Government Approves Faster Car Part Making in South Carolina

2026-10046 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 214, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC; (Opdualag); Greenville, North Carolina

Patheon Manufacturing Services in Greenville, NC wants to make a cancer-fighting drug called Opdualag using special foreign materials without paying extra import taxes. This change could speed up production and save money by using Foreign-Trade Zone benefits. People have until June 29, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.

2026-09757 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 116, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC; (Natural Gas Terminal); Port Arthur, Texas

Golden Pass LNG Terminal in Port Arthur, Texas, wants to start making natural gas terminals using special imported parts without paying extra duties. This change helps the company save money and speed up production by using Foreign-Trade Zone benefits. The government got their request on May 7, 2026, and now it’s under review to make things official.

2026-09451 — Approval of Subzone Status; Methods Machine Tools, Inc.; Acton and Sudbury, Massachusetts

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. in Acton and Sudbury, Massachusetts, just got the green light to become a special subzone under Foreign-Trade Zone 27. This means they can enjoy some cool trade benefits while staying within the 129-acre limit of FTZ 27. The approval happened on May 8, 2026, helping the company boost its business with smoother import and export perks.

2026-09222 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 81, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Turbocam Inc.; (Turbocharger and Aircraft Engine Compressor Components); Barrington, Dover, and Rochester, New Hampshire

Turbocam Inc. wants to start making turbocharger and aircraft engine parts at its New Hampshire factories inside Foreign-Trade Zone 81. This means they can use certain imported materials without paying duties, helping them save money and speed up production. The government is reviewing this plan, which was officially submitted on May 1, 2026.

2026-09019 — Foreign-Trade Zone 102-St. Louis, Missouri; Application for Reorganization (Expansion of Service Area) Under Alternative Site Framework

St. Louis County Port Authority wants to grow Foreign-Trade Zone 102 by adding St. Charles County to its service area. This means more local businesses can enjoy special trade benefits, making it easier and cheaper to import and export goods. Public comments are open until July 6, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!

2026-07007 — Approval of Subzone Status; Inmobiliaria G.G., LLC; Juncos, Puerto Rico

Inmobiliaria G.G., LLC in Juncos, Puerto Rico just got the green light to become a special subzone under Foreign-Trade Zone 7. This means they can enjoy benefits like easier importing and exporting within a 2,000-acre limit. The approval happened on April 8, 2026, opening new doors for business growth without extra costs right now.

Previous: 2026-04674 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 196; Authorization of Production Activity; RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC; (Aircraft Seats); Fort Worth, Texas

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas in Fort Worth, Texas, got the green light to make aircraft seats inside Foreign-Trade Zone 196. This means they can produce parts with special trade benefits, helping them save money and speed up operations. The approval was finalized on March 5, 2026, so production can roll forward without extra delays.

Next: 2026-04676 — Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some Chinese companies sold steel racks in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from September 2023 to August 2024. They’re stopping the review for five companies and asking for public comments on these early findings. This could affect import duties and how much money companies pay soon.