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Zebra Technologies Corporation has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board seeking approval to conduct certain production activities at its Kenosha, Wisconsin facility, located within FTZ 41. This involves using foreign and domestic materials to produce various computer printing products, such as thermal printers and mobile computing devices, with any production limited to specified materials and finished products. The public is invited to comment on the proposal by March 4, 2025, and further details can be accessed on the FTZ Board's website.

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has announced the withdrawal of a proposed production activity notification by Rincon Power, LLC for its facility in Carpinteria, California, which is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 205. This notification was initially registered on January 30, 2025, and was formally withdrawn at the request of Rincon Power, LLC on February 5, 2025. The action was made official by Elizabeth Whiteman, the Executive Secretary, and was documented in the Federal Register.

SSI Shredding Systems, Inc. has informed the Foreign-Trade Zones Board about their plan to start production activities at their facilities in Wilsonville and Portland, Oregon, which are part of Subzone 45J. They intend to manufacture products like industrial shredding and compactor machines, using foreign-status materials subject to certain trade duties and regulations. Public comments on this notification are invited until May 27, 2025. Interested parties can contact Diane Finver for more information or view the notification on the Board's website.

PCI Pharma Services submitted a notification on November 21, 2024, to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about proposed production activities at their facilities in Croydon and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The notification followed FTZ Board regulations, and public comments were invited through a notice in the Federal Register on November 29, 2024. By March 21, 2025, the FTZ Board decided that no further review was needed, and authorized the production activity as per the FTZ Act and regulations.

Phillips 66 Company submitted a plan to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for production activity at its site in Old Ocean, Texas. The proposal involves creating renewable fuels like Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel using specific materials within Foreign-Trade Zone Subzone 149C. Public comments on this proposal are welcome until April 15, 2025, and should be sent to the Board's Executive Secretary. More information can be found on the Board's website, and questions can be directed to Luke Engan via email.

Bauer Manufacturing LLC, operating as NEORig, has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board regarding proposed production activity in Conroe, Texas. They seek to expand their production capabilities to include two new finished products under FTZ 265. This would enable Bauer to save on customs duties for materials used in exporting and choose favorable duty rates for domestic sales. The deadline for public comments on this proposal is March 22, 2021, with more information available through contact details provided in the notice.

Celgene Corporation has notified the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about its proposed manufacturing activities in Warren and Summit, New Jersey. The notification seeks permission for these locations to operate under FTZ 49 to produce cell therapy products, allowing Celgene to avoid customs duties on certain foreign materials used in products destined for export. The company may also reduce or defer duties on foreign equipment and scrap. Public comments are invited until April 6, 2021, and further details can be obtained by contacting the FTZ Board.

OFS Fitel, LLC submitted a notification on September 21, 2020, to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about proposed production activity at its Carrollton, Georgia facility within FTZ 26. The notification underwent the FTZ Board's regulatory process, including a public comment period. On January 19, 2021, OFS Fitel was informed that part of the proposed activity required further review, and the FTZ Board authorized the production activity on a limited basis with specific restrictions. These restrictions mandate that certain foreign materials must be admitted to the zone in specific statuses as per the regulations.

Voestalpine High Performance Metals LLC submitted a notice to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board on August 12, 2024, about their plan to carry out production activities at their site in Houston, Texas, which is part of FTZ 84. The notification underwent a review process in line with the FTZ Board's regulations. Public comments were invited through the Federal Register in August 2024. On December 10, 2024, the FTZ Board decided no further review was needed and authorized the production activities as described.

Arvato USA, LLC, for GoPro, Inc., has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about proposed production activities at their facility in Louisville, Kentucky, within FTZ 29. The production involves assembling digital camera bundles with various components like camera mounts, batteries, and accessories, some of which may carry customs duties based on origin. Public comments on this proposal are invited until February 11, 2025, with more details available through the Board's online system. For further questions, Juanita Chen can be contacted by email.