ADVANTAGES
OF A FOREIGN
TRADE ZONE
Tejon Ranch Commerce Center offers premier industrial, retail, and residential spaces tailored to meet your needs. With millions of square feet available, build-to-suit opportunities, and a strategic location, TRCC ensures your business thrives at the crossroads of California commerce.
Speed + Flexibility in Supply Chains
more responsive fulfillmet strategy
For companies operating in time-sensitive industries — whether e-commerce, retail distribution, or light manufacturing — logistics speed and flexibility are critical. Locating within a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) like the one at Tejon Ranch Commerce Center (TRCC) can unlock meaningful efficiencies across the supply chain. By deferring duties and streamlining customs processes, FTZ users reduce delays tied to port congestion, border clearance, and cargo staging. This translates to faster turnaround times, lower inventory carrying costs, and a more responsive fulfillment strategy.
TRCC’s FTZ-designated industrial real estate is strategically positioned along the I-5 corridor, just over an hour from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and within a day’s drive of over 54 million consumers. The site’s access to both Highway 99 and I-5 makes it an ideal inland hub for multi-channel distribution. Businesses here gain the speed of a port-adjacent location, with the cost savings and operational ease of a central California base. For supply chain teams looking to simplify routing, reduce landed costs, and improve delivery SLAs, Tejon’s FTZ platform is a clear strategic advantage.
Cost Savings + Cash Flow Benefits for Tenants
SUBSTANTIAL COST SAVINGS
Beyond operational efficiency, one of the most compelling reasons to locate within a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is the opportunity for substantial cost savings and improved cash flow. Companies operating in an FTZ are able to defer, reduce, or even eliminate duties on imported goods. Duties are only paid when merchandise enters U.S. commerce, meaning businesses can delay tax liability, freeing up working capital that would otherwise be tied up in inventory. For re-exported goods, no duties are owed at all. Additionally, companies may benefit from inverted tariffs, paying the lower duty rate on a finished product rather than on individual components.
At Tejon Ranch Commerce Center (TRCC), tenants can access these FTZ benefits immediately and without the need to navigate the complexities of securing their own designation. This turnkey access, paired with the region’s competitive operating costs and performance-based tax incentives, creates a high-leverage financial environment for importers, assemblers, and distributors alike. From reduced merchandise processing fees to savings on customs brokerage, TRCC’s FTZ platform helps tenants maximize margin, optimize inventory strategies, and scale with greater financial agility.
Ideal FTZ Use Cases: Who Benefits Most?
SUBSTANTIAL COST SAVINGS
Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are not one-size-fits-all, but they are a strategic advantage for a wide range of industries. Businesses that import raw materials or components, perform light manufacturing or assembly, or operate high-throughput distribution centers are especially well-positioned to benefit. Common users include e-commerce fulfillment centers, electronics and auto parts distributors, apparel and footwear brands, cold storage operations, and aerospace or medical device manufacturers. These companies often manage complex international supply chains where every margin point and day in transit matters.
At Tejon Ranch Commerce Center (TRCC), the FTZ designation is ideally suited to support such operations. Tenants can assemble products, store goods indefinitely, and even re-export without paying duties, offering flexibility that supports seasonal inventory, variable sourcing, and just-in-time fulfillment. Businesses with global reach or multi-channel distribution strategies can turn Tejon’s central location and FTZ access into a powerful logistics and financial advantage. For companies seeking to scale intelligently while controlling costs, TRCC is a proven fit.
