Virginia Factory Wins Foreign Wood Pulp Production Pass

2026-15804, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 12; Authorization of Production Activity; Avant Technology, Inc.; (Solid-State Drives and Memory Modules); Pharr, Texas

2026-15564, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 202, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Industrial Parts Depot, LLC; (Engine Parts and Components); Carson, California

2026-15422, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 153, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Aptera Motors Corp; (Solar Electric Vehicles); Carlsbad, California

Aptera Motors in Carlsbad, California wants to make solar electric vehicles using some imported parts with special trade benefits. This means they can save on import taxes (ranging from 0% to 5.5%) for parts like batteries, airbags, and body panels. The plan was officially submitted on July 23, 2026, and if approved, it could help Aptera build greener cars more affordably and faster.

2026-14967, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 45; Authorization of Limited Production Activity; SSI Shredding Systems, Inc.; (Industrial Shredders and Compactors); Wilsonville and Portland, Oregon

SSI Shredding Systems in Oregon got the green light to start limited production of industrial shredders and compactors in their Foreign-Trade Zone facilities. They must pay duties on steel and aluminum parts unless special trade rules apply. This change kicks in now and helps SSI grow while following trade rules.

2026-14968, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 173; Authorization of Limited Production Activity; PINNACLEMOD LLC; (Prefabricated Modular Steel Buildings); Aberdeen, Washington

PINNACLEMOD LLC in Aberdeen, Washington, got the green light to start limited production of their prefabricated modular steel buildings inside Foreign-Trade Zone 173. They can bring in some wood parts duty-free but must pay duties on most steel and aluminum unless special rules apply. This approval kicks in now and helps the company save money while making their cool buildings.

2026-14969, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 38; Authorization of Limited Production Activity; GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) LLC; (Gas Turbines); Greenville, SC

GE Gas Turbines in Greenville, SC, got the green light to do some limited production in their Foreign-Trade Zone 38 facility. They can now make gas turbines with some rules about paying duties on certain metal parts. This update kicks in right away and helps GE manage costs while keeping trade fair.

Previous: 2026-11409, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 204; Authorization of Limited Production Activity; Eastman Chemical Company; (Cellulose Acetate Fibers); Kingsport, Tennessee

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee, got the green light to start limited production of cellulose acetate fibers using foreign wood pulp, but with a cap of 75,000 metric tons until May 31, 2027. This means they can boost their business while keeping an eye on how much foreign material they bring in. The limit will be reviewed and possibly updated every year, so things could change down the road.

Next: 2026-11411, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is updating its National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching to make it better and easier to use. This affects people who enjoy outdoor activities like fishing and hunting, and the agency wants your feedback by July 8, 2026. No big costs or time changes are expected, but your input helps keep the survey sharp and useful!