When goods are withdrawn from a FTZ for export to a foreign country, the export shall be reported in accordance with § 30.2. Foreign goods admitted into FTZs shall be reported as a general import. Statistical requirements for zone admissions are provided to the Census Bureau via CBP's Automated Broker Interface (ABI) electronic 214 (e214) program or the CBP Form 214A Application for Foreign Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation. Refer to CBP Web site at www.cbp.gov to download the “Foreign Trade Zone Manual” where instructions for completing the paper CBP Form 214A documents are provided in Appendix C. When goods are withdrawn for domestic consumption or entry into a bonded warehouse, the withdrawal shall be reported on CBP 7501 or through the ABI in accordance with CBP regulations. The instructions and definitions for completing the e214 are provided in 19 CFR 146. The following data items are required to be filed on the 214A, for statistical purposes:
Zone Number and Location (Address)
Port Code
Importing Vessel and Flag/Other Carrier
Export Date
Import Date
Zone Admission Number
U.S. Port of Unlading
In-bond Carrier
Foreign Port of Lading
Bill of Lading/AWB Number
Number of Packages & Country of Origin
Description of Merchandise
HTSUSA Number
Quantity (HTSUSA)
Gross Weight
Separate Value and Aggregate Charges
Status Designation
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