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FTZ 029 — Foreign-Trade Zone 029 — Louisville & Jefferson County Riverport Authority

Kentucky · Louisville · Port of entry: KY, Louisville

FTZ 029 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Louisville & Jefferson County Riverport Authority in Louisville, Kentucky, covering a multi-county service area in the state.

Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 029 is administered by the Louisville & Jefferson County Riverport Authority and is based in Louisville, Kentucky. The zone's service area covers a broad swath of Kentucky counties, including Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Carroll, Crittenden, Daviess, Franklin, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Hopkins, Jefferson, McLean, Meade, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Union, Webster, and Woodford Counties. FTZ 029 operates in connection with the port of entry at Louisville, KY.

A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secure and under U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervision, where companies may bring in foreign and domestic merchandise for storage, assembly, manufacturing, or processing activity. Depending on how goods are used, businesses operating within an FTZ may be able to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on qualifying merchandise. This makes FTZs relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate — or are considering establishing — facilities within the zone's service area.

Companies evaluating whether FTZ status makes sense for a specific facility in this region typically consult a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant. These professionals can help determine whether a facility's operations qualify for zone benefits and can assist with the paperwork required to pursue site or subzone designation through the grantee and the FTZ Board.

Who qualifies

FTZ 029 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that have — or are planning — facilities within its service area, which spans a large number of counties in Kentucky including Jefferson, Daviess, Henderson, and Bullitt Counties, among others. Businesses that regularly bring in foreign-sourced components or finished goods and want to explore duty deferral, reduction, or elimination on qualifying activity may find this zone applicable. Eligibility for specific benefits depends on the nature of a company's operations and is generally assessed on a facility-by-facility basis.

How to apply

Companies interested in FTZ status for a facility within the FTZ 029 service area should first contact the Louisville & Jefferson County Riverport Authority, the zone's grantee, to discuss site or subzone designation for that facility. It is also common to engage a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to assess fit and help prepare the required filings. Formal applications for FTZ authority are submitted through the process described by the U.S. FTZ Board at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.

Service area: Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Carroll, Crittenden, Daviess, Franklin, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Hopkins, Jefferson, McLean, Meade, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Union, Webster, and Woodford Counties

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Questions people ask

What is FTZ 029?

FTZ 029 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Louisville & Jefferson County Riverport Authority, based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Who is the grantee of FTZ 029?

The grantee is the Louisville & Jefferson County Riverport Authority.

What area does FTZ 029 cover?

Its service area includes Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Carroll, Crittenden, Daviess, Franklin, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Hopkins, Jefferson, McLean, Meade, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Union, Webster, and Woodford Counties in Kentucky.

What port of entry is associated with FTZ 029?

The zone is associated with the port of entry at Louisville, KY.

What does a Foreign-Trade Zone do?

An FTZ is a secure area under U.S. Customs supervision where companies can store, assemble, manufacture, or process goods, potentially deferring, reducing, or eliminating customs duties on qualifying merchandise.

Do I need a customs broker to use FTZ 029?

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

Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?

No, an FTZ is a distinct customs designation with different rules and potential benefits than a bonded warehouse, though both operate under Customs oversight.

How do I get subzone status for my own facility within FTZ 029?

You would contact the Louisville & Jefferson County Riverport Authority as the grantee and follow the FTZ Board's application process to pursue subzone designation for your facility.

Who can use FTZ 029?

Importers, manufacturers, and distributors with facilities in the listed service area counties may consider using the zone's benefits.

Where can I find the official FTZ application process?

The application process is described 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.