Tag: Duty Deferral


  • A Cash Flow Tool Most Importers Overlook A bonded warehouse allows imported goods to be stored without duty payment for up to five years. Duties are only owed upon withdrawal for domestic consumption. If goods are exported, no duties are owed at all. How Bonded Warehouses Work Several classes exist for different activities. When goods…

  • A Powerful Tool Hiding in Plain Sight Foreign Trade Zones are designated areas where imported goods can be stored, assembled, manufactured, or processed without formal customs entry or duty payment until the goods enter U.S. commerce. Over 190 general-purpose zones exist, yet many importers have never evaluated whether FTZ operations could benefit their business. How…