Where Are Us Ftz?

Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) are secure areas under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervision that are generally considered outside CBP territory upon activation. Located in or near CBP ports of entry, they are the United States' version of what are known internationally as free-trade zones.

How many FTZ are there in the US?

There are 186 active FTZs in the United States. More than 2,900 companies currently utilize the program.

Where are free trade zones?

A free trade zone is any location where goods can be shipped, handled, manufactured, reconfigured and re-exported without the involvement of customs agencies. A major seaport, an international airport or a border facility between two or more countries may be designated a free trade zone.