FTZ Academy

ITC Diligence International Inc. has more than 30 years of experience navigating the FTZ Program and processing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) forms and fees. For importers and business owners, this means they can rely on proven 4PL advice and stay focused on their business.

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Form 214: Application for FTZ Admission/Status Designation

Looking to get goods through Customs? Form 214 is where every business starts. This form acts like an application and a permit to bring goods into a US Foreign Trade Zone warehouse. Form 214 allows businesses to get goods approved and imported into an FTZ. There are three sections that need to be filled out.

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Form 216: Application for Foreign Trade Zone Activity

Importers who truly take advantage of all the benefits Foreign Trade Zones have to offer will become very comfortable using Form 216. With Form 216, a business can display products in an exhibit, relabel packages so they meet certain regulatory requirements, and even destroy goods, all while maintaining control of fees and tariffs.

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Form 349: Harbor Maintenance Fee Report

In the FTZ environment, Form 349 allows the HMF to be paid quarterly instead of upon entry, and simplifies a process that could potentially lead to bottlenecked ports. For businesses using sea ports and harbors, Form 349 gives some flexibility to how this fee (which cannot be waived or avoided) can be paid.

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Form 7512: Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP Inspection and Permit

When goods are ready to be moved out of a Foreign Trade Zone, there are specific requirements that must be met. If any goods have been brought into an FTZ, Form 214 will accompany them. Transporting goods in bond requires Form 7512 to be completed. Form 7512 must be filled out in accordance with the following process.

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Form 3461: Entry/Immediate Delivery for Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)

Looking to get goods through Customs? Form 214 is where every business starts. This form acts like an application and a permit to bring goods into a US Foreign Trade Zone warehouse. Form 3461 is an authorization request to introduce goods into the US commerce system. Every item for sale is accounted for on Form 3461.

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Form 7501: Entry Summary including Continuation Sheets

A full container load (FTL) or less than container load (LTL) will need an entry summary that details what is being shipped and the value amounts for the goods in the container before it can clear customs. Form 7501 adds up all the costs and fees that must be paid at the time of entry. Importers of all goods will want to take advantage of Form 7501.

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FTZ Academy - Weekly Entry Program

Weekly Entry Program

The Weekly Entry Program through Customs is a simplified and cost-effective way for companies to import their goods into the United States. This process involves paying only one entry fee for all shipments during the week, rather than paying for each individual shipment. The process is overseen by a zone administrator, who ensures that all necessary steps are taken to comply with customs regulations.

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