If your firm is involved in any of the following, it may be a good idea to investigate the opportunities that a FTZ will offer. Importing merchandise which is subject to U.S Customs duties. In any way manipulating products consisting of foreign merchandise or both domestic and foreign merchandise. Importing merchandise which must be stored for an uncertain period of time. Importing merchandise that is subject to quota restrictions.
Merchandise being imported is exhibited to potential buyers.
Importing merchandise for which a inverted tariff exists. Importing merchandise that will be re-exported in part or whole. No duty is ever paid on re-exported merchandise. Insurance and bonds can be significantly reduced because of the added protection of the customs security in the zone. Only merchandise that leaves the zone for consumption in the U.S. Customs territory have duties and excise taxes.