Turbocam Requests FTZ Approval for Turbine Parts Production
Published Date: 4/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Turbocam Inc. in Ladson, South Carolina, wants to start making turbocharger parts inside Foreign-Trade Zone 21, which means they can save on import taxes for certain materials. This change could help Turbocam work more efficiently and save money, with public comments open until May 18, 2026. The move mainly affects Turbocam, local trade, and anyone interested in import duty rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FTZ Production Could Lower Import Taxes
Turbocam wants to make turbocharger sliding nozzle ring assemblies inside Foreign-Trade Zone 21, which could let the company avoid import duties on certain inputs. The notice lists finished products (turbocharger sliding nozzle ring assemblies — duty rate: duty free) and foreign-status components (actuator rods, steel spacers, rivets, and nozzle rings — duty rate: duty free). Public comments are open through May 18, 2026.
Some Inputs Must Be Admitted in Privileged Status
The request says some materials may be subject to duties or restrictions under section 122 (Trade Act of 1974), section 232 (Trade Expansion Act of 1962), or section 301 (Trade Act of 1974) depending on their country of origin. Those items must be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41.
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