FTZ: A Strategic Advantage for Smart Logistics

Puerto Rico operates under the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program, a powerful tool that allows companies to optimize how and when they pay duties and taxes.

Built for Business

Companies using FTZ-designated facilities like IMEX can:

  • Defer U.S. customs duties and excise taxes until goods leave the zone for U.S. consumption

  • Avoid duties entirely if goods are re-exported

  • Benefit from faster customs clearance and fewer regulatory hurdles

  • Reduce inventory-related costs, since goods in the FTZ are not taxed monthly as inventory

Key Advantages

Whether you’re importing for local distribution or preparing to export to regional markets, the FTZ program provides:

  • Lower operating costs

  • Greater flexibility

  • A clear compliance framework

  • A strategic foothold in the Caribbean

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