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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.

The Federal Register notice published on March 10, 2025, made a correction regarding the production activity notification for GPI Beauty, Inc., which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The notice corrected the city name to ensure it correctly reads “Las Vegas.” This correction was noted on print page 12123, and interested parties can contact Christopher Wedderburn for more information. The document was filed by Elizabeth Whiteman, the Executive Secretary.

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.

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.

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.

Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products, LLC has submitted a notification for proposed production activities at its Richmond, Virginia facility within Foreign-Trade Zone 207. The production involves aluminum products like alloy tube pipes, used in drive and prop shafts, with a duty rate of 2.5%. Certain materials in these products may be subject to import duties depending on their country of origin, and public comments on the proposal are invited until March 31, 2025. The notification details are available online, and further inquiries can be directed to Kolade Osho.

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.

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.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Puerto Rico LLC submitted a notification for proposed production at their facility in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, within Subzone 61AC. The notification was reviewed by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, which published an invitation for public comment in the Federal Register on August 14, 2024. On December 6, 2024, the Board decided that no further review was needed and authorized the production activity as described, following their regulations. The decision is noted in Federal Register document number 2024-29086.

The Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 40, submitted a notification for proposed production activities to the FTZ Board on behalf of Eagle Electronics in Solon, Ohio. The activity involves making cellular modules using foreign materials like silica gel, polyethylene bags, and electronic components, which may be subject to various duties depending on their origin. Public comments on the notification are invited until April 8, 2025, and can be submitted to the Board's Executive Secretary via email. Additional information and a copy of the notification are available on the FTZ Board's website.