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FTZ 099 — Foreign-Trade Zone 099 — Delaware Department of State
Delaware · Wilmington · Port of entry: DE, Wilmington
FTZ 099 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Delaware Department of State, covering Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Counties in Delaware and linked to the Wilmington, DE port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 099 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Delaware Department of State, based in Wilmington, Delaware. The zone's service area covers Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Counties, and it is associated with the Wilmington, DE port of entry.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area within the United States that, for customs purposes, is treated as if it were outside U.S. commerce. Companies operating within an FTZ can defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on imported merchandise, depending on how the merchandise is used, stored, processed, or re-exported. This makes FTZs relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign-origin goods into their supply chains and operate facilities, or are considering establishing facilities, within the Kent, New Castle, or Sussex County service area.
Businesses evaluating whether FTZ status could apply to a specific facility in this region typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant. These professionals help determine whether a given operation fits the criteria for site or subzone designation and help prepare and file the paperwork required by the FTZ Board and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. FTZ 099's grantee, the Delaware Department of State, is the administering body for zone activity in this service area.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Service area: Kent, New Castle, Sussex Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 099?
FTZ 099 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Delaware Department of State, covering Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Counties in Delaware.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 099?
The grantee is the Delaware Department of State.
What area does FTZ 099 cover?
It covers Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Counties in Delaware.
What port of entry does FTZ 099 use?
It is associated with the Wilmington, DE port of entry.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine whether their facility fits FTZ criteria and to file the required paperwork.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are different customs mechanisms, though both involve deferring duties on imported goods; FTZs offer broader options such as duty reduction or elimination depending on how goods are used.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the grantee, the Delaware Department of State, or a customs broker/FTZ consultant to discuss your facility and then follow the FTZ Board's application process.
Who benefits from FTZ 099?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors operating or planning facilities within Kent, New Castle, or Sussex Counties may benefit.
What does an FTZ do for importers?
It allows qualifying activity to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported merchandise.
Where can I find the official application process?
The official FTZ Board 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.