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Astromar's FTWZ in India network lets you store imported goods without paying customs duty or GST until they leave the zone — operated across 10 strategic Indian locations from Chennai to Mundra.
₹0
Customs Duty
100%
GST Deferral
24/7
Operations
10
FTWZ Locations
OVERVIEW
A Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) is a Government-notified area established under the SEZ Act, 2005, where imported goods can be stored without immediate payment of customs duty or GST. Goods stay in the zone duty-free until they're cleared for domestic sale, re-exported abroad, or transferred to another FTWZ.
Astromar operates 10 strategic FTWZ warehouse locations across India — from Chennai and Mumbai's busiest container ports to inland gateways at Khurja and Bengaluru. Each facility is fully bonded, customs-controlled, and licensed for value-added activities including kitting, labelling, repackaging, and re-export.
For importers, this means working capital that isn't trapped in customs duty, GST deferred until point of sale, and the operational flexibility to consolidate, repack, and re-export without triggering tax events.
FTWZ ADVANTAGES
Store imported goods inside an FTWZ without paying customs duty, freeing up working capital until goods are actually needed.
Defer GST indefinitely on goods stored in the FTWZ — pay only when goods move into the Domestic Tariff Area.
Re-export stored goods to any global destination with zero customs duty or GST liability, maximising export margins.
Fully bonded, customs-controlled storage with 24/7 security, CCTV surveillance, and tamper-evident access controls.
Repacking, relabeling, kitting, sorting, and quality inspection performed within the FTWZ without triggering duty.
Streamlined customs documentation and single-window clearance managed by our in-house compliance team.
WHY ASTROMAR
Our Free Trade Zone operations span 10 strategic locations with 24/7 customs liaison, fast-track examination, and dedicated SEZ officer coordination.
10
Strategic Locations
Chennai, Mumbai, Kochi, Vizag, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Dahej, and Mundra
24/7
Customs On-Site
In-house customs team for instant clearance across all FTWZ facilities
SEZ Act
Fully Compliant
All facilities notified under SEZ Act 2005 with full statutory benefits
FTWZ USE CASES
As a licensed Free Zone Company operating under the SEZ Act, Astromar serves importers, exporters, and re-exporters across 6 industries. Our Free Zone Company status enables duty deferral, single-window customs, and value-added services unavailable in regular warehousing.
FTWZ COMPARISON
See how Astromar's FTWZ gives your business a clear competitive advantage over conventional and bonded warehousing.
| Feature | Regular Warehouse | Bonded Warehouse | Astromar FTWZ ✦ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customs Duty | Paid on arrival | Deferred 1 year | Deferred indefinitely |
| GST on Storage | Fully applicable | Applicable | 100% deferred until DTA |
| Storage Duration | Limited, renewal needed | 1 year limit | Indefinite storage permitted |
| Interest on Duty | N/A — duty paid upfront | Interest charged after 90 days | Zero interest — duty fully deferred |
| Value-Added Services | Severely limited | Restricted | Full — kitting, labelling, assembly |
| Re-Export Without Duty | Not possible | Limited | Fully permitted, zero liability |
| Income Tax (Re-Export) | Standard rates | Standard rates | 5-year exemption on profits |
| Multi-Currency | INR only | INR only | USD/EUR/INR multi-currency permitted |
| Overseas Supplier Stock Holding | Not allowed | Not allowed | Permitted — consignment stocking by foreign suppliers |
* All FTWZ benefits subject to SEZ Act compliance and Astromar facility terms.
A Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) is a Government-notified area established under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, where imported goods can be stored without immediate payment of customs duty or GST. Goods stay in the zone duty-free until they're cleared for domestic sale, re-exported, or transferred to another FTWZ. Astromar operates 10 strategic FTWZ locations across India's major ports and inland corridors.
Both allow duty-deferred storage, but FTWZs offer significantly broader benefits: unlimited storage tenure versus 1-year limit, permitted activities including manufacturing and value addition, 100% GST deferral, and 5-year income tax exemption on re-export profits. A standard bonded warehouse typically restricts storage to passive holding only.
Operating from an FTWZ provides four major tax benefits: zero customs duty until goods exit to the Domestic Tariff Area; 100% GST deferral on imports; service tax exemption on FTWZ-internal operations like labelling and kitting; and income tax exemption on re-export profits for the first 5 years under the SEZ Act, 2005.
FTWZ warehousing benefits virtually any industry handling significant import volumes: electronics, automotive components, pharmaceuticals (with cold-chain capability), FMCG, textiles, chemicals, project cargo, and bulk commodities. Companies operating from FTWZs typically save ₹2-5 crore annually on duty deferral alone.
Yes — kitting, labelling, repackaging, sorting, quality inspection, and assembly are all permitted within an FTWZ without triggering customs duty. This allows importers to add value to goods before they enter the Domestic Tariff Area or are re-exported, often resulting in significant cost and time savings.
Astromar operates 10 strategic FTWZ locations across India: Chennai (Sriperumbudur and Vallur), Mumbai (Panvel and JNPA), Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Delhi NCR (Khurja), Bengaluru, Dahej, and Mundra. Each facility is positioned at or near a major port, airport, or inland freight corridor to serve specific industries and geographic markets.
FTWZ NETWORK
Operating at 10 strategic ports across India
Chennai (Sriperumbudur)·Chennai (Vallur)·Mumbai (Panvel)·Mumbai (JNPA)·Kochi·Visakhapatnam·Delhi NCR (Khurja)·Bengaluru·Dahej·Mundra
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