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FTZ 215 — Foreign-Trade Zone 215 — Sebring Airport Authority, Sebring Regional Airport
Florida · Sebring · Port of entry: FL, Port Manatee
FTZ 215 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Sebring Airport Authority at Sebring Regional Airport in Sebring, Florida, covering a multi-county service area in south-central Florida.
Foreign-Trade Zone 215 is sponsored by the Sebring Airport Authority, based at Sebring Regional Airport in Sebring, Florida. The zone's grantee authority extends over a defined service area covering DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee Counties, as well as the Cities of Belle Glade and Pahokee. FTZ 215 is linked to the port of entry at Port Manatee, Florida.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area within the United States that is treated, for customs purposes, as being outside the country's commerce. Companies operating within an FTZ or an approved subzone can defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on imported merchandise, depending on how that merchandise is used, stored, or processed before entering U.S. commerce. This benefit is aimed at importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign goods into their operations for storage, assembly, processing, or re-export.
Businesses located, or planning to locate, within the FTZ 215 service area who import goods regularly may find it worthwhile to evaluate whether FTZ status applies to their facility. Because FTZ designation and the specific duty treatment available depend on the nature of a company's operations and imports, companies typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to review their situation and, where appropriate, prepare the paperwork required for site or subzone designation.
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Service area: DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee Counties and the Cities of Belle Glade and Pahokee
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 215?
FTZ 215 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Sebring Airport Authority at Sebring Regional Airport in Sebring, Florida, serving a defined multi-county area of south-central Florida.
Who is the grantee for FTZ 215?
The Sebring Airport Authority, Sebring Regional Airport, is the grantee for FTZ 215.
What area does FTZ 215 cover?
It covers DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee Counties, plus the Cities of Belle Glade and Pahokee.
What port of entry is associated with FTZ 215?
FTZ 215 is associated with the port of entry at Port Manatee, Florida.
Who can use FTZ 215?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors with a facility, or planned facility, located within the zone's service area.
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 the required filings.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are distinct customs designations with different rules, though both can affect the timing and amount of duty owed on imported goods.
How does a company get subzone status for its own facility within FTZ 215?
The company or its broker/consultant typically contacts the grantee, then follows the FTZ Board's application process to seek subzone or usage-driven site designation.
Does FTZ status guarantee duty savings?
FTZ status can allow duty deferral, reduction, or elimination on qualifying activity, but the actual benefit depends on the company's specific import and production activity.
Where can I find the official application process for FTZ authority?
The official process is described 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.