Louisiana Plant Seeks FTZ Status for Oil Gear
Published Date: 6/5/2026
Notice
Summary
OneSubsea wants to start making special underwater oil equipment at their Bayou Vista, Louisiana plant inside Foreign-Trade Zone 124. This move could save them money on import taxes for certain parts, with public comments open until July 15, 2026. If approved, it means smoother production and potential cost benefits for the company and its customers.
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FTZ production for subsea equipment
OneSubsea has asked to make specific subsea oil equipment at its Bayou Vista facility inside Foreign-Trade Zone 124. The notice lists finished products and foreign components with duty rates ranging from duty-free to 5.6%, and it says some materials are subject to Section 122, Section 232, or Section 301 treatment that must be admitted in privileged foreign status. Public comments on the proposal are due by July 15, 2026.
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