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FTZ 258 — Foreign-Trade Zone 258 — TexAmericas Center

Texas · Bowie County · Port of entry: LA, Shreveport-Bossier Cty

FTZ 258 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by TexAmericas Center, covering a portion of Bowie County, Texas, and linked to the port of entry at Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana.

Foreign-Trade Zone 258 is a designated Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by TexAmericas Center, serving a portion of Bowie County, Texas. The zone operates in connection with the port of entry at Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana.

A Foreign-Trade Zone is a location within the United States that is treated, for customs purposes, as being outside U.S. commerce. Businesses operating within an FTZ may defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on merchandise brought into the zone, depending on how that merchandise is used, stored, or processed before it enters U.S. commerce. This can be relevant to companies that import components or finished goods, manufacturers that assemble or process foreign-origin materials, and distributors that store imported inventory before further distribution.

FTZ 258's service area covers the portion of Bowie County designated under this zone's authority. Importers, manufacturers, and distributors with existing or planned facilities in this service area may be able to explore FTZ designation for their site through TexAmericas Center, the zone's grantee.

Companies considering FTZ status for a specific facility in this region typically work with a customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate whether their operations and location fit program requirements, and to help prepare and file the paperwork required for site or subzone designation. This profile is factual and does not represent an estimate of savings or approval timing.

Who qualifies

FTZ 258 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that have, or are planning, a facility within the designated service area in Bowie County, Texas. Companies that regularly bring foreign-origin goods into the U.S. for storage, assembly, processing, or distribution are the type of businesses that typically evaluate FTZ designation. Eligibility for a specific site or subzone depends on individual facility circumstances and is determined through the standard FTZ Board process, not by this listing.

How to apply

  1. Contact TexAmericas Center, the grantee for FTZ 258, to discuss whether a specific facility within the service area could be designated as a site or subzone.
  2. Consult a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to assess how the zone's activation and use procedures would apply to your operations.
  3. Review the official FTZ Board application process at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply for the formal steps required to request zone status.

Service area: Bowie County (portion)

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Questions people ask

What is FTZ 258?

FTZ 258 is a Foreign-Trade Zone sponsored by TexAmericas Center, covering a portion of Bowie County, Texas, and linked to the port of entry at Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana.

Who is the grantee of FTZ 258?

TexAmericas Center is the grantee, meaning it holds and administers the zone's FTZ authority.

What area does FTZ 258 cover?

It covers a designated portion of Bowie County, Texas.

What port of entry does FTZ 258 use?

It is associated with the port of entry at Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana.

Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?

Most companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to handle the customs procedures and paperwork involved in FTZ activation and use.

Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?

No, FTZs and bonded warehouses are distinct customs programs with different rules, though both involve deferring or managing duties on imported goods.

How do I get subzone status for my own facility?

You would contact the zone's grantee, TexAmericas Center, and typically work with a customs broker or consultant to pursue designation through 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.

Does FTZ designation guarantee duty savings?

Duty deferral, reduction, or elimination depends on the specific goods and operations involved; this listing does not provide savings estimates.

Who typically uses FTZs like FTZ 258?

Importers, manufacturers, and distributors operating within the zone's service area typically use FTZ designation for qualifying activity.

Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.