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FTZ 137 — Foreign-Trade Zone 137 — Washington Dulles Foreign-Trade Zone
Virginia · Washington Dulles International Airport · Port of entry: DC, Washington
FTZ 137 is the Washington Dulles Foreign-Trade Zone, a foreign-trade zone in Virginia sponsored by the Washington Dulles Foreign-Trade Zone grantee, located near Washington Dulles International Airport.
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 137, known as the Washington Dulles Foreign-Trade Zone, is grantee-sponsored by the Washington Dulles Foreign-Trade Zone organization and is based near Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Its service area covers Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties, as well as the City of Alexandria, and it operates under the Port of Entry designated as DC, Washington.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secure and under U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervision, where companies engaged in qualifying international trade activity can defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on merchandise. Goods brought into an FTZ may be stored, assembled, tested, repackaged, or manufactured before a decision is made on formal customs entry, which can affect how and when duties are applied.
FTZ 137 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate or are considering operating a facility within its stated service area in Northern Virginia. Businesses interested in determining whether a specific facility could benefit from FTZ status typically consult with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant, who can evaluate the operation against program requirements and help prepare the paperwork needed to pursue site or subzone designation through the applicable federal process.
This profile reflects only the zone number, grantee, service area, and port of entry as designated; companies should confirm current program details directly with the grantee or a qualified trade compliance professional.
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Service area: Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties, and the City of Alexandria
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 137?
FTZ 137 is the Washington Dulles Foreign-Trade Zone, a designated foreign-trade zone sponsored by the Washington Dulles Foreign-Trade Zone grantee near Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Who is the grantee for FTZ 137?
The grantee is the Washington Dulles Foreign-Trade Zone.
What area does FTZ 137 cover?
Its service area includes Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties, and the City of Alexandria, Virginia.
What port of entry does FTZ 137 use?
It uses the port of entry designated as DC, Washington.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate fit and handle required filings, though this is a general practice rather than a rule specific to FTZ 137.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are distinct customs designations with different rules, though both involve deferred or modified duty treatment; a compliance professional can explain the differences as they apply to a given facility.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would typically contact the zone grantee or a customs broker/FTZ consultant to discuss your facility, then pursue the federal application process outlined at trade.gov.
Where is FTZ 137 located?
It is based at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Can any business in Virginia use FTZ 137?
Only businesses with facilities within the stated service area counties and the City of Alexandria fall under FTZ 137's coverage.
What happens to goods in an FTZ?
Goods may be stored, assembled, tested, repackaged, or manufactured while formal customs entry and duty determination is deferred, under general FTZ program rules.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.