Steel Sheets in FTZ: Yawn-Worthy Production Nod
Published Date: 8/24/2026
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FTZ production of steel sheets (duty-free)
Niagara Specialty Metals notified the FTZ Board on August 19, 2026 of proposed production at its FTZ 23 site in Akron, New York to make high speed steel sheets, stainless steel sheets, tool steel sheets, alloy steel sheets, and alloy steel cut to customer shapes. The notice states those proposed finished products are duty-free when produced under the FTZ procedures described in the submission.
Section 232 duties may apply to slabs
The notice states certain foreign-status materials/components (stainless steel slabs, alloy steel slabs, and high speed steel slabs) may be subject to duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 depending on country of origin. The applicable section 232 decisions require such subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41.
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