FTZ 214 Form Print
Select and print CBP Form 214 documentation for Foreign Trade Zone admissions
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FTZ 214 Form Print Overview

The FTZ 214 Form Print screen is used to print CBP Form 214 for one or more Foreign Trade Zone admission records. This screen works in the same manner as the FTZ Transmission screen, but instead of sending the selected files through ABI, it prints the FTZ admission form.

The user enters the department prefix, selects the print device, and then selects the files to be printed from the print queue or by entering specific FTZ shipment numbers.

  • Print CBP Form 214 for FTZ admissions.
  • Select one or more files from the print queue.
  • Enter specific FTZ file numbers manually.
  • Use A to select all eligible files when appropriate.
  • Review selected files before sending the forms to the selected print device.
Key Concept:
FTZ Entry may be used to work with an individual admission record. FTZ 214 Form Print is used when the user needs to print one or more CBP Form 214 documents from a single batch selection screen.

FTZ 214 Form Print Screen

The FTZ 214 Form Print screen displays the department prefix, print device prompt, file selection prompt, the files available on the print queue, and the files selected for the current print run.

Main Areas

  • Department Prefix: Department code used to identify the FTZ files available for printing.
  • Print to which device?: Printer or output device where the CBP Form 214 documents will be sent.
  • Enter File No. or (A)ll: Allows the user to enter a specific FTZ file number or select all eligible files.
  • Files on Print Queue: Displays FTZ files available to print.
  • Selected Files: Displays the files chosen for the current print run.

Screen Fields

Department Prefix

Enter the department prefix for the FTZ files being printed. This identifies the group of FTZ admissions available for the current print process.

  • Use the same department prefix used for the FTZ admission records.
  • Verify the prefix before selecting all files.
  • The print queue is based on eligible FTZ files for the selected processing area.

Print Device

The print device controls where the CBP Form 214 output will be sent. The user should select the correct printer, output queue, or device before selecting the files to print.

  • Confirm the device before printing multiple forms.
  • Use the correct printer for Customs forms or office documentation.
  • Reprint only when necessary to avoid duplicate paperwork.

Enter File No. or (A)ll

This prompt determines which FTZ admissions will be printed.

  • File Number: Enter a specific FTZ shipment number to add it to the Selected Files list.
  • A: Select all eligible files currently available on the print queue.
  • Review before printing: Confirm the Selected Files list before completing the print process.

Files on Print Queue / Selected Files

The queue displays files available for printing. The Selected Files column displays the files that will be printed during the current run.

  • Use the print queue to choose files ready for Form 214 output.
  • Verify selected files before printing.
  • Remove or skip unintended files before completing the print run.

Selecting Forms to Print

FTZ forms may be selected by choosing files from the print queue, entering specific FTZ shipment numbers, or using the all-files option when every eligible file should be printed.

Select from the Print Queue

  • Review the Files on Print Queue column.
  • Select the file or files that need CBP Form 214 output.
  • Confirm that the files appear in the Selected Files column.
  • Proceed with printing after verifying the selected list.

Enter Shipment Numbers

  • At the Enter File No. or (A)ll prompt, enter the FTZ shipment number.
  • The system adds the entered shipment to the Selected Files list when the file is eligible.
  • Repeat for each shipment number to be printed.
  • Use this method when the user already knows the exact FTZ files to print.

Select All Eligible Files

  • Enter A at the file prompt to select all eligible files.
  • Use this option only when all files currently on the print queue should be printed.
  • Review the Selected Files list before completing the print run.

CBP Form 214 Output

The print process produces the CBP Form 214, Application for Foreign-Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation. The printed form contains admission data maintained in the FTZ Entry workflow, including zone information, transportation details, bill of lading detail, statistical information, merchandise detail, and signature sections.

Form Information

  • Zone and port information: Zone location, Zone ID, FTZ port code, and zone admission number.
  • Transportation information: Vessel, carrier, export date, import date, port of unlading, and foreign port of lading.
  • Bill of Lading information: Bill of lading or airway bill number and related shipment reference.
  • Merchandise information: Packages, description of merchandise, HTSUS number, quantity, weight, value, and charges.
  • Status designation: Nonprivileged foreign, privileged foreign, zone restricted, or domestic status designation.
  • Signatures and permit sections: Applicant, FTZ operator, port director, and delivery/receipt sections.

Typical Workflow

  1. Open the FTZ 214 Form Print screen from the FTZ menu.
  2. Enter the correct department prefix.
  3. Select the correct print device.
  4. Review the files currently listed on the print queue.
  5. Select files individually, enter shipment numbers manually, or enter A to select all eligible files.
  6. Review the Selected Files column.
  7. Confirm that only the intended FTZ forms have been selected.
  8. Complete the print process and verify the printed CBP Form 214 output.

Best Practices

  • Confirm the print device: make sure forms are routed to the correct printer or output queue before selecting multiple files.
  • Review FTZ data before printing: verify admission, transportation, Bill of Lading, container, HTS, value, quantity, and weight data in FTZ Entry.
  • Use the all-files option carefully: the A option is efficient, but it should only be used when every eligible file should be printed.
  • Review selected files: always check the Selected Files list before completing the print run.
  • Keep printed forms consistent with the FTZ record: if FTZ data is corrected, reprint the form after the record has been updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this screen transmit the FTZ admission?

No. This screen prints CBP Form 214. To transmit FTZ admissions through ABI, use the FTZ Transmission screen or the transmit option from the FTZ Entry screen.

Can the user print more than one FTZ form at a time?

Yes. Multiple FTZ files may be selected from the print queue or selected using the all-files option when all eligible files should be printed.

Can the user enter a shipment number directly?

Yes. The user can enter a specific FTZ shipment number at the file prompt to add that file to the Selected Files list when it is eligible for printing.

What does the A option do?

The A option selects all eligible FTZ files currently available on the print queue. The user should review the Selected Files list before completing the print run.

What should be checked before printing CBP Form 214?

Confirm the FTZ admission data, transportation information, Bill of Lading information, HTS detail, quantities, weights, values, and the selected print device before printing.