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Foreign Trade Zone
Overview
Mercer County has recognized the importance of the global economy. As an established FTZ, Mercer County can assist companies engaged in international trade to consider FTZ status. Through this program, Mercer County businesses are able to reduce overall expenses and increase their overall bottom line. Specifically, these advantages include:
- Duty Elimination
- Duty Deferral
- Simplified Weekly Entry of Customs
- Logistics Flexibility
No matter your location within Mercer County, your business can take advantage of this program. If you are involved in any sort of importing or exporting and have to deal with Customs duties and procedures, contact our office to learn how the FTZ program can help you do business in Mercer County.
For more information, check out the FTZ brochure below. You can also contact our office at 609-989-6555.
Getting Started
The Office of Economic Development is ready to assist you in becoming an FTZ designated site. Our office, which can be reached at 609-989-6555, is eager to help you throughout every step of this process.
One of the first steps in becoming an FTZ designated site is filling out the FTZ Application for Subzone or Usage-Driven Designation ("Minor Boundary Modification"). This application, provided by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board of the U.S. Department of Commerce, requires you to fill out a questionnaire and submit certain documentation. The application can be downloaded here. It is also previewed below.