Shiseido Seeks FTZ Benefits for New Jersey Beauty Products
Published Date: 5/26/2026
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Summary
Shiseido America wants to start making a bunch of cool cosmetic and beauty products like lip balm, eye cream, and face serum at their New Jersey factories inside Foreign-Trade Zone 200. This move helps them save money on import taxes by using special trade rules. The government got their request on May 14, 2026, and is reviewing it to give the green light soon.
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