Celebrating 48 years of excellence in logistics and trade solutions, WTDC is proud to be a pioneer and leader in foreign trade zone consulting and customs brokerage services in Miami. Our deep industry experience combined with personalized foreign trade zone consulting services empowers businesses in South Florida and beyond to optimize their supply chains, reduce costs, and navigate complex trade regulations with confidence.
If your company is looking for expert FTZ consultants or a reliable Miami customs broker to streamline your import-export processes and maximize tariff benefits, WTDC is your go-to partner for comprehensive foreign trade zone consulting in Miami and worldwide logistics.
What is a Foreign Trade Zone and How Can WTDC Help?
A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a designated secure area supervised by U.S. Customs and Border Protection where imported merchandise can be stored, manipulated, or manufactured without immediate payment of customs duties. Duties and federal excise taxes are only charged when goods exit the FTZ for domestic consumption, allowing companies to defer, reduce, or even eliminate tariffs.
As your dedicated foreign trade zone consultant, WTDC guides you through every aspect of the program—from FTZ application and activation to ongoing operations, compliance, and optimization. We help you leverage the many financial and operational advantages FTZs offer, including duty deferral, tariff mitigation, and streamlined customs processing.
Comprehensive Foreign Trade Zone Consulting Services
WTDC offers a broad range of foreign trade zone consulting solutions tailored to meet your business goals:
- FTZ Application & Activation Support: We assist with preparing and submitting FTZ applications, coordinating with the FTZ Board and U.S. Customs to obtain approvals and activate your zone.
- Feasibility Studies & Cost-Benefit Analysis: Our team conducts detailed assessments to evaluate potential savings, duty impact modeling, and operational benefits specific to your supply chain.
- Operations & Compliance Planning: We design inventory control and recordkeeping systems to ensure full CBP compliance and efficient zone management.
- Training & Change Management: WTDC provides comprehensive staff training and change management support so your team can manage the FTZ smoothly.
- Ongoing Monitoring & Reporting: From periodic CBP reporting to audit preparation, we maintain your zone’s compliance and optimize operational performance.
- Tariff Support & Trade Strategy: Our expertise extends to tariff mitigation, valuation planning, and integration with drawback and bonded warehousing programs.
Why Work with WTDC – The FTZ Consultants You Can Trust
- Leading FTZ Experience: WTDC was the first to activate a Foreign Trade Zone in PortMiami’s FTZ 281 and has been serving the Miami-Dade area for decades.
- Full-Service Logistics & Customs Brokerage: Beyond FTZ consulting, we are licensed customs brokers, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs, providing end-to-end logistics support.
- Local Expertise, Global Reach: Miami’s status as the Gateway to the Americas means your products efficiently move across continents with WTDC’s expert guidance.
- Innovative Solutions: We offer state-of-the-art transloads, heavy-lift operations, and specialized handling for out-of-gauge shipments.
- Trusted Tariff Experts: Our tariff consultants help you navigate complex tariff codes, duty classifications, and trade remedy regulations to minimize costs.
Miami Customs Brokers Who Deliver Results
WTDC’s team of licensed Miami customs brokers ensures your shipments clear U.S. Customs quickly and compliantly. We provide:
- Accurate tariff classification and valuation expertise
- Assistance with customs documentation and electronic filing
- Coordination of inspections and compliance reviews
- Strategic planning to reduce broker fees and avoid penalties
Choosing WTDC means you work with one of the most trusted and established Miami customs brokers in the industry.
The Value of Expert Foreign Trade Zone Consulting in Miami
Utilizing FTZs can provide your business with crucial advantages:
- Duty Deferral: Improved cash flow by delaying tariff payments until goods enter U.S. commerce.
- Duty Reduction or Elimination: Pay tariffs only on finished goods or reduced rates with inverted tariff relief.
- Consolidated Weekly Entries: Simplify customs reporting and reduce processing fees.
- Inventory Control: Enhanced visibility and management of duty-free and dutiable goods in one location.
- Tariff Strategy: Sophisticated tariff support mitigates trade risks and cost exposures.
WTDC’s expert FTZ consultants will tailor these benefits to your operations, helping you unlock savings and streamline your supply chain.
Contact WTDC for Expert Foreign Trade Zone Consulting Services
Whether you are new to Foreign Trade Zones or looking to optimize an existing one, WTDC provides unmatched foreign trade zone consulting services in Miami and beyond. Our integrated approach combines logistics, customs brokerage, and tariff expertise to deliver practical, compliant, and cost-effective trade solutions.
