Question: We are going to be implementing a FTZ in the next few months and are currently working on getting our signage made to inform people that they will be entering the zone and must abide by the regulations under 18 U.S.C. 549. Could anyone please give some suggestions: -What size the sign should […]
Question: Looking for a FTZ Manual Template – any suggestions? *********
Question: If anyone uses Integration Point software to cut IT bonds themselves from a rail destination to their FTZ, can you please contact us. We are trying to determine if we would like to have a 3rd party manage our IT bond process (they are requesting and exorbitant fee for this) or get […]
Question: Company A in the US is having product exported into a foreign warehouse on its behalf. At this time, payment will be made for the product. As needed, freight will be imported into the US to individual DC’s across the US. Company A can generate their own documents for import using […]
Question: I want to bring to everyone’s attention that in the original Federal Register Notice (pertaining to Lacey Act implementation) dated Feb 3, 2009, it stated: “Applicability of the (Lacey Act) Declaration Requirement at present, we will be enforcing the declaration requirement only as to formal consumption entries (i.e., most commercial shipments). Also at […]
Question: We are considering implementing an FTZ at one of our warehouses. I am creating an FTZ Feasibility Questionnaire that I want to send out to my IT, warehouse, and logistics contacts at my company to see if it can work, and see what the cost savings would be. Does anyone have an example […]
Question: We are considering turning one of our parts warehouses into an FTZ. We are the importer, but we lease the building from a real estate management company. It is not located in or near a general purpose zone. What are our options for starting up a zone? ************
QUESTION: We are considering implementing an FTZ at one of our warehouses. I am creating an FTZ Feasibility Questionnaire that I want to send out to my IT, warehouse, and logistics contacts at my company to see if it can work, and see what the cost savings would be. Does anyone have an […]
Question: We are a Container Freight Station looking to activate a zone as an operator/user. Our site already has FTZ status. What are some of the key benefits should we be analyzing primarily as an “operator” for a ROI ? It is well known that the IOR has the most benefits from using […]
QUESTION: We are working with a consultant on an FTZ analysis for one of our US facilities. An item we are conduction additional research on is the use of small package carriers to delivery to the “proposed” FTZ. Our customers will be shipping us goods to our “proposed” FTZ prepaid and primarily […]
Question: We are currently in the process of applying for FTZ activation, however are encountering considerable opposition by our Union committee to the US Customs background check requirement. Are there any members that have experienced similar setbacks and if so, what were some of the methods that were used to resolve them? ============
Question:Hello, is there anyone in the group that could share the operational challenges they had when setting up a new FTZ vs a regular distribution process?
