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2026-15564, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 202, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Industrial Parts Depot, LLC; (Engine Parts and Components); Carson, California

2026-15422, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 153, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Aptera Motors Corp; (Solar Electric Vehicles); Carlsbad, California

Aptera Motors in Carlsbad, California wants to make solar electric vehicles using some imported parts with special trade benefits. This means they can save on import taxes (ranging from 0% to 5.5%) for parts like batteries, airbags, and body panels. The plan was officially submitted on July 23, 2026, and if approved, it could help Aptera build greener cars more affordably and faster.

2026-14967, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 45; Authorization of Limited Production Activity; SSI Shredding Systems, Inc.; (Industrial Shredders and Compactors); Wilsonville and Portland, Oregon

SSI Shredding Systems in Oregon got the green light to start limited production of industrial shredders and compactors in their Foreign-Trade Zone facilities. They must pay duties on steel and aluminum parts unless special trade rules apply. This change kicks in now and helps SSI grow while following trade rules.

2026-14968, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 173; Authorization of Limited Production Activity; PINNACLEMOD LLC; (Prefabricated Modular Steel Buildings); Aberdeen, Washington

PINNACLEMOD LLC in Aberdeen, Washington, got the green light to start limited production of their prefabricated modular steel buildings inside Foreign-Trade Zone 173. They can bring in some wood parts duty-free but must pay duties on most steel and aluminum unless special rules apply. This approval kicks in now and helps the company save money while making their cool buildings.

2026-14969, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 38; Authorization of Limited Production Activity; GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) LLC; (Gas Turbines); Greenville, SC

GE Gas Turbines in Greenville, SC, got the green light to do some limited production in their Foreign-Trade Zone 38 facility. They can now make gas turbines with some rules about paying duties on certain metal parts. This update kicks in right away and helps GE manage costs while keeping trade fair.

2026-14949, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 35, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; ifm prover USA, Inc.; (Sensors, Controllers, Software and Systems for Industrial Automation); Malvern, Pennsylvania

ifm prover USA, Inc. in Malvern, Pennsylvania wants to start making sensors, controllers, software, and systems for industrial automation inside Foreign-Trade Zone 35. This means they can produce these products with special trade benefits, like fewer customs fees, helping them save money and speed up operations. The change is official once approved, so keep an eye out for updates!

Previous: 2026-04671, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 116; Authorization of Production Activity; The Premcor Refining Group, Inc.; (Sustainable Aviation Fuel); Port Arthur, Texas

Valero Energy’s affiliate, The Premcor Refining Group, got the green light to produce sustainable aviation fuel at their Port Arthur, Texas site inside Foreign-Trade Zone 116. This means they can make eco-friendly jet fuel with special trade benefits, helping boost cleaner energy production. The approval was finalized on March 5, 2026, with no extra reviews needed, speeding up their sustainable fuel plans.

Next: 2026-04673, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 186; Authorization of Production Activity; Mölnlycke Health Care; (Medical Dressings and Foam); Brunswick, Portland, and Wiscasset, Maine

Mölnlycke Health Care got the green light to make medical dressings and foam at their Maine sites in Brunswick, Portland, and Wiscasset under Foreign-Trade Zone 186. This approval lasts for two years and helps the company speed up production with special trade benefits. Local workers and the medical supply chain will feel the boost as the company ramps up its activity.