Federal Register #B-68-2026

Proposed Production of Desalination Equipment by Energy Recovery Inc. in FTZ 18

This notice concerns a proposed production activity for desalination equipment at Energy Recovery Inc.'s facility in San Leandro, California, under the oversight of the Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM Highlight: - Energy Recovery Inc. (OEM and facility operator) - Products/Services Requested: - Production of high pressure exchanger units (desalination equipment) - Use of various foreign-status materials and components, including: - Fiberglass housing vessels - Stainless steel machined end caps, turbo casings, pump impellor castings, finished pump impellors, bearing sleeves, inlet diffusers, pump shafts, low pressure ports, tension rods, interconnects - Alumina calcinated powder - Aluminum port bearing plates - Plastic seal plates - Titanium interconnects - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Duty rates for materials range from duty-free to 2.8% - Some materials are subject to additional duties under section 122 or section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 - Certain items must be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status due to antidumping/countervailing duty orders - Public comment is invited and regulatory compliance is required for the proposed activity

Description

Energy Recovery Inc. has submitted a notification of proposed production activity within Foreign-Trade Zone 18 in San Leandro, California. The production activity involves desalination equipment and includes specific foreign-status materials and finished products. The notice invites public comment and provides details on duty rates and regulatory compliance. The activity is subject to authorization by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board.

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