GE Gets Green Light for Turbine Work in Trade Zone
Published Date: 7/24/2026
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Summary
GE Gas Turbines in Greenville, SC, got the green light to do some limited production in their Foreign-Trade Zone 38 facility. They can now make gas turbines with some rules about paying duties on certain metal parts. This update kicks in right away and helps GE manage costs while keeping trade fair.
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GE Authorized Limited Production in FTZ 38
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board authorized GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) LLC to carry out limited production activity at its facility in Foreign-Trade Zone 38 in Greenville, South Carolina. The authorization is subject to a restriction requiring entry and duty payment on any steel, aluminum, or derivative components unless those items are eligible for drawback under the effective Section 232 proclamations at the time of entry.
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