Search Results for agency_names:"Foreign-Trade Zones Board"

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. submitted a notification in October 2024 to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board regarding proposed production activities at their Lincoln, Nebraska facility. This notification followed the FTZ Board's regulations and was open for public comment in the Federal Register. By February 2025, the FTZ Board decided that no additional review was needed and authorized the production activities under regulatory guidelines. This decision allows Kawasaki to continue its proposed manufacturing operations within the designated foreign-trade zone.

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.

An application was submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the Oxnard Harbor District to create a subzone for Rincon Power, LLC's facility in Carpinteria, California. This subzone, measuring 0.18 acres, is part of FTZ 205, and a proposed production activity has been announced for public comment. People can send their comments by April 7, 2025, and responses to these comments by April 22, 2025, via email at ftz@trade.gov. Additional information about the application can be accessed on the FTZ Board's website.

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.

Phillips 66 Company has submitted a notification for proposed production activity at its facility in Linden, New Jersey, under Foreign-Trade Zone Subzone 49E. The proposal includes plans to produce renewable energy products like Renewable Diesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Renewable Naphtha, and Renewable Gasoline. Public comments on this proposal are encouraged and must be submitted by April 15, 2025, to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board’s Executive Secretary. More details on the proposal can be accessed through the Board’s website, and inquiries can be directed to Luke Engan.

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.

An application has been submitted by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to reorganize Foreign-Trade Zone 240 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, under a new framework called the alternative site framework (ASF). This framework would allow more flexibility in designating new sites within specific counties, including Berkley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties, without being limited by the typical 2,000-acre activation limit. The application requests treating the existing site at the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport as a "magnet" site, exempt from certain time limitations. Public comments are invited until April 12, 2021, with additional rebuttal comments accepted until April 26, 2021.

Arvato USA LLC, on behalf of Logitech, has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board about proposed production activities at their Ontario, California facility, which is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 50. They plan to manufacture a variety of products such as audio equipment, content creation tools, and video conferencing devices, while utilizing some foreign-made materials subject to specific trade regulations. Public comments on this proposal are welcome until May 19, 2025, and more information can be accessed on the Board's website. For further details, interested parties can contact Juanita Chen at the provided email address.

Sanofi US Services Inc. has asked the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for permission to start production of pharmaceutical products at its facilities in Ridgefield, New Jersey, within FTZ 49. Specifically, they plan to produce Beyfortus® (Nirsevimab), a vaccine that will be duty-free. The materials needed for this production also include the duty-free Beyfortus® monoclonal antibody active ingredient. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by February 18, 2025, by sending an email to the Board's Executive Secretary.

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.