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FTZ 028 — Foreign-Trade Zone 028 — City of New Bedford
Massachusetts · New Bedford · Port of entry: MA, New Bedford
FTZ 028 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the City of New Bedford in Massachusetts, serving Bristol and Plymouth Counties with a port of entry at New Bedford, MA.
Foreign-Trade Zone 028 is a designated foreign-trade zone serving New Bedford, Massachusetts and the surrounding region. The zone is sponsored by the City of New Bedford and covers a service area comprising Bristol and Plymouth Counties, with the port of entry at New Bedford, MA.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secure and under the supervision of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in which foreign and domestic merchandise can be admitted for storage, processing, assembly, testing, or manufacturing without formal customs entry procedures or duty payment at the time of admission. Depending on the activity conducted and the merchandise involved, companies operating within an FTZ may be able to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on qualifying goods. This can be relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring in foreign-sourced materials or components, or that re-export finished goods.
Businesses located or planning facilities within Bristol and Plymouth Counties that engage in international trade activity may find FTZ 028 relevant to their operations. Because zone participation and site or subzone designation involve specific customs procedures and FTZ Board requirements, a company evaluating FTZ status for a facility in this service area typically works with a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to determine whether the zone fits its operations and to help prepare and file the required paperwork.
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Service area: Bristol and Plymouth Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 028?
FTZ 028 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the City of New Bedford, serving Bristol and Plymouth Counties in Massachusetts with a port of entry at New Bedford, MA.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 028?
The City of New Bedford is the grantee, meaning it holds the authority to administer the zone.
What area does FTZ 028 cover?
Its service area includes Bristol and Plymouth Counties in Massachusetts.
What port of entry does FTZ 028 use?
The zone uses the port of entry at New Bedford, MA.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Most companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to navigate customs procedures and determine whether zone participation fits their operations.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are distinct customs programs with different rules, though both allow certain deferral of duties; an FTZ generally offers broader options for processing and manufacturing activity.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would generally contact the zone grantee and follow the FTZ Board's application process to request site or subzone designation for a specific facility.
Can any business in Bristol or Plymouth County use FTZ 028?
Only facilities that receive specific site or subzone designation through the FTZ Board process may operate under FTZ 028's benefits.
What kinds of businesses typically use FTZs like FTZ 028?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors that handle foreign-sourced goods often consider FTZ participation.
Where do I find the official application process?
The official FTZ Board application process is available at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.