FTZ & Customs Bonded Solutions
Running a smooth global logistics operation requires navigating a lot of red tape and compliance hurdles. That’s where Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) and Customs Bonded solutions step in to make things easier. These services let you defer duties, streamline inventory management, and save costs while staying on top of international trade regulations. Whether you’re importing, exporting, or warehousing goods, our solutions keep things moving efficiently and cost-effectively.

About Our FTZ & Customs Bonded Solutions

McLane Global’s FTZ and Customs bonded solutions aim to meet the unique needs of businesses engaged in international trade.
With our FTZ warehouses, companies can store, manufacture, and process goods without the usual Customs duties, helping reduce costs and delays while offering more control over supply chains. This means your products can be safely stored or processed before entering the U.S. market, allowing you to manage duties more efficiently.
Additionally, McLane Global’s bonded warehouses let you store goods for up to five years, giving you the flexibility to manage your cash flow and business operations. Our combination of FTZ and Customs bonded facilities makes them ideal for companies looking to simplify the import and export process.
By using Foreign Trade Zones and Customs bonded warehouses, businesses can defer or avoid duties, making the process faster and more cost-effective. This setup provides a significant advantage for companies navigating international trade, making McLane Global a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
Benefits of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Warehouses
FTZ warehouses offer a variety of benefits for businesses engaged in international trade, including:
Duty Deferral
Duties are deferred until goods leave the FTZ for the domestic market. This method improves cash flow.
Cost Savings on Customs Duties
FTZs can reduce or eliminate customs duties. Businesses enjoy significant savings.
Inventory Flexibility
Goods can be stored indefinitely, offering long-term storage without customs penalties.
Manufacturing Benefits
Goods can be manufactured, processed, or assembled in an FTZ. The duty is calculated on the lower rate between components or the final product.
Tax Exemptions
Foreign goods and domestic goods intended for export are exempt from state and local inventory taxes.
Operational Freedom
FTZs allow a wide range of activities, including sorting, repacking, assembling, and re-exporting goods without immediate duty payments.
Simplified Import/Export
Goods can move freely into and out of the FTZ. This streamlines logistics for international trade
Enhanced Inventory Control
Advanced inventory management systems provide real-time tracking and visibility of goods. It helps reduce the risk of loss or theft.
Flexibility in Cargo Management
Both foreign and domestic goods can be stored and processed within the same facility.
Reduced Regulatory Complexity
FTZs help minimize the complexity of customs paperwork, especially for goods intended for re-export.
Benefits of Customs Bonded Warehouses
Duty Deferral
Duties are deferred until goods leave the warehouse. Businesses enjoy flexibility in payment timing.
Short-Term Storage
Goods can be stored for up to 5 years. Businesses can manage their stock effectively without immediate duty payments.
Cost-Effective Storage
Bonded warehouses offer cost-effective storage solutions, especially for short-term or seasonal goods.
Simplified Import Process
Goods can be imported and stored without immediate customs clearance. Administrative burden is reduced.
Security and Compliance
Bonded warehouses comply with U.S. Customs regulations. This practice ensures secure and legal handling of goods.
Limited Activity Allowance
Activities like cleaning, sorting, and repacking can be done under customs supervision to limit product adjustments.
Tax Deferral
Taxes are not required until goods are released into the domestic market.
Legal Storage of Goods
Goods can legally remain in bonded warehouses for up to 5 years duty-free. This option is ideal for businesses managing long-term import plans.
Restricted Access Control
Goods in bonded warehouses are strictly monitored by customs for added security and accountability.
Tailored for Import-Export Businesses
Bonded warehouses are ideal for businesses involved in international trade. Expect smoother regulatory compliance and cost management.
Benefits of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Warehouses
FTZ warehouses offer a variety of benefits for businesses engaged in international trade, including:
Duty Deferral
Duties are deferred until goods leave the FTZ for the domestic market. This method improves cash flow.
Cost Savings on Customs Duties
FTZs can reduce or eliminate customs duties. Businesses enjoy significant savings.
Inventory Flexibility
Goods can be stored indefinitely, offering long-term storage without customs penalties.
Manufacturing Benefits
Goods can be manufactured, processed, or assembled in an FTZ. The duty is calculated on the lower rate between components or the final product.
Tax Exemptions
Foreign goods and domestic goods intended for export are exempt from state and local inventory taxes.
Operational Freedom
FTZs allow a wide range of activities, including sorting, repacking, assembling, and re-exporting goods without immediate duty payments.
Simplified Import/Export
Goods can move freely into and out of the FTZ. This streamlines logistics for international trade
Enhanced Inventory Control
Advanced inventory management systems provide real-time tracking and visibility of goods. It helps reduce the risk of loss or theft.
Flexibility in Cargo Management
Both foreign and domestic goods can be stored and processed within the same facility.
Reduced Regulatory Complexity
FTZs help minimize the complexity of customs paperwork, especially for goods intended for re-export.
Benefits of Customs Bonded Warehouses
Duty Deferral
Duties are deferred until goods leave the warehouse. Businesses enjoy flexibility in payment timing.
Short-Term Storage
Goods can be stored for up to 5 years. Businesses can manage their stock effectively without immediate duty payments.
Cost-Effective Storage
Bonded warehouses offer cost-effective storage solutions, especially for short-term or seasonal goods.
Simplified Import Process
Goods can be imported and stored without immediate customs clearance. Administrative burden is reduced.
Security and Compliance
Bonded warehouses comply with U.S. Customs regulations. This practice ensures secure and legal handling of goods.
Limited Activity Allowance
Activities like cleaning, sorting, and repacking can be done under customs supervision to limit product adjustments.
Tax Deferral
Taxes are not required until goods are released into the domestic market.
Legal Storage of Goods
Goods can legally remain in bonded warehouses for up to 5 years duty-free. This option is ideal for businesses managing long-term import plans.
Restricted Access Control
Goods in bonded warehouses are strictly monitored by customs for added security and accountability.
Tailored for Import-Export Businesses
Bonded warehouses are ideal for businesses involved in international trade. Expect smoother regulatory compliance and cost management.
McLane Global Warehouse Locations
Houston
McLane Global
Houston, TX
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- (281) 210-3295
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Riverside
McLane Global
Riverside, CA
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Salt Lake City
McLane Global
Salt Lake City, UT
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- (281) 210-3295
- Mon to Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F) MDT


