FTZ Warehousing Cuts Costs and Accelerates Fulfillment

Client: Functional Food Importer (Multi-container shipments/month)

Challenge:
Client was paying upfront duties on bulk inventory that wouldn’t sell for months. They also needed FDA readiness, bonded storage, and the ability to stage product releases based on demand.

Solution:
East-West CFS stored their cargo in our FTZ-activated New Jersey facility, allowing duty deferral until U.S. sale. Our team coordinated batch releases, FDA documentation, and B2B shipment all in one location.

Result:

• Deferred over $180K in duties in first 4 months

• Reduced port-to-door delivery time by 30%

• Integrated FDA release and warehouse handoff

Client Feedback:
“East-West gave us the best of both worlds — bonded savings and operational flexibility. They’re more than a warehouse — they’re a partner.” — COO, FoodTech Importer