General-purpose zones are usually located at ports or industrial parks. They must be opened to multiple zone users. 虽然在通用区域内允许生产, 最常用的活动是仓库和分发活动.
个恢复 are special-purpose zones, usually at manufacturing plants. 如果公司无法将现有设施搬迁到通用区域,则可以批准通用区域的分区. 子区域被批准由一家公司用于特定活动. 分区地位的申请必须证明有重大的公共利益才能获得批准.
Alternative site framework (ASF) 是否有一个可选的组织和指定场地的框架,使各地区可以使用更快捷和更简单的程序,为符合条件的设施获得自由贸易区的指定. ASF允许将区域指定带给任何需要它的公司, 消除了区域授予者预测需要区域的地方和预先指定地点的需要. 6月30日, 2014, 自由贸易区理事会核准在备选场址框架下改组第197自由贸易区,服务区为Doña安娜县.
What activity is permitted in zones?
Merchandise in a zone may be assembled, 表现出, 清洗, 操纵, 制造, 混合, 加工过的, 重新标记, 重新包装, 修理, 打捞, 采样, 存储, 测试, displayed and destroyed.
制造业, 加工和任何导致关税分类改变的活动必须得到自贸区理事会的特别批准.
Retail trade is prohibited in zones.
What are the benefits to a zone user?
免税. No duties on or quota charges on re-exports.
责任延期. Customs duties and federal excise tax deferred on imports.
How do I know if a zone is right for my community/company?
General-purpose zones: 首先要做的是评估区内的国际贸易水平,以及是否需要为本地公司提供区内服务. The application process is lengthy (app. 10-12个月),如果该区域获得批准,如果对区域服务的需求不强烈,则会有安全和操作要求,这些要求可能会使成本过高.
如果有一家当地公司需要进入其设施的区域程序, they can still access the program through a subzone.
分区: 对子区域感兴趣的公司也应该进行成本效益分析. 分区的申请过程也可能很长(10-12个月),并且与运营分区相关的成本也很高. Although it will vary by company and industry, 现有的分区表明,估计节省的关税必须至少为100美元,每年为这个分区投入000美元是值得公司付出努力的.
What kind of merchandise can be placed in a zone?
Merchandise in a zone may be assembled, 表现出, 清洗, 操纵, 制造, 混合, 加工过的, 重新标记, 重新包装, 修理, 打捞, 采样, 存储, 测试, displayed and destroyed.
制造业, 加工和任何导致关税分类改变的活动必须得到自贸区理事会的特别批准.
Retail trade is prohibited in zones.
What are the public benefits?
Help facilitate and expedite international trade.
作为一项公共服务,提供特殊的海关手续,以帮助公司在与外国工厂竞争时开展与国际贸易有关的业务.
Encourage and facilitate exports.
帮助吸引海外活动并鼓励保留国内活动.
Assist state/local economic development efforts.
Help create employment opportunities.
What can I apply for – what type of authority is available?
General-Purpose Zone: Generally for warehouse and distribution activities, usually located at industrial parks, seaports or airports. General-purpose zone sites must be open to multiple users.
个: Generally for warehouse and distribution activities, usually located at industrial parks, seaports or airports. General-purpose zone sites must be open to multiple users.
Alternative site framework: Doña安娜县已被指定为非洲猪瘟的服务区. Once approved by the FTZ Board, 分区或使用驱动站点可以在30天内使用简单的申请表格在服务区域的任何地方指定.
制造业: 如果您的公司位于现有区域内或能够重新定位,也可以申请在通用区域内制造.
扩展: 申请既可以扩大区域或分区的边界,也可以扩大批准的制造权限的范围.
Temporary/Interim 制造业 Authority (T/IM): 如果您位于现有区域内并符合资格标准, 您可以申请T/IM权限,期限最长为两年. A decision on T/IM cases is usually made within 75 days, 在两年的期限内可以申请永久授权.
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