What is a foreign trade zone an ftz is a site designated by the ftz board at which special customs procedures may be used. The purpose of the foreign trade zone manual is to place in one document, the various laws, regulations, policies and procedures that customs and border. This document may qualify as a guidance document as set forth in. The purpose of an ftz is to expedite and encourage foreign commerce. Foreign trade zones and chinese free trade zones zone. Floridas foreign trade zones pensacola zone 249 jacksonville zone 64 panama city zone 65 brevard county zone 6 sebring zone 215 st.
Department of commerce, manages this global trade site to provide access to ita information on promoting trade and investment, strengthening the competitiveness of u. Glassdoor lets you search all open foreign trade zone administrator jobs. The activation process foreign trade zone resource. Defined and secured building, warehouse, pipeline, etc. The international trade administration ita strengthens the competitiveness of u. Cbp 2011, foreigntrade zones manual, us customs and border protection, department of. General information foreign trade zone is a secured place authorized by the federal government, considered to be outside the customs territory of the united states though under u. In recent years, foreign trade zone usage in the united states has been increasing substantially. Some sites may be located at companies facilities subzones are established for a. Ita works to improve the global business environment and helps u. These rules are put forth to guide these departments and agencies on how to follow the statutes laws passed by the united states congress. This page contains the foreigntrade zone customs manual. The foreigntrade zone corporation understands how to establish or expand an existing general purpose foreigntrade zone project so that it serves to attract both new companies and industries that lead to new jobs and capital investment, as well as retain existing companies and the jobs and capital investment that currently exists in the community. Virginia is the best choice for ftz activities due to our strategic midatlantic location.
A speaker distributor adds a warehouse location in grapevine, tx, which has a business personal. Establishing a viable foreigntrade zone operation requires the successful completion of two processes. Monitoring and reporting methods under an arms trade treaty. This regulating arm of the ftz program was established within the u. Foreigntrade zone participants heres a look at the organizations that participate in the ftzs and what role they play. Annual report of the foreigntrade zones board 2011. Trade in counterfeit goods and free trade zones indicam.
Foreign trade zones about foreign trade zones supply. The activation process, if properly undertaken, should prove less complex and troublesome than the. Types of sites portmiami is a general purpose zone operating under the asf with a defined service area. This document may qualify as a guidance document as set forth in executive order 891 and interpretations thereof. Compiles various laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to foreign trade zones. Nprm published in the federal register on january 21, 2011, 76 fr 4002. What are foreign trade zones a foreign trade zone ftz is a secured area, where both domestic and foreign commercial goods receive the same treatment by u. International merchandise trade statistics imts manual states. Ilo international labour organization 2014, trade union manual on export. The most common operation of foreign trade zone activity is manufacturing or processing. A foreigntrade zone ftz is a class of special economic zone. Economic development department city tower 100 west houston street, 19th floor san antonio, tx 78205 phone 210.
Im pleased to inform you that ftz 43 reports favorable export data in its 20092010 annual report details on page 3. Reno has one of the largest foreign trade zones in the nation. Overview foreigntrade zones what is a foreigntrade. Lucie county zone 218 palm beach county zone 5 fort lauderdale zone 241 broward county zone 25 miamidade county zone 281 miami zone 32 miami wynwood zone 180 homestead zone 166 orlando zone 42 seminole. Foreigntrade zones act to expedite and encourage foreign commerce within the united. The original site is located near the old stapleton airport and is. With onesource foreign trade zone ftz management, you have the necessary tools to manage your zone operations, maximize savings opportunities, and expedite the movement of goods. Act of 1934 was amended in 1950 to authorize manufacturing in zones 2011 pointtrade services, inc. This document has been published in the federal register. The above diagram depicts portmiamis general purpose foreign trade zone 281. Department of commerce department of import administration to carry out the provisions of the ftz act of 1934. Ftz board the board by the washington dulles foreign trade zone inc. This article spotlights the ftz programme, established in 1934 by the. Port everglades is at the forefront of efficiency when it comes to distributing foreign and domestic goods.
He reportedly prepared a manual on zone creation and participated in a. Free zones, special customs zones, free trade zones, special economic zones, export. Companies locating in ftz 20 can benefit from advanced distribution networks. The authority shall permit customs offices to be established in a free trade zone and shall provide adequate. Foreign trade zones are secure areas within the united states that are generally considered as outside of u.
