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FTZ 035 — Foreign-Trade Zone 035 — Philadelphia Regional Port Authority
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · Port of entry: PA, Philadelphia Int'l Airport
FTZ 035 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, covering Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania. It uses Philadelphia International Airport as its associated port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 035 is administered by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, with a grantee headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The zone's service area covers Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, and it is associated with the port of entry at Philadelphia International Airport, PA.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area within the United States that is treated, for customs purposes, as being outside U.S. commerce. Goods brought into an FTZ can be stored, assembled, manufactured, or processed with duty payment deferred until the goods enter U.S. commerce, and in some cases duties can be reduced or eliminated depending on the qualifying activity performed within the zone. This structure is generally relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign-origin merchandise into the country and want flexibility in how and when duties are calculated and paid.
FTZ 035 is of interest to companies with operations, or planned operations, within its stated service area in southeastern Pennsylvania. Businesses considering FTZ status for a specific facility in this region typically consult with a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to review whether their operations and location qualify, and to help prepare and file the paperwork required for site or subzone designation. This listing reflects only the zone's basic administrative facts — grantee, service area, and port of entry — and does not represent an endorsement or estimate of savings.
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How to apply
Service area: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 035?
FTZ 035 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, serving a defined area of southeastern Pennsylvania.
Who is the grantee for FTZ 035?
The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is the grantee.
What area does FTZ 035 cover?
Its service area includes Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
What port of entry does FTZ 035 use?
It is associated with Philadelphia International Airport in Pennsylvania.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine fit and prepare the required filings, though this is not stated as a strict legal requirement here.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are distinct customs programs, though both allow certain deferrals of duty; an FTZ generally offers broader activity options such as manufacturing and assembly.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the grantee, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, and follow the FTZ Board's application process to request subzone designation for a specific facility.
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 035 cover facilities outside its listed counties?
No, only facilities within Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties fall within this zone's stated service area.
What benefit does FTZ status generally provide?
It generally allows deferral, reduction, or elimination of customs duties depending on the qualifying activity performed within the zone.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.