QUESTION: How does CBP normally inform a party requesting activation of an FTZ of the approval? How many site visits do they normally do prior to approval? %%%%%%%%% ANSWERS:An activation approval should always be in writing – at which time CBP should also be assigning you the FIRMS code. We generally see two meetings – […]
QUESTION: My FTZ subzone is quite large, encompassing the whole of my manufacturing facility. many warehouses and storage yards. Does EVERY employee have to have a form 3078 on file? **************** Answers: No, every employee should be on your employee list, but in most ports, the 3078 should be just for those key employees. But […]
QUESTION: Goods admitted into my FTZ correctly as PF status goods. I want to apply valid 232 Exclusions to them to “remove” them from the FTZ. But all that would change is their status. They aren’t being shipped anywhere or otherwise leaving the Zone. Is this doable? *********** Answers: Product Exclusions and FTZs Imports which […]
QUESTION: For goods admitted into my FTZ for manufacturing, can I store them in the part of my yard that’s OUTSIDE of the FTZ fence, provided no further work or other processing is done on them? Purely for storage purposes. =========== Answers: You can apply for a temporary removal on a CF-216. =========== If this […]
QUESTION: Can anyone in the membership please share a copy of Customs Headquarters Ruling Letter 216017, dated July 21, 1983? It is referenced in NAFTZ’s comments to Docket Number USTR-2018-0005, “National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) Statement on Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Sec. 301: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, […]
QUESTION: Is anyone familiar with the process for transporting non-privileged and/or privileged foreign merchandise from a US foreign trade zone, in one port, for exportation through a different port? It is preferred to file a transportation entry with a bonded carrier and to not withdraw the merchandise on a FTZ consumption entry (type 06), and […]
QUESTION: We have an old FTZ subzone approved in two locations, and we’re selling one of the locations. I assume there’s a process for closing a subzone? ************** Answers: Once all of the FTZ status material has been removed, the site will have to be deactivated, pursuant to 19CFR 146.7(b) (b) Deactivation or reactivation. A […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have a sample FTZ activation request that they can share? I have read through 19 CFR 146, and it seems simple, but knowing CBP, there has to be more to it. Most of the other steps have taken place, such as local government approvals, zone application, etc.. Just need […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have experience with importing aluminum subject to the 232 duties into an FTZ, and then withdrawing it and applying an exclusion? That should work, right? Provided the exclusion was valid on the date on the 214? ========== Answer: Yes – when you admit the product in – if there […]
QUESTION: I import plain end pipe into my FTZ subzone under 7304 or 7305. It’s properly entered on a 214. It is manufactured into a new a distinct article of commerce. Country of origin and HTS change. When I do my 7512 or 7501/3461, depending on where it’s going, that filing needs to be with […]
QUESTION: I understand that in-bond shipments, moving in or out of an FTZ, must be moved by bonded carriers. Can an FTZ operator be the bonding agent for in-bond shipments? I want to ship FTZ outbound collect shipments in-bond, but our customer’s carrier will not bill the in-bond fees to us directly, and our customer […]
QUESTION: Oops. Exported something from my FTZ without filing a 7512. It didn’t enter US commerce, it was a true and complete US export. Can I file a late 7512? Will I get in trouble? I know, I know. Talk to a trade attorney……… *************** Answers: Is it still the same zone week? Can you […]
