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FTZ 214 — Foreign-Trade Zone 214 — North Carolina Department of Transportation

North Carolina · Lenoir County · Port of entry: NC, Morehead-Beaufort

FTZ 214 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, covering a group of counties in eastern North Carolina and headquartered in Lenoir County.

Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 214 is a federally designated trade zone sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, headquartered in Lenoir County, North Carolina. Its service area spans a broad swath of eastern North Carolina, including Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Nash, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Robeson (the portion east of I-95), Wayne, and Wilson Counties. The zone uses the Morehead-Beaufort, NC port of entry as its associated port for customs purposes.

A Foreign-Trade Zone is an area treated, for customs purposes, as if it were outside U.S. commerce. Businesses operating within an FTZ can defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on qualifying imported merchandise, depending on how the goods are stored, processed, or re-exported. This benefit is generally relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign-origin materials or components into facilities located within the zone's designated service area.

Companies located in or considering a facility within this service area who want to evaluate whether FTZ status would apply to their operations typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant. These professionals help determine whether a specific site or subzone designation is appropriate and assist with the paperwork required by the FTZ Board and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Who qualifies

FTZ 214 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate, or plan to operate, a facility within its eastern North Carolina service area, which includes Lenoir County and the surrounding listed counties. Businesses that regularly import foreign-origin goods or components for storage, assembly, or processing may find zone status relevant to their customs handling. General FTZ program eligibility depends on the nature of the goods and activity conducted at the facility, not simply location within the service area.

How to apply

  1. Contact the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the grantee for FTZ 214, or a customs broker/FTZ compliance consultant to discuss whether a specific facility within the service area is a candidate for site or subzone designation.
  2. Work with that broker or consultant to assess the facility's import activity against FTZ program requirements.
  3. Follow the official FTZ Board application process described at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply to file the required paperwork.

Service area: Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Nash, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Robeson (portion east of I-95), Wayne, and Wilson Counties, North Carolina

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Questions people ask

What is FTZ 214?

FTZ 214 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, serving a group of counties in eastern North Carolina, headquartered in Lenoir County.

Who is the grantee of FTZ 214?

The grantee is the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

What area does FTZ 214 cover?

It covers Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Nash, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Robeson (east of I-95), Wayne, and Wilson Counties, North Carolina.

What port of entry does FTZ 214 use?

It uses the Morehead-Beaufort, NC port of entry.

Do I need a customs broker to use FTZ 214?

While not stated as a strict requirement here, companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine fit and file the necessary paperwork.

Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?

No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are distinct customs designations, though both involve special treatment of imported goods; this listing does not detail the differences.

How do I get subzone status for my own facility in FTZ 214's service area?

You would contact the North Carolina Department of Transportation or a customs broker/FTZ consultant to evaluate your facility and then follow the FTZ Board's official application process.

Where is FTZ 214 headquartered?

It is headquartered in Lenoir County, North Carolina.

Can any business in the service area automatically use FTZ benefits?

No, eligibility depends on the nature of a company's import activity and facility designation, not simply being located in the service area.

Where can I find the official application process for FTZ status?

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.