Foreign Trade Zone Warehousing

Strategic duty-free storage zones for international trade. Defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported goods.

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Trade Smarter with FTZ Advantages

Foreign Trade Zone warehouses provide a unique advantage for businesses engaged in international trade: the ability to store, process, and re-export goods without triggering domestic duty obligations. WAREX connects you with FTZ-designated facilities that deliver measurable cost savings on your import operations.

Within an FTZ, imported goods can be stored, assembled, manufactured, or processed before entering the Canadian market. Duties are only assessed when goods leave the zone for domestic consumption — and if goods are re-exported, duties may never be owed. This creates powerful cash flow and cost optimization opportunities.

Duty Deferral

Store imported goods indefinitely without triggering customs duty payments.

Duty Elimination

Re-export goods from the FTZ without incurring Canadian duties.

Processing

Assemble, label, or process goods within the zone under favorable duty treatment.

Customs Brokerage

Integrated customs services for coordinated movement in and out of the FTZ.

Key Benefits

Cash Flow Optimization

Defer significant duty payments, improving working capital for your business.

Cost Reduction

Reduce or eliminate duties on goods destined for re-export markets.

Strategic Flexibility

Hold inventory in zone and serve multiple markets without pre-paying duties.

How It Works

1

Assess FTZ Fit

Share your import profile and we'll evaluate the potential FTZ savings.

2

Match to Zone

The exchange identifies FTZ facilities near your supply chain.

3

Establish Operations

Move goods into the zone with integrated customs brokerage support.

4

Improve & Save

Manage inventory and duties strategically based on market demand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bonded warehouses defer duties on imported goods in their original condition. FTZ facilities offer additional benefits including processing, manufacturing, and potentially more favorable duty treatment on finished goods.
FTZ is particularly valuable if you import goods for re-export, hold inventory for extended periods before domestic sale, or perform assembly/processing on imported components. Our team can assess the potential savings.

Explore FTZ Warehousing

Capture duty savings with Foreign Trade Zone warehousing on the exchange.

Assess FTZ Savings