Federal Register #B-81-2026

Proposed Production of Fiber Optic Cables by Corning Optical Communications LLC in FTZ 230

This opportunity concerns proposed production activity at Corning Optical Communications LLC's facility in Winston-Salem, NC, under the oversight of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (Commerce Department). - Government Buyer: - Foreign-Trade Zones Board (U.S. Department of Commerce) - OEM Highlighted: - Corning Optical Communications LLC - Products/Components: - Fiber optic cables (finished product) - Optical fiber (foreign-status component) - Key Details: - Fiber optic cables will be produced duty-free within Foreign-Trade Zone 230 - Optical fiber used as a component is subject to a 6.7% duty rate and must be admitted in privileged foreign status - Duties on optical fiber may vary depending on country of origin under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 - No specific quantities or part numbers are provided - Compliance with FTZ regulations and privileged foreign status requirements is mandatory - No services are requested in this notice - Public comment is invited as part of the regulatory process

Description

This notice pertains to a proposed production activity at Corning Optical Communications LLC within Foreign-Trade Zone 230, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The proposed finished product is fiber optic cables, which are duty-free. The proposed foreign-status material/component is optical fiber, subject to a 6.7% duty rate. The notification conforms to the Board's regulations and invites public comment until August 10, 2026.

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