Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 71, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Pratt & Whitney, a Division of RTX Corporation; (Aircraft Engines, Engine Modules, and Parts); Middletown, Connecticut

Pratt & Whitney, a Division of RTX Corporation submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Middletown, Connecticut within FTZ 71. The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board's regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on October 14, 2026.

Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status material(s)/component(s) and specific finished product(s) described in the submitted notification (summarized below) and subsequently authorized by the Board. The benefits that may stem from conducting production activity under FTZ procedures are explained in the background section of the Board's website—accessible via www.trade.gov/​ftz.

The proposed finished products include: aircraft turbines, <25kN; aircraft turbines, >25kN; aircraft turbopropellers, >1100 kW; aircraft gas turbines, <5000kW; aircraft engine air ducts; aircraft engine balances; aircraft engine base assemblies; aircraft engine base metal blades; aircraft engine base metal blisks; aircraft engine booster assemblies; aircraft engine borescope plugs; aircraft engine clevises; aircraft engine combustor diffuser nozzle assemblies; aircraft engine connector links; aircraft engine cores; aircraft engine cowl assemblies; aircraft engine base metal disks; aircraft engine ducts; aircraft engine fairings; aircraft engine fan case assemblies; aircraft engine fan cowls; aircraft engine fan stator assemblies; aircraft engine front rotating seals; aircraft engine fuel nozzles; aircraft engine heat shields; aircraft engine high pressure compressor rotor assemblies; aircraft engine nozzle assemblies; aircraft engine turbine rotor assemblies; aircraft engine hub assemblies; aircraft engine inlet assemblies; aircraft engine interstage seals; aircraft engine manifolds; aircraft engine module assemblies; aircraft engine base metal nozzles; aircraft engine panels; aircraft engine plugs; aircraft engine rear rotating seals; aircraft engine retainer plates; aircraft engine retainer tube assemblies; aircraft ( printed page 66677) engine rings; aircraft engine seal assemblies; aircraft engine sectors; aircraft engine shrouds; aircraft engine spools; aircraft engine spool assemblies; aircraft engine base metal thermal blankets; aircraft engine tube assemblies; aircraft engine turbine center frame assemblies; aircraft engine vane assemblies; aircraft engine weights; and aircraft engine gears (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 2.5%).

