Texas Firm Applies for Fresh Trade Zone Subplot
Published Date: 2/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The City of El Paso wants to add SNRA Commodities’ Fabens, Texas facility as a special subzone within Foreign-Trade Zone 68. This means SNRA can enjoy easier trade rules on an 11-acre site, helping their business run smoother and possibly save money. People have until April 2, 2025, to share their thoughts before the decision moves forward.
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-11793 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 26, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Trinidad Benham Corporation; (Rolls of Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Foil Containers); LaGrange, Georgia
Trinidad Benham Corporation wants to start making aluminum foil rolls and containers at their LaGrange, Georgia plant inside Foreign-Trade Zone 26. This move could save them money on import duties for certain materials, but some special trade rules apply. People have until July 22, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.
2026-11776 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 207, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.; (Window Shades); Ashland, Virginia
Lutron Electronics in Ashland, Virginia wants to make window shades using some imported parts inside Foreign-Trade Zone 207. This move could save them money on import taxes and speed up production. The government is reviewing their plan, which covers specific materials and products, with no immediate cost changes but potential savings down the road.
2026-11775 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 252, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Fermi Inc.; (Modular Nuclear Power Plant and Natural Gas Power Plant); Panhandle, Texas
Fermi Inc. wants to build modular nuclear and natural gas power plants in Panhandle, Texas, using some imported parts that could have taxes or fees. This plan could save money and speed up production by using special Foreign-Trade Zone rules. The government is reviewing the request, which was filed on June 2, 2026, and could impact how these power plants are made and how much they cost.
2026-11777 — Foreign-Trade Zone 124; Application for Expansion of Subzone 124D; LOOP LLC; St. James, Louisiana
LOOP LLC in St. James, Louisiana, wants to grow their Foreign-Trade Zone by adding 41.5 acres next to their current site. This expansion could boost local business without changing what they produce right now. People have until July 21, 2026, to share their thoughts, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
2026-11547 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 218, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; OCULUS Surgical, Inc.; (Ophthalmic Diagnostic Equipment); Port St. Lucie, Florida
OCULUS Surgical in Port St. Lucie, Florida, wants to start making high-tech eye diagnostic equipment using some parts from other countries without paying extra import taxes right away. This move helps OCULUS save money and speed up production of cool devices like eye scanners and measurement tools. The government is reviewing this plan, which was officially submitted on June 3, 2026.
2026-11546 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 52, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Photonics Industries International, Inc.; (Laser Systems); Ronkonkoma, New York
Photonics Industries International wants to start making laser system parts at their Ronkonkoma, New York facility inside Foreign-Trade Zone 52. This means they can bring in certain materials with lower or no import taxes, helping them save money and speed up production. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until July 20, 2026, to speak up!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-02920 — Foreign-Trade Zone 7; Application for Expansion of Subzone 7F; Puerto Rico Energy LLC; Carolina, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Energy LLC wants to make their fuel facility at Luis Munoz Marin Airport bigger by adding 0.85 acres to their current Foreign-Trade Zone site in Carolina, Puerto Rico. This expansion is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 7 and won’t change production rules or costs right now. People have until April 2, 2025, to share their thoughts before the decision moves forward.
Next: 2025-02922 — Hexamethylenetetramine From the People's Republic of China, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations
The U.S. Department of Commerce is delaying its first big decision on whether hexamethylenetetramine from China, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia is being sold unfairly in the U.S. This means more time to review the case, pushing the deadline from March 10 to May 9, 2025. Importers and exporters from these countries should stay tuned because this could affect prices and trade rules soon.