What is a free trade zone?

A free trade zone (FTZ) is a designated area where imported goods can be stored, handled, or processed without immediate customs duties or taxes.

What are the eligibility requirements for using FTZ services in Miami?

Businesses involved in importing, exporting, or distribution can apply for FTZ services, provided they meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations.

How does duty deferral work?

Duties on imported goods stored in an FTZ are postponed until they leave the zone for domestic use, reducing upfront costs for businesses.

Can I store both domestic and imported goods in the FTZ?

Yes, FTZs allow businesses to store both types of goods while maintaining compliance with customs regulations.

How long can I store goods in the FTZ?

Goods can be stored for a maximum of 1 year, offering long-term cost savings and operational flexibility for businesses handling international shipments.

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Unlock Global Trade Efficiencies with FTZ Solutions

Many businesses pay duties earlier than necessary—or pay duties they could legally avoid. Our FTZ consulting services are designed to restructure your import and export flow so that your inventory works for you, not against your margins.

Key Benefits of Operating Within a Foreign Trade Zone

Duty Deferral

Pay duties only when goods formally enter U.S. commerce. Until then, inventory can remain inside the zone without immediate customs payment, improving cash flow and working capital efficiency.

Duty Elimination

Goods that are re-exported from the FTZ to international markets such as Colombia, Brazil, or the Bahamas may avoid U.S. duties entirely.

Inverted Tariff Benefits

If the duty rate on a finished product is lower than the rate on its individual components, assembling or modifying the product within the FTZ may allow you to apply the lower finished-goods rate.

Comprehensive FTZ Management & Consulting

Interworld Freight does not stop at advisory. We combine consulting with execution, integrating FTZ operations into your broader logistics strategy.

FTZ Feasibility Studies & Setup

Before recommending an FTZ structure, we conduct a detailed analysis of your supply chain, import patterns, tariff exposure, re-export ratio, and product classification.

We evaluate:

Current duty spend and payment timing
Volume of re-exports
Product classification structure
Operational readiness for zone management

If FTZ status makes financial sense, we guide you through application, activation, and operational implementation.

Managed 4PL & FTZ Operations

We act as your 4PL logistics orchestrator, managing inventory within our FTZ and bonded warehouse infrastructure.

This includes:

Inventory control inside the zone
Customs coordination
Status management (Privileged vs. Non-Privileged Foreign)
Real-time visibility across your supply chain

You gain strategic oversight without building in-house customs infrastructure.

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Customs Compliance & Documentation

FTZ management requires precision. We ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, AEO standards where applicable, and all documentation required for USA–LATAM trade flows.
Our team integrates customs brokerage, warehousing, and freight forwarding under one operational framework.

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Miami: The Strategic Hub for LATAM Trade

Miami is the primary U.S. gateway for Latin America and the Caribbean.

With direct ocean routes, daily air connections, and a strong customs ecosystem, Miami-based FTZ operations allow companies to:

Consolidate imports from Asia
Re-export efficiently to LATAM
Reduce transit times
Optimize regional inventory positioning

For businesses serving South America and the Caribbean, Miami is not just a port—it is a strategic distribution command center.

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Why Businesses Need FTZ Consulting

Many companies assume FTZ benefits are automatic. They are not.

Without proper classification strategy, inventory control, and export planning, the financial advantages can be diluted.

FTZ consulting ensures:

Correct tariff structuring
Optimal product status election
Proper documentation flow
Alignment between warehousing, customs, and distribution

The result is measurable cost reduction—not theoretical savings.

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Steps to Setting Up an FTZ with Expert Guidance

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Supply Chain Evaluation

Identify duty exposure and re-export potential.
Financial Modeling

Calculate projected savings and cash flow impact.
Application & Activation

Manage zone approval and customs coordination.
Operational Integration

Align inventory systems, reporting, and compliance workflows.
Ongoing Optimization

Continuously review duty strategy and trade patterns.

We analyze your product classification structure to determine whether assembling or modifying goods inside the FTZ allows you to apply a lower duty rate on the finished product instead of higher component rates.

An FTZ allows greater operational flexibility, including manufacturing, assembly, and tariff engineering. A bonded warehouse primarily defers duty payment but does not offer the same structural tariff advantages.

Privileged Foreign status locks in the duty rate at the time of admission into the FTZ. Non-Privileged Foreign status allows duty to be assessed based on the finished product at the time of entry into U.S. commerce.

FTZs offer broader operational flexibility, including consolidation, modification, and potential inverted tariff benefits. For companies with mixed domestic and export flows, FTZs often provide greater long-term value.

Yes. We operate integrated 3PL and FTZ solutions, allowing clients to manage storage, distribution, customs, and zone operations under one coordinated structure.

For companies re-exporting to South America, an FTZ in Miami allows duty elimination on re-exports, faster consolidation from multiple origins, and improved regional inventory positioning.

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Key Benefits of Operating Within a Foreign Trade Zone