Healthcare Packaging Gets FTZ Boost: Duty Savings Ahead

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 use special foreign materials to build natural gas terminals without paying import duties. This change helps the company save money and speed up production starting soon after approval. It mainly affects Golden Pass LNG and their suppliers of steel, plastics, and other parts used in the terminals.

2026-09702 — Foreign-Trade Zone 102; Application for Subzone; BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC; Fenton and Palmyra, Missouri

BASF Agricultural Solutions wants to join Foreign-Trade Zone 102 by adding three sites in Fenton and Palmyra, Missouri. This move could help BASF save money on import taxes and speed up their business. Public comments are open until June 23, 2026, so folks have a chance to weigh in before the final decision.

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.

2026-08958 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 288, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Coilcraft, Inc.; (Ferrous Iron Pre-Fabrication Material); Hawarden, Iowa

Coilcraft, Inc. in Hawarden, Iowa wants to start making ferrous iron pre-fabrication materials using foreign iron raw materials without paying duties, thanks to special Foreign-Trade Zone rules. This change could save the company money and speed up production. Public comments are open until June 15, 2026, so anyone interested can share their thoughts!

2026-07534 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 80, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; StandardAero, San Antonio; (Refurbished Engines); San Antonio, Texas

StandardAero in San Antonio wants to start making refurbished aircraft engines inside Foreign-Trade Zone 80, using certain imported parts without paying duties. This move helps them save money and speed up production for turbojets and turboprop engines. The government got their request on March 26, 2026, and once approved, it’ll boost local jobs and keep planes flying smoothly.

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, helping local business grow without extra costs. The approval happened on April 8, 2026, so things are officially moving forward!

Previous: 2026-06261 — Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Pharmaron Manufacturing Services (US) LLC

Pharmaron Manufacturing Services (US) LLC wants to make big batches of some strong medicines like oxycodone and thebaine for clinical trials. If you have thoughts or concerns, you can share them online by June 1, 2026. This move affects drug makers and researchers and helps speed up new medicine testing without extra costs right now.

Next: 2026-06264 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 83, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Adtran, Inc.; (Telecommunications Equipment); Huntsville, Alabama

Adtran, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, wants to start making telecom gear like optical line termination devices inside Foreign-Trade Zone 83. This means they can bring in certain parts from other countries without paying extra import taxes while they build their products. The change could speed up production and save money, with the official proposal submitted in March 2026 and now under review.