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FTZ 074 — Foreign-Trade Zone 074 — City of Baltimore
Maryland · Baltimore · Port of entry: MD, Baltimore
FTZ 074 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the City of Baltimore, serving the City of Baltimore and the Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Howard, and Queen Anne's in Maryland.
Foreign-Trade Zone 074 is sponsored by the City of Baltimore and serves a region encompassing the City of Baltimore and the Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Howard, and Queen Anne's, all within Maryland. The zone operates in connection with the Port of Entry at Baltimore, MD.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secure and under U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervision, where merchandise can be admitted for storage, processing, assembly, or manufacturing before entering U.S. commerce. Companies operating within an FTZ may qualify for duty deferral until goods leave the zone for domestic consumption, duty reduction through inverted tariff provisions, or duty elimination on merchandise that is re-exported rather than entered into the U.S. market.
FTZ 074 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate or are considering operating a facility within the described service area and that import merchandise subject to customs duties. Businesses interested in determining whether their specific facility could benefit from FTZ designation typically consult with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant, who can assess the operation, evaluate site or subzone options, and prepare the paperwork required for formal designation. This listing provides general, factual information about the zone's sponsor, geographic coverage, and port of entry; it does not constitute a recommendation of specific savings or timelines, which vary by facility and application.
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Service area: City of Baltimore and Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Howard, and Queen Anne's
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 074?
FTZ 074 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the City of Baltimore, covering the City of Baltimore and the Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Howard, and Queen Anne's in Maryland.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 074?
The City of Baltimore is the grantee, or sponsoring organization, for FTZ 074.
What area does FTZ 074 cover?
It covers the City of Baltimore plus Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Howard, and Queen Anne's Counties.
What port of entry does FTZ 074 use?
It is associated with the Port of Entry at Baltimore, Maryland.
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 determine fit and manage the required filings.
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 work with the grantee, the City of Baltimore, and typically a customs broker or FTZ consultant, then follow the FTZ Board's official application process.
Can any business in the service area automatically use FTZ 074?
No, a specific facility must go through site or subzone designation and approval before it can operate under FTZ status.
What benefits does FTZ status generally offer?
Generally, FTZ status can allow duty deferral, duty reduction, or duty elimination on qualifying imported merchandise, depending on the activity performed.
Where can I find the official FTZ application process?
The official 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.