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FTZ 127 — Foreign-Trade Zone 127 — Richland-Lexington Airport District, Columbia Metropolitan Airport
South Carolina · West Columbia · Port of entry: SC, Columbia
FTZ 127 is a Foreign-Trade Zone granted to the Richland-Lexington Airport District, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, in South Carolina, covering a defined multi-county service area and using the Columbia, SC port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 127 is a designated FTZ located in West Columbia, South Carolina, granted to the Richland-Lexington Airport District, Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The zone's service area covers Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Richland, Saluda and Sumter Counties in South Carolina, and it operates under the Columbia, SC port of entry.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area within the United States that is treated, for customs purposes, as being outside U.S. commerce. Companies operating within an FTZ may defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on merchandise brought into the zone for storage, assembly, manufacturing, testing, or re-export, depending on the nature of the activity and the goods involved. This can be relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors who bring foreign-origin merchandise or components into facilities within the zone's service area.
Businesses located in, or considering locating in, the counties served by FTZ 127 may look into whether zone status could apply to a specific facility. Determining whether a site qualifies, and whether the benefits align with a company's import and production activity, typically involves working with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant, who can help evaluate fit and prepare the paperwork required for site or subzone designation through the grantee and the FTZ Board process.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Service area: Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Richland, Saluda and Sumter Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 127?
FTZ 127 is a Foreign-Trade Zone granted to the Richland-Lexington Airport District, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, serving a defined area in South Carolina.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 127?
The grantee is the Richland-Lexington Airport District, Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
What area does FTZ 127 cover?
It covers Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Richland, Saluda and Sumter Counties in South Carolina.
What port of entry does FTZ 127 use?
It uses the Columbia, SC 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 fit and handle the required filings, though this is a general practice rather than a strict legal requirement.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are different customs designations with different rules, though both can involve deferring duties on imported goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would generally contact the zone grantee or a customs broker/FTZ compliance consultant to discuss designation, then follow the FTZ Board's official application process.
Does FTZ 127 apply to any facility in South Carolina?
No, it applies only to facilities within its stated service area of the listed counties, not the entire state.
What kinds of businesses use FTZs?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign-origin goods into a facility for storage, assembly, processing, or re-export commonly evaluate FTZ status.
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.