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FTZ 244 — Foreign-Trade Zone 244 — March Joint Powers Authority
California · Riverside County · Port of entry: CA, Los Angeles
FTZ 244 is a Foreign-Trade Zone in Riverside County, California, administered by the March Joint Powers Authority, covering Western Riverside County and part of the City of Lake Elsinore.
Foreign-Trade Zone 244 is administered by the March Joint Powers Authority in Riverside County, California. The zone's service area covers Western Riverside County and a portion of the City of Lake Elsinore, and it operates under the Los Angeles, CA port of entry.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area, secure and under U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervision, where merchandise can be brought in without immediate application of formal customs entry procedures or the payment of duties, allowing for duty deferral, reduction, or elimination depending on how goods are processed, stored, or re-exported. FTZ status is used by importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring in foreign-origin goods or components as part of their operations, particularly those with warehousing, assembly, or production facilities located within the zone's service area.
Businesses operating or planning to operate a facility in Western Riverside County or the applicable portion of Lake Elsinore may find it relevant to determine whether their site can be designated as part of FTZ 244, either through the general-purpose zone or as a subzone tied to a specific facility. Companies evaluating this option for a particular site typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to review their import activity, assess whether FTZ designation fits their operations, and prepare the paperwork required for zone participation.
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Service area: Western Riverside County and a portion of the City of Lake Elsinore
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 244?
FTZ 244 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the March Joint Powers Authority in Riverside County, California, covering Western Riverside County and a portion of the City of Lake Elsinore.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 244?
The grantee is the March Joint Powers Authority.
What area does FTZ 244 cover?
It covers Western Riverside County and a portion of the City of Lake Elsinore, California.
What port of entry is associated with FTZ 244?
The associated port of entry is Los Angeles, CA.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
While not always legally required, companies evaluating FTZ status commonly work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine fit and handle 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 involve deferred duty treatment on foreign merchandise.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility?
You would contact the grantee, the March Joint Powers Authority, to discuss designation for your specific site, then follow the FTZ Board's application process described at trade.gov.
Does FTZ status guarantee duty savings?
FTZ status can allow for duty deferral, reduction, or elimination depending on the specific activity and goods involved, but savings are not automatic or guaranteed.
Can any business in Riverside County use FTZ 244?
Only facilities located within the stated service area — Western Riverside County and the applicable portion of Lake Elsinore — are eligible for consideration under FTZ 244.
Where do I find the official application process?
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.