FTZ Okays Coilcraft's Iron Prefab in Illinois
Published Date: 8/17/2026
Notice
Summary
No summary available.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Finished Ferrous Product Duty-Free in FTZ
At the FTZ 176 facility in Princeton, Illinois, the proposed finished product — ferrous iron pre-fabrication material — is described as duty free when produced under the zone procedures. This applies to production activity notified to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for Coilcraft, Inc.
Foreign Iron Raw Materials Duty-Free in FTZ
The proposed foreign-status input for the FTZ 176 activity — ferrous iron raw materials — is described as duty free when admitted under the zone procedures at the Princeton, Illinois facility. This change would apply to foreign iron raw materials used in the notified production activity.
Some Inputs May Face Section 301 Duties
The notice states certain materials/components may be subject to duties under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 depending on country of origin. The applicable section 301 decisions require such subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41.
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