BASF Gets Missouri Trade-Zone Perks, Because Borders Need Paperwork
Published Date: 11/3/2026
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BASF Agricultural Solutions in Fenton and Palmyra, Missouri, just got the green light to become a special subzone within Foreign-Trade Zone 102. This means BASF can enjoy some cool trade benefits while staying within the 2,000-acre limit of the zone. The approval happened on October 29, 2026, and it’s great news for local business and trade growth!
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BASF Approved as FTZ Subzone 102I
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC was approved to establish Subzone 102I in Fenton and Palmyra, Missouri on October 29, 2026. The approval is subject to Foreign-Trade Zone 102's 2,000-acre activation limit; the application was docketed May 11, 2026 and public notice appeared May 14, 2026 (91 FR 27243).
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