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FTZ 025 — Foreign-Trade Zone 025 — Broward County

Florida · Broward County · Port of entry: FL, Pt. Everglades

FTZ 025 is a Foreign-Trade Zone serving Broward County, Florida, sponsored by Broward County and linked to the Pt. Everglades port of entry.

Foreign-Trade Zone 025 is a designated Foreign-Trade Zone serving Broward County, Florida. The zone's grantee, the entity authorized by the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board to oversee its operation, is Broward County. FTZ 025's service area covers Broward County, and it is associated with the port of entry at Pt. Everglades, Florida.

A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated location within the United States where merchandise, both domestic and foreign, can be brought in without immediate application of formal U.S. customs duties. Companies that bring qualifying merchandise into an FTZ may be able to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate certain customs duties, depending on how the merchandise is used, stored, processed, or re-exported. These outcomes depend on the specifics of each company's operations and are subject to review under FTZ Board and U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations.

FTZ 025 is generally relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate, or are considering establishing, a facility within Broward County and that move goods through or near Pt. Everglades. Businesses evaluating whether FTZ status could apply to a specific facility typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant, who can review the facility's operations, determine whether site or subzone designation is appropriate, and help prepare the necessary filings with the FTZ Board and Broward County as grantee.

Who qualifies

FTZ 025 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate or plan to operate a facility within Broward County, Florida, particularly those moving goods through or near Pt. Everglades. Businesses considering FTZ status for a specific site or subzone within this service area may find this zone applicable to their operations. Eligibility for actual FTZ benefits depends on FTZ Board and U.S. Customs and Border Protection review of each facility's specific activities.

How to apply

1. Contact Broward County, the grantee for FTZ 025, to discuss whether your facility's location falls within the zone's service area. 2. Consult a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate whether site or subzone designation fits your operations. 3. Review the official FTZ Board application process at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply for the formal steps required to seek FTZ designation.

Service area: Broward County

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Questions people ask

What is FTZ 025?

FTZ 025 is a Foreign-Trade Zone serving Broward County, Florida, sponsored by Broward County and associated with the Pt. Everglades port of entry.

Who is the grantee of FTZ 025?

Broward County is the grantee responsible for FTZ 025.

What area does FTZ 025 cover?

Its service area is Broward County, Florida.

What port of entry is used by FTZ 025?

FTZ 025 is associated with the port of entry at Pt. Everglades, Florida.

Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?

Many companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine whether their operations qualify and to handle the required filings.

Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?

No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are distinct customs designations with different rules, though both can involve deferring duties on imported goods.

How do I get subzone status for my own facility within FTZ 025?

You would typically contact the grantee, Broward County, or a customs broker to evaluate your facility and then follow the FTZ Board's application process.

What businesses benefit from FTZ status?

Importers, manufacturers, and distributors with qualifying activity within the zone's service area may benefit, depending on their specific operations.

Where can I find the official application process?

The FTZ Board's application process is described at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.

Does FTZ 025 guarantee duty savings?

No, actual duty deferral, reduction, or elimination depends on a review of each facility's specific activities by the FTZ Board and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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