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FTZ 133 — Foreign-Trade Zone 133 — Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Iowa · Quad-Cities, Iowa/Illinois · Port of entry: IA, Davenport, Moline and Rock Island, IL
FTZ 133 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Inc., covering the Quad-Cities region across Iowa and Illinois, with the port of entry serving Davenport, Moline and Rock Island.
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 133 is a designated foreign-trade zone sponsored by the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Inc., based in Iowa, covering the Quad-Cities region spanning Iowa and Illinois. The zone's service area includes Henderson, Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren Counties in Illinois, along with Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott and Washington Counties in Iowa. FTZ 133 operates under the port of entry serving Davenport, Moline and Rock Island.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a secure area, considered outside the general customs territory of the United States for tariff purposes, where companies can defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on imported merchandise used in storage, assembly, manufacturing, or processing activity before the goods enter U.S. commerce. FTZ status is generally relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors with facilities, or plans for facilities, located within the zone's service area described above.
Businesses considering FTZ designation for a specific facility within this service area typically work with a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate whether their operations and site meet program requirements, and to help prepare and file the paperwork required to obtain site or subzone designation under the sponsoring grantee, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Inc. This profile is informational and does not constitute legal or customs advice.
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How to apply
Service area: Henderson, Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren Counties, Illinois as well as Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott and Washington Counties, Iowa
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 133?
FTZ 133 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Inc., covering parts of Iowa and Illinois in the Quad-Cities region.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 133?
The grantee is the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
What area does FTZ 133 cover?
It covers Henderson, Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren Counties in Illinois, and Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott and Washington Counties in Iowa.
What port of entry does FTZ 133 use?
It uses the port of entry serving Davenport, Moline and Rock Island.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Many companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine eligibility and manage the required filings, though this is a business decision rather than a strict legal requirement stated here.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are distinct customs mechanisms, though both involve deferring duties on imported goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the grantee, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Inc., or a customs broker/FTZ consultant, and follow the FTZ Board's application process.
Where can I find the official application process?
The FTZ Board's application process is described at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Does FTZ 133 cover facilities outside the listed counties?
No, only facilities within the listed Illinois and Iowa counties fall within this zone's stated service area.
What state is FTZ 133 headquartered in?
The grantee is based in Iowa.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.