WTDC’s duty free and travel retail service help global brands move high-value goods through Miami efficiently while avoiding upfront import duties and taxes, which is a major competitive edge for spirits, perfume, cosmetics, and luxury categories.
Why Duty Free Logistics Matters in Miami
Miami is the gateway between the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, making it a prime hub for duty free and travel retail distribution. By staging inventory in Miami close to major cruise ports and airports, brands can reduce transit times, lower logistics costs, and respond quickly to seasonal or promotional demand.
Duty Free Storage in WTDC’s Foreign Trade Zone
WTDC operates a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) warehouse in Miami where inventory can be received duty free, meaning no import fees are due to U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon arrival. Goods can be stored, relabeled, repacked, and then either exported to international markets or entered into U.S. commerce later, allowing companies to defer duties indefinitely or avoid them entirely if the products are re-exported.
Specialized Support for Duty Free and Travel Retail Brands
Companies in the duty free and travel retail industry use WTDC’s FTZ to position bonded inventory for distribution to cruise ships, airport duty free stores, and retail locations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. WTDC’s team manages inventory control, labeling, and value-added services within the FTZ and bonded warehouse environment so brands stay compliant while maintaining product quality and brand standards.
Cost Savings and Cash Flow Advantages
By using WTDC’s FTZ and bonded warehousing services, importers can defer, reduce, or eliminate duties and tariffs on qualifying shipments. This improves cash flow because companies only pay duties if and when goods enter the U.S. market, instead of tying up capital in inventory that is destined for export or cruise and travel retail channels.
Why Duty Free and Travel Retail Brands Choose WTDC
WTDC is a family-owned logistics company in Miami and was the first operating Foreign Trade Zone under PortMiami’s FTZ 281 designation, demonstrating long-standing expertise in customs-bonded and FTZ operations. With integrated freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and FTZ warehousing, WTDC offers end-to-end duty free logistics solutions that help brands scale globally while staying compliant and cost-efficient.