Iowa Firm's Duty-Free Iron Play: Foreign-Trade Zone Magic at Work
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
Coilcraft, Inc. in Hawarden, Iowa wants to start making ferrous iron pre-fabrication materials using foreign iron raw materials without paying duties, thanks to special Foreign-Trade Zone rules. This change could save money and speed up production. People have until June 15, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.
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2026-16752, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 176, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Coilcraft, Inc.; (Ferrous Iron Pre-Fabrication Material); Princeton, Illinois
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