A CBP procedure that permits approved zones and subzones to file a weekly cargo release for the estimated removals of merchandise destined for domestic consumption during the following business week. Weekly entry may be approved for zone operations of a repetitive nature in order to allow for expedited removal of merchandise from the zone.

A person or company using a zone for storage, handling or processing of merchandise. An Operator may authorize a User to maintain its own inventory system and procedures manual. However, the Operator remains responsible to CBP for inventory control unless the User posts its own Operator’s bond.

A special-purpose zone established for a specific purpose. Subzones, like zone sites, must be sponsored by the Grantee of a foreign-trade zone.

Any zone activity (other than manufacturing) requiring a change in condition of merchandise which results in a change in the CBP classification of an article or in its eligibility for entry for consumption.

See “Manufacturing”.

Zone status whereby merchandise is classified and appraised, with duties and taxes determined, at the time the status is elected. Once chosen, the privileged foreign status cannot be changed.

A place designated by the U.S. Government at which CBP personnel is assigned with authority to accept entries of merchandise, collect duties and enforce the various provisions of CBP laws.

Permit to move merchandise in-bond from one location to another within the same port. Now generally filed electronically and referred to as an ePTT.

An Activity Type 4 bond submitted electronically to CBP to assure compliance with CBP Operator responsibilities.