Networking racks get a tax-break tune-up in Illinois trade zone
Published Date: 10/30/2026
Notice
Summary
World Wide Technology in Edwardsville, Illinois wants to make networking racks using special imported parts without paying extra taxes right away. This change could save money and speed up production, but some parts have special trade rules. People have until December 9, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan moves forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Make networking racks duty‑free in FTZ 31
World Wide Technology proposes to produce networking racks in Foreign‑Trade Zone 31 using specified imported parts and to have the finished networking racks admitted duty free. The listed foreign‑status components include hi‑speed data networking switches, ethernet networking switches, network management appliances, direct‑attach copper cable assemblies, and optical transceiver modules.
Some parts subject to Section 232/301 duties
The request notes certain materials/components may be subject to duties under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 or Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 depending on country of origin. Those subject merchandise items must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41.
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