5 minutos As global trade dynamics shift and new tariffs take effect, businesses must find ways to mitigate costs and optimize their supply chains. Two effective tools are Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and Customs bonded warehouses. While both aim to streamline the movement of goods and reduce costs, they operate differently and offer distinct advantages. Let’s explore how FTZs and bonded warehouses work, their benefits and limitations, and help you determine which option may best fit your supply chain strategy. Leveraging Foreign Trade Zones Continue lendo→

3 minutos There are places in the U.S. where tariff policy doesn’t apply the same way it does everywhere else. We’re talking select warehouses, designated sections in or near ports, even factories. Foreign Trade Zones were designed to give businesses some relief from tariffs almost a century ago. The Trump administration has rolled back some of that relief, but companies are still swarming to get in on them. Back during the Great Depression, Congress allowed the creation of little magical kingdoms where tariffs didn’t apply.  Continue lendo→