Federal Register #2026-11375

Proposed Production of Subaru Forester Hybrid Vehicles at Indiana FTZ

This notice concerns a proposed production activity at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) within Foreign-Trade Zone 72 in Lafayette, Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEMs and Vendors: - Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Production of Subaru Forester hybrid vehicles - Use of various foreign-status components, including: - Plastic badges, clips, and fasteners - Master cylinder booster assemblies - Anti-lock brake sensors - Electric inverters and converters - Lithium-ion vehicle batteries - Electrical terminals and connectors - Hybrid computer control units - Switch assembly instrument panels - Sensor and control modules and assemblies - Wiring harnesses and cable sets - Electrical cables and conductors with connectors - Steel grill hood assemblies - Rubber cover fenders - Plastic trim panels - Motor vehicle transmissions - Torque limiter dampers (cover complete clutches) - Selector lever assemblies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Some materials/components must be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status due to trade act duties - The activity is part of the FTZ program, allowing for duty deferral or reduction on imported components - Public comment is invited as part of the notification process

Description

This notice pertains to the proposed production activity at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., within Foreign-Trade Zone 72, located in Lafayette, Indiana. The activity involves passenger motor vehicles and is part of the notification process under the Foreign-Trade Zones program. The proposed finished product is the Subaru Forester hybrid vehicle, and the notification includes details about specific foreign-status materials and components used in production. Public comments are invited until July 20, 2026.

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