Foreign-Trade Zone
Flexible importation, storage, testing, and distribution solutions supporting global pharmaceutical development
Streamlining Global Pharmaceutical Operations
Managing pharmaceutical materials across international borders can create significant logistical, regulatory, and financial challenges. MRIGlobal’s Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) enables clients to securely store, test, and manage imported pharmaceutical materials without immediate U.S. customs entry. By combining FTZ capabilities with pharmaceutical storage, stability services, packaging, labeling, and distribution support, we help organizations reduce complexity, improve flexibility, and accelerate development timelines.
Optimizing Global Pharmaceutical Logistics
Foreign-Trade Zone Storage
Securely store imported pharmaceutical materials in our licensed FTZ while maintaining flexibility for future importation, exportation, or distribution activities.
IND Hold and Release Support
Store drug substances and drug products while awaiting regulatory milestones, including FDA Investigational New Drug (IND) authorization, enabling rapid release when needed.
Control Timing of Importation
Delay customs declaration duties and synchronize material releases with regulatory approvals.
Pharmaceutical Testing Within the FTZ
Perform analytical testing and evaluation on products within the FTZ environment, helping support development activities prior to importation.
Clinical Packaging & Labeling
Prepare clinical materials through compliant packaging, labeling, and kitting services that support global development and clinical trial programs.
Duty and Cost Management
Provide options that allow customers to defer duties, manage import costs, and maintain flexibility in global supply chain operations.
Integrated Storage and Distribution
Leverage co-located warehousing, repository, stability, testing, and distribution capabilities through a single trusted partner.
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