Federal Register #2026-11631

Proposed Production Activity for Satellite Communications Technology by Viasat, Inc. in Georgia FTZ 26

This notice from the Foreign-Trade Zones Board announces Viasat, Inc.'s proposed production activity for satellite communications technology in Georgia FTZ 26. - Government Buyer: - Foreign-Trade Zones Board (Department of Commerce) - Facilities located in Lawrenceville, Duluth, and Pendergrass, Georgia - OEM Highlight: - Viasat, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all requested products - Products/Components Requested: - Ground antenna systems (with and without processing equipment) - Satellite antenna components including: - Radio frequency waveguide terminations - Matrix switches - Antenna radio frequency feed assemblies - Radio frequency converters - Solid state power amplifiers (S-band and X-band) - Pinion shafts, mounting brackets, fiber modules - Rotation lock brackets, power detectors, driver modules - Signal generators, radio frequency waveguides - Notable Requirements: - Use of foreign-status materials/components - Duty rates range from duty-free to 10%; some items subject to special duties depending on country of origin - Certain merchandise must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status - Public comment is invited on the proposed activity - No specific quantities or part numbers provided; focus is on types of technology and components - No defined period of performance; this is a notification of proposed production activity, not a contract

Description

Viasat, Inc. has submitted a notification of proposed production activity within FTZ 26, involving satellite communications technology at facilities located in Lawrenceville, Duluth, and Pendergrass, Georgia. The proposed production includes ground antenna systems with and without processing equipment and various satellite antenna components. The notification details specific foreign-status materials and components subject to duty rates ranging from duty-free to 10%. Public comments are invited regarding this proposed activity under FTZ procedures.

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