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An application has been submitted by the City of El Paso to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board requesting subzone status for SNRA Commodities, Inc., located in Fabens, Texas. The proposed subzone, which covers 11 acres, was formally docketed on February 18, 2025, and is subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 68. Camille Evans from the FTZ Staff is in charge of reviewing the application and making recommendations. The public can comment on this application until April 2, 2025, and all comments should be sent to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary via email.

The Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board has approved the application from Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc., to establish a subzone for Canoo Inc. in Pryor, Oklahoma. This approval, which was made on December 2, 2024, is subject to the existing activation limit of 2,000 acres for FTZ 227. The application process included public notice and was reviewed by the FTZ staff examiner, confirming it met the necessary requirements. The decision was made by Elizabeth Whiteman, the FTZ Board Executive Secretary.

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.

Broward County, as the grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 25 in Florida, has submitted a notification to the FTZ Board for a proposed production activity by Philip Stein Holding, Inc. This activity would take place within FTZ 25 in Pembroke Park, Florida, and involves assembling various types of men's and ladies' stainless steel watches, along with imitation jewelry bracelets. The production relies on foreign materials, such as watch components and different types of bands, which might be subject to specific trade regulations and tariffs. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 7, 2025, with the information made available for public viewing through the FTZ Board's online system.

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.

The Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board is seeking public feedback on the Port of Iberia District's plan to create a foreign-trade zone in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, using the alternative site framework. Public comments are accepted until January 17, 2025, with rebuttal comments due by February 3, 2025. Submissions should be sent via email to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary. Additional details and the response to the preliminary recommendation can be found on the FTZ Board's website.

Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about proposed production activities at their Chattanooga, Tennessee facility in September 2020. The board reviewed the notification and decided that no further examination was necessary. On January 19, 2021, Volkswagen was authorized to proceed with the production activities, following FTZ regulations and laws. The approval is subject to compliance with the FTZ Act and specific board regulations.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. submitted a proposal for production activity at its facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, which is part of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Subzone 59A. The FTZ Board announced in a Federal Register notice that they had reviewed the proposal and, as of January 24, 2025, found no need for further evaluation. Consequently, the production activity was authorized in accordance with the FTZ Act and regulations. The public had been invited to comment on the proposal during a notice period in 2024.

Rincon Power, LLC has notified the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about their planned production activities in Carpinteria, California, within FTZ 205. The company aims to produce various electrical components, such as contactors, relays, and switches, with some parts being imported. These parts and materials, listed in the notification, must follow specific regulations, and public comments are welcomed until March 19, 2025. For additional details, the public can view the notification online or contact Christopher Wedderburn.

Lilly del Caribe, Inc. has submitted a request to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board for new production activities at its facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico. This request involves using specific foreign materials, including orforglipron, which may require certain duty payments based on their origin. Public comments on the proposed production activity are invited until March 24, 2025. The proposed activities and materials need to be approved by the Board and are required to be entered into the FTZ in privileged foreign status due to international trade regulations.