When processing a Foreign-Trade Zone Subzone application the Foreign-Trade Zones Board will consider a number of issues during its review. Some of the issues that could significantly affect the application's processing time, and even its' success, are as follows:

• The application's compliance with the regulations;
• The presentation of trade issues;
• Does the application prove that Subzone status will provide a significant public benefit;
• Are the proposed Subzone benefits consistent with public policy;
• Does the application show that Subzone status will not encourage additional imports?

Lack of knowledge of these types of issues, as well as lack of experience working with the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, could cause an adverse outcome for a company’s Subzone application. Applications have been subjected to costly restrictions, delays, and have even been denied due to inexperience or poor judgment during the writing of the application.