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FTZ 049 — Foreign-Trade Zone 049 — Port Authority of NY and NJ
New Jersey · Newark/Elizabeth · Port of entry: NJ, Newark
FTZ 049 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Port Authority of NY and NJ, covering Hudson County and portions of several other New Jersey counties within the Port District, and using the Newark, NJ port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 049 is administered by the Port Authority of NY and NJ, headquartered in New Jersey, with activity centered around Newark/Elizabeth. The zone's grantee, the Port Authority of NY and NJ, oversees a service area covering Hudson County and portions of Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Union, and Somerset Counties within the Port District. FTZ 049 uses the Newark, NJ port of entry for cargo movement.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secure and under U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervision, where imported merchandise can be admitted for storage, processing, assembly, or manufacturing without formal customs entry procedures until goods leave the zone. Depending on the activity conducted, this can allow duty deferral, reduction, or, in some cases, elimination on merchandise that is re-exported or incorporated into finished products. FTZ 049 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate, or are considering operating, a facility within the described service area.
Companies evaluating whether FTZ status makes sense for a specific facility in this region typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to review the operation, determine whether site or subzone designation is a fit, and prepare the paperwork required by the FTZ Board. This profile provides only the identifying facts about FTZ 049 and does not constitute guidance on savings or approval timing.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Service area: Hudson County, and those portions of Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Union, and Somerset Counties, New Jersey included within the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's jurisdiction known as the Port District.
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 049?
FTZ 049 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Port Authority of NY and NJ, serving Hudson County and portions of several other New Jersey counties within the Port District.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 049?
The Port Authority of NY and NJ is the grantee, or sponsor, of FTZ 049.
What area does FTZ 049 cover?
It covers Hudson County and those portions of Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Union, and Somerset Counties, New Jersey that fall within the Port Authority's Port District jurisdiction.
What port of entry does FTZ 049 use?
It uses the Newark, NJ port of entry.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Most companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate fit and handle required filings, though this is a general practice rather than a strict legal requirement.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are distinct customs mechanisms with different rules, though both involve deferring formal customs procedures on imported goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would typically contact the grantee, the Port Authority of NY and NJ, or a customs broker/FTZ consultant, and follow the FTZ Board's application process.
Where can I find the official application process?
The official FTZ Board application process is available at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Who can use FTZ 049?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors with facilities located within the stated service area can use FTZ 049.
What state is FTZ 049 headquartered in?
The grantee, the Port Authority of NY and NJ, is based in New Jersey.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.