Resources

The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones. Excellent site for all FTZ information and definitions, explained in layman’s terms. http://www.naftz.org

Foreign Trade Zones Manual. Effective resource for all FTZ questions, laws, responsibilities of grantees, operators and users. http://www.customs.ustreas.gov

Foreign-Trade Zones Board.

U.S. Department of Commerce

Pennsylvania Avenue & 14th Street, NW

Room 4008

Washington, DC 20230

Telephone: (202) 482-2862

Website: www.ia.ita.doc.gov/ftzpage

New Bedford Regional Airport

1569 Airport Road

New Bedford, MA 02746

Telephone: (508) 991-6161

Fax. (508) 979-1735

Website: www.newbedford-ma.gov/airport/

New Bedford Economic Development

Phone: 508- 991-3122

Fax: 508- 991-7372

Email: info@nbedc.org

Mail: 700 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Website:  www.nbedc.org

The Foreign Trade Zone Board is the governing entity that enforces the FTZ Act and Regulations, and is responsible for authorizing zones through the application process. There is direct access to FTZ Regulations, 15 CFR Part 400.

Also available on-line is the Marketing Presentation.