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1. Customs Duty Deferral
Merchandise admitted to our Miami FTZ is considered outside U.S. Customs territory. Tariffs and excise taxes are deferred until goods enter domestic commerce, significantly preserving capital.
Strategic Customs Advantage
Optimize Global Duty Management & Supply Chain Cash Flow
As a U.S. Customs licensed Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operator in Miami, ShipLilly enables international buyers, manufacturers, and trade intermediaries to seamlessly transfer cargo into North America while deferring, reducing, or completely eliminating import tariffs.
2. Duty Elimination on Re-Exports
Import cargo stored in our FTZ and subsequently shipped out to Latin America, Europe, or Asia incurs zero U.S. customs duties. Ideal for regional redistribution centers.
3. Weekly Entry Fee Savings
Instead of paying individual Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF) on every container, FTZ operators file one consolidated weekly entry, drastically cutting administrative overhead.
CBP Authorized FTZ Facility
Enterprise Value
Why Overseas Buyers Partner with ShipLilly for FTZ Storage
Operating from the premier trade gateway of Miami, Florida, ShipLilly provides seamless multimodal connectivity via direct sea, land, and air transport. Our certified FTZ inventory systems guarantee strict U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) compliance.
Inverted Tariff Advantages
When finished assembled items carry lower duty rates than raw components, importers pay whichever rate yields maximum cost reduction.
Indefinite Storage Flexibility
Goods can remain stored inside our FTZ warehouse indefinitely without triggering customs duty liabilities or time limitations.
Zero Duties on Scrapped Goods
No duty is owed on goods damaged, discarded, or destroyed while stored inside the zone, protecting margin against transit loss.
Operational Execution
Our 4-Step FTZ Supply Chain Workflow
A transparent and compliant procedure engineered for overseas manufacturers and international buyers.
1. Zone Admission
Cargo arrives via ocean or air and moves under bond directly to ShipLilly's Miami FTZ without immediate duty payment.
Step 012. Secure Storage
Products are cataloged with 24/7 barcode inventory tracking inside our climate-monitored facility.
Step 023. Processing & Kitting
Perform relabeling, quality inspection, repackaging, and order kitting in accordance with buyer requirements.
Step 034. Flexible Release
Goods are dispatched into U.S. markets (duty paid) or exported duty-free to international destinations.
Step 04
Regulatory & Commercial Clarity
Frequently Asked Questions About FTZ Warehousing
Essential guidance for global buyers evaluating U.S. Foreign Trade Zone operations.
What is a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and how does it function?
A Foreign Trade Zone is a restricted-access site located in or near a U.S. Port of Entry. Operating under U.S. Customs supervision, merchandise held in an FTZ is treated as foreign commerce. Duties are payable only when merchandise leaves the zone for U.S. consumption.
How does FTZ warehousing differ from a standard Bonded Warehouse?
Unlike bonded warehouses—which limit storage duration and restrict operations—an FTZ allows indefinite storage and permits manufacturing, assembly, kitting, and manipulation of goods prior to duty assessment.
Can goods stored in Miami FTZ be re-exported to Latin America duty-free?
Yes. ShipLilly specializes in LATAM and Caribbean transshipment. Cargo admitted to our Miami FTZ can be stored, re-sorted, and exported directly abroad without paying any U.S. customs duties.
Ready to Reduce Customs Duties and Streamline Logistics?
Download our complete Service Catalog and consult with our Miami-based Foreign Trade Zone specialists today.