Federal Register #B-77-2026

Proposed Production of Mobile Emissions Catalyst Products by BASF in Huntsville, AL FTZ

This notice concerns a proposed production activity at BASF Mobile Emissions Catalysts LLC's facility in Huntsville, Alabama, within Foreign-Trade Zone 83. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM and Vendor: - BASF Mobile Emissions Catalysts LLC (OEM and primary vendor) - Products/Materials Requested: - Coated ceramic catalysts with precious metals (platinum, rhodium, palladium) - Coated ceramic catalysts (without precious metals) - Metallic catalysts - Ceramic substrates - Ozone converters - Precious metals solutions (platinum, rhodium, palladium) - Various chemical compounds: inorganic oxides, acids, rare earth oxides, barium compounds, silicon dioxide, polyester alcohols, titanium dioxide, and other additives - Notable Requirements: - Some materials may be subject to duties under sections 122, 232, or 301, depending on country of origin - Materials subject to these duties must be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status - Activity is subject to Foreign-Trade Zones Board regulations - Public comment is invited on the proposed activity

Description

This notice pertains to a proposed production activity at BASF Mobile Emissions Catalysts LLC within Foreign-Trade Zone 83 in Huntsville, Alabama. The activity involves the production of mobile emissions catalyst products including coated ceramic catalysts with precious metals, coated ceramic catalysts, and metallic catalysts. The notification details the specific foreign-status materials and components to be used, which include various ceramic substrates, precious metals solutions, and other chemical compounds. The production activity is subject to FTZ Board regulations and certain materials may be subject to duties under specific trade acts depending on their country of origin. Public comments are invited until August 4, 2026.

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