Additional Services – Storage, Compliance & Customs Support

At RST Direct, we go beyond customs declarations. We provide a full infrastructure of storage, control, and compliance, giving businesses flexibility and assurance throughout every stage of the import process.

Our facilities are designed for secure, compliant, and efficient storage — whether you need to hold goods temporarily, consolidate consignments, or prepare stock for distribution.

Temporary Storage Facility (TSF)

As a HMRC-authorised Temporary Storage Facility, we can hold imported goods under customs control until they’re ready for clearance. This allows businesses to defer duty payments, manage multi-destination consignments, and avoid demurrage or storage penalties at ports.

Our TSF gives you flexibility: you decide when to clear, release, or re-export goods — all under HMRC-compliant conditions.

Bonded & Controlled Storage

We offer bonded warehouse-style storage solutions for businesses that need extended control of imported goods before they enter free circulation. This is ideal for:

• Importers managing bulk shipments
• E-commerce sellers consolidating multi-supplier stock
• Freight forwarders handling multi-client consignments

Your goods remain safely stored in our controlled environment with full audit trails, allowing deferred tax and duty until the goods are released.

Consolidation, Deconsolidation & Order Preparation

Our operational team can also handle:

• Consolidation of multiple shipments before dispatch
• Deconsolidation of containers or pallets for split deliveries
• Order preparation and labelling to support e-commerce and retail distribution

This service is particularly valuable for B2B clients managing supplier networks and for B2C sellers fulfilling customer orders quickly.

Compliance & Record Management

Every movement and storage action at RST Direct is backed by AEO-level compliance and internal record-keeping standards. We maintain full digital records for audit, traceability, and HMRC inspections, giving you confidence that every step meets customs and logistics best practice.

Intrastat & Data Reporting

We also support businesses with Intrastat submissions, ensuring your trade statistics remain accurate and compliant — a vital requirement for companies trading within the EU.