California Firm Gets FTZ Nod for Aerospace and Medical Electronics
Published Date: 10/2/2026
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Summary
CMS Circuits, Inc. in Murrieta, California, got the green light to start limited production of electronic parts for aerospace, industrial, and medical uses inside Foreign-Trade Zone 153. This means they can bring in certain fiber optic bundles under special foreign status, but only for two years. The City of San Diego and local businesses will benefit from this move, which could boost local manufacturing and trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Limited production authorized at CMS Circuits
CMS Circuits, Inc. in Murrieta, California was authorized by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to begin limited production of electronic parts for aerospace, industrial, and medical applications within Foreign-Trade Zone 153. The Board processed the application after a notification submitted February 23, 2026 and the applicant was notified of the Board's decision on September 29, 2026.
Two-year foreign-status admission for fiber optics
The FTZ Board’s authorization allows certain fiber optic bundles to be admitted to Foreign-Trade Zone 153 under foreign status, but only for a two-year time limit. That two-year restriction is part of the Board’s limited authorization dated September 29, 2026.
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