Texas Foreign Trade Zones in the Nation’s Top 10

Texas Foreign Trade Zones in the Nation’s Top 10

Written by Sahnya Shulterbrandt
Wednesday, 14 April 2010 11:53

This 70th annual report contains details of activities during fiscal year 2008 (October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008), including the dollar value of merchandise moved, a list of the 47 formal orders issued during this time, and the locations, addresses, and contact points of all zones.

Foreign trade zones (FTZs) are secure facilities where foreign merchandise can be warehoused or further manufactured before the payment of customs duties. They are licensed by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board—which is housed within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration—and operate under the supervision of Customs and Border Protection. The board is required to publish an annual report on its activities under the Foreign-Trade Zones Act of 1934 (19 USC 81a-81u).

Texas Foreign Trade Zone in the Nation’s Top 10 (By value of foreign goods admitted in millions US$)

1. Fort Worth/Alliance $5,357



2. Harris County $3,775



3. El Paso $1200



4. Midlothian/Ellis County $994.9



5. Brownsville $986.6

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