Foreign-trade zones are designated sites licensed by the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board (Commerce Secretary is Chairperson) at which special customs procedures may be used. These procedures …

Dec 5, 2024 · Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) are secure areas under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervision that are generally considered outside CBP territory upon activation. Located in or …

In the United States, a foreign-trade zone (FTZ) is a designated area located in or near a U.S. port of entry where domestic and foreign merchandise is considered outside U.S. customs territory for tariff …

Feb 11, 2025 · What is a foreign-trade zone? Foreign-trade zones (FTZs) are specially designated sites near U.S. ports of entry that allow corporations of all sizes to move goods in and out of the country …

2 days ago · What is the Purpose of a Foreign Trade Zone? Under local CBP authority, foreign trade zones (FTZs) are where importers and exporters can move foreign goods in and out of the US with …

Aug 5, 2025 · A US Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a designated area within the United States considered outside the customs territory for specific purposes. These zones allow companies to conduct various …

Foreign-trade zones (FTZs) are secure areas within the United States that are considered to be outside of U.S. Customs territory for tariff purposes. U.S. Customs and Border Protection oversees daily …

Sep 18, 2025 · What is a Foreign Trade Zone? The U.S. government first created foreign trade zones to attract and promote international business in 1934. Manufacturing activity in FTZs became broadly …

Congress passed the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Act (P.L. 73-397, 19 U.S.C. §§ 81[a-u]) in 1934, which authorized the creation of the FTZ Program. The intent of the program was to encourage …

2 days ago · In 1934, when Congress passed the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Act and established the FTZ program, the U.S. economy faced a policy environment similar to today’s: high (and prevalent) …