McAllen's trade zone expands under alternative framework
Published Date: 9/15/2026
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FTZ 12 Adds Willacy County
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board approved expanding Foreign-Trade Zone 12 to include Willacy County, Texas, adjacent to the Hidalgo Customs and Border Protection port of entry. The application was docketed as FTZ Docket B-39-2025 on August 8, 2025, and the Board adopted the order dated September 4, 2026.
2,000-Acre Activation Cap Applies
The approved reorganization is subject to the Board's standard 2,000-acre activation limit for the zone. The approval is also subject to the Foreign-Trade Zones Act and the Board's regulations, including section 400.13.
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