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With Foreign-Trade
Zones

INzone is your one-stop shop for help understanding the federal Foreign-Trade Zone program, so companies in Central Indiana can start doing business smarter — not harder.

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What Are

Foreign-Trade Zones?

Foreign-trade zones (FTZs) are designated sites in the United States that make importing and exporting more efficient and affordable.

FTZs are legally considered outside of U.S. Customs territory, which means you only pay duties when your goods enter the U.S. market. And while you wait, products in an FTZ can be freely stored, sorted, packed, processed, manufactured, and more.

These benefits can help you save money, while streamlining import logistics and giving you greater control of your cash flow.

Foreign-trade zones (FTZs) are designated sites in the United States that make importing and exporting more efficient and affordable.

FTZs are legally considered outside of U.S. Customs territory, which means you only pay duties when your goods enter the U.S. market. And while you wait, products in an FTZ can be freely stored, sorted, packed, processed, manufactured, and more.

These benefits can help you save money, while streamlining import logistics and giving you greater control of your cash flow.

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Give Your Company A Competitive Edge

Make Your Facility A Foreign-Trade Zone

Most FTZs are located near Customs entry points and ports, like the Indianapolis International Airport. But you don’t have to relocate your business to take advantage of foreign-trade zones!

In Indiana, any qualified business can be designated a foreign-trade zone site. Indiana is one of the few states with 100% access to the Foreign-Trade Zone program, so your facility can become an FTZ — no matter where in the state you do business.

Companies in Central Indiana can contact INzone to start the application process today.

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Over

1,050

Foreign-Owned Businesses Call Indiana Home

Find Out Why

Lower Costs.
Greater Efficiency.
Better Business.

Foreign-trade zones offer a variety of benefits that can decrease your operating costs, optimize your international trade, and make it easier to do business in the United States.

  • Duty Deferral
  • Duty Reduction
  • Duty Elimination
  • Reduced Processing Fees
  • Weekly Customs Entry
  • Manufacturing Cost Savings
  • Indefinite Storage
  • Direct Delivery
  • Avoid Quotas
  • And More...
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Case Studies

Manufacturing

Case Study

From steel to textiles, U.S-based manufacturers can significantly increase their bottom line by operating in an FTZ. When goods enter an FTZ, companies can choose to pay duties on either the individual components or the finished product, whichever is cheaper in the long run. And throughout the process, no duties are charged on damaged merchandise or materials considered unrecoverable waste.

Over

$44.8

Billion

In Foreign Direct Investment in Indiana from 2017–2024

Find Out Why
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Let INzone Be Your Guide

INzone is here to help you navigate the Foreign-Trade Zone program and learn how to unlock these benefits for your business. As the administrator of the Central Indiana FTZ, we offer unique services to support companies in our service area, including free compliance audits, confidential assistance, and more.

If you’re interested in becoming an FTZ in Central Indiana, INzone can guide you through the application process and start you on the path to savings.

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