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
scripts/script.sh intro
Overview of free ports and foreign-trade zones — history, purpose, legal framework.
types
scripts/script.sh types
Types of free-trade zones — FTZ, SEZ, EPZ, bonded warehouse, freeport comparisons.
benefits
scripts/script.sh benefits
Key benefits — duty deferral, inverted tariff relief, re-export savings, cash flow.
procedures
scripts/script.sh procedures
Operational procedures — admission, manipulation, manufacturing, weekly entry.
customs
scripts/script.sh customs
Customs compliance — record-keeping, CBP audits, zone schedules, annual reports.
global
scripts/script.sh global
Major global free ports — Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai JAFZA, Shannon, Hamburg.
costs
scripts/script.sh costs
Cost-benefit analysis — activation fees, compliance costs, break-even calculations.
checklist
scripts/script.sh checklist
FTZ readiness checklist — site evaluation, application, compliance setup.
help
scripts/script.sh help
version
scripts/script.sh version
Configuration
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
FREEPORT_DIR | Data directory (default: ~/.freeport/) |
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