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FTZ 197 — Foreign-Trade Zone 197 — Board of County Commissioners of Dona Ana County
New Mexico · Doña Ana County · Port of entry: NM, Santa Teresa
FTZ 197 is a Foreign-Trade Zone serving Dona Ana County, New Mexico, sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners of Dona Ana County, with Santa Teresa, New Mexico as its port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 197 is a designated area administered by the Board of County Commissioners of Dona Ana County, serving Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The zone's port of entry is Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
A Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is an area within the United States, treated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as being outside the country's commerce for purposes of tariffs on qualifying merchandise. Companies operating within an FTZ may defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on imported goods, depending on how those goods are used, stored, processed, or re-exported. This can be relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign-origin merchandise into the United States and have operations, or are considering establishing operations, within the service area covered by FTZ 197.
Businesses evaluating whether FTZ status would benefit a specific facility in Dona Ana County typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant. These professionals help determine whether a given operation qualifies for zone or subzone status, and they assist with preparing and filing the paperwork required by the FTZ Board and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. FTZ 197's grantee, the Board of County Commissioners of Dona Ana County, is the local sponsoring authority for zone activity in this service area and the point of contact for questions about zone boundaries and status within the county.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Service area: Dona Ana County, New Mexico
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 197?
FTZ 197 is a Foreign-Trade Zone serving Dona Ana County, New Mexico, sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners of Dona Ana County.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 197?
The Board of County Commissioners of Dona Ana County is the grantee, meaning it is the local authority sponsoring the zone.
What area does FTZ 197 cover?
It covers Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
What port of entry does FTZ 197 use?
It uses the Santa Teresa, New Mexico 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 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 distinct customs programs with different rules, though both allow certain deferrals of duty on imported goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would generally contact the zone grantee, the Board of County Commissioners of Dona Ana County, or a customs broker/FTZ consultant, and go through the FTZ Board's application process.
Who benefits from FTZ 197?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors with facilities in Dona Ana County that handle foreign-origin merchandise are the typical beneficiaries.
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 197 automatically apply to any business in the county?
No, a facility must go through a designation process for zone or subzone status; simply being located in the service area does not automatically confer FTZ benefits.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.