FTZ proposed production: Yazaki, Norman Noble, Sanyo (Oct 2026)
FTZ Board published three proposed production notifications dated Oct 6, 2026. Scope, 232/301 privileged foreign note, comment deadline, and a short FTZ/drawback caution.
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board published three notifications of proposed production activity on October 9, 2026: Yazaki North America in FTZ 16 (Petoskey, Michigan), Norman Noble Company in FTZ 40 Subzone 40R (Highland Heights, Ohio), and Sanyo Denki America in FTZ 50 (Torrance, California). Each notice is dated October 6, 2026 (Executive Secretary Colin Agostisi). Public comments close November 18, 2026 at ftz@trade.gov.
These are notifications under 15 CFR 400.22, not production authorizations. Activity would be limited to the foreign-status materials/components and finished products in each notification and later authorized under 15 CFR 400.14(b).
Shared rules across the Oct 9 cluster
- Scope limit. Under 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status materials/components and finished products described in the notification and subsequently authorized by the Board.
- 232 / 301 privileged foreign. Each request indicates certain materials/components may be subject to section 232 or section 301 duties depending on origin. Applicable 232/301 decisions require admission in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41).
- Comments and inspection. Comments to ftz@trade.gov by November 18, 2026. Copies are available in the Online FTZ Information System on the Board website. Benefits overview: www.trade.gov/ftz.
Yazaki North America (FTZ 16, B-127-2026)
Yazaki North America, Inc. notified proposed production at its Petoskey, Michigan facility within FTZ 16 (91 FR 64634-64635; FR Doc. 2026-20774). Received September 21, 2026. Finished product: stamped copper terminals (duty-free). Foreign-status materials: copper-zinc alloy coils; copper-nickel alloy coils; refined copper coils; copper-tin alloy coils; flat-rolled cold-rolled stainless steel (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 3.0%). Contact: John Frye.
Norman Noble Company (FTZ 40 Subzone 40R, B-129-2026)
The Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority, grantee of FTZ 40, notified on behalf of Norman Noble Company Inc. for facilities in Highland Heights, Ohio within Subzone 40R (91 FR 64633; FR Doc. 2026-20775). Received September 25, 2026. Finished products include listed stents, tips, plates, screws, cannulas, anchors, assemblies, vessel closure implants, staples, and vena cava filters (duty-free). Foreign-status materials: tungsten plates, nitinol tubes, and stainless steel tubes (duty-free to 6.6%). Contact: Juanita Chen.
Sanyo Denki America (FTZ 50, B-128-2026)
Sanyo Denki America, Inc. notified proposed production at facilities in Torrance, California within FTZ 50 (91 FR 64634; FR Doc. 2026-20776). Received September 24, 2026. Finished products include rails, fans, assemblies, motors, amplifiers, converters, lithium-ion batteries, battery packs, distribution boards, circuit breakers, and insulated electric conductors (duty-free to 5.7%). Foreign-status materials include an extensive list of plastic, steel, copper, motor, battery, sensor, and related components (duty-free to 8.5%). Contact: Juanita Chen.
B-129-2026 Norman Noble FTZ 40 Subzone 40R · FR Doc. 2026-20775 · received Sep 25, 2026
B-128-2026 Sanyo Denki FTZ 50 · FR Doc. 2026-20776 · received Sep 24, 2026
Comments by Nov 18, 2026 · ftz@trade.gov · dated Oct 6, 2026 · Colin Agostisi, Executive Secretary
Privileged foreign status locks in the duty rate at admission for merchandise subject to applicable section 232 or 301 decisions (19 CFR 146.41). A notification is not Board authorization to produce. FTZ and drawback interact in specialized ways; treat zone admissions, privileged foreign elections, and any later drawback claim with counsel or your broker rather than inventing a combined procedure from these notices. For related FTZ ACE admission messaging, see FTZ e214 error 238: FIRMS not approved for Direct Delivery.
Action items
- Comment by November 18, 2026 if your supply chain overlaps these proposed finished products or foreign-status inputs.
- Do not treat notification as authorization; wait for Board authorization under 15 CFR 400.14(b) before planning production under FTZ procedures.
- Plan privileged foreign admissions for any 232/301-subject materials if production is later authorized.
- Coordinate FTZ and drawback with counsel/broker; these notices do not set a combined filing path.
- Three FTZ proposed-production notifications published Oct 9, 2026 (dated Oct 6): Yazaki FTZ 16 (B-127-2026), Norman Noble FTZ 40 Subzone 40R (B-129-2026), Sanyo Denki FTZ 50 (B-128-2026). Comments close Nov 18, 2026.
- Notifications under 15 CFR 400.22; production limited to listed foreign-status materials/components and finished products if later authorized (15 CFR 400.14(b)).
- Yazaki: stamped copper terminals (duty-free); copper alloy/stainless inputs duty-free to 3.0%. Norman Noble: implantable medical devices (duty-free); tungsten/nitinol/stainless inputs duty-free to 6.6%. Sanyo: cooling/servo/power products duty-free to 5.7%; broad component list duty-free to 8.5%.
- Each request flags possible section 232/301 exposure by origin; applicable decisions require privileged foreign admission (19 CFR 146.41).
- Privileged foreign locks the duty rate at admission for covered 232/301 merchandise. Notification is not authorization. FTZ/drawback interaction is specialized; use counsel or your broker.
- Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 16, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Yazaki North America, Inc.; (Stamped Copper Terminals); Petoskey, Michigan (91 FR 64634-64635; FR Doc. 2026-20774) · Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Department of Commerce
- Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 40, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Norman Noble Company Inc.; (Implantable Medical Devices); Highland Heights, Ohio (91 FR 64633; FR Doc. 2026-20775) · Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Department of Commerce
- Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 50, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Sanyo Denki America, Inc.; (Cooling, Servo, and Power Systems and Assemblies); Torrance, California (91 FR 64634; FR Doc. 2026-20776) · Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Department of Commerce
- Foreign-Trade Zones · International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
This article is for general information and is not legal or tax advice. Drawback eligibility depends on your specific facts, and final refunds are determined by CBP at liquidation. Consult a licensed customs broker or attorney for your situation.