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Council backs foreign‑trade‑zone support letter for Nobilia North America to serve Garland facility
Summary
Garland approved a resolution supporting a Foreign‑Trade Zone application by Nobilia North America for 45,000 square feet of space; staff said the designation is location‑ and user‑specific and would be administered by FTZ No. 39 (DFW Airport board).
The Garland City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Aug. 19 to provide a support letter for Nobilia North America’s application for a Foreign‑Trade Zone (FTZ) designation covering 45,000 square feet at 3101 Marquise, Suite 300.
City staff explained that foreign‑trade zones are U.S. Commerce Department programs established in 1934 that allow users to defer or reduce customs duties and other federal charges for qualifying international inventory; the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board administers FTZ No. 39, which…
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