
Navigating Foreign Trade Zones
Did you know Berks County is part of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 147*? If your business imports, assembles, or exports goods, an FTZ could offer significant savings and operational benefits. Join GRCA for a brief, informative live online event to learn how FTZs work and how they can give manufacturers, distributors and logistics companies a competitive edge.
Why Attend?
- Save on Duties & Tariffs – Learn how FTZs can reduce or eliminate customs duties on imported goods.
- Improve Cash Flow – Understand how deferring duty payments can boost your bottom line.
- Increase Global Competitiveness – Find out how FTZs help companies stay competitive in international markets while operating from U.S. soil.
What You Will Learn:
- What a Foreign Trade Zone is and how it works
- Key benefits of using an FTZ, including real-world savings examples
- How the FTZ process works from application to activation
- Q&A with FTZ Expert and FTZ 147 Administrator Randy Campbell and GRCA’s economic development team
Whether you are a supply chain manager, CFO, operations lead or business owner, this live online event will equip you with the knowledge to assess whether an FTZ is right for your company.
*FTZ 147 covers the counties of Adams, Berks Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York.

Date and Time
Tuesday Jun 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Location
Zoom link will be sent to attendees
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Aaron Gantz
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