14 Apr 2025
💊Merck's FTZ 49 Notification for Pharmaceutical Production Activity
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 49, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC; (Pharmaceutical Products for Research and Development); Rahway, New Jersey
Summary
Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for proposed production activities at its facility in Rahway, New Jersey. The notification includes plans for various pharmaceutical products intended for research and development, alongside a list of foreign-status materials and components that will benefit from FTZ procedures. Public commentary is invited ahead of the final approval.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice pertains to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) production activities by Merck, allowing duty-free import of specific pharmaceutical components. This can reduce costs for businesses engaged in pharmaceutical manufacturing, impacting their financial processes and compliance with FTZ regulations.