Foreign-Trade Zone 168; Application for Subzone; Hithium Tech USA Inc.; Forney, Texas

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [S-375-2026] Foreign-Trade Zone 168; Application for Subzone; Hithium Tech USA Inc.; Forney, Texas An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board by the Metroplex International Trade Development Corporation, grantee of FTZ 168, requesting subzone status for the facilities of Hithium Tech USA Inc., located in Forney, Texas. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally docketed on July 23, 2026. The proposed subzone (44.58 acres) is located at 11955 and 11975 FM 2932 in Forney, Texas. A notification of proposed production activity has been submitted and will be published separately for public comment. The proposed subzone would be subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 168. In accordance with the FTZ Board's regulations, Camille Evans of the FTZ Staff is designated examiner to review the application and make recommendations to the Executive Secretary. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is September 8, 2026. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted through September 21, 2026. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection in the “Online FTZ Information Section” section of the FTZ Board's website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Camille Evans at Camille.Evans@trade.gov. Dated: July 23, 2026. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2026-15155 Filed 7-27-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P