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Duty-Free Export of US Foreign-Trade Zone Goods to Mexico and Canada.

This Act aims to boost US manufacturing competitiveness and preserve jobs by clarifying trade rules for Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs). It ensures that specific merchandise manufactured or processed within a US FTZ and subsequently exported directly to Mexico or Canada under the USMCA agreement is exempt from duties. This change removes tariff barriers, supporting US exporters.
Key points
Eliminates duties (tariffs) on goods processed in US Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) and exported directly to Mexico or Canada.
Supports US manufacturing and distribution competitiveness, aiming to create and preserve American jobs.
Establishes a new tariff classification (9801.00.95) to formalize this duty-free treatment under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6792
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Process start date: 2025-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6792.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eliminates duties (tariffs) on goods processed in US Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) and exported directly to Mexico or Canada.
  • Supports US manufacturing and distribution competitiveness, aiming to create and preserve American jobs.
  • Establishes a new tariff classification (9801.00.95) to formalize this duty-free treatment under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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