Some goods which are subject to import quotas may be held in a zone and entered into domestic commerce as the quotas allow. Products entered into the commerce of the U.S. from a zone are subject to duty and taxes on the imported component of the products. Products exported from the zone are not subject to duty and taxes. Benefits Merchandise can be cleaned, repaired, and inspected before duties are imposed. The importer is not required to pay duty on damaged or imperfect goods if those goods are rejected and returned to the country of origin, or destroyed in the zone.
Cost effectiveness is enhanced through improved inventory control and building security.
Inventories can be amassed in the zone and held for an unlimited time, then transferred as production schedules or seasonal markets require. Final destination of the goods may be determined after the goods are admitted to the zone. Depending on the nature of the goods and their packaging, merchandise can be stacked to a height of 18 feet. Pallet racks at four levels are available for goods requiring such storage. Inventory Control Automated inventory controls maintain the quality and location of goods to the day, and to the package or individual item.