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FTZ 065 — Foreign-Trade Zone 065 — Panama City Port Authority

Florida · Panama City · Port of entry: FL, Panama City

FTZ 065 is a Foreign-Trade Zone in Panama City, Florida, granted to the Panama City Port Authority, covering a service area of Bay and Washington Counties. It allows qualifying businesses to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported goods.

Foreign-Trade Zone 065 is a designated area in Panama City, Florida, granted and administered by the Panama City Port Authority. The zone's service area covers Bay and Washington Counties, Florida, and it is served by the Panama City, FL port of entry.

A Foreign-Trade Zone is a location within the United States that, for customs purposes, is treated as being outside U.S. commerce. Companies operating within an FTZ can defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on imported merchandise, depending on how the goods are used, stored, processed, or re-exported. This makes FTZs relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign-origin goods or components into their operations.

FTZ 065 is intended to serve businesses located in or considering locating in Bay and Washington Counties. Any company with import activity in this service area — whether warehousing, kitting, assembly, or manufacturing — may have a facility that could qualify for zone status, either through the general-purpose zone or a subzone designation tied to a specific site.

Because FTZ eligibility, procedures, and activation depend on the specifics of a company's operations and site, companies typically work with a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate fit and prepare the required filings with the Panama City Port Authority and the FTZ Board before proceeding.

Who qualifies

FTZ 065 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate — or plan to operate — a facility within Bay or Washington Counties, Florida. This includes companies that import foreign-origin goods or components and could benefit from the duty deferral, reduction, or elimination treatment available under the FTZ program. Both large and small operations within the service area may be candidates, provided their specific site and activity qualify under general FTZ program rules.

How to apply

1. Contact the Panama City Port Authority, the grantee for FTZ 065, to discuss whether your facility's location and activity fit within the zone's service area. 2. Consult a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate your operations against FTZ program requirements and determine whether general-purpose zone or subzone status applies. 3. Review the official FTZ Board application process at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply to understand the federal filing steps required to obtain zone or subzone designation.

Service area: Bay and Washington Counties

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Questions people ask

What is FTZ 065?

FTZ 065 is a Foreign-Trade Zone located in Panama City, Florida, granted to the Panama City Port Authority.

Who is the grantee of FTZ 065?

The Panama City Port Authority is the grantee responsible for administering FTZ 065.

What area does FTZ 065 cover?

Its service area covers Bay and Washington Counties, Florida.

What port of entry is associated with FTZ 065?

The zone is served by the Panama City, FL 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 operations qualify and to 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 can involve deferring duties on imported goods; an FTZ offers broader options such as manufacturing and duty elimination on re-exports.

How do I get subzone status for my own facility?

You would contact the Panama City Port Authority and reference the FTZ Board's application process to determine if your facility qualifies for subzone designation.

Can any business in Bay County use FTZ 065?

Only businesses with facilities and import activity that meet FTZ program requirements within the Bay or Washington County service area may qualify.

What are the benefits of operating within an FTZ?

Businesses may defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on qualifying imported merchandise, depending on their operations.

Where can I find the official application process?

The official FTZ Board 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.