Federal Register #B-75-2026

Supermicro Proposed Production of High-Performance Computing Systems in California FTZ

This notice concerns a proposed production activity by Super Micro Computer, Inc. in California's Foreign-Trade Zone 18. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM Highlight: - Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) is the primary OEM and manufacturer - Products/Components Requested: - High-performance computing systems, including: - Liquid cooling systems for servers - Artificial intelligence (AI) computer server systems - Data storage servers - Server subassemblies - Data networking servers - Foreign-sourced components to be used: - Cooling fans for server racks - Thermal management system subassemblies - Hard disk drives (HDDs) - Server processing units - Steel chassis and metal rack server enclosures - Graphics processing units (GPUs) - Dynamic random access memory (DRAM) modules - Printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) - Copper CPU heat sinks - Rack network switches - Solid state drives (SSDs) - Advanced control boards - Power distribution units (PDUs) - Central processing units (CPUs) - Copper cable cartridges and wiring cables - Notable Requirements: - Duty rates for imported components range from duty-free to 4.2% - Some materials are subject to special trade duties and must be admitted in privileged foreign status - Public comment is invited on the proposed activity

Description

This notice pertains to a proposed production activity at Super Micro Computer, Inc. within Foreign-Trade Zone 18, located in San Jose, Fremont, and Milpitas, California. The production activity involves manufacturing high-performance computing systems including liquid cooling systems for servers, artificial intelligence computer server systems, data storage servers, server subassemblies, and data networking servers. The notification details the foreign-status materials and components to be used, such as cooling fans, thermal management system subassemblies, hard disk drives, server processing units, and others, with duty rates ranging from duty-free to 4.2%. The notice invites public comment on the proposed activity and provides regulatory and contact information.

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