The proposed foreign-status materials/components include: calcined kyanite; jet fuel; lubricating oil; turbine lubricating oil; oil waste; silicon dioxide; synthetic silica gel; aluminum oxide; zirconium dioxide; calcium silicate; blue dyes; non synthetic polymer-based paints; non synthetic polymer-based varnishes; pigments; stamping foils; dyes; metal marking inks; anti-smutting additives; cleaners; metal processing lubricant containing petroleum oils; high temperature grease; waxes; polyvinylsiloxane impression material putties; adhesives; epoxy paste adhesives; x-ray films; pickling preparations for metal surfaces; masking material solutions; coating material solutions; plasma spray powders; injection molding granulates; fan duct seals; monofilament; protector guides; plastic hoses; plastic hoses without fittings; plastic hoses with fittings; plastic tubes; plastic fittings; polyester adhesive decals; plastic storage boxes; plastic storage lids; turboprop engine covers; plastic oil collection containers; plastic covers; tray foam; plastic name plates; motor belts; plastic blocks; plastic bushings; plastic clamps; plastic connectors; plastic protective housing covers; plastic dampers; plastic gaskets; plastic grommets; plastic isolators; plastic mats; plastic O-rings; preformed packings; backup rings; shipping covers; tapered plugs; vinyl caps; protective caps; guide blocks; cushion blocks; blade protectors; insulation blankets; alignment bushings; retainer rings; plastic retainers; plastic seal masks; plastic seals; plastic sleeves; plastic spacers; plastic straps; plastic strips; plastic washers; rubber insulation sleeves; rubber discs; non-reinforced rubber hoses without fittings; rubber hoses reinforced with metal fittings; fuel supply hoses; fuel return hoses; fuel drain hoses; tank truck corrugated fuel hoses; oil scavenge hoses; oil drain hoses; oil cooler hoses; compressor deflector hoses; cooling air hoses; precooler air inlet hoses; hydraulic supply hoses; hydraulic return hoses; case drain hoses; army navy fitting reinforced hoses; hoses with reinforced fittings; timing belts; rubber inner tubes; rubber gaskets; rubber oil seals; rubber O-rings; rubber seals; rubber washers; rubber blocks; rubber covers; rubber flange connectors; rubber grommets; rubber insulators; rubber mounts; rubber pipe fittings; transport boxes; insulated shipping case; non-insulated shipping case; fully enclosed shipping crates; open construction shipping crates; fiber gaskets; printed diagrams; printed manuals; stickers; labels; yarn filaments; monofilaments; fabric filters; mineral heat shields; mineral wool insulation blankets; insulation; slag wool insulation; slag wool shields; insulating gaskets; insulating bushings; carbon fiber assemblies; carbon fiber bushings; carbon fiber clamps; carbon fiber gaskets; carbon fiber seals; carbon fiber spacers; carbon fiber vanes; carbon fibers blades; carbon seals; graphite seals; mineral gaskets; mineral covers; ceramic Berl saddles; ceramic insulation blankets; ceramic plates for technical uses; ceramic wares for technical uses; ceramic heat shields; insulation blankets, glass fiber; open fabric insulation blankets; glass wool insulation blankets; fiberglass cloths; fiberglass tapes; glass fiber reinforced fasteners (fiber); glass fiber reinforced fasteners (woven); glass fiber heat shields; observation windows for oil tanks; stainless steel scrap; steel alloy scrap; ferrous scrap; iron coated plates; non-alloy steel coated plates; stainless steel plates; stainless steel round wire; stainless steel wire; non-cold formed bars; non-cold formed rods; stainless steel tube assemblies; capillary tubes; pressure test pipes; stainless steel tube assemblies, wall thickness greater than 1.65 mm; steel oil tubes; steel fittings; stainless steel flanges; steel flanges; steel couplings; steel elbows; stainless steel threaded bends; stainless steel threaded couplings; stainless steel threaded elbows; stainless steel threaded sleeves; reducer body tubes; iron pipe fittings; iron tube fittings; stainless steel pipe fittings; stainless steel tube fittings; steel flange assemblies; alloy steel flanges; alloy steel sleeves; steel threaded elbows; steel drains; steel bushings; steel connectors; oil drainage tanks; steel oil tanks; tank assemblies; cables; steel control cables; stranded wire lanyards; steel threaded fasteners; carbon steel threaded fasteners; non-stainless alloy threaded fasteners; steel screws, threads with a diameter less than 6mm; steel bolts, threads with a diameter less than 6mm; steel screws, threads with a diameter of 6mm or more; steel bolts, threads with a diameter of 6mm or more; steel studs; steel machine screws; stainless steel threaded fasteners; iron nuts; steel nuts; iron threaded insert; steel threaded insert; iron lock nuts; steel lock nuts; iron connector pins; steel connector pins; steel locking washers; steel spring washers; steel washer; steel flat washer; steel rivets; steel cotters; steel cotter pins; steel retaining rings; steel pins; steel non threaded hardware; needles; springs; steel helical springs; steel springs; retention