Tube Makers in PA Score Trade Zone Perks: Smooth Sailing Approved
Published Date: 8/11/2025
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PTubes, Inc. in Waymart, Pennsylvania just got the green light to become a special subzone under Foreign-Trade Zone 24. This means they can enjoy some cool trade benefits while staying within the 2,000-acre limit of FTZ 24. The approval happened on August 6, 2025, opening doors for smoother business and potential savings on imports and exports.
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