Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-12073
Proposed Production of DN30 Nuclear Fuel Containers by TN Americas LLC in FTZ 230
Posted
June 16, 2026
Identifier
2026-12073
NAICS
332420, 332439
This opportunity concerns a proposed production activity for nuclear fuel containers in a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) in Kernersville, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM/Vendor: - TN Americas LLC (the only OEM and vendor mentioned) - Products/Materials Requested: - DN30 nuclear fuel containers (to be produced) - Cold-rolled stainless steel plates - Hot-rolled stainless steel plates - Stainless steel bars - Stainless steel pipe fittings - Foam materials - Microporous insulated panels - Acrylic based sealant - Seals of vulcanized rubber - Notable Requirements: - Some materials are subject to duties under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 or section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, depending on country of origin - Such materials must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status - The production activity is open for public comment and regulatory review by the FTZ Board - The activity is specifically for the production of DN30 nuclear fuel containers by TN Americas LLC
Description
This notice pertains to a proposed production activity by TN Americas LLC within Foreign-Trade Zone 230 located in Kernersville, North Carolina. The activity involves the production of nuclear fuel containers, specifically DN30 nuclear fuel containers. The production will use specific foreign-status materials and components such as cold-rolled stainless steel plates, hot-rolled stainless steel plates, stainless steel bars, stainless steel pipe fittings, foam materials, microporous insulated panels, acrylic based sealant, and seals of vulcanized rubber. Some materials are subject to duties under section 122 or section 232 depending on the country of origin, and the production activity is subject to the regulations of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board.