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FTZ 255 — Foreign-Trade Zone 255 — Board of County Commissioners of Washington County
Maryland · Washington County · Port of entry: MD, Baltimore
FTZ 255 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, serving Washington County, Maryland, with Baltimore, MD as its port of entry.
Foreign-Trade Zone 255 is a designated Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, serving Washington County, Maryland. The zone's port of entry is Baltimore, MD.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a secure area, treated for customs purposes as being outside U.S. commerce, where companies may bring in foreign or domestic merchandise for storage, assembly, manufacturing, or processing before it enters U.S. commerce or is re-exported. Depending on the activity, businesses operating within an approved zone or subzone may be able to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate certain customs duties on qualifying merchandise. FTZ 255 exists to make this benefit available to eligible companies located in or planning to locate in Washington County, Maryland.
This zone is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors with operations in the service area who bring in foreign-origin components or goods as part of their supply chain. Businesses considering FTZ status for a specific facility typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate whether their operation qualifies, what the duty impact would be, and what paperwork is required to obtain site or subzone designation under the sponsorship of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County.
Companies interested in FTZ 255 should confirm current procedures and requirements directly with the grantee or the FTZ Board.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Service area: Washington County
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 255?
FTZ 255 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, serving Washington County, Maryland.
Who is the grantee of FTZ 255?
The grantee is the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County.
What area does FTZ 255 cover?
It covers Washington County, Maryland, its designated service area.
What port of entry is used for FTZ 255?
The port of entry is Baltimore, MD.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Most companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine eligibility 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 involve deferring duties on imported goods.
How can my facility get subzone status under FTZ 255?
You would work with the grantee, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, and follow the FTZ Board's application process to request subzone designation for your specific site.
What benefit does FTZ status provide?
Depending on the activity, FTZ status can allow duty deferral, reduction, or elimination on qualifying merchandise.
Where do I find the official application process?
The FTZ Board's application process is available at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Is my company automatically eligible because I'm in Washington County?
No, being within the service area is necessary but not sufficient; the FTZ Board must review and approve each specific site or subzone request.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.