Foreign trade zone sub-zones: innovative assistance to existing business in a global economy
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Companies planning to expand overseas can enjoy the benefits available to General Purpose Zones by becoming Trade Zone Sub-zones. This status offers a number of advantages, including elimination or deferral of import duties; exemption from quotas, local inventory tax and duty on damage or waste; lowest duty on final product; and indefinite storage of merchandise. Interested companies can submit their sub-zone applications to the US Commerce Dept.'s Foreign-Trade Zones Board.
Publication Name: Economic Development Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0742-3713
Year: 1996
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Exporting from the Delta
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The Delta Region US Export Assistance Center (USEAC) has played vital roles in helping several American trade exporting companies achieved success in export operation. In the case of Royce Instrument Corp, a New Orleans-based manufacturing firm, USEAC helped the company penetrate the international market through provision of much needed financial support. USEAC also provided the company new market and business contact information.
Publication Name: Economic Development Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0742-3713
Year: 1997
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