QUESTION: Would appreciate feedback on experience with how FTZ activated space is controlled/designated in different FTZ’s around the nation. Some FTZ’s require fencing (sometimes all the way to the ceiling and comporting with Bonded Warehouse requirements) surrounding the “activated” areas. If the FTZ area expands/contracts modifications/movement of the fencing is required. Other FTZ’s rely more […]
QUESTION: Our US supplier group assists our Mexican sister company manage its suppliers. Within the last six months, the US supplier attempted to use an FTZ strategy to avoid substantial 301 tariffs – but somehow didn’t import correctly, so got charged the tariffs, anyway. I was reading up on it since the US company doesn’t […]
QUESTION: Has anyone received clarification from CBP about whether or not the 10 day window begins, for FTZ estimates, based on the date of the 1 USG message, or the date shown per ACE CATAIR to the right. We’re trying to confirm with our broker which date starts the 10 day window. This is a […]
QUESTION: Does a CTPAT audit suffice as a security audit for a foreign trade zone in the US? Does the FTZ need to be CTPAT certified prior to operating? Thank you. ========== Answers: Not sure where you are coming up with a “Security Audit”. A review of Security is normally done by CBP prior to […]
QUESTION: I cannot find a FTZ operator in the area I need one. Can I ship to a Customs bonded warehouse located in the port area, unload the containers in the bonded area, ship on bonded trucks to a FTZ several states away? If this can be done, how? Under IT to the warehouse then […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership know if Section 321 entry can be claimed on withdraws from an FTZ? If I understand correctly, most Section 321 entries are filed by carriers. In case of FTZ, normally who files for Customs release? FTZ operator or carrier? Is ACE ready for brokers to file Section 321 entries? […]
QUESTION: The question is at too high a level to provide a reasonable answer. It really depends. If you are doing assembly or manufacturing and your end product will benefit from a tariff shift. (obviously in your favor) then there can be a case made on that value. There is also the savings of MPF which […]
QUESTION: I am curious as to how other FTZ operators are handling finished goods containing foreign components as they leave the FTZ and are subject to Section 301. In this specific scenario, the finished good undergoes a substantial transformation in the FTZ but is made up of mostly Chinese and Korean components. What country of […]
QUESTION: If a shipment arrives into the port of Camden and is destined for a FTZ warehouse, does it have to be a FTZ warehouse in that port or can the material move on an i.t. bond to a FTZ warehouse in New London? (different state) ================== ANSWER: If the goods were being moved for […]
QUESTION: Are the FTZ warning signs required around the perimeter and entrances of the approved FTZ area, or only around the perimeter and entrances of the area activated by CBP. ************ Answers: Ours are at the perimeter and entrances of our activated FTZ area. ************ From a technical standpoint, I understand there is no legal […]
QUESTION: If a shipment arrives into the port of Camden and is destined for a FTZ warehouse, does it have to be a FTZ warehouse in that port or can the material move on an i.t. bond to a FTZ warehouse in New London? (different state) ========== Answers: Answer… The FTZ Warehouse does not need […]
QUESTION: I am planning to create more metrics for our FTZ and I was looking for suggestions in the industry or what other companies are using? ========== Answers: Pretty open ended question, what kind of FTZ are you operating? Manufacturing or distribution? Are you on Direct Delivery? Are you using a 3rd party to manage […]
