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FTZ 061 — Foreign-Trade Zone 061 — Department of Economic Development and Commerce
Puerto Rico · San Juan · Port of entry: PR, San Juan
FTZ 061 is a Foreign-Trade Zone located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, granted to and administered by the Department of Economic Development and Commerce. It operates in connection with the Port of Entry of San Juan, PR.
Foreign-Trade Zone 061 is a Foreign-Trade Zone located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, granted to and administered by the Department of Economic Development and Commerce. The zone operates in connection with the Port of Entry of San Juan, PR.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secure and under U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervision, where merchandise can be brought in without formal customs entry procedures or duty payments until the goods enter U.S. commerce. Depending on the qualifying activity performed within the zone, duties may be deferred, reduced, or in some cases eliminated entirely, particularly on re-exported goods or goods incorporated into a different tariff classification through manufacturing or assembly.
FTZ 061 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate, or are considering establishing, a facility within the San Juan, Puerto Rico area served by this grantee. Businesses handling imported inputs, conducting assembly or processing, or warehousing goods for distribution may find value in evaluating zone status for a specific site.
Companies exploring whether a facility qualifies for FTZ designation under this grantee typically work with a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant. These professionals help assess whether a given operation fits program requirements and assist with preparing and filing the necessary applications with the FTZ Board and CBP.
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Questions people ask
What is FTZ 061?
FTZ 061 is a Foreign-Trade Zone in San Juan, Puerto Rico, granted to and administered by the Department of Economic Development and Commerce.
Who is the grantee for FTZ 061?
The grantee is the Department of Economic Development and Commerce.
What area does FTZ 061 cover?
It covers the San Juan, Puerto Rico area under the grantee's jurisdiction.
What port of entry is associated with this zone?
FTZ 061 is associated with the Port of Entry of San Juan, PR.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Most companies work with a licensed customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine fit and handle the required filings, though this is a general practice rather than a strict legal requirement in every case.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are distinct customs programs with different rules, though both allow certain deferrals related to imported merchandise.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the grantee, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, and typically work with a customs broker or FTZ consultant to pursue site or subzone designation through the FTZ Board application process.
Does FTZ status guarantee duty savings?
No, the benefit depends on the specific goods, activity, and tariff treatment involved, and must be evaluated case by case.
Can any business in Puerto Rico use FTZ 061?
Only businesses with a facility located within the zone's service area under this grantee, and that meet program requirements, can use FTZ 061.
Where can I find the official application process?
The official FTZ Board 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.