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FTZ 014 — Foreign-Trade Zone 014 — Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Arkansas · Little Rock · Port of entry: AR, Little Rock-N.L.R.

FTZ 014 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving a defined group of counties in central Arkansas.

Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 014 is a designated Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its service area covers Clark, Conway, Dallas, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lonoke, Montgomery, Nevada, Pike, Pulaski, Pope, Saline, Yell and White Counties, and it is associated with the Little Rock-N.L.R. port of entry.

A Foreign-Trade Zone is a location within the United States where merchandise, both foreign and domestic, can be brought in for storage, assembly, manufacturing, or other processing without immediately being subject to U.S. Customs duties. Duties are generally deferred until goods leave the zone and enter U.S. commerce, and in some cases duty payments can be reduced or eliminated depending on how the merchandise is used or re-exported. This structure is primarily relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate — or are considering operating — facilities within FTZ 014's service area.

Companies weighing whether a specific facility within this service area might benefit from FTZ status typically consult with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant. These specialists help determine whether a site or subzone designation fits the company's import and production activity, and they assist with preparing and filing the paperwork required by the FTZ Board and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. FTZ 014, administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, provides the sponsoring framework under which such site-specific designations within its counties may be pursued.

Who qualifies

FTZ 014 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors with existing or planned facilities in the covered Arkansas counties, including Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline, Garland, and the other listed counties near Little Rock. Businesses that import foreign merchandise for storage, assembly, or manufacturing and want to explore duty deferral or reduction options may find this zone applicable. Companies without a facility in the listed service area would generally need to look to a different FTZ grantee covering their location.

How to apply

Contact the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the grantee for FTZ 014, to discuss whether a specific facility within its service area could qualify for site or subzone designation. It is also common to work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate fit before filing. Formal applications for FTZ authority follow the process described by the U.S. Department of Commerce at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.

Service area: Clark, Conway, Dallas, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lonoke, Montgomery, Nevada, Pike, Pulaski, Pope, Saline, Yell and White Counties

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Questions people ask

What is FTZ 014?

FTZ 014 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Who is the grantee of FTZ 014?

The grantee is the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

What area does FTZ 014 cover?

It covers Clark, Conway, Dallas, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lonoke, Montgomery, Nevada, Pike, Pulaski, Pope, Saline, Yell and White Counties in Arkansas.

What port of entry is associated with FTZ 014?

It is associated with the Little Rock-N.L.R. port of entry.

Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?

Companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate fit and handle the required filings, though this is a general practice rather than a strict legal requirement stated here.

Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?

No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are distinct customs programs, though both involve deferring duties on foreign merchandise held under customs supervision.

How do I get subzone status for my own facility within FTZ 014?

You would typically contact the Arkansas Economic Development Commission as grantee and follow the FTZ Board's application process to request site or subzone designation.

What businesses benefit most from FTZ 014?

Importers, manufacturers, and distributors with facilities in the listed service-area counties are the primary businesses relevant to this zone.

Where can I find the official application process for FTZ authority?

The official process is described at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.

Does FTZ 014 guarantee duty savings for any company?

No specific savings figures are stated; benefits depend on each company's activity and must be evaluated individually, typically with professional guidance.

Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.