California Tech Firm Seeks Import Tax Breaks for Wafer Making
Published Date: 2/7/2025
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Halo Industries in Santa Clara wants to start making semiconductor wafers inside Foreign-Trade Zone 18, which means they can bring in certain materials without paying some import taxes. This move could save the company money and speed up production. People have until March 19, 2025, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.
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