MGC- SUMMARY SUPPORT FOR AGENDA 11.05.2025 FINAL.DOCX

FOREIGN TRADE ZONE
REQUEST FOR NO-OBJECTION
MGC Pure Chemicals America, INC.
Mesa Foreign Trade Zone, No. 221 
Located at 6560 South Mountain Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212, parcels 304-34-037A, 304-34-035B, 304-
34-037C, 304-34-037D, 304-34-037E owned by MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. with offices 
at 6560 South Mountain Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212.  
Summary from the owner’s representative 
MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. (MPCA) is applying Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Subzone 
designation for the property located in District 2 at 6560 South Mountain Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212, 
parcels 304-34-037A, 304-34-035B, 304-34-037C, 304-34-037D, 304-34-037E to be included in 
the Mesa Foreign Trade Zone, No. 221.  FTZ designation will allow reclassification of this property 
from Class 2 with a tax assessment ratio of 16% to Class 6 with a tax assessment ratio of 5% 
under A.R.S. §42-12006.
MPCA imports and produces refined chemicals that are used in the manufacturing of 
semiconductors.  MPCA has manufacturing facilities in Oregon, Arizona and Texas and plans to 
expand its manufacturing footprint in Mesa, AZ. The FTZ will facilitate MPCA's manufacturing and 
import processes by allowing the company to import raw materials without the immediate cost of 
tariffs. This operational flexibility will enable MPCA to optimize its supply chain, reduce costs, and 
enhance its competitive position in the market. 
Status of Taxing Jurisdiction Concurrence Letters
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City of Mesa – Received
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Queen Creek Unified – Received
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East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) – Received
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Maricopa County Community College District – Received
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Maricopa County Special Health Care District (Valleywise Health) – Received
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Central Arizona Conservation District (CAP) – Received
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Electrical District No. 6 – Received.
Fiscal and Economic Impact
Economic Impact estimates are provided by Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC).
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MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. operations will create approximately 120 direct and 
225 indirect jobs over the next 10 years.
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Estimated $2.15 million in direct tax revenues and $1.74 million in indirect tax revenues for 
a total of $3.9 million in tax revenue to Maricopa County over a 10-year period.
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Estimated $65.8 million of direct personal income and an additional $157.4 million of 
indirect personal income for a total of $234.9 million to Maricopa County over a 10-year 
period.
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Estimated $823.4 million in direct economic output and an additional $486.2 million in 
indirect output for a total of $1.3 billion to Maricopa County over a 10-year period.
Property Tax Impact

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Property taxes currently collected for these parcels is approximately $20,314.06 annually 
for Maricopa County’s portion as a Class 2 property. When the project is completed, 
property taxes will increase to approximately $100,352 annually for Maricopa County’s 
portion as a Class 6 property.