The United States Warehouse Act (USWA) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to license warehouse operators who store agricultural products. Warehouse operators that apply must meet the USDA standards established within the USWA and its regulations. Application is voluntary. Applicants agree to be licensed under the USWA, observe the rules for licensing and pay associated user fees.
- United States Warehouse Act (USC 869.1 through 869.404). Page through Title 7 Sections 869.1 to 869.404 in the United States Code
Resources
- USWA Licensed Warehouses
- USWA Authorized Emergency Storage
- USWA Annual Report
- Forms
- Licensing and Provider Agreements
- Fees
- Warehouse Services
Contact Information
License & Storage Contract Branch
Warehouse & Commodity Management Division
Mail Stop 9148, P.O. Box 419205
Kansas City, MO 64141-6205
Phone: 816-926-6474
Email: warehousing@usda.gov
Overnight:
USDA/AMS/FTPP/WCMD/LSCB
Mail Stop 9148
2312 East Bannister Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64131-3011