Import with Precision, Ship with Confidence
Take control of your global supply chain with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) capabilities, now available at ShipNetwork. Enable compliant, trackable inventory movement — with the power of Lot Tracking built in.
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What is a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)?
A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a secured, U.S. Customs-authorized area where imported goods can be stored, processed, or assembled before they are formally entered into U.S. commerce. FTZs offer importers the ability to:
ShipNetwork’s FTZ-enabled facilities bring this opportunity directly into your fulfillment workflow.
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Get Started with FTZ — For Pennies on the Dollar
Activating FTZ Fulfillment at ShipNetwork is simple, fast, and designed to be budget-conscious. With Lot Tracking included as the foundation for FTZ compliance, you can start benefiting from this service with:
ShipNetwork’s FTZ-enabled facilities bring this opportunity directly into your fulfillment workflow.
Why Brands Choose
ShipNetwork to Scale.
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Our PODs Each Include 3 CSR's
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Our Fulfillment Centers
Comply with Many Industries
View some of our examples from our clients industries:
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Brands That Have Scaled with ShipNetwork
Still Have Questions Regarding Our Free Trade Zone Solutions?
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A Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is a designated area within a country where imported goods can be stored, handled, manufactured, or re-exported without being subject to customs duties until they enter the domestic market. FTZs streamline international trade and offer tax and duty incentives.
FTZs offer significant advantages for eCommerce and logistics businesses, including deferred or eliminated customs duties, reduced processing costs, streamlined compliance, and faster turnaround times for global shipping.
Goods entering an FTZ are not subject to duties unless they leave the zone and enter domestic commerce. This deferral or elimination of tariffs helps reduce the overall cost of imported goods and lowers export expenses through simplified procedures.
Manufacturers, eCommerce brands, distributors, and logistics companies benefit the most. FTZs are ideal for businesses involved in assembling, repackaging, relabeling, or storing imported goods.
There is no difference—"Foreign-Trade Zone" is the term used in the United States, while "Free Trade Zone" is more commonly used internationally. Both refer to the same trade-advantaged zones under respective legal frameworks.
FTZs expedite customs processes, reduce bottlenecks, and allow for inventory optimization by enabling duty-free storage. This accelerates order fulfillment and provides flexibility in inventory planning.
To apply for FTZ status in the U.S., businesses must work with the Foreign-Trade Zones Board and local grantees. Alternatively, they can partner with 3PL providers operating within an existing FTZ to immediately leverage the benefits.
Businesses operating in an FTZ must maintain accurate inventory records, follow customs security protocols, and file zone entries and removals through the appropriate U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) systems or international equivalents.
Yes, ShipNetwork can operate within FTZs and can manage your warehousing, fulfillment, and shipping processes while ensuring regulatory compliance, making FTZ benefits accessible without direct operation.