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FTZ 229 — Foreign-Trade Zone 229 — West Virginia Economic Development Authority
West Virginia · Charleston · Port of entry: WV, Charlestown
FTZ 229 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, based in Charleston, West Virginia. It covers a multi-county service area in the state and uses the port of entry at Charlestown, WV.
Foreign-Trade Zone 229 is a designated trade zone sponsored by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, headquartered in Charleston, WV. The zone's service area covers the counties of Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming, and it uses the port of entry located in WV, Charlestown.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a location within the United States where goods can be brought in for storage, processing, assembly, or manufacturing without immediate payment of U.S. Customs duties. Depending on how the goods are used, duties may be deferred until the goods leave the zone and enter U.S. commerce, reduced if the finished product carries a lower duty rate than its components, or eliminated altogether if the goods are re-exported. This structure is generally relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate or are considering operating a facility within FTZ 229's service area and that regularly move goods across the U.S. border.
Businesses evaluating whether FTZ status makes sense for a specific facility in this region typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to review their operations, determine whether the activity qualifies, and prepare the paperwork required to obtain site or subzone designation. This listing reflects the zone's grantee, coverage area, and port of entry as a starting point for that evaluation, not a guarantee of eligibility, savings, or approval timing.
Who qualifies
How to apply
- Contact the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, the grantee of FTZ 229, to discuss whether a specific facility within the service area is a candidate for site or subzone designation.
- Consult a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to review the facility's operations and customs activity against FTZ program requirements.
- Review the official FTZ Board application process at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply to understand the federal filing requirements.
Service area: Counties of Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming.
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 229?
FTZ 229 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, headquartered in Charleston, WV.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 229?
The grantee is the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.
What area does FTZ 229 cover?
It covers Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming counties in West Virginia.
What port of entry does FTZ 229 use?
It uses the port of entry in WV, Charlestown.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Companies generally work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine eligibility and file the required paperwork.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are different customs designations, though both can involve deferring duty payments; an FTZ generally allows a broader range of activity such as manufacturing and assembly.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the zone's grantee, the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, and follow the FTZ Board application process to request subzone designation for a specific facility.
Does FTZ status guarantee duty savings?
No, whether duties are deferred, reduced, or eliminated depends on the specific goods and activity involved; this listing does not state specific savings figures.
Where can I find the official application process?
The official FTZ Board application process is available at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Who typically uses FTZ 229?
Importers, manufacturers, and distributors with facilities or planned facilities within its West Virginia service area typically use FTZ 229.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.