Global Transshipment & Trade

FTWZ Customs Clearance & Seamless Re-Export

Effortlessly import, stage, consolidate, and re-export goods to international destinations without Indian duty exposure.

Customs Duty Deferral

for Eligible FTWZ Operations

Facilitated Re-Export

with Applicable Customs & Tax Benefits

SEZ Act

Full Statutory Compliance

Chennai

Strategic Port Proximity

Understanding This FTWZ Advantage

India's strategic maritime location makes it an ideal regional redistribution hub. Through our FTWZ facility, multinational companies can route international cargo through Chennai, carry out packaging or kitting, and re-export to destinations in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia with zero Indian customs duty, zero GST, and minimal administrative friction.

Core Benefits & Strategic Value

Zero Duty on Re-Exported Goods

No need to pay customs duties and wait months for duty drawback refunds; duty is completely waived from day one.

Transshipment & Consolidation

Combine shipments arriving from multiple global origins into a single outbound consignment for regional buyers.

Dedicated On-Site Customs Officers

In-house SEZ Customs Appraisers and Examiners physically stationed inside the zone expedite cargo manifests.

Multi-Currency Transactions

Ability to receive payments in USD or EUR directly into foreign currency accounts without complex foreign exchange approvals.

Regulatory & Taxation Benefits Under SEZ Act

  • Cargo entering the FTWZ is treated as non-domestic transshipment under the Customs Act
  • Elimination of cumbersome duty drawback applications, bank guarantees, and reconciliation audits
  • Simplified shipping bills for export with green-channel automated clearance

Operational Applications

  • Regional hub-and-spoke distribution for consumer goods, technology hardware, and automotive parts
  • De-consolidation of ocean containers and air freight re-export for urgent overseas customer orders
  • Merchanting trade operations compliant with RBI FEMA guidelines