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2026-10340 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Essai, Inc.; (Semiconductor Test Equipment); Chandler, Arizona

Essai, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona wants to make semiconductor test gear using special materials in a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ 75). This means they can bring in parts like pogo pins and heat sinks without paying some import taxes, saving money and speeding up production. People have until July 1, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.

2026-10046 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 214, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC; (Opdualag); Greenville, North Carolina

Patheon Manufacturing Services in Greenville, NC wants to make a cancer-fighting drug called Opdualag using special foreign materials without paying extra import taxes. This change could speed up production and save money by using Foreign-Trade Zone benefits. People have until June 29, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.

2026-09757 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 116, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC; (Natural Gas Terminal); Port Arthur, Texas

Golden Pass LNG Terminal in Port Arthur, Texas, wants to start making natural gas terminals using special imported parts without paying extra duties. This change helps the company save money and speed up production by using Foreign-Trade Zone benefits. The government got their request on May 7, 2026, and now it’s under review to make things official.

2026-09451 — Approval of Subzone Status; Methods Machine Tools, Inc.; Acton and Sudbury, Massachusetts

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. in Acton and Sudbury, Massachusetts, just got the green light to become a special subzone under Foreign-Trade Zone 27. This means they can enjoy some cool trade benefits while staying within the 129-acre limit of FTZ 27. The approval happened on May 8, 2026, helping the company boost its business with smoother import and export perks.

2026-09222 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 81, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Turbocam Inc.; (Turbocharger and Aircraft Engine Compressor Components); Barrington, Dover, and Rochester, New Hampshire

Turbocam Inc. wants to start making turbocharger and aircraft engine parts at its New Hampshire factories inside Foreign-Trade Zone 81. This means they can use certain imported materials without paying duties, helping them save money and speed up production. The government is reviewing this plan, which was officially submitted on May 1, 2026.

2026-09019 — Foreign-Trade Zone 102-St. Louis, Missouri; Application for Reorganization (Expansion of Service Area) Under Alternative Site Framework

St. Louis County Port Authority wants to grow Foreign-Trade Zone 102 by adding St. Charles County to its service area. This means more local businesses can enjoy special trade benefits, making it easier and cheaper to import and export goods. Public comments are open until July 6, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has officially decided that the Trimble R980 GNSS Receiver is made in the USA because its most important work happens here. This means businesses and buyers can confidently say it’s a U.S.-origin product, which might affect trade rules and costs. The decision is final and ready to roll!

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If you import tuna packed in airtight containers, this update is for you! The U.S. sets a special limit on how much tuna can enter with lower tariffs based on last year’s imports. For 2025, the government has calculated this quota to keep trade fair and prices steady, so businesses can plan ahead with clear rules and costs.