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FTZ 093 — Foreign-Trade Zone 093 — Central Pines Regional Council
North Carolina · Raleigh-Durham · Port of entry: NC, Durham
FTZ 093 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Central Pines Regional Council, covering a service area in the Raleigh-Durham region of North Carolina with its port of entry in Durham, NC.
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 093 is a designated foreign-trade zone grantee area administered by the Central Pines Regional Council, headquartered in North Carolina and centered on the Raleigh-Durham region. The zone's service area covers Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, Sampson, Vance, Wake, Warren and Wilson Counties, North Carolina, with the port of entry located in Durham, NC.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secured under U.S. Customs and Border Protection oversight, where companies may bring in foreign and domestic merchandise for storage, assembly, manufacturing, or processing activity while deferring, reducing, or in some cases eliminating certain U.S. customs duties, depending on how the merchandise is ultimately used or shipped. FTZ status is a federal designation applied to specific sites or subzones rather than an entire region automatically, so eligibility depends on the individual facility involved.
FTZ 093 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors operating, or planning to operate, a facility within the listed service area counties. Companies evaluating whether FTZ status fits a particular facility in this region typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant, who can help assess the operation against program requirements and prepare the paperwork needed to request site or subzone designation through the Central Pines Regional Council as grantee.
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Service area: Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, Sampson, Vance, Wake, Warren and Wilson Counties, North Carolina
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 093?
FTZ 093 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Central Pines Regional Council, covering a defined service area in the Raleigh-Durham region of North Carolina.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 093?
The Central Pines Regional Council is the grantee responsible for FTZ 093.
What area does FTZ 093 cover?
Its service area includes Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, Sampson, Vance, Wake, Warren, and Wilson Counties, North Carolina.
What port of entry does FTZ 093 use?
The port of entry associated with FTZ 093 is in Durham, NC.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine whether a facility qualifies and to prepare the necessary filings.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are different customs designations, though both involve deferral or control of duties under CBP oversight; an FTZ typically allows a broader range of activity such as manufacturing and assembly.
How does a company get subzone status for its own facility within FTZ 093?
The company would work with the Central Pines Regional Council or a customs broker/FTZ compliance consultant and apply through the FTZ Board's official process.
Does FTZ status apply automatically to any business located in the service area?
No, FTZ designation applies to specific approved sites or subzones, not automatically to every business in the service area.
Who benefits from FTZ 093 designation?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors operating or planning facilities within the listed counties may benefit, depending on their specific operations.
Where can I find the official application process for FTZ status?
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.