Missouri Factory Gets Limited Carbon Fiber Trade Break
Published Date: 6/23/2026
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Summary
Tight Line Composites in Earth City, Missouri, got the green light to start making carbon fiber parts for wind turbines inside Foreign-Trade Zone 102, but only on a limited basis. They must use special foreign materials with 'privileged foreign' status, which keeps things fair and follows trade rules. This update kicks in now and helps the company grow while keeping an eye on trade protections.
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Limited FTZ Production Authorized in Missouri
Tight Line Composites was authorized on a limited basis to produce carbon fiber profiles for wind turbine spar caps inside Foreign-Trade Zone 102 (Subzone 102H) in Earth City, Missouri. The FTZ Board notified the applicant on June 17, 2026, and the rule requires that all foreign components used must have 'privileged foreign' (PF) status under 19 CFR 146.41; that PF requirement stays in place even if other trade measures change.
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