Honeywell Seeks Trade-Zone Break for Kansas Aircraft Parts
Published Date: 11/2/2026
Notice
Summary
Honeywell Aerospace in Olathe, Kansas wants to start making special aircraft parts inside Foreign-Trade Zone 17. This means they can save money and speed up production by using certain imported materials with fewer fees. The government is reviewing their plan, which could boost local jobs and innovation soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Honeywell Seeks FTZ Production Authorization
Honeywell Aerospace submitted a notification to produce a long list of specific aircraft components at its Olathe, Kansas facility located in Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 17. The notification was received September 9, 2026, and the Board will consider production activity limited to the specific foreign-status materials/components and finished products summarized in the notice.
Customs Duty Ranges and Section 232/301 Treatment
The notice states duty rates for the listed items range from duty-free up to 6.5% for one group of goods and duty-free up to 9.0% for another group. It also states certain materials/components may be subject to duties under section 232 or section 301 and, if so, must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status in accordance with 19 CFR 146.41.
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