Halo Industries Greenlit for Silicon Wafers in FTZ
Published Date: 10/3/2025
Notice
Summary
Halo Industries in Santa Clara got the green light to start limited production of semiconductor wafers in Foreign-Trade Zone 18. While most activities are approved, making unfinished silicon carbide wafers needs extra review before moving forward. This means Halo can begin some work now, but must wait on certain parts to get full clearance.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Limited production allowed at FTZ 18
The FTZ Board authorized Halo Industries (in Subzone 18R, Santa Clara) to begin limited production of semiconductor wafers. The company submitted the production notice on January 28, 2025, and the Board approved the activity on a limited basis (notification and public notice referenced at 90 FR 9133, February 7, 2025).
Silicon carbide wafers require further review
The FTZ Board placed a restriction requiring further review before Halo can receive authorization to produce unfinished silicon carbide wafers. The applicant was notified on September 29, 2025 that that part of the proposed activity needs additional Board review before potential authorization.
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