Federal Register #2026-13307

Proposed Production of Fiber Optic Cables by Corning Optical Communications LLC at FTZ 57

This opportunity concerns a proposed production activity notification for fiber optic cables at Corning Optical Communications LLC facilities in Newton and Hickory, North Carolina, under Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 57. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM and Vendor: - Corning Optical Communications LLC (highlighted as both OEM and vendor) - Products Requested/Produced: - Fiber optic cables (finished product; duty-free) - Optical fiber (primary foreign-status material/component; subject to 6.7% duty and possible additional duties under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974) - Notable Requirements: - Foreign-status materials (optical fiber) must be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status - Finished fiber optic cables are duty-free, but imported optical fiber is subject to duties depending on country of origin - Public comments are invited regarding the proposed activity - NAICS Codes: - 335921 (Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing) - 335929 (Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing)

Description

This notice pertains to the proposed production activity under Foreign-Trade Zone 57 for fiber optic cables by Corning Optical Communications LLC at facilities located in Newton and Hickory, North Carolina. The notification was submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board and conforms to the Board's regulations. The proposed finished product is fiber optic cables, and the foreign-status material/component involved is optical fiber. Public comments are invited and should be submitted by August 10, 2026.

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