CBP: Trade Compliance Partners Can Now Use FTZs for Goods Subject to Forced Labor Action

CBP: Trade Compliance Partners Can Now Use FTZs for Goods Subject to Forced Labor Action

A new benefit for CTPAT has been implemented! Importers who are CTPAT Trade Compliance partners in good standing may utilize an FTZ for storage of goods subject to potential forced labor action.

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