Arizona Firm Wants Tax Break on Pogo Pins and Heat Sinks
Published Date: 5/22/2026
Notice
Summary
Essai, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona wants to make semiconductor test gear using special materials in a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ 75). This means they can bring in parts like pogo pins and heat sinks without paying some import taxes, saving money and speeding up production. People have until July 1, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Duty-free semiconductor test products
Essai, Inc. proposes to produce wafer test sockets and thermal heat sinks at its facility in Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75 in Chandler, Arizona. The notice states those finished products are proposed to be duty-free when produced under the FTZ procedures.
Duty-free imported components allowed
The notification lists proposed foreign-status materials/components — including spring loaded pogo pins, thermal control units, and thermal heat sinks — that would be admitted duty-free for production in FTZ 75. These specific components are identified as duty-free when used under the FTZ procedures.
Some imports subject to Section 122/301 rules
The request indicates certain materials/components may be subject to duties under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and pending section 301 actions depending on country of origin. The notice states those applicable Section 122 and Section 301 decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41).
Public comment opportunity — deadline July 1, 2026
Interested parties may submit comments on Essai’s proposed FTZ production activity; the closing date for receipt of comments is July 1, 2026. Comments should be sent to the Board's Executive Secretary at the email address provided in the notice.
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