A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a secured site within the United States, but technically considered outside of U.S. Customs’ jurisdiction, allowing shippers to clear cargo as it leaves the FTZ while saving on import clearance costs. A FTZ allows you to increase cash flow and save a significant amount of money on imported cargo shipments or manufacturing and distribution operations. JAXPORT serves as the grantee for FTZ No. 64 and the port’s sales team has more than 15 years of experience with FTZ processes. FTZ No. 64 operates under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF), which extends the zone to include Clay County. The FTZ’s Alternative Site Framework allows for easy integration into the program using your company’s existing site/location and business plan. Storage and distribution sites can be approved in 30 days or less; manufacturing and processing plants can be approved within 120 days or less.