Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)

Foreign Trade Zone operations give you a smarter, leaner way to manage international inventory. Whether you're importing parts, assembling goods, or shipping finished products abroad, operating within an FTZ can unlock significant cost savings and next-level flexibility.

Think of an FTZ as a customs-free corridor - outside U.S. borders for duty purposes, but fully inside your supply chain. That means:

✓ No import duties on foreign components unless (and until) they enter U.S. commerce.

✓ No duties at all on components used in products that are later exported

✓ The option to pay duties on finished goods, not parts, often at a lower rate

✓ No time limits on storage, giving you breathing room on logistics and planning

It’s a powerful tool to streamline operations, reduce overhead, and improve your cash flow.

What You Can Do Inside

Assemble, store, sort, test, label, clean, destroy - whatever your supply chain requires. All under one roof, fully compliant and seamlessly managed.

Ready to Make the Most of Every Shipment?

Let’s build an FTZ strategy tailored to your operation, without the red tape or confusion.

IWS

International Warehousing Services

IWS Warehouse Division 15355 Oakwood Dr. Romulus, MI 48174 - U.S.A.