Shredder Maker Wins Limited Trade Zone Production Nod
Published Date: 7/24/2026
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Summary
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.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Duties on Steel and Aluminum Parts
If you import steel, aluminum, or derivative components into the FTZ for SSI's production, those parts must be entered and duties paid unless they are eligible for drawback under the effective Section 232 proclamations at the time of entry. The FTZ Board placed this restriction as part of the July 17, 2026 authorization.
SSI Authorized for Limited FTZ Production
SSI Shredding Systems was authorized on July 17, 2026 to begin limited production of industrial shredders and compactors inside Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) facilities in Wilsonville and Portland, Oregon. This allows SSI to start making those products in the FTZ locations subject to FTZ rules.
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