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FTZ 149 — Foreign-Trade Zone 149 — Port Freeport
Texas · Freeport · Port of entry: TX, Freeport
FTZ 149 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by Port Freeport, covering Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties in Texas and tied to the Freeport, Texas port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 149 is a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) sponsored by Port Freeport, located in Freeport, Texas. Its designated service area covers Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties, and it is associated with the port of entry at Freeport, Texas.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area within the United States that is treated, for customs purposes, as being outside the country. Companies operating within an FTZ can defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on imported merchandise, depending on how that merchandise is stored, processed, or manufactured before it enters U.S. commerce. This can be relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign goods into the country and want to manage the timing or amount of duty payments tied to their operations.
FTZ 149 is relevant to businesses with existing or planned facilities within Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties that import goods through or near the Freeport, Texas port of entry. Companies exploring whether their facility could benefit from FTZ status typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant, who can evaluate the specific operation and help determine whether site or subzone designation is a fit. That process also involves preparing and filing the paperwork required by the FTZ Board.
This profile reflects publicly available zone information and does not constitute legal or customs advice.
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Service area: Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 149?
FTZ 149 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by Port Freeport, serving Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties in Texas, tied to the Freeport, Texas port of entry.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 149?
Port Freeport is the grantee, or sponsor, of FTZ 149.
What area does FTZ 149 cover?
Its service area covers Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties in Texas.
What port of entry is associated with FTZ 149?
FTZ 149 is associated with the port of entry at Freeport, Texas.
What is the benefit of operating in an FTZ?
Businesses in an FTZ can potentially defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on qualifying imported merchandise, depending on their specific activity.
Do I need a customs broker to use FTZ 149?
While not strictly required by this data, companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate fit and manage required filings.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are different customs programs with different rules, though both involve deferring duties on imported goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the grantee, Port Freeport, or a customs broker/FTZ consultant to discuss designation, and follow the FTZ Board's application process.
Where can I find the official application process?
The official FTZ Board application process is available at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Is FTZ 149 limited to businesses already operating in the area?
No, it is also relevant to businesses planning a facility within Brazoria or Fort Bend Counties.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.