Puerto Rico Site Seeks Foreign-Trade Zone Status
Published Date: 7/9/2026
Notice
Summary
Sonnell Realty IV, LLC in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, wants to join Foreign-Trade Zone 61 as a special subzone, which could help with importing and exporting goods more easily. The government is reviewing the request and asking the public to share their thoughts by August 18, 2026. No production activities are planned yet, so this is all about setting up the zone for future business benefits.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Subzone Application Could Ease Trade
If your business uses the Sonnell Realty IV, LLC site in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, the company has applied to join Foreign-Trade Zone 61 as an 11.9-acre special subzone. The application (docketed July 6, 2026) could make importing and exporting goods easier for that facility; public comments are due by August 18, 2026 with rebuttals accepted through September 2, 2026.
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