Rates
Storage Rates
Storage agreements at the FTZ#9 are referred to as “zone lots” which are generated by the customs form, CF214, when you bring your goods in to be stored. Storage rates vary according to status and classification of the merchandise, and based on a per-cubic-foot volume. The minimum charge for storage and handling in a zone lot is $33.00 per month. On the last business day of each month, the FTZ calculates the remaining volume in each zone lot and generates a statement.
Cubic feet example: Length=21″, Width=20″ and Height=22″
The cubic dimension equals 5.347 cubic feet (Length*Width*Height/1728)
The chart and information below represent the per cubic foot rate for merchandise based on status and classification for the 1st month of storage and each additional month thereafter.
| Designated Export | Foreign Imports | Domestic Imports | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .13 | .17 | .33 | Basic Rate of Merchandise (+$0.20/cf first month) |
| .40 | .45 | .55 | Alcohol |
| .37 | .41 | .31 | Wine |
| .28 | .30 | .37 | Bulk Storage (12 ft. (+) high) |
| .65 | .75 | .85 | Machinery/Loose Merchandise |
| .55 | .57 | .50 | Tobacco products |
Merchandise brought to FTZ9 for storage, designated zone restricted status (exported only) and classified as “freight all kinds,” is billed at $.33 per cu ft for the 1st month and $.13 per cu ft for each additional month.
Merchandise brought to FTZ9 for storage, designated as foreign status and classified as “freight all kinds,” is billed at $.35 per cu ft for the 1st month and $.17 per cu ft for each additional month.
Merchandise brought to the FTZ9 for storage, designated as duty paid or domestic status where duty and taxes have been paid is billed at $.51 per cu ft for the 1st month and $.33 per cu ft for each additional month.
High value items (gems, jewelry, watches) are billed at 1/5 of 1% valuation; $33 minimum.
New accounts and container charges will apply.
Labor and lift services available upon request. Fees will apply.
*Importers are responsible for payment of Harbor Maintenance Fees. The Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF) was created by the Water Resource Act of 1986. The fee is intended to require those who benefit from maintenance of U.S. ports and harbors to share the cost of the maintenance. DOT Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is only collected on imports, domestic shipments, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) admissions, and passengers. They are required to pay .125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through identified ports. HMF is not collected on cargo imported or transported via air.