A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a designated area within a country where imported goods can be stored, processed, assembled, or re-exported without being subject to customs duties or formal customs procedures until they officially enter domestic commerce.
A U.S.-based electronics company imports computer parts into an FTZ where they assemble finished laptops. If the laptops are exported abroad, no U.S. duties are paid. If sold domestically, duties are assessed based on the final product rather than the imported parts.
MET CO is a logistics provider built for speed, precision, and growth. We specialize in cross-docking, short-term warehousing, and wholesale distribution, with a strong track record in the grocery and automotive sectors.
As our clients scale, so do we—expanding into eCommerce fulfillment, value-added services, and just-in-time delivery. Our operations are designed to handle both bulk and high-frequency inventory with minimal friction and full visibility.
Whether you need rapid turnarounds, zone-based storage, or reliable outbound execution, MET CO acts as an extension of your supply chain—lean, fast, and aligned to your goals.
An FTZ allows both storage and manufacturing of goods without duty payments, whereas bonded warehouses primarily offer storage with limited processing options.
No. Duties and tariffs are only paid when goods leave the FTZ and officially enter the domestic market for consumption.
FTZs are regulated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and authorized by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, which is overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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