MORE CASH FLOW. MORE FREEDOM.
Keep working capital working. Postpone customs duties while imported goods remain in your FTZ, paying when they enter U.S. commerce.
BUILT IN DETROIT. CONNECTED TO THE WORLD.
Global trade.
Greater savings.
Your next competitive edge is closer than you think.
Lower import costs. Free up capital. Move forward.
A BETTER WAY TO DO BUSINESS.THE FOREIGN–TRADE ZONE ADVANTAGE
More opportunity.
Less overhead.
That’s your edge.
Every dollar matters. Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone helps Southeast Michigan businesses put more of theirs to work.
Through Foreign-Trade Zone No. 70, eligible importers, manufacturers, and distributors can defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties—and build a stronger bottom line.
Meet your competitive advantageHelping Michigan compete since
counties
One connected regional advantage
ways
Real opportunity.FTZs can help companies save
Built around your business.
KEEP MORE. DO MORE.
A smarter way
to grow your business.
Less tied up in customs costs.
More available for what comes next.
YOUR AMBITION.
WITH MORE ROOM TO MOVE.
WITH MORE ROOM TO MOVE.
LESS OVERHEAD. STRONGER MARGINS.
Eligible production may qualify for a lower finished-product duty rate on imported components. Weekly entry may also reduce processing and brokerage fees.
GO FURTHER. COMPETE EVERYWHERE.
Export qualifying merchandise directly from your zone without U.S. customs duties. Give your business more room to reach international markets.
Benefits depend on merchandise, operations, applicable tariffs, and required approvals. Let’s explore your specific opportunity.
FOR THE BUSINESSES THAT MOVE US FORWARD
Made in Michigan.
Ready for the world.
A LOCAL CONNECTION. A GLOBAL REACH.
Your county.
Your business.
Your advantage.
Seven counties. One region built for trade. Discover your connection to Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone.
FTZ No. 70 service area HOVER OR TAP A COUNTY TO EXPLORE
EXPLORE OUR REGION
Your county. Your opportunity.
Select a highlighted county to explore the service area.
THE ADVANTAGE IS REAL
Good for business.
Better in their words.
LOCAL BUSINESS. GLOBAL IMPACT.FROM POSSIBILITY TO PROGRESS
Your next move.
Made simpler.
Let’s talk potential.
Tell us about your business, your facility, and your trade activities. We’ll explore where FTZ status could take you.
Make it a plan.
With GDFTZ sponsorship, prepare your formal application to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board.
Put it in motion.
After approval, complete U.S. Customs and Border Protection activation before beginning zone operations.
THE WORLD WON’T WAIT. NEITHER SHOULD YOUR BUSINESS.
Think bigger.
Keep more.
Your next competitive advantage starts with a conversation.