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FTZ 226 — Foreign-Trade Zone 226 — Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced
California · Merced · Port of entry: CA, Fresno
FTZ 226 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced, California, serving portions of Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus and Tulare Counties with a port of entry at Fresno.
Foreign-Trade Zone 226 is a designated Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced, headquartered in Merced, California. The zone's service area covers portions of Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus and Tulare Counties, with a port of entry at Fresno, California.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secure and under U.S. Customs and Border Protection oversight, where businesses can bring foreign and domestic merchandise for storage, processing, assembly, or manufacturing without immediately paying U.S. customs duties. Depending on how goods are handled and ultimately entered into U.S. commerce, duties may be deferred, reduced, or in some cases eliminated on qualifying activity.
FTZ 226 serves importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate or are considering operating a facility within its multi-county service area in the Central Valley of California. Businesses evaluating whether an FTZ arrangement fits their operations at a specific site typically consult with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant, who can assess the facility's activity and assist with the paperwork required to pursue site or subzone designation under the zone.
This listing reflects the zone's grantee, service area, and port of entry as designated; companies interested in using FTZ 226 for a particular facility should confirm current details and procedures directly with the grantee or a qualified advisor.
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Service area: Portions of Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus and Tulare Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 226?
FTZ 226 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced, serving portions of Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus and Tulare Counties in California.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 226?
The grantee is the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced.
What area does FTZ 226 cover?
It covers portions of Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus and Tulare Counties.
What port of entry does FTZ 226 use?
The zone uses the port of entry at Fresno, California.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Many companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine fit and handle the required filings, though this is a general practice rather than a strict requirement stated by this listing.
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 involve deferring or managing duty on imported goods.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the grantee, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced, or a customs broker/FTZ consultant to discuss designation, then follow the FTZ Board's application process.
Where can I find the official application process?
The FTZ Board's application process is described at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Can any business in California use FTZ 226?
Only businesses with facilities located within FTZ 226's stated service area are relevant to this particular zone.
Does FTZ status guarantee duty savings?
This listing does not state specific savings figures or guarantees; actual benefits depend on the facility's activity and is best assessed with a qualified advisor.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.