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FTZ 070 — Foreign-Trade Zone 070 — Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc.
Michigan · Detroit · Port of entry: MI, Detroit
FTZ 070 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., based in Michigan, serving Detroit and the surrounding counties through the Detroit port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 070 is grantee-administered by Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., headquartered in Michigan, with its zone activity centered in Detroit. The zone's service area covers Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties, plus a portion of Lenawee County, and it is served by the Detroit, MI port of entry.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area within the United States that is treated, for customs purposes, as being outside U.S. commerce. Businesses operating within an approved FTZ site or subzone may defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on qualifying merchandise, depending on how goods are admitted, processed, and eventually entered into U.S. commerce or re-exported. These provisions are generally most relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign-origin merchandise into their operations for storage, assembly, processing, or distribution.
Companies located within, or considering locating a facility within, FTZ 070's service area may want to evaluate whether FTZ status could apply to their operations. Because FTZ designation involves specific site or subzone applications and ongoing customs compliance obligations, companies typically work with a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to determine whether their facility and activity qualify, and to prepare the required filings with the grantee and the FTZ Board.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Service area: Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties, as well as a portion of Lenawee County
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 070?
FTZ 070 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., serving Detroit, Michigan and surrounding counties.
Who is the grantee for FTZ 070?
The grantee is Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., based in Michigan.
What area does FTZ 070 cover?
It covers Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties, plus a portion of Lenawee County.
What port of entry does FTZ 070 use?
It uses the Detroit, MI port of entry.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
While not always legally required, most companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to navigate admission procedures and compliance requirements.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are distinct customs programs with different rules, though both offer duty-related benefits for imported goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would typically contact the zone's grantee, Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., and follow the FTZ Board's application process to request subzone designation.
Can any business in the service area automatically use FTZ benefits?
No, a facility must be specifically approved as part of the zone's sites or subzones before FTZ benefits apply.
What kinds of businesses typically use FTZs?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors that handle foreign-origin merchandise commonly evaluate FTZ status for their facilities.
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.