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Expansion of Manufacturing Authority ( Zones and Subzones ) The FTZ staff has established a goal of processing all manufacturing applications within 6-8 months (fast processing depends on good applications and no case issues arising). Prior to submitting an application, it is recommended that you send a draft to the FTZ staff. To send a draft application via e-mail, use our dedicated e-mail address: ftz@trade.gov An application can be submitted using the format below: Part A - Standard Information Part B - Additional Information Needed for T/IM Part C - Additional Information Needed for Primary Scope for Permanent Authority Part D - Additional Information Needed for Optional Secondary Scope for Permanent Authority Additional information and sample applications can be found in the Manufacturing Center There is also an option for temporary/interim manufacturing (T/IM) authority. T/IM authority can be approved for up to two years, during which time an application for permanent authority can be processed. A decision on T/IM is generally made within 75 days of the submission of the application. T/IM authority can be approved for a wide range of products that have been reviewed by the FTZ Board over the past five years. For more information on the T/IM process and eligibility, click here. Applicants are allowed to use estimates, ranges, categories, etc. in providing specific plant or FTZ savings information so that information so that information is presented in non-proprietary form (applications are available to the public). Required Number of Copies: As of February 2009, we require an original, three paper copies (reduced from eight copies) and an electronic copy (Adobe PDF format preferred). If you cannot submit a PDF-format copy, you may submit a MS Word-format copy. Note that, in either case, the electronic copy must include color maps and scans of the signed versions of all letters. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Whiteman at elizabeth_whiteman@ita.doc.gov or (202) 482-0473. If an application involves the same products in a circumstance similar to one recently approved by the FTZ Board, the application may qualify for a slightly reduced procedure. This would be determined during the FTZ staff review. For more information, click here. Applications should be sent to: Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2111, Washington, DC 20230

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