Federal Register #B-61-2026

Proposed Production Activity for Laser Systems and Components at FTZ 52, Ronkonkoma, NY

This opportunity concerns a proposed production activity at a Foreign-Trade Zone facility in Ronkonkoma, NY: - Government buyer: Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM highlighted: Photonics Industries International, Inc. - Activity: Manufacturing of laser systems and a wide range of related components - Key products/components include: - Laser gain crystals - Q-switches - Pump diodes - Optical fibers - Custom printed circuit boards - Lenses, prisms, mirrors (including mounted versions) - Silica gel packets - Polyethylene hoses - USB drives - Radio frequency coaxial connectors - Water flow sensors - Optical patch cables - Rubber o-rings - Optical windows, polarizers, filters - Custom laser components and mechanical hardware - Power adapters and power supplies - Harmonic and non-linear crystals - Optical isolators - Notable requirements: - Use of both domestic and foreign-sourced materials - Some materials subject to special trade regulations and privileged foreign status - Duty rates for imported components range from duty-free to 6.7% - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Public comment is invited regarding the proposed production activity

Description

The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received a notification from Photonics Industries International, Inc. regarding proposed production activity within FTZ 52 located in Ronkonkoma, New York. The activity involves manufacturing laser systems including laser gain crystals, q-switches, pump diodes, optical fibers, and other related components. The notification details the use of specific foreign-status materials and components subject to various duty rates and trade regulations. Public comments are invited until July 20, 2026.

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