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  2. Once I receive my grant, may I start operating immediately?

Once I receive my grant, may I start operating immediately?

No, the grant of approval is issued by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board. However, before operations can take place, the zone operator (or grantee/operator) shall make written application to the Customs Port Director to obtain approval of activation of a zone.

Last Modified: Nov 12, 2013