Tri-Link FTZ provides articles and resources to help businesses understand the benefits of utilizing a foreign trade zone. Learn how you can save time and money on taxes, paperwork, and more with our informational articles.

US-China tariff negotiations to continue
US-China tariff negotiations have restarted. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met to continue trade discussions. According t…

Reduce tariffs with FTZ Subzones
Companies can reduce tariffs with FTZ Subzones. Utilizing Tri-Link’s ability to establish Subzone on private premises can benefit companies. Tri-Link…

Customs Duty vs. Tariff
When it comes to paying fees on imports, there is a difference between customs duty vs. tariff. They are both a type of tax imposed on products import…

FTZs can Help Offset the Additional 10% Tariff on Imported Chinese Goods
As a result of continued trade talks with China, President Trump announced that he will implement an additional 10% tariff on the remaining 300 billio…

China’s Tariff Waiver List, Are You On It?
A few industry products won the ‘tariff lottery’ this week, by being put on a list that China’s Ministry of Finance compiled. These products would hav…

If the Tariff Bomb heads your way, turn to a Foreign Trade Zone for shelter
The current trade war between China and the US continues to make headlines across the country. Just today trade talks resumed between the two large ec…

FTZ Weekly Entry Filing
When importing items into the United States, Tri-Link can help save time and money through utilizing Weekly Entry Filing (WEF), rather than having to…

Reduce Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF)
Tri-Link has helped clients reduce FTZ Merchandise Processing Fees. A Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is a fee assessed by U.S. Customs for most impo…

What is a Foreign Trade Zone?
A Foreign Trade Zone is located outside the Customs territory of the United States, often a warehouse or factory. Since it is not in the Commerce of t…