GE Seeks Approval for Duty-Free Aerospace Parts in NC Trade Zone
Published Date: 2/11/2026
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General Electric wants to start making special airplane engine parts at their Durham, North Carolina facility inside Foreign-Trade Zone 93. This means they can bring in certain materials without paying import duties while they build these parts, saving money and speeding up production. The plan was officially submitted in early February 2026 and is now waiting for approval.
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