Which term describes importing goods for re-export without substantial transformation?

Entrepôt trade describes importing goods for re-export without substantial transformation.

An entrepôt is a trading warehouse or distribution center where merchandise arrives from one country and is later shipped to another. The goods may be stored, sorted, repackaged or resold, but they are not substantially transformed into a new product.

This system has been important in ports positioned between major production and consumption markets. Historically, cities such as Singapore and Hong Kong developed major entrepôt roles by connecting regional and global shipping networks. Modern logistics hubs can perform a similar function through bonded warehouses and free-trade zones.

Entrepôt trade is different from ordinary transit trade, in which cargo merely passes through a territory under transport arrangements. It is also different from re-export after manufacturing, where processing may change the product's customs origin.