Nevada Company Seeks Trade-Zone Break for AC Parts
Published Date: 7/30/2026
Notice
Summary
Omega Holdings in Sparks, Nevada wants to start making special air conditioning parts using some imported materials in a Foreign-Trade Zone. This move could lower import taxes on certain parts, helping the company save money and boost production. People have until September 8, 2026, to share their thoughts on this plan.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FTZ production for aftermarket A/C parts
Omega Holdings has requested approval to produce specified aftermarket air‑conditioning parts at its facility in Foreign‑Trade Zone 126 in Sparks, Nevada. The listed finished products and foreign‑status components include Air Conditioning Compressor Assemblies, Electrical Pigtails, Compressor Clutches, Compressor Heads, and Compressor Bearings, with the duty rate range for these items stated as duty‑free to 1.4%.
Section 232/301 tariff treatment requirement
The request states some materials/components for these parts are subject to duties under section 232 or section 301 depending on country of origin, and those decisions require that such merchandise be admitted to foreign‑trade zones in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41.
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