As your global supply chain evolves, you may face increased challenges managing risk and cost. Perhaps you've considered foreign trade zones as a way to address risk while reducing duties, import taxes and fees. If you thought you lacked the expertise and weren't sure about the investment, we can help.
UPS Zone Solutions, an experienced leader in FTZs for more than 20 years, offers a comprehensive suite of FTZ solutions—from consultation, to FTZ systems implementation, to Foreign Trade Zone Managed Services, to complete end-to-end FTZ warehousing—to help you improve visibility, increase compliance, manage costs, and improve service levels.
UPS Zone Solutions can assess your specific situation and needs, and provide feedback regarding whether an FTZ is right for you, and which FTZ solution will best meet your needs.
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Once you're up and running, we can manage all your FTZ-related activity. We monitor and reconcile all transactions entering and exiting to help you improve compliance.
Proper FTZ operations can provide a number of benefits:
Goods imported through UPS Gateway FTZs undergo rigorous audits and validations before entering the United States, and help to improve compliance and minimize risk. Utilizing the UPS Gateway FTZs may be able to help you consolidate goods into a single customs entry, and minimize entry and merchandise processing fees and taxes.
UPS offers Gateway FTZ through four gateways: Dallas, Los Angeles, New York (JFK), and Chicago.
UPS Zone Solutions, in conjunction with UPS Global Logistics and Distribution, can provide a complete FTZ experience. Our turnkey solution includes Professional FTZ Managed Services, along with providing, and managing warehouse space for your merchandise. Our Global Logistics & Distribution warehouse services can optimize your distribution process, while our FTZ managed servicse can help you take full advantage of the compliance and cost improvements attainable through an FTZ program.
When you need the benefits of an FTZ but aren't quite ready for your own dedicated zone, UPS Zone Solutions offers access to UPS General Purpose Zones (GPZ) in specific US locations. Our general purpose zones are designed to meet the needs of multiple customers, while helping you maintain individualized service, security and compliance for merchandise located within the zone.
UPS Zone Solutions can help you navigate FTZs compliantly and mitigate supply chain risks as your profits grow.
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