Virginia Blinds Could Dodge Tariffs in Trade Zone
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
Lutron Electronics in Ashland, Virginia wants to make window shades using some imported parts inside Foreign-Trade Zone 207. This move could save them money on import taxes and speed up production. The government is reviewing their plan, which covers specific materials and products, with no immediate cost changes but potential savings down the road.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Duty Range for Finished Shades
The proposed finished products (including various finished shades, lineals, hembars, drapery tracks/headrails, and shade power supplies) carry listed duty rates that range from duty-free up to 11.3%. These duty-rate ranges apply to the finished products specified in the notification.
Duty Range for Imported Components
The listed foreign-status materials/components (such as gears, tubing, electronic drive units, fabrics, packaging, and pallets) have duty rates ranging from duty-free up to 14.9%. These component duty ranges are those the company requested to admit to FTZ 207.
Certain Items Subject to Section 122/232/301
The request states that certain materials/components may be subject to duties under section 122 (Trade Act of 1974), section 232 (Trade Expansion Act of 1962), or section 301 (Trade Act of 1974) depending on country of origin. Those items must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41 if the section decisions apply.
FTZ Activity Limited to Listed Items
The Foreign-Trade Zone production at Lutron's Ashland facility is limited to the specific foreign-status materials/components and finished products listed in the notification. Only the exact items described in the submission will be eligible for FTZ procedures if the Board authorizes them.
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