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FTZ 298 — Foreign-Trade Zone 298 — Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation

Colorado · Jefferson County · Port of entry: CO, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

FTZ 298 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, covering Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson Counties in Colorado. It uses Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport as its associated port of entry.

Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 298 is administered by the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, the grantee responsible for oversight of the zone within its designated service area of Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson Counties, Colorado. The zone is based in Jefferson County, Colorado, and uses Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport as its associated port of entry.

A Foreign-Trade Zone is a designated area within the United States that, for customs purposes, is treated as outside U.S. commerce. Goods brought into an FTZ can be stored, assembled, manufactured, or otherwise processed without immediate payment of U.S. Customs duties. Depending on how goods move through the zone — such as re-export, incorporation into finished products, or eventual entry into U.S. commerce — duties may be deferred, reduced, or in some cases eliminated. This structure is generally relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign-origin merchandise into their supply chain and operate, or are considering operating, a facility within FTZ 298's service area.

Companies exploring whether FTZ status makes sense for a specific facility in this region typically work with a licensed customs broker or an FTZ compliance consultant. These professionals help assess whether an operation's import activity, product flow, and location fit the zone's requirements, and they assist in preparing the paperwork needed to pursue site or subzone designation through the applicable federal process.

Who qualifies

FTZ 298 is relevant to importers, manufacturers, and distributors with existing or planned facilities in Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, or Jefferson Counties, Colorado. Businesses that regularly bring foreign-origin materials or finished goods into the country and want to explore duty deferral, reduction, or elimination on qualifying activity may find this zone's service area applicable. Companies without a physical presence or planned operation in these counties would generally need to look at a different zone's service area instead.

How to apply

Companies interested in FTZ status for a facility in Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, or Jefferson Counties should first contact the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, the grantee for FTZ 298, or engage a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to review the facility's specific import activity and operations. From there, the applicable site or subzone designation request is filed following the official FTZ Board application process, details of which are available at https://www.trade.gov/how-to-apply.

Service area: Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson Counties, Colorado

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Questions people ask

What is FTZ 298?

FTZ 298 is a Foreign-Trade Zone administered by the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, serving Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson Counties, Colorado.

Who is the grantee for FTZ 298?

The grantee is the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation.

What area does FTZ 298 cover?

It covers Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson Counties, Colorado.

What port of entry is associated with FTZ 298?

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Colorado is the associated port of entry.

Where is FTZ 298 based?

It is based in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Do I need a customs broker to use an FTZ?

Companies typically work with a customs broker or FTZ compliance consultant to determine fit and to prepare required filings, though this is a general practice rather than a strict legal requirement stated here.

Is an FTZ the same as a bonded warehouse?

No, an FTZ is a distinct customs designation that allows broader activity such as manufacturing and assembly, whereas a bonded warehouse is generally limited to storage; both involve deferred duty treatment.

How do I get subzone status for my own facility?

You would contact the grantee, Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, or a customs broker/FTZ compliance consultant, and file through the official FTZ Board application process.

What kinds of businesses benefit from FTZ status?

Importers, manufacturers, and distributors that bring foreign-origin goods into their supply chain may benefit, particularly those with facilities in the zone's service area.

Where can 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.