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FTZ 072 — Foreign-Trade Zone 072 — Indianapolis Airport Authority
Indiana · Indianapolis · Port of entry: IN, Indianapolis
FTZ 072 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Indianapolis Airport Authority, covering a large multi-county service area in central and west-central Indiana with Indianapolis as its port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 072 is sponsored by the Indianapolis Airport Authority and serves a large multi-county area of central and west-central Indiana, including Bartholomew, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Fountain, Franklin, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Rush, Shelby, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Union, Vermillion, Vigo, Warren, Wayne, and White Counties. The zone's designated port of entry is Indianapolis, Indiana.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a federally designated area where companies engaged in qualifying activity, such as warehousing, distribution, assembly, or manufacturing, can defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on foreign merchandise until it enters U.S. commerce, or avoid duties entirely on goods that are re-exported. FTZ 072 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate, or are considering establishing, a facility anywhere within its listed service area in Indiana.
Companies interested in FTZ status for a specific site typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate whether their operation and location fit program requirements, and to prepare the paperwork needed for site or subzone designation through the grantee, the Indianapolis Airport Authority, and the U.S. FTZ Board process. This profile is informational and reflects only the zone number, grantee, service area, and port of entry as designated; it does not represent an endorsement or guarantee of approval for any particular facility.
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Service area: Bartholomew, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Fountain, Franklin, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Rush, Shelby, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Union, Vermillion, Vigo, Warren, Wayne, and White Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 072?
FTZ 072 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Indianapolis Airport Authority, covering a large service area of central and west-central Indiana counties.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 072?
The grantee is the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
What area does FTZ 072 cover?
It covers 41 Indiana counties, including Marion, Hamilton, Delaware, Vigo, Monroe, and Tippecanoe, among others.
What port of entry does FTZ 072 use?
It uses the Indianapolis, Indiana port of entry.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Many companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine fit and handle required filings, though this is a business decision rather than a strict legal requirement stated here.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are different customs mechanisms, though both can involve deferred duty treatment; FTZs generally allow a broader range of activity such as manufacturing and assembly.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the grantee, the Indianapolis Airport Authority, or a customs broker/FTZ consultant to discuss designation, then follow the FTZ Board's application process.
Where can I find the official application process?
The official process is described at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Does FTZ 072 apply outside Indiana?
No, its service area is limited to the listed Indiana counties.
What businesses typically use FTZ 072?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors with facilities in the service area who handle foreign-origin merchandise typically consider FTZ status.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.