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The Gold Standard
in FTZ Auditing.

We help FTZ operators save money, go live faster, and stay compliant, so you can focus on running your business.

Serving you since 2010
What We Do

Everything your FTZ needs. Nothing it doesn't.

Integration, auditing, software selection, and duty recovery. Every layer of your FTZ operation, handled.

SERVICE I

ERP/WMS Integration

Go live in up to 1 month instead of months. Our pre-built linkages eliminate the lengthy custom development cycle, so you start realizing duty savings sooner, not later.

Engagement Includes

  • Analysis & development of necessary linkages
  • Unit and integration testing for data accuracy
  • Technical pilot to verify balancing
  • User pilot for staff familiarization
  • Fixed-price quote with cost certainty
  • 6 months post go-live support at no cost
  • A manufacturer went live in under three weeks, months ahead of the timeline their ERP vendor quoted for a custom build.

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    SERVICE II

    Comprehensive Auditing

    CBP-mandated Annual Systems Audits plus deep-dive optimization audits. We identify discrepancies, compliance risks, and software bugs that cost you money, then give you the tools to monitor it yourself.

    Engagement Includes

  • Thorough analysis of FTZ processes and data
  • Discrepancy, orphan, and compliance risk identification
  • Corrective transaction creation and feeding
  • Ongoing monitoring for problem indicators
  • Tools that empower you to self-monitor
  • Prior Disclosure technical support
  • One audit uncovered a software bug silently misclassifying entries for over a year. The corrective transactions recovered six figures in overpaid duties.

    Annual AuditDeep-DivePrior DisclosureTariff Adaptation
    SERVICE III

    FTZ Software Selection

    Choosing the wrong FTZ software is a costly mistake. We survey all CBP Certified providers annually, then recommend up to three vendors matched to your specific needs.

    Engagement Includes

  • Understanding your FTZ objectives and operations
  • Matched recommendations from our annual survey
  • Facilitated calls and demos with up to 3 vendors
  • Software Selection Checklist evaluation
  • References for recommended vendors
  • One-month pilot on your actual data
  • We do not recommend vendors for whom we cannot obtain satisfactory references. Our clients avoid costly mistakes by leveraging our extensive industry knowledge.

    Vendor SurveyMatched RecsDemosPilot Program
    SERVICE IV

    Duty Savings & Recovery

    We analyze your current data to find savings you're missing right now. When tariffs change, we adapt your FTZ configurations so you avoid duties on existing inventory, not just future shipments.

    Engagement Includes

  • Current data pattern analysis for new savings
  • Inverted tariff analysis and optimization
  • Tariff structure adaptation and configuration
  • Duty avoidance strategies for current inventory
  • Unexpected duty payment source identification
  • Ongoing monitoring and alerts
  • When tariff rates shifted mid-quarter, we reconfigured a client's FTZ election strategy within 48 hours, protecting existing warehouse inventory from the increase.

    Savings AnalysisTariff AdaptationDuty AvoidanceMonitoring
    Our Approach

    Three components. One fast path to savings.

    Our three-component architecture maps ERP data to FTZ transactions through a generic intermediate format.

    COMPONENT I

    ERP Data Extractor

    Raw FTZ data from your ERP tables, securely transferred via SFTP

    We have worked with 23 ERP systems

    COMPONENT II

    Transaction Evaluator

    Table-driven logic maps movement types to FTZ transactions

    COMPONENT III

    FTZ Package Formatter

    Generic transactions formatted for your specific FTZ software

    We have worked with 8 FTZ packages

    10–25%
    Effort vs. building from scratch
    Table-driven
    Logic adapts to your movement types
    SFTP
    Secure data transfer, no direct ERP access
    Generic
    One intermediate format fits all packages

    "Each new implementation builds on every one before it. That's why we can offer fixed-price quotes with a predictable timeline. We've already solved the hard parts."

    Precision Audit LLC
    2025 Year in Review

    Real numbers. Real savings.

    Every figure below represents actual money back in our clients' operations.

    $600M+

    Client Savings in 2025 Alone

    Duties avoided, fines prevented, and money recovered through better FTZ operations in 2025 alone.

    Record Go-Lives in 2025

    Doubled our previous best year for new FTZ implementations going live. Demand for FTZ optimization is accelerating.

