Arizona Parts Maker Denied Trade Zone Approval
Published Date: 6/23/2026
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Summary
Catalina Components, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona asked to start making vehicle parts in a special trade zone but got a 'not authorized' decision. They’ll need to apply again if they want permission to produce there. No production can start yet, so no money changes hands for this activity right now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FTZ Production Denied for Catalina
Catalina Components, Inc. submitted a notice on December 4, 2025 to produce vehicle parts at Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75 in Chandler, Arizona. On June 18, 2026 the FTZ Board decided the proposed production activity is not authorized, so production cannot start and no money will change hands for this activity right now. If the company wants authorization, it must submit an application for production authority pursuant to section 400.23.
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