Richmond International Airport (RIC) is a major economic engine for Virginia's Capital Region, supporting nearly 16,000 jobs and $2.1 billion in annual economic activity, according to the Virginia Department of Aviation. The airport also plays an important role in attracting economic development and promoting world-class business operations.
RIC's Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan guide airport development over the next 20 years to meet the region's aviation and economic needs.
Richmond International Airport has been designated a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) #207, where foreign and domestic merchandise is considered to be in international commerce (not in U.S. Commerce territory), meaning that foreign merchandise may be admitted into the foreign-trade zone without payment of Customs duties or government excise taxes. The Capital Region Airport Commission acting as Grantee for Foreign-Trade Zone #207 has been reorganized and operates under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF) pursuant to US Dept. of Commerce, FTZ Board Order No. 1950 as published in the Federal Register No. 201, on October 17, 2014.
FTZs allow businesses to reduce the costs associated with production, transaction and logistics. While FTZs remain under the direct supervision of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, businesses don't pay duties on imported goods that are later re-exported. Additionally, businesses can benefit from the delayed payment of duties on goods that enter the U.S. market.
Other benefits:
Merchandise: Merchandise isn't subject to state, local or inventory taxes and can be transferred from one FTZ to another, to a subzone or, for certain activities, temporarily removed from the FTZ.
Penalties and Fines: Penalties and fines can be avoided for materials with incorrect origin markings.
