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FTZ 087 — Foreign-Trade Zone 087 — Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District
Louisiana · Lake Charles · Port of entry: LA, Lake Charles
FTZ 087 is a Foreign-Trade Zone in Louisiana sponsored by the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District, using Lake Charles, LA as its port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 087 is administered by the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District, based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The zone's port of entry is Lake Charles, LA. As a designated Foreign-Trade Zone, FTZ 087 falls under the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program, which allows qualifying companies operating within the zone's service area to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate U.S. Customs duties on foreign merchandise brought into the zone for storage, processing, assembly, or manufacturing before it enters U.S. commerce. Duty is generally not owed until goods leave the zone for the domestic market, and no duty applies to merchandise that is re-exported.
FTZ 087 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate — or are considering operating — a facility within the service area associated with this zone and the Lake Charles port of entry. Companies that bring in significant volumes of foreign-sourced components or finished goods, or that re-export a portion of their output, are the ones most likely to find the program relevant.
Because FTZ designation involves site-specific review and coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the FTZ Board, a company evaluating FTZ status for a facility in this region typically works with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to determine whether its operations fit the program and to prepare the required filings. This profile reflects only the sponsor, location, and port of entry on record for FTZ 087; it does not represent an estimate of savings or approval timing.
Who qualifies
How to apply
1. Contact the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District, the grantee for FTZ 087, to discuss whether your facility's location falls within the zone's service area.
2. Consult a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate whether your import/export activity fits the program and to help determine whether site or subzone designation is appropriate.
3. Review the official FTZ Board application process at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply for the formal steps and required filings.
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 087?
FTZ 087 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District in Louisiana, using Lake Charles, LA as its port of entry.
Who is the grantee for FTZ 087?
The Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District is the grantee responsible for administering FTZ 087.
What area does FTZ 087 cover?
FTZ 087's service area is tied to the jurisdiction of the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
What port of entry does FTZ 087 use?
FTZ 087 uses the Lake Charles, LA port of entry.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Most companies 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, FTZs and bonded warehouses are distinct customs programs with different rules, though both can defer duty payment.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District and follow the FTZ Board's application process to request subzone or site designation for a specific facility.
Can any importer automatically use FTZ 087?
No, a facility must be specifically designated as part of the zone through the grantee and the FTZ Board before it can operate under FTZ status.
What are the general benefits of FTZ status?
FTZ status can allow duty deferral, reduction, or elimination on qualifying foreign merchandise handled within the zone, depending on how the goods are used or re-exported.
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.