California Firm Eyes Duty-Free Production of Relays and Switches
Published Date: 3/18/2025
Notice
Summary
Rincon Power, LLC in Carpinteria, California wants to start making special electrical parts like contactors, relays, and switches using some imported materials under Foreign-Trade Zone 205 rules. This move could save them money on import duties, with tax rates ranging from zero to 2.7%. The government got their request on March 10, 2025, and is reviewing it to give the green light soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FTZ Production Allows Lower Duties
Rincon Power proposes producing contactors, relays, and switches within Foreign-Trade Zone 205 in Carpinteria, California. The notice lists duty rates for the proposed finished products ranging from duty-free to 2.7% if admitted under FTZ procedures; the notification was received March 10, 2025.
Imported Components Duty & Status Rules
The notice lists many foreign-status components (o-rings, magnets, coils, PCBs, custom molded parts, arc chamber isolators, etc.) with duty rates ranging from duty-free to 5.8%. The request states those materials are subject to duties under section 1702(a)(1)(B) and section 301, and must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41.
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