Puerto Rico Auto Shop Joins Elite Trade Zone Club

2026-12216 — Denial of Production Authority; Foreign-Trade Zone 3; Phillips 66 Company; (Renewable Fuels and By-Products); Rodeo, California

Phillips 66 wanted permission to produce renewable fuels and by-products in a special trade zone in Rodeo, California, but the government said no. This means Phillips 66 can’t use the benefits of the foreign-trade zone for this project, keeping things as they are. The decision was made official in June 2026, affecting the company’s plans and potential cost savings.

2026-12217 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 78, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Petainer Manufacturing USA, Inc.; (Polyethylene Terephthalate Preforms); Columbia, Tennessee

Petainer Manufacturing in Columbia, Tennessee wants to start making special plastic bottle parts using imported materials with lower import taxes inside Foreign-Trade Zone 78. This move could save money on duties for certain plastic raw materials and finished bottles. People have until July 27, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.

2026-12119 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 41, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Dedicated Computing; (Computer Systems); Waukesha, Wisconsin

Dedicated Computing in Waukesha, Wisconsin wants to start making special industrial computer systems and parts inside Foreign-Trade Zone 41. This means they can bring in certain foreign materials duty-free and save money while building cool tech products. The government got their proposal on June 8, 2026, and if approved, it could speed up production and cut costs for the company.

2026-12075 — Approval of Subzone Status; Fisher BioServices; Frederick, Maryland

Fisher BioServices in Frederick, Maryland just got the green light to become a special subzone under Foreign-Trade Zone 255. This means they can enjoy some cool trade benefits while staying within the 2,000-acre limit of the main zone. The approval happened on June 11, 2026, and it could help boost local business without extra costs or delays.

2026-12104 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 207, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC; (Bowling Equipment); Mechanicsville, Virginia

QubicaAMF Worldwide in Mechanicsville, Virginia wants to start making bowling gear like pinspotters and ball returns using parts from other countries under special trade rules. This move could save them money on import duties, helping them stay competitive. The government got their request on June 5, 2026, and is reviewing it now.

2026-12073 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 230, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; TN Americas LLC; (Nuclear Fuel Containers); Kernersville, North Carolina

TN Americas LLC wants to start making nuclear fuel containers in Kernersville, North Carolina, using special materials that may have different import duties. This change could save money by using Foreign-Trade Zone rules that reduce or eliminate some taxes on parts. People have until July 27, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan moves forward.

Previous: 2025-18293 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 32, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; 3nStar, Inc.; (Point of Sale Terminals); Doral, Florida

3nStar, Inc. wants to start making cool point of sale terminals in their Doral, Florida facility inside Foreign-Trade Zone 32. This means they can bring in certain parts from other countries with lower or no import taxes, saving money and speeding up production. The public can share their thoughts until November 3, 2025, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!

Next: 2025-18295 — Foreign-Trade Zone 222; Denial of Subzone Status; Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc.; Hope Hull, Alabama

Ryder Integrated Logistics in Hope Hull, Alabama, asked to join Foreign-Trade Zone 222 as a subzone but got denied on September 18, 2025. This means Ryder won’t get the special trade benefits that come with subzone status, and no changes will happen for now. The decision keeps the current trade setup steady, with no new money or timing impacts.