Ohio Firm Loads Up Air Guns Duty-Free in Special Trade Zone
Published Date: 6/18/2025
Notice
Summary
Air Venturi, Ltd. in Solon, Ohio, wants to make air guns, pressure tanks, and related parts using some imported materials under special Foreign-Trade Zone rules. This move could save them money on import duties, helping their business run smoother and possibly faster. The government got their request on June 11, 2025, and is reviewing it to approve these production activities soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FTZ production for air guns
Air Venturi asked to make air guns, pressure tanks, and related finished products at its Solon, Ohio facility using Foreign-Trade Zone procedures. The proposed finished products (examples: air pistols, air rifles, aluminum high-pressure air tanks, kitted parts) would have duty rates that range from duty-free to 5%. The Board received the notification on June 11, 2025 and is reviewing it.
Imported components face duties
The notification lists many foreign-status materials and components (examples: o-rings, hoses, valves, compressor motors, aluminum alloy pipes, scopes) with duty rates that range from duty-free to 14.9%. It also states some materials may be subject to duties or restrictions under section 1702, section 232, or section 301 depending on country of origin, and such merchandise must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status per 19 CFR 146.41.
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