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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
September 18, 2024/
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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