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FTZ 283 — Foreign-Trade Zone 283 — Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority
Tennessee · West Tennessee Area · Port of entry: TN, Memphis
FTZ 283 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority, covering a service area in West Tennessee and using the port of entry at Memphis, Tennessee.
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 283 is administered by the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority, the grantee organization responsible for overseeing zone activity in the West Tennessee area. The zone's service area covers Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion and Tipton Counties, along with portions of Carroll, Henderson, Henry and Weakley Counties. FTZ 283 is linked to the port of entry at Memphis, Tennessee.
A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area within the United States that is treated, for customs purposes, as being outside U.S. commerce. Companies operating within an FTZ may be able to defer, reduce, or in some cases eliminate customs duties on merchandise that is imported, stored, processed, or re-exported through the zone, depending on the nature of the activity and the goods involved.
FTZ 283 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that operate, or are considering establishing, a facility within the counties listed above. Businesses interested in determining whether a specific site or facility could qualify for zone or subzone status typically consult with the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority as grantee, or with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant, to evaluate fit with their supply chain and to prepare the paperwork required for formal designation.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Service area: Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion and Tipton Counties and portions of Carroll, Henderson, Henry and Weakley Counties
Questions people ask
What is FTZ 283?
FTZ 283 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority, covering a designated service area in West Tennessee and linked to the port of entry at Memphis, Tennessee.
Who is the grantee for FTZ 283?
The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority is the grantee responsible for administering FTZ 283.
What area does FTZ 283 cover?
It covers Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, and Tipton Counties, plus portions of Carroll, Henderson, Henry, and Weakley Counties.
What port of entry does FTZ 283 use?
FTZ 283 is associated with the port of entry at Memphis, Tennessee.
Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?
Many companies work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to evaluate fit and manage the paperwork involved in zone or subzone designation, though this is a general practice rather than a strict requirement stated here.
Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, an FTZ and a bonded warehouse are distinct customs designations, though both involve special treatment of goods for duty purposes; an FTZ is treated as outside U.S. customs territory for qualifying activity.
How do I get subzone status for my own facility within FTZ 283?
You would typically contact the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority or a customs broker/FTZ compliance consultant to discuss your facility, then follow the FTZ Board's official application process.
What kinds of businesses does FTZ 283 serve?
It serves importers, manufacturers, and distributors with facilities located within its West Tennessee service area.
Where can I find the official FTZ application process?
The official process is available at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.
Does FTZ 283 automatically apply to every business in its service area?
No, businesses must seek zone or subzone designation for a specific facility through the grantee and the FTZ Board application process; it is not automatic.
Source: FTZ Board OFIS zone list (ofis.trade.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with this zone's operator.