Use the pdf linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format. Many countries have set up free trade zones ftzs to boost business activity and reap the benefits from free. Foreign trade zones manual open pdf 2 mb the purpose of the foreign trade zone manual is to place in one document, the various laws, regulations, policies and procedures that customs and border protection cbp personnel, grantees, operators and users need to know in the daily operation of foreign trade zones. Automated foreign trade zone reporting program aftzrp. Instead of paying for individual tariff rates on sheet metal, audio equipment, tires, etc. Ocrs ftz module eases this burden by integrating with the ocr ease import and export modules to efficiently bring finished products into the u. While certain business and competitive advantages can be realized by the zone user and by communities with zones, questions have been raised about.
Foreigntrade zones are designated sites licensed by the foreigntrade zones ftz board commerce secretary is chairperson at which special customs procedures may be used. Customs and border protection as if it were outside the commerce of the united states. International trade administration international trade. The purpose of such zones is to help american businesses to be competitive in the global economy by reducing tariff. Overview foreigntrade zones what is a foreigntrade zone. Pdf a comparative analysis of effective free trade zone policies. All the letters andor emails contained comments on two or more issues. Ftzs e214 record layout and instructions for submitting data via the e214 can be found in the customs and trade.
Annual report of the foreigntrade zones board 2011 appendix b 6. Foreigntrade zone overview 2011 pointtrade services, inc. Att in march and july 2011, the chair also proposed ways of defining transfers. They are available to multiple users on a public and uniform basis. Companies located outside foreigntrade zones pay a 0. There are 3 foreign trade zone administrator job openings.
P a g e 2 a message from the executive director w elcome to our first issue for 2011. The authority is authorized and empowered to establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone and otherwise to expedite and encourage foreign commerce. Thats why importers and exporters consider the ports foreigntrade zone ftz no. The federal register is a daily publication of proposed and final rules administrative laws adopted by federal executive departments and agencies.
It is a geographic area where goods may be landed, stored, handled, manufactured, or reconfigured and reexported under specific customs regulation and generally not subject to customs duty. Customs no longer has to process an entry for each and every shipment being imported into the zone, and the foreign trade zone community no longer has to pay for the processing of each and every entry. Williams, us foreigntrade zones background and issues for congress, november 12, 2007, congressional. Citywide free zones and entrepots17 that guarantee free storage and exchange along secure trade routes such as gibraltar, hamburg, and. In the united states, a foreigntrade zone ftz is a geographical area, in or adjacent to a united states port of entry, where commercial merchandise, both domestic and foreign receives the same customs treatment it would if it were outside the commerce of the united states. A foreign trade zone is designated by the united states customs department and allows foreign and domestic merchandise to be admitted for operations such as storage, exhibition, assembly, manufacture and processing, without being subject to formal customs entry procedures, the payment of customs. Foreign trade zone 281 guidebook version i 812 6 section 5. File a ftz procedures manual with cbp key individuals. Foreigntrade zones program the foreigntrade zones ftzs program was authorized by congress in 1934 ftz act 19 usc 81a81u and is used to help encourage activity and valueadded at u. Purpose is to expedite and encourage foreign commerce designed to.
Established by congress under the ftz act of 1934 h. Shannon free zone, ireland shannon ftz official website figure 3. Whether your business imports or exports, or both, the city and county of denver can help. International trade denver office of economic development. According to the bonded warehouse manual for customs and border. Search foreign trade zone administrator jobs with glassdoor. The foreigntrade zone process can be very onerous to manage manually, especially in highvolume operations. Program users are located in a port of entry for u. Foreign trade zones kathy wilkins vice president 8174309300 a secure area located in or near a customs port of entry an area deemed to be outside the us customs territory what is a foreign trade zone. Census bureau cbps new foreign trade zone online reporting program the foreign trade zone ftz online e214 application is a new webbased system that replaces filing of ftz data via the now expired census bureaus automated foreign trade zone reporting program aftzrp. Types of foreigntrade zones foreigntrade zone sites are usually located at seaports, airports, or industrial parks.
A foreigntrade zone is a restrictedaccess site, in or adjacent to a customs port of entry, operated pursuant to public utility principles under the sponsorship of a corporation granted authority by the board and under supervision of u. It includes entries, with select metadata for all documents published in the 2017 calendar year. Ftz software onesource global trade for foreign trade zones. The city and county of denver is the grantee of northern colorados two general use foreign trade zones.
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