Trade and Customs Resources
Access helpful reference materials related to Foreign-Trade Zones, customs procedures, and international trade. We maintain this page as a practical resource for businesses evaluating FTZ strategy, tariff exposure, and related compliance issues.
Foreign-Trade Zones
U.S. Customs and Border Protection – FTZ Information
Official CBP resources on Foreign-Trade Zone regulations, procedures, and compliance requirements.
↗ cbp.govForeign-Trade Zones Board – U.S. Department of Commerce
The federal agency responsible for administering the FTZ program. Access applications, orders, and program guidance.
↗ trade.govCustoms and Tariff References
CROSS – CBP Rulings Online Search System
Search U.S. Customs and Border Protection binding rulings on tariff classification, country of origin, and other customs issues.
↗ rulings.cbp.govHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
The official HTS reference maintained by the U.S. International Trade Commission. Essential for product classification and tariff rate research.
↗ hts.usitc.govFree Trade Agreements and Government Trade Resources
U.S. Free Trade Agreements – International Trade Administration
Overview of U.S. free trade agreements and preferential trade programs that may affect tariff rates and country-of-origin analysis.
↗ trade.govU.S. Customs and Border Protection – Trade
CBP’s trade landing page with access to guidance on imports, bonds, drawback, and compliance programs.
↗ cbp.gov