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FTZ 026 — Foreign-Trade Zone 026 — Georgia Foreign Trade Zone, Inc.
Georgia · Atlanta · Port of entry: GA, Atlanta
FTZ 026 is a Foreign-Trade Zone in Georgia administered by Georgia Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., covering Atlanta and a large surrounding service area, with Atlanta as its port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 026 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by Georgia Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., headquartered in Georgia, with a service area based in Atlanta. The zone's designated service area covers a large portion of Georgia, including Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Harris, Heard, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Murray, Muscogee, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Talbot, Troup, Upson, Walker, Walton, and Whitfield Counties in their entirety, plus portions of Franklin, Houston, Peach, Twiggs, and White Counties. The port of entry associated with this zone is Atlanta, Georgia.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a secure area, under U.S. Customs and Border Protection oversight, where imported merchandise can be admitted for storage, processing, assembly, or manufacturing before duties are determined. Depending on how goods are used within the zone, importers may defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on qualifying activity. FTZ 026 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors with operations located within its stated service area who import goods subject to U.S. customs duties.
Companies considering FTZ status for a specific facility in this region typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate whether their operations and location fit program requirements, and to prepare the paperwork required for site or subzone designation.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Companies interested in FTZ status for a specific facility within this service area should first contact Georgia Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., the grantee for FTZ 026, or a customs broker/FTZ compliance consultant to discuss whether the facility and its operations are a fit for site or subzone designation. Once a fit is confirmed, the formal application process is handled through the U.S. FTZ Board; details on that process are available at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Service area: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Harris, Heard, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Murray, Muscogee, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Talbot, Troup, Upson, Walker, Walton and Whitfield Counties, Georgia in their entirety as well as portions of Franklin, Houston, Peach, Twiggs, and White Counties, Georgia
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 026?
FTZ 026 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by Georgia Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., serving Atlanta and a large surrounding service area in Georgia.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 026?
The grantee is Georgia Foreign Trade Zone, Inc.
What area does FTZ 026 cover?
It covers Atlanta and dozens of Georgia counties including Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Bibb, Muscogee, Richmond, and many others, plus portions of a few additional counties.
What port of entry does FTZ 026 use?
The associated port of entry is Atlanta, Georgia.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Most companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine whether their facility and import activity fit FTZ requirements and to prepare the necessary paperwork.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are distinct customs programs, though both involve U.S. Customs and Border Protection oversight of imported goods before duties are finalized.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the zone grantee, Georgia Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., or a customs broker/consultant to discuss your facility, and then follow the FTZ Board's application process.
Where can I find the official application process?
The official FTZ Board application process is described at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Does FTZ 026 apply to companies outside its listed service area?
No, only facilities located within the stated Georgia service area fall under FTZ 026; other locations would need a different zone or grantee.
What kinds of businesses typically use an FTZ?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring dutiable goods into the country for storage, processing, assembly, or manufacturing are the typical users of FTZ programs.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.