    $1.6M

    Example of Client Linkage Savings

    One example of what an ERP-to-FTZ linkage can deliver: a four-month head start on go-live translated into four extra months of duty savings that would otherwise have been lost to development delays.

    100+

    Total Implementations

    Each one strengthens our library of pre-built linkages, making the next implementation faster and more reliable.

    "The question isn't whether FTZ optimization will pay for itself, it's how much you're leaving on the table each month you wait."

    Precision Audit LLC · 2025 Year in Review
    Team

    Built for FTZ excellence.

    Our experts bring 100+ years of combined FTZ implementation, audit, and ERP integration experience, helping make your foreign trade zone operation successful.

    Philip Ewing

    Philip Ewing

    Founder · Managing Member

    Philip has over 30 years of experience in FTZ Software and Auditing. He was one of the co-founders of EZ-FTZ, product owner of FTZ at IntegrationPoint, and Managing Member of Precision Audit.

    He has been directly or indirectly involved in almost 200 Technical Implementations of FTZ software, including the ERP to FTZ linkages. He joined the NAFTZ in 1997 and is currently a member.

    Nicoletta

    Senior Special Projects Advisor

    Nicoletta brings nearly 30 years of experience in the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) industry, with deep expertise in FTZ software, operational support, inventory management, and product development. A co-founder of EZ-FTZ, she has held leadership roles in support, software development, and product management at respected FTZ software organizations.

    Throughout her career, she has supported hundreds of FTZ users across all aspects of FTZ software, developed tools to generate Retaliatory HTS Sequence Files for FTZ packages, and continues to assist clients with complex discrepancy research. Known for her customer-first approach, professionalism, and approachable style, Nicoletta helps clients navigate complex FTZ and manufacturing processes with confidence and ease.

    Ruth

    Senior Coder

    Ruth has nearly 30 years of experience in the Foreign Trade Zone industry, with a background spanning software development, testing, support, data auditing, and process analysis. She was one of the co-founders of EZ-FTZ.

    Throughout her career at EZ-FTZ, IntegrationPoint and Precision Audit, she has played a key role in improving operational processes and supporting compliance initiatives. Prior to specializing in FTZ operations, Ruth worked in software development for a variety of industry and government organizations. Her extensive technical knowledge and analytical approach make her a valuable resource to both clients and team members.

    Sandra

    Operations Manager

    Sandra brings 35 years of combined experience in accounting, warehouse management, inventory control, and auditing. Her background includes specialization in SOXS auditing as well as warehouse and inventory management operations.

    Since joining Precision Audit in 2019, Sandra has held a variety of roles within FTZ operations and auditing, eventually advancing into her current role as Operations Manager. She is recognized for her organizational skills, operational knowledge, and commitment to supporting efficient and compliant business practices.

    John

    FTZ Compliance Auditor

    John is an experienced Financial Controller and Manufacturing Operations Manager with over 30 years of experience. He is an experienced auditor from E&Y. He has a solid background in Corporate Finance and Accounting particularly in the Forestry, Pulp and Paper industry. He has led Manufacturing Operations in the Steel Conversion and Medical Instruments industries including “green field” startups in the USA and Mexico.

    He initiated the re-writing of the Venezuelan Tax Code pertaining to the handling of Fixed Assets. He led Manufacturing Operations, including standing up a new factory, in a Mexican FTZ. John enjoys driving productivity gains and financial structural improvement. He currently specializes in auditing compliance in USA FTZ sites across the country. John es bilingüe, habla español.

    Malissa

    Operations Analyst

    Malissa is an experienced Operations Analyst with a strong background in inventory control, logistics, and Foreign Trade Zone operations. With 28 years of experience in retail inventory management, she has developed expertise in inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and team leadership.

    Today, she specializes in FTZ operations, compliance, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination. Known for her attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, Malissa is passionate about creating efficient solutions that support business growth and operational success.

    Kelsey

    Marketing Coordinator

    Kelsey serves as the Marketing Coordinator at Precision Audit, where she supports the company’s marketing initiatives through social media management, content creation, branding, and client communications. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Southern New Hampshire University and is focused on continuing to expand her knowledge within the FTZ industry.

    Kelsey enjoys developing creative marketing strategies, strengthening brand presence, and helping support client and business relationships through effective communication and digital engagement.

    Contact

    Let's talk implementation.

    Whether you're exploring FTZ for the first time or optimizing an existing operation, we're ready to help.