related to goods that have been brought into a country, but for which no import taxes have yet been paid. The goods must be kept in buildings licensed by the government until the import tax is paid or until they are exported again
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bonded UK US /ˈbɒndɪd/ adjective INSURANCE
► US a bonded company has insurance in order to protect its customers if the company has a problem: »
Get estimates from more than one licensed, bonded, reputable contractor.
► UK a bonded travel agency (= company that sells holidays) has insurance to protect its customers if there is a problem with the travel agency or the travel arrangements it has provided: »
Since 1992 we have operated a fully bonded Travel Agency.
Financial and business terms. 2012.