FTZ Management: e214 - Understading the Process

There are several steps to completing the e214 process. Not only must admission data be submitted, but the events surrounding admittance of goods to the zone must be transmitted to CBP. There are 5 basic steps to the process, as defined in the workflow below. The order in which these steps are executed may vary depending upon whether or not the admission is Direct Delivery.
In order to understand the e214 process, it is easier to first understand the objective and execution of each step, and then review the order in which the steps are processed.
Refer to the related articles below to learn more about how to submit e214 data.