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FTZ 100 — Foreign-Trade Zone 100 — Greater Dayton Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc.
Ohio · Dayton · Port of entry: OH, Dayton
FTZ 100 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by Greater Dayton Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., covering Dayton, Ohio and several surrounding counties in the state.
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 100 is a designated zone serving Dayton, Ohio, and the surrounding region. The zone is sponsored by Greater Dayton Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., which acts as the grantee responsible for administering FTZ activity within its service area. That service area covers Auglaize, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby Counties in Ohio, with the associated port of entry located in Dayton, OH.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a location within the United States where merchandise, including foreign goods, can be brought in without formal U.S. Customs entry procedures or payment of duties until the goods leave the zone for domestic consumption. Depending on the activity conducted, this structure can allow companies to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate certain customs duties on qualifying merchandise. FTZs are generally used by importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring in foreign-sourced materials or components, or that re-export finished goods.
Businesses operating or planning facilities within FTZ 100's service area may find the zone relevant to their supply chain and customs planning. As with any FTZ determination, companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate whether a specific facility qualifies for zone status and to prepare the required filings with the grantee and the FTZ Board.
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Service area: Auglaize, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 100?
FTZ 100 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by Greater Dayton Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., serving Dayton, Ohio and surrounding counties.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 100?
Greater Dayton Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc. is the grantee responsible for administering FTZ 100.
What area does FTZ 100 cover?
Its service area includes Auglaize, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby Counties in Ohio.
What port of entry does FTZ 100 use?
FTZ 100 uses the port of entry located in Dayton, OH.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Many companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine fit and handle the required filings, though this is a general practice rather than a strict zone-specific rule.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are different customs mechanisms, though both involve deferring duties on foreign merchandise; FTZs generally offer broader activities such as manufacturing and assembly.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would typically contact the zone's grantee, Greater Dayton Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., or a customs consultant, and follow the FTZ Board's application process to request subzone designation.
Can any business in the service area automatically use FTZ 100?
No, a facility must go through a designation process with the grantee and FTZ Board before it can operate under zone status.
What is the benefit of FTZ status in general?
FTZ status can allow qualifying activity to defer, reduce, or eliminate certain customs duties on foreign merchandise, depending on the specific operations involved.
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.