Freeport — Free-Trade Zone Reference#

Quick-reference skill for free-port operations, foreign-trade zones, and duty-free logistics.

When to Use#

• Setting up operations in a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ)
• Understanding duty deferral, reduction, and elimination
• Planning re-export logistics through free ports
• Evaluating FTZ vs bonded warehouse trade-offs
• Navigating customs procedures for zone-to-zone transfers

Commands#

intro#

bash

scripts/script.sh intro

Overview of free ports and foreign-trade zones — history, purpose, legal framework.

types#

bash

scripts/script.sh types

Types of free-trade zones — FTZ, SEZ, EPZ, bonded warehouse, freeport comparisons.

benefits#

bash

scripts/script.sh benefits

Key benefits — duty deferral, inverted tariff relief, re-export savings, cash flow.

procedures#

bash

scripts/script.sh procedures

Operational procedures — admission, manipulation, manufacturing, weekly entry.

customs#

bash

scripts/script.sh customs

Customs compliance — record-keeping, CBP audits, zone schedules, annual reports.

global#

bash

scripts/script.sh global

Major global free ports — Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai JAFZA, Shannon, Hamburg.

costs#

bash

scripts/script.sh costs

Cost-benefit analysis — activation fees, compliance costs, break-even calculations.

checklist#

bash

scripts/script.sh checklist

FTZ readiness checklist — site evaluation, application, compliance setup.

help#

bash

scripts/script.sh help

version#

bash

scripts/script.sh version

Configuration#

VariableDescriptionFREEPORT_DIRData directory (default: ~/.freeport/)

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