- Rack and Floor Storage
- Receiving, Storage and Shipping: any unit level including piece, case or pallet
- Receipt Verification with Key Detail: quantity, dating, lot, serial number, etc
- State-of-the-art, Real-Time Inventory Management: track lots or dates, access your actual up-to-date inventory
- Transportation staff dedicated to arranging shipments and utilizing our network of carriers
- Ambient, Conditioned Cold and Freezer Food Storage
- Transportation Route Management: Efficiency Maximization and Rate Minimization
Foreign Trade Zone & Customs Bonded Amenities
Why Choose McLane Global for FTZ &
Customs Bonded Solutions?
Our facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology and robust infrastructure, designed to handle a wide range of cargo. We also have an advanced custom warehouse system that provides our customers real time visibility and 24/7 access to their inventory, facilitating real time order creation and tracking.
The merchandise stored within FTZ warehouses can move freely through storage, exhibition, assembly, manufacturing, processing, and drayage without undergoing traditional Customs entry procedures, such as import duties.
Most international merchandise is subject to hefty customs duties before it can proceed through US Customs. This gets expensive and often delays operations. FTZ Customs Bonded solutions allow companies to bypass these proceedings.
Having goods move through designated Foreign Trade Zones lets companies defer, reduce, and sometimes even eliminate customs duties on imported goods altogether, giving them greater control over cash flow.
Our FTZ and Customs Bonded solutions provide a secure environment where your goods can be stored or processed without immediately entering the domestic market, allowing for duty deferral until the products are released. Additionally, McLane’s Customs Bonded warehouses allow dutiable merchandise to be stored and handled without duty payment for up to 5 years after the date of importation.
FTZ/Bonded Warehousing Services
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