Federal Register #2026-13308

Proposed Production Activity: Fiber Optic Cables in FTZ 230 (Corning Optical Communications LLC)

Corning Optical Communications LLC has notified the Department of Commerce's Foreign Trade Zones Board of a proposed production activity at its Winston-Salem, NC facility within FTZ 230. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign Trade Zones Board - OEM Highlight: - Corning Optical Communications LLC (manufacturer of fiber optic cables) - Products/Production Activity: - Fiber optic cables (finished product, duty-free) - Optical fiber (foreign-status material, subject to 6.7% duty rate) - Requirements and Notable Details: - Optical fiber must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status - Duty rates and regulatory requirements apply based on country of origin under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers provided - Public comments are invited regarding the proposed activity

Description

The Department of Commerce's Foreign Trade Zones Board has received a notification from Corning Optical Communications LLC regarding a proposed production activity involving fiber optic cables within FTZ 230 located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The proposed finished product is fiber optic cables, which are duty-free. The foreign-status material/component involved is optical fiber, subject to a 6.7% duty rate. The notification includes details about the location, scope, and regulatory references, and public comments are invited until August 10, 2026.

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