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FTZ 058 — Foreign-Trade Zone 058 — City of Bangor
Maine · Bangor · Port of entry: ME, Bangor
FTZ 058 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the City of Bangor, Maine, serving Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, and Washington Counties and linked to the Bangor port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 058 is a designated Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) grantee project sponsored by the City of Bangor, Maine. The zone's service area covers Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, and Washington Counties, and it operates in connection with the Bangor, Maine port of entry.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a location within the United States that is treated, for customs purposes, as being outside U.S. commerce. Companies operating within an FTZ may be able to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on foreign merchandise, depending on how that merchandise is stored, processed, assembled, or manufactured before entering U.S. commerce or being re-exported. The specific duty treatment depends on the nature of a company's operations and the classification of the goods involved.
FTZ 058 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that have, or are considering establishing, a qualifying facility within its five-county service area in eastern and central Maine. Businesses that bring in foreign-sourced components or finished goods through or near the Bangor port of entry may find it useful to evaluate whether zone status could apply to a specific site or subzone.
Companies exploring FTZ participation for a facility in this region typically consult with a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to determine whether their operations and location qualify, and to help prepare and file the required paperwork with the FTZ Board and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Service area: Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, and Washington Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 058?
FTZ 058 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the City of Bangor, Maine, covering a service area in eastern-central Maine and linked to the Bangor port of entry.
Who is the grantee for FTZ 058?
The City of Bangor is the grantee that sponsors and administers FTZ 058.
What area does FTZ 058 cover?
Its service area includes Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, and Washington Counties in Maine.
What port of entry does FTZ 058 use?
FTZ 058 is associated with the Bangor, Maine port of entry.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine whether their facility and operations qualify and to handle required filings.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are distinct customs programs with different rules, though both involve deferring duties on imported goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the City of Bangor as grantee or a customs broker/consultant to discuss designation, then follow the FTZ Board's official application process.
What kinds of businesses use FTZs?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors that handle foreign-sourced goods commonly evaluate FTZ status for their facilities.
Does FTZ status guarantee duty savings?
Duty deferral, reduction, or elimination depends on the specific operations and goods involved, not a guaranteed outcome.
Where can I find the official application process?
The FTZ Board's 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.