Florida Trade Zone Expands: More Counties Get Special Perks
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
Brevard County’s Foreign-Trade Zone 136 wants to grow! The Canaveral Port Authority is asking to expand the zone’s service area to include Lake and Osceola Counties, Florida. If approved, more local businesses can enjoy special trade benefits, with public comments open until June 8, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FTZ 136 Expansion to Lake & Osceola
If your business is in Lake County or Osceola County, Florida, the Canaveral Port Authority has applied to expand Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 136 to include those counties. If approved, companies in the expanded service area could be served for FTZ designation under the Alternative Site Framework, enabling them to seek FTZ site status based on their needs; the application was docketed April 7, 2026, and public comments are invited through June 8, 2026 (rebuttals through June 23, 2026).
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
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 / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-06871 — Marine Mammals; File No. 29467
Jing Guo from the University of Rochester wants an 8-year permit to import and study parts from up to 60 whales or dolphins each year to learn about their amazing longevity and cancer resistance. People can comment on this plan until May 11, 2026. This research could help unlock secrets to health and aging without costing taxpayers extra money.
Next: 2026-06875 — Fisheries of the Gulf of America; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review; Public Meeting
Fishermen, environmental groups, and fishery managers in the Gulf of America are invited to join a free online meeting on May 1, 2026, to review the health of Gulf red snapper fish. This meeting is part of a careful process to make sure fishing rules keep the fish population strong and fishing fair. No money changes hands now, but the results could shape future fishing limits and protect jobs and the environment.