South Carolina Firm Seeks Foreign-Trade Zone Perk
Published Date: 6/18/2026
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ElringKlinger South Carolina, LLC wants to join Foreign-Trade Zone 38 by creating a new subzone in Easley, SC. This move could help the company save on import taxes and speed up trade, but no production changes are planned yet. Public comments are open until July 28, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
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