Phillips 66 Denied Special Trade Zone Fuel Benefits

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.

2026-14949, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 35, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; ifm prover USA, Inc.; (Sensors, Controllers, Software and Systems for Industrial Automation); Malvern, Pennsylvania

ifm prover USA, Inc. in Malvern, Pennsylvania wants to start making sensors, controllers, software, and systems for industrial automation inside Foreign-Trade Zone 35. This means they can produce these products with special trade benefits, like fewer customs fees, helping them save money and speed up operations. The change is official once approved, so keep an eye out for updates!

Previous: 2026-12215, Powertech USA, Inc.; Dewey-Burdock In Situ Uranium Recovery Project; Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Final Programmatic Agreement

Powertech USA got the green light to keep mining uranium underground in South Dakota for 20 more years using a safe, in-place method. This means they’ll keep producing yellowcake, which helps fuel nuclear power plants, without causing big environmental problems. Local communities and the energy industry can expect steady uranium supply with no major changes or extra costs right now.

Next: 2026-12217, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 78, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Petainer Manufacturing USA, Inc.; (Polyethylene Terephthalate Preforms); Columbia, Tennessee

Petainer Manufacturing in Columbia, Tennessee wants to start making special plastic bottle parts using imported materials with lower import taxes inside Foreign-Trade Zone 78. This move could save money on duties for certain plastic raw materials and finished bottles. People have until July 27, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.