Federal Register #2026-11410

Authorization for Celanese Acetate LLC to Produce Cellulose Acetate at FTZ 238

This award notice details the authorization for Celanese Acetate LLC to conduct limited production activities at Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 238, Subzone 238E in Narrows, Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Foreign-Trade Zones Board (Department of Commerce) - OEM/Vendor: - Celanese Acetate LLC - Products/Production Activities: - Cellulose acetate tow - Cellulose acetate flake - Use of high purity dissolving wood pulp (HPDP) as a foreign status input - Quantitative Limits and Notable Requirements: - Admission of HPDP is limited to 57,500 air dry metric tons through the specified period - Annual updates to the HPDP limit will occur after the initial period - Location: - FTZ 238, Subzone 238E, Narrows, Giles County, Virginia - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned; Celanese Acetate LLC is the sole authorized producer under this award.

Description

The Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, has authorized limited production activity at Foreign-Trade Zone 238 for Celanese Acetate LLC located in Narrows, Virginia. The approved activities involve the production of cellulose acetate tow and flake. This authorization is subject to a quantitative limit on the admission of foreign status high purity dissolving wood pulp through May 31, 2027. The limit will be updated annually thereafter.

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