Federal Register #2026-11431

Tesla Inc. Proposed Production of Battery Storage Products at FTZ 84 (Brookshire, TX)

This opportunity concerns the Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board's notification of proposed production activity for Tesla Inc. at FTZ 84 in Brookshire, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEMs and Vendors: - Tesla Inc. (primary OEM and manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Manufacturing of battery storage products, specifically: - Megapacks - Bento Inverters - Use of a wide range of foreign-status materials and components, including: - Thermal conductive adhesives - Electrical joint compounds - Silicon encapsulant for electronics - Plastic coolant hoses and manifolds - Battery cells - Printed circuit boards - Power transformers - Static inverters - Power inductors - Permanent neodymium magnets - Additional electronic, mechanical, and packaging components (e.g., self-adhesive foams, steel enclosures, aluminum panels, radiators, fans, sensors, wiring harnesses, capacitors, fuses, busbars, LED sign panels) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Some materials are subject to special duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, or Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, depending on country of origin - Such materials must be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status - Quantitative limits apply to certain foreign-status materials through the specified authorization period - Finished products (Megapacks and Bento Inverters) and components have duty rates ranging from duty-free to 6.5% - The notice invites public comment and provides a process for further inquiries

Description

Tesla Inc. has submitted a notification of proposed production activity at its facility located in Brookshire, Texas, within FTZ 84. The activity involves manufacturing battery storage products and components including Megapacks and Bento Inverters. The production will use specific foreign-status materials and components such as thermal conductive adhesives, electrical joint compounds, plastic coolant hoses, battery cells, and various electronic and mechanical parts. The notice invites public comment and outlines that certain materials are subject to duties under various trade acts depending on their country of origin.

View original listing