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FTZ 046 — Foreign-Trade Zone 046 — Greater Cincinnati FTZ, Inc.
Ohio · Cincinnati · Port of entry: OH, Cincinnati-Lawrenceburg
FTZ 046 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by Greater Cincinnati FTZ, Inc. in Ohio, covering Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties and connected to the Cincinnati-Lawrenceburg port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 046 is administered by Greater Cincinnati FTZ, Inc., a grantee based in Ohio. The zone's service area covers Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties, and it operates in connection with the Cincinnati-Lawrenceburg port of entry.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area within the United States where merchandise, including foreign and domestic goods, can be brought in for storage, assembly, manufacturing, or other processing without immediately being subject to U.S. Customs duties. Depending on how the merchandise is used and the final disposition of the finished product, companies operating within an FTZ may be able to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate certain duty payments. This makes FTZ status potentially relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate — or are considering operating — a facility within the FTZ 046 service area.
Businesses evaluating whether FTZ status fits their operation typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant. These professionals help determine whether a specific facility and its activities qualify for zone or subzone designation and assist with preparing and filing the required paperwork with the grantee and the FTZ Board.
This listing reflects publicly available program information about FTZ 046 and is intended as a starting point for companies researching zone options in the greater Cincinnati region.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Companies interested in FTZ 046 status for a specific facility should first contact Greater Cincinnati FTZ, Inc., the zone's grantee, to discuss whether the site or facility is within the service area and suitable for zone or subzone designation. Many companies also engage a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to help evaluate fit and prepare the necessary documentation. Formal applications for FTZ authority follow the process outlined by the U.S. FTZ Board, available at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Service area: Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 046?
FTZ 046 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by Greater Cincinnati FTZ, Inc., covering a service area in Ohio and connected to the Cincinnati-Lawrenceburg port of entry.
Who is the grantee for FTZ 046?
Greater Cincinnati FTZ, Inc. is the grantee responsible for administering this zone.
What area does FTZ 046 cover?
Its service area includes Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties in Ohio.
What port of entry does FTZ 046 use?
It is associated with the Cincinnati-Lawrenceburg port of entry in Ohio.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
While not always legally required, many companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine eligibility and handle required filings.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are different customs mechanisms, though both allow certain deferrals of duty; an FTZ generally offers broader options for manufacturing and processing activity.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would typically contact the zone's grantee, Greater Cincinnati FTZ, Inc., and follow the FTZ Board's application process to request subzone designation for a specific site.
Can any company outside the listed counties use FTZ 046?
No, the zone's service area is limited to Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties; facilities outside that area would need to look at a different FTZ grantee.
What does an FTZ actually do for a company?
It allows qualifying activity, such as storage, assembly, or manufacturing, to occur without immediate payment of certain U.S. Customs duties, with duty potentially deferred, reduced, or eliminated depending on the final use of the merchandise.
Where can I find the official application process for FTZ authority?
The U.S. FTZ Board's 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.