Foreign-Trade Zone 101: Maximizing Financial Benefits

Are you an importer? Do you pay customs duty? Would you like to defer, reduce, or eliminate that duty? Join World Trade Center Savannah and ISCM Inc. for a program to explore the benefits of the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program, how to get started, and what you need to know to grow your business with an FTZ. The FTZ program is available to U.S.-based companies and can be established at your warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing facility.

Participants will get an introduction to the U.S. FTZ program and learn about the following:

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Financial and supply chain benefits
Warehouse/distribution benefits
Opportunities for 3PLs
MPF savings for distributors
Savings for exporters
Inverted tariff savings for manufacturers
Next steps if you think an FTZ is a good fit for your company
The application process
Program costs
Latest program developments
Who should attend:

Importers and exporters
Economic development professionals
Commercial real estate brokers
Customs Brokers and Foreign Forwarders
Commercial bankers
Accountants
Participants will earn 3 CCS/MCS/CES/MES credits. This program is free of charge, but registration is required.