Trade Zone Application Filed With Zero Public Details
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Notice
Summary
Oerlikon Metco (US) Inc. in Westbury, New York, wants to join Foreign-Trade Zone 37 as a special subzone. This means they could enjoy easier trade rules, but no production changes are planned yet. People have until January 20, 2026, to share their thoughts before a final decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Company Seeks FTZ Subzone Benefits
Oerlikon Metco (US) Inc. applied to join Foreign-Trade Zone 37 as a special subzone for its site at 1101 Prospect Avenue, Westbury, New York (Site 1, 6.98 acres). The company could use easier foreign-trade rules if the FTZ Board approves the subzone; the application was docketed on December 5, 2025.
Public Comment Window Open
The public can comment on the FTZ subzone application until January 20, 2026, and submit rebuttal comments through February 4, 2026. Comments must be sent to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary (contact information provided in the notice).
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