Foreign Trade Zones
& FDI

Where global business takes off.

The Charlotte region is ideally positioned for foreign direct investment. Our myriad incentives, low tax rates and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #57) designation mean you can take advantage of international opportunity right here at home. Plus, our workforce and job development assistance, property tax rebates and abatements make it easier to build a location that supports business activity at home and abroad.

International Reach. Worldwide Connectivity.

800+

international businesses

35+

direct international flights

274K

internationally born residents

Making international trade more convenient.

The FTZ program is a catalyst for companies involved with international trade to improve their competitiveness and profitability. By utilizing the FTZ program, companies are able to defer, reduce or eliminate Customs duties on products admitted to the zone.

GET THE DETAILS

Goods stored in a FTZ are considered part of international commerce and are legally outside U.S. Customs territory. By utilizing the zones program for trade, companies benefit from a variety of financial advantages:

Duty Deferral

Duties are paid only when goods enter U.S. Customs territory.

Duty Elimination

Goods may be re-exported duty free from the zone. Goods may be destroyed or scrapped duty-free in the zone.

Reduction of Tariffs

Importers may choose to pay duties on raw materials entered into the zone, or pay duties on the finished products as they are entered into U.S. commerce.

WORK WITH US

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance® is the Grantee for FTZ #57.  As Grantee, the Alliance is charged with establishing, operating and maintaining the zone. 

For more information, please contact:

Laura Foor

Need information on the Foreign Trade Zones program in South Carolina?

Visit the South Carolina Ports Authority for an overview of the SC zones program.

CALCULATE THE BENEFITS

Interested in learning how your company could benefit from the Foreign Trade Zones program? The FTZ Savings Calculator will give you an estimate of your potential zone savings.

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THE FOLLOWING SECTION SHOULD ONLY BE COMPLETED IF YOUR COMPANY FILES MORE THAN 52 CUSTOMS ENTRIES ANNUALLY. IF 52 OR LESS CUSTOMS ENTRIES ARE FILED ANNUALLY, MPF SAVINGS USING WEEKLY ENTRY AND CUSTOMS BROKER FEE SAVINGS USING WEEKLY ENTRY DO NOT APPLY. SKIP TO “TOTAL SAVINGS” SECTION TO SEE SAVINGS.

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