Foreign Trade Zone #219

What is FTZ #219?

A Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is a secure, federally designated site that allows qualified U.S.-based businesses to import, store, process, and export goods while deferring, reducing, or eliminating customs duties and taxes. These zones are legally treated as being outside U.S. Customs territory for tariff purposes even though they're physically inside the United States.

Yuma County’s FTZ #219 is part of this national network, supporting manufacturers, logistics firms, distributors, and global supply chains operating in Southwest Arizona.

Benefits of Operating in FTZ #219

• Duty Deferral: Pay import duties only when goods enter U.S. commerce.

• Duty Elimination: No duties on damaged, scrapped, or exported goods.

• Duty Reduction: Use the lower tariff for raw materials or finished products.

• Weekly Entry Filing: Pay just once per week, not per shipment.

• Direct Delivery: Speed up clearance and reduce transportation delays.

• Unlimited Storage: Store goods indefinitely, inspect, label, clean, or repackage them on site.

• Duty Drawback Eligibility: Reclaim tariffs paid on goods re-exported or reprocessed.

• Property Tax Savings: Qualify for up to 78% reduction in real and personal property taxes (specific to Arizona).

Is FTZ #219 Right for You?

Ideal for companies that:
✔ Import finished goods or components
✔ Export taxable U.S.-made goods
✔ Manage high-value inventories
✔ Handle large or frequent shipments
✔ Want to increase speed and lower costs
✔ Operate in Yuma County or border areas