GPS Gadgets Greenlit for Kansas Trade Zone Perks
Published Date: 3/10/2026
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Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas got the green light to make avionics, auto parts, and GPS products inside Foreign-Trade Zone 17. This means they can produce these cool gadgets with special trade benefits, helping them save money and speed up operations. The approval was finalized on March 5, 2026, so Garmin can keep innovating without any extra delays.
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Garmin Authorized to Make Products in FTZ 17
Garmin International, Inc. was authorized to produce avionics, auto products, and marine and personal GPS products within Subzone 17G of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 17 in Olathe, Kansas. The FTZ Board notified the applicant of this decision on March 5, 2026, and the activity is authorized subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board's regulations (15 CFR part 400).
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