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FTZ 080 — Foreign-Trade Zone 080 — City of San Antonio
Texas · San Antonio · Port of entry: TX, San Antonio
FTZ 080 is Foreign-Trade Zone 080, a federally designated trade zone sponsored by the City of San Antonio, covering Bexar County and parts of Comal and Guadalupe counties in Texas. It uses the San Antonio, TX port of entry and allows qualifying import-related activity to receive customs duty deferral, reduction, or elimination.
Foreign-Trade Zone 080 is a federally designated trade zone grantee for the San Antonio, Texas area, sponsored by the City of San Antonio. FTZ 080's service area covers the entire county of Bexar, plus portions of Comal and Guadalupe counties, and is anchored by the port of entry at San Antonio, TX.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secured under U.S. Customs and Border Protection oversight, where merchandise can be brought in for storage, processing, assembly, or manufacturing before entering U.S. commerce. Depending on the activity conducted, companies operating within an FTZ may be able to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate certain customs duties on qualifying merchandise. This makes the program relevant to importers bringing foreign goods into the region, manufacturers assembling or processing components sourced internationally, and distributors managing inventory that will eventually enter U.S. commerce.
Businesses with existing or planned facilities within the Bexar, Comal, or Guadalupe county service area may be candidates for FTZ 080 site or subzone designation, though eligibility and benefit depend on the specific facility and activity involved. A company evaluating whether FTZ status makes sense for a particular location typically works with a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant, who can assess the operation and help prepare and file the necessary paperwork with the grantee and the FTZ Board.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Service area: Counties of Bexar (entire), Comal (portion) and Guadalupe (portion)
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 080?
FTZ 080 is Foreign-Trade Zone 080, sponsored by the City of San Antonio, covering areas in and around San Antonio, Texas.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 080?
The City of San Antonio is the grantee that administers FTZ 080.
What area does FTZ 080 cover?
Its service area includes all of Bexar County and portions of Comal and Guadalupe counties in Texas.
What port of entry does FTZ 080 use?
FTZ 080 uses the port of entry at San Antonio, TX.
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 not stated as a strict requirement.
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 goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the grantee, the City of San Antonio, and follow the official FTZ Board application process to seek subzone designation for a specific facility.
Can any business in San Antonio use FTZ 080?
Only businesses with facilities located within the defined service area of Bexar, Comal, or Guadalupe counties are relevant candidates.
What kinds of companies typically use FTZs?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors handling foreign-sourced merchandise are the typical users of FTZ programs.
Where can I find the official application process?
The FTZ Board's 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.