springs; control mechanism springs; adjustment springs; vibration isolator springs; compression springs; hand knobs; steel wire rings; steel safety spring wire; steel ring seals; steel connectors for hoses; steel general purpose bushings; steel general purpose caps; steel general purpose clamps; steel general purpose plugs; steel general purpose sleeves; steel general purpose spacers; refined copper wire; copper wire; copper stranded wire; copper wire, with fittings; copper washers; copper pins; copper rings; copper wood screws; copper screws; copper nuts; copper bolts; copper gaskets; copper bushings; copper gear pump seals; nickel alloy; nickel scrap; nickel powder; cold formed nickel alloy bars; nickel alloy bars, not cold formed; nickel alloy cold formed wire; nickel retaining bolt ring; nickel plates; nickel pipes; nickel tubes, not alloyed; nickel pipe fittings; nickel tube fittings; nickel bolts; nickel clips; nickel conduit; nickel connectors; nickel couplings; nickel enclosures; nickel fittings; nickel gears; nickel inserts; nickel joints; nickel lockwire; nickel lugs; nickel nuts; nickel pins; nickel rings; nickel rivets; nickel rotors; nickel screws; nickel seals; nickel spacers; nickel springs; nickel studs; nickel thermocouples; nickel mesh tubes; nickel vanes; nickel washers; stranded wire of nickel; aluminum powder; aluminum plates, clad; aluminum plates, not clad; aluminum foil tape; aluminum tube assemblies; aluminum tube; aluminum tanks; aluminum caps; aluminum pins; aluminum screws; aluminum washers; aluminum threaded fasteners; aluminum fasteners with rivets; aluminum fasteners over 6 mm in diameter; aluminum clamps; aluminum general purpose plug; aluminum general purpose spacers; aluminum supports; lead seals; molybdenum scrap; molybdenum bars; molybdenum rods; molybdenum nuts; molybdenum bolts; molybdenum washers; molybdenum powder; cobalt nuts; cobalt bolts; cobalt washers; cobalt seals; titanium powder; titanium scrap; titanium bars; titanium rods; titanium wire; titanium sheet bars; titanium slabs; titanium plates; titanium foil; titanium strips; titanium bolts; titanium castings, test material; titanium connectors; titanium nuts; titanium pins; titanium screws; titanium seals; ( printed page 66678) titanium spacers; titanium washers; titanium tubes; titanium pipes; titanium shoulder stud; chromium-aluminum powder; rhenium unwrought powder; compressor blades lock assemblies; compressor vanes lock assemblies; keys; base metal hinges; pressure relief door hinge; base metal door hinges; general aircraft mountings; general aircraft fittings; base metal aircraft mountings; base metal aircraft fittings; iron fitting for aircrafts; steel fitting for aircrafts; base metal brackets; base metal mounting fixtures; non-steel bracket assemblies; copper fitting for aircrafts; bracket assemblies; steel flexible tubing with fittings; iron flexible tubing; steel flexible tubing; flexible tubing with fittings; flexible tubing without fittings; base metal bifurcated rivets; base metal blind rivets; base metal tubular rivets; rivets; plugs; base metal stoppers; base metal caps; base metal identification plates; identification plates; aircraft turbines, <25kn; aircraft turbines, >25kn; aircraft turbopropellers, >1100kw; aircraft gas turbines, <5000kw; aircraft engine air duct; aircraft engine balance; aircraft engine base assemblies; base metal aircraft engine blades; base metal aircraft engine blisks; aircraft engine booster assemblies; aircraft engine borescope plugs; aircraft engine clevis; aircraft engine combustor diffuser nozzle assemblies; aircraft engine connector links; aircraft engine cores; aircraft engine cowl assemblies; base metal aircraft engine disks; aircraft engine ducts; aircraft engine fairings; aircraft engine fan case assemblies; aircraft engine fan cowls; aircraft engine fan stator assemblies; aircraft engine front rotating seals; aircraft engine fuel nozzles; aircraft engine heat shields; aircraft engine high pressure compressor rotor assemblies; aircraft engine high pressure nozzle assemblies; aircraft engine high pressure turbine rotor assemblies; aircraft engine hub assemblies; aircraft engine inlet assemblies; aircraft engine interstage seals; aircraft engine manifolds; aircraft engine module assemblies; base metal aircraft engine nozzles; aircraft engine panels; aircraft engine plugs; aircraft engine rear rotating seals; aircraft engine retainer plates; aircraft engine retainer tube assemblies; aircraft engine rings; aircraft engine seal assemblies; aircraft engine sectors; aircraft engine shrouds; aircraft engine spools; aircraft engine spool assemblies; base metal aircraft engine thermal blankets; tube assemblies for turbojets; aircraft engine turbine center frame assemblies; aircraft engine vane assemblies; aircraft engine weights; base metal aircraft engine blade retainers; aircraft engine blades; aircraft engine fuel nozzle assemblies; aircraft engine manifolds; aircraft engine nozzle assemblies; base metal aircraft engine plugs; base metal aircraft engine retainer seals; base metal aircraft engine rings; base metal aircraft engine