Zapp's Wire Works: SC Metal Magic Gets Tax Relief
Published Date: 3/3/2026
Notice
Summary
Zapp Precision Wire in Summerville, South Carolina, wants to start making special stainless steel and nickel alloy wire and metal products inside Foreign-Trade Zone 21. This means they can bring in certain materials with lower or no import taxes, saving money and speeding up production. The public can share their thoughts before the decision is finalized in early April 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FTZ Access Lowers Import Duties
Zapp Precision Wire seeks approval to produce stainless steel and nickel-alloy wire and metal products inside Foreign-Trade Zone 21 in Summerville, South Carolina. The proposal would let the company bring in listed foreign materials/components with duty rates ranging from duty-free to 3.0%, as identified in the notification received February 26, 2026.
Certain Inputs Subject to Special Duties
The request states some materials/components may be subject to duties under section 122, section 232, or section 301 depending on country of origin. Those subject merchandise items must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41.
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