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FTZ 009 — Foreign-Trade Zone 009 — State of Hawaii
Hawaii · Honolulu · Port of entry: HI, Honolulu Int. Airport
FTZ 009 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the State of Hawaii, covering the City and County of Honolulu, the County of Hawaii, the County of Kauai, and the County of Maui, with a port of entry at Honolulu International Airport.
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 009 is a federally designated foreign-trade zone sponsored by the State of Hawaii, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. The zone's service area covers the City and County of Honolulu, the County of Hawaii, the County of Kauai, and the County of Maui, encompassing the entire island chain. FTZ 009 is associated with the port of entry at Honolulu International Airport.
An FTZ is a secure area, considered outside normal U.S. customs territory for the purpose of tariffs, where merchandise can be admitted for storage, assembly, manufacturing, or other processing without immediate payment of customs duties. Depending on the qualifying activity, duties may be deferred, reduced, or in some cases eliminated for goods that are re-exported. This benefits importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring in foreign-origin goods or components and operate, or are considering operating, a facility within the FTZ 009 service area.
Businesses in Honolulu, Hawaii County, Kauai County, or Maui County that import goods for storage, distribution, or further processing may find it useful to explore whether their facility could qualify for FTZ site or subzone status under this zone. As with any FTZ evaluation, a company typically works with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to review its supply chain and determine whether zone status fits its operations, and to help prepare and file the required paperwork with the applicable authorities.
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Service area: City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaii, County of Kauai and County of Maui
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 009?
FTZ 009 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the State of Hawaii, serving the City and County of Honolulu, the County of Hawaii, the County of Kauai, and the County of Maui, with a port of entry at Honolulu International Airport.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 009?
The grantee, or sponsor, of FTZ 009 is the State of Hawaii.
What area does FTZ 009 cover?
It covers the City and County of Honolulu, the County of Hawaii, the County of Kauai, and the County of Maui.
What port of entry is associated with FTZ 009?
FTZ 009 is associated with the port of entry at Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine fit and handle the paperwork involved in using or applying for FTZ status.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are distinct customs facilities with different rules, though both can involve deferral of duties on imported goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility in this area?
You would typically contact the grantee, the State of Hawaii, or a customs broker/FTZ consultant, and then follow the official FTZ Board application process referenced at trade.gov.
What businesses benefit from FTZ status?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors that handle foreign-origin goods and operate within the zone's service area are the typical beneficiaries.
Where is FTZ 009 headquartered?
Its sponsor, the State of Hawaii, is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Does FTZ status guarantee duty savings?
FTZ status allows for potential duty deferral, reduction, or elimination depending on the qualifying activity, but specific savings depend on each company's operations and are not guaranteed.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.