seals; base metal aircraft engine segments; base metal aircraft engine shims; aircraft engine shrouds; base metal aircraft engine supports; non-turboprop engine tube assemblies; base metal aircraft engine vane retainers; aircraft engines damper; aircraft engines disks; base metal aircraft engines sleeves; aircraft engines spools; base metal aircraft engines weights; bracket assembly of turbojets; bracket assembly of turbo-propellers; bracket assembly of gas turbines; air seal rings; knife-edge seals; vane air-seal masks; fan exit fairing shields; inlet case shields; bearing housing; disk protectors; combustor liners; combustor shields; diffuser case marks; blade root masks; blade protectors; rotor alignment fixtures; thermal management sleeves; actuator sleeves; rotor assemblies of non-aircraft turbines; spindle assemblies of non-aircraft turbines; convergent nozzle actuators; hydraulic powered actuators; linear acting hydraulic cylinders; non-linear acting hydraulics; linear acting cylinders for pneumatic motors; pneumatic power engines; pneumatic power motors; actuator assemblies; actuator sleeves; linear motion bushings; actuator interface seals; high-pressure O-rings; actuator face seals; actuator gaskets; valve retainers; valve alignment bushings; heat shield housings; Vickers hydraulic pumps; hand pumps; hydraulic pumps, reciprocating positive displacement; pump; reciprocating positive replacing pumps; hydraulic pumps, rotary positive displacement; centrifugal pumps; fuel pumps; adapter rings; pump O-rings; pump face seals; pump backup rings; pump inlet gaskets; pump outlet seals; pump shaft retainers; manifold seal rings; vacuum pumps; fan; axial fan; blower assembly; centrifugal fans; cooling fan for turbochargers; fan exit fairing shields; fan case liner gaskets; fan exit liner case seals; vane grommets; inlet cone seals; cooling duct seals; air cooler duct seals; oil cooler duct seals; cryocoolers; Stirling cryo-generators; oil-fuel cooled, brazed aluminum plate-fin heat exchangers; heat exchangers; heating mantles; heater housing seals; high-temperature O-rings; thermal blankets; heat-shield covers; temperature-control duct; oil cooler manifold seals; heat exchangers; water filters; fuel filters; oil filter; engine fluid filters; filtering machinery for liquids; fuel separators; hydraulic case drain filter; ring rotating deoilers; oil filter pressure elements; oil filter scavenge elements; oil pressure valves; oleo hydraulic valves; oleo pneumatic valves; check valves; safety relief valves; regulator valves; bodies of valves; ball bearings; tapered roller bearings; spherical roller bearings; cylindrical roller bearings; ball bearing races; ball bearing rings; roller bearing races; roller bearing rings; cam shafts; crank shafts; transmission shafts; plain shaft bearings; aircraft engine gears; shaft coupling assemblies; gearbox covers; gearbox housings; gearboxes drains; gearboxes tubes; multilayered metal gaskets; mechanical seals; base metal sheeting joints; alternating current generators; generator stator rings; motor stator rings; engine igniters; starter motor; engine exciters; ignition exciter; ignition exciter shroudings; inductors; inductor coils; computer antennas; electronic engine control software; solid state storage; transceivers; global positioning system tracking devices; thermistors; electrical fuses; circuit breakers; grounding straps; relay units; pressure switches; electrical plugs; electric terminals; junction boxes; programmable controllers; electrical switching apparatus; light emitting diodes; signal generators; flight recorders; flight sensors; transducers, motional pickup; copper winding wire; winding wire; coaxial cables; wiring harnesses; electrical cables with fitting; electrical cables; electrical insulation sleeves; electrical insulation fittings; noise suppression filters; shipping containers; engine stands; trailers; engine shipping mounts; engine shipping supports; aircraft nacelles; aircraft thrust reversers; collimators; flame detectors; flame borescopes; thermometers; flow meters; electrical pressure meters; checking meters; liquid heat pressure meters; measuring meters; checking probes; measuring probes; pressure probes; speed sensors; fan current sensors; testing equipment; testing probes; vibration sensors; hydro-mechanical units; hydro-mechanical unit sensors; and, quality stamps (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 20%).

The request indicates that certain materials/components are subject to duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 or section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 depending on the country of origin. The applicable section 232 and section 301 decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41).

Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board's Executive ( printed page 66679) Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is December 1, 2026.

A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection in the “Online FTZ Information System” section of the Board's website.

For further information, contact Brian Warnes at brian.warnes@trade.gov.