foreign-trade zone no. 25

FTZ Forklift Worker Port Everglades is at the forefront of efficiency when it comes to distributing foreign and domestic goods. That's why importers and exporters consider the Port's Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 25 to be a critical component to their bottom line.

Tariff for Foreign-Trade Zone No. 25

View the entire Foreign-Trade Zone No. 25 Tariff (pdf 407KB)

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FTZ No. 25 Benefits Business

FTZ No. 25 is the first of its kind in Florida. Companies that operate within it take advantage of benefits such as:

Improved cash flow
Avoidance of duty
Lower tariff rates
Reduced insurance costs
Upgraded quality control
Reduction of Customs clearance delays

From auto parts to cosmetics, businesses of all sizes can implement more effective economical solutions for cargo storage, merchandise manipulation and manufacturing needs.

Business Activities in the Foreign-Trade Zone

Assemble
Clean
Display
Manipulate
Mix
Process
Re-label
Repackage
Repair
Salvage
Sample
Store
Test
Manufacture

As one of the Western Hemisphere's most accessible deep-water seaports, tourism and international trade thrive at Port Everglades. The Port's strategic positioning makes it the ideal hub for companies conducting business in Central America, South America, the Caribbean, the Far East and European countries. Other FTZ No. 25 highlights include:

22.7 acres at the Port is currently activated by U.S. Customs
Secure, fenced-in and illuminated
Cost cutting and time-saving computerized inventory control system
388,600 square feet (36,102 square meters) of warehousing space with around-the-clock access
Fast in, fast out routes to major highways, an international airport and direct rail lines
More than 14 additional FTZ sites throughout Broward County

The value of goods moving through Port Everglades' FTZ No. 25 exceeded $5 billion in Fiscal Year 2016 (October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011). Positively impacting profitability through saving incentives has made FTZ No. 25 a proven outlet for strong businesses to thrive and small businesses to grow stronger. It also offers the opportunity to:

Defer, reduce or even eliminate Customs duties on products admitted into the zone
Save on taxes and improve bottom line results
Expand in the United States and abroad
Boost competitiveness domestically and internationally

Port Everglades also operates several FTZ facilities in other Broward County locations.

For more details about FTZ No. 25, call 954-523-3404, or email PortEverglades@broward.org