Total Duty Paid YTD
$1,250,000
MPF/HMF Fees YTD
$85,000
Avg Landed Cost / Unit
$18.42
Gross Margin %
62.3%
Inventory Dwell (Days)
32.1
Savings vs. Standard Entry
$214,000
Top SKUs by FTZ Savings
Sankey Flow Analysis
Inventory Dwell Heatmap
Inbound Shipments Overview
Duty & Fees Waterfall
Entry Aggregation Simulation
Shipment Value vs. MPF/HMF
Standard Entry
Total Duty: $1,250,000
MPF/HMF: $85,000
Landed Cost: $18.42/unit
Margin: 62.3%
FTZ – Privileged Foreign
Total Duty: $950,000 (-24%)
MPF/HMF: $65,000 (-23.5%)
Landed Cost: $15.85/unit (-14%)
Margin: 68.1% (+5.8pp)
Bonded Warehouse
Total Duty: $1,080,000 (-13.6%)
MPF/HMF: $70,000 (-17.6%)
Landed Cost: $17.25/unit (-6.4%)
Margin: 65.3% (+3pp)
Decision Matrix
| Tariff Direction | Product Type | Inverted Opportunity | Recommended Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising | Component | Yes | FTZ - Inverted |
| Falling | Finished Goods | No | Bonded Warehouse |
Network Mix Recommendation
Recommended Mix:
FTZ: 70%, Bonded: 20%, Direct DC: 10%
Maximized net savings: $322,000/year
Sensitivity Tornado Chart
Monte Carlo Risk Simulation
5th Percentile Savings: $215,000
50th Percentile Savings: $322,000
95th Percentile Savings: $410,000
Compliance Checklist
- Recordkeeping (✓)
- FTZ Board Filings (✓)
- Weekly Entry Filings (⚠ Partial)
- Reconciliation (✗ Missing)
Risk Map
Risk KPIs
Audit Readiness Score: 72/100
Data Quality: 85%
Exception Alerts: 3
About & Methodology
Understanding FTZ and Bonded Warehouse Scenarios
FTZs are considered outside the U.S. customs territory for tariff purposes. Duties are deferred until merchandise enters U.S. commerce. Weekly entry, direct delivery, inverted tariff opportunities, and scrap/waste relief can create material savings. Goods moved between FTZs under bond avoid duty until entry. If components aren’t admitted as privileged foreign status, the applicable duty can be based on the classification of the finished goods ultimately entered into the U.S.
Bonded Warehouse scenarios can benefit when tariff rates decline since duty is assessed at withdrawal. FTZ can lock duty rate at admission if privileged foreign status is used, which helps when rates increase.
There are 260+ FTZs in the U.S., typically near ports of entry. Using an FTZ operator/3PL can accelerate adoption for brands looking to reduce customs compliance burden and duty spend.
Key Features of This Dashboard
- Simulation of duty/tariff savings using synthetic data
- Comprehensive cost modeling with MPF, HMF, storage fees, and compliance overhead
- Inverted tariff modeling for assembly scenarios
- Risk modeling with Monte Carlo simulations
- Optimization recommendations based on business rules
- FTZ vs. Bonded Warehouse decision matrix
- Off-cycle financial impact analysis
Demonstration only. FTZ/Bonded mechanics summarized from public resources: strtrade.com, geodis.com, bergenlogistics.com, chiefexecutive.net, zhftaxlaw.com.
