Foreign Trade Zone Services
One of the only FTZ-designated freeports in the United States. Legal tariff deferral and duty-free storage for international and domestic precious metals clients.
What is a Foreign Trade Zone?
A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a designated geographic area within the United States where foreign and domestic merchandise is considered to be in international commerce rather than U.S. domestic territory. Often called "America's freeports," these zones provide unique customs, tax, and logistical advantages.
When precious metals enter The Wyoming Reserve's FTZ, customs duties and federal excise taxes are deferred until—and only if—those goods enter U.S. commerce for domestic consumption. If you re-export goods from the FTZ to international destinations, you never owe U.S. import duties at all.
This creates substantial cash flow benefits and strategic flexibility unavailable in standard domestic storage. For international precious metals investors, FTZs provide a way to hold physical metals in the politically stable United States without triggering immediate import duties.
FTZ Benefits
Tariff Deferral
Import duties and federal excise taxes are deferred until goods enter U.S. commerce for domestic consumption—or eliminated entirely if goods are re-exported.
Indefinite Duty-Free Storage
Unlike bonded warehouses with 5-year limits, FTZs have no statutory time limits. Store precious metals for decades without duties accruing.
Export Without Tariffs
Re-export goods from the FTZ to international destinations and never owe U.S. import duties. Perfect flexibility for international precious metals investors.
Cash Flow Advantages
Capital isn't tied up in tax payments for assets you're storing. Pay duties only when and if you withdraw goods for U.S. domestic use.
Who Benefits from FTZ Storage?
International Investors
- Hold physical precious metals in politically stable United States
- Defer or eliminate U.S. import duties
- Flexibility to relocate assets internationally without duty obligations
- U.S. legal protections with international commerce status
Domestic Importers
- Defer duty payments until taking delivery
- Improved cash flow management
- Re-export to international buyers without duties
- Enhanced liquidity and sales flexibility
Institutional Investors
- Optimize precious metals allocation strategies
- Defer or eliminate import costs
- Maintain maximum portfolio flexibility
- Serve both domestic and international clients
FTZ Fast Facts
Foreign Trade Zones were established in 1934 to promote U.S. competitiveness in global trade
374 FTZs operate across all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico
Goods in FTZs are considered outside U.S. customs territory for tariff purposes
All FTZ operations conducted under U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervision
The Wyoming Reserve is one of the only FTZ-designated precious metals vaults in the United States
Compliance & Security
All FTZ operations at The Wyoming Reserve are conducted under strict U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervision. Our facility maintains:
Operational Requirements
- Detailed inventory control systems
- Complete transaction documentation
- Audit trails for all movements
- Regular CBP compliance reviews
Security Standards
- Secure perimeter fencing
- Multi-layer access controls
- 24/7 video surveillance
- Class 3 vault construction
Want to Learn More About FTZs?
Read our comprehensive guide explaining how Foreign Trade Zones work and why they matter for precious metals investors.
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