGST apply to the quantity withdrawn on this BoE.

Link to warehousing BoE

ICEGATE links ex-bond to the original warehousing BoE. Partial withdrawals are common—each ex-bond line must not exceed bond balance.

Filing tips

Prepare invoice for domestic buyer if applicable, updated packing list for withdrawn cartons, and confirm warehouse operator gate pass aligns with customs approval.

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Frequently asked questions

It withdraws goods from bonded warehouse to home consumption with duty on that quantity.

Yes, partial ex-bond is common; bond balance must cover the withdrawal.