Estimated Potential Savings

Basic FTZ Calculator

Key Elements
Annual Volume of Consumption Entries
(Number of Customs Entries)
Estimated Annual Value of Imports
(Total entered values from Customs entries)
Average Ad Valorem Duty Rate (on imported merchandise)
(Calculate percentage by dividing total duties paid by total entered value)
Average Ad Valorem Duty Rate (on finished products)*
Estimated Average Broker Fee per Entry
Estimated Annual MPF
(Total dollar value of Merchandise Processing Fees)
Estimated Average Foreign Inventory
(Total dollar value of imports divided by total number inventory turns during the year)
Estimated Annual Value of Re-exports
(Dollar value of imported merchandise that is re-exported)
Interest Rate (percentage)
(Cost of Capital)
*leave blank for whse & distribution operations

Estimated savings calculated below should only be used to determine preliminary savings opportunities. Additional savings opportunities may also be available. Other factors not captured within this calculator may affect potential savings (e.g., use of special trade programs, import restrictions, etc.). For more information please contact Tommy L. Berry, PointTrade Services (850-522-4101 or tberry@pointtradeservices.com.