free-trade zone

A form of free trade zone — A designated area, usually an subnational one contrasted with the rest of the same country, where goods can be imported, stored, and reexported without customs restrictions or with easier and more affordable customs restrictions than are normally found elsewhere.

Meanings

nounfree-trade zone (plural free-trade zones)

plural free-trade zones

  1. alternativeAlternative form of free trade zone.
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