Virginia Firm Seeks Duty Breaks on Fake Towels – Snooze
Published Date: 1/21/2026
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Summary
Celanese Acetate LLC in Narrows, Virginia, wants to start making special cellulose acetate products inside Foreign-Trade Zone 238. This move could save the company money on import duties for certain materials, with public comments open until March 2, 2026. If approved, it helps Celanese compete better by lowering costs on key materials like high-purity wood pulp.
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