Federal Register #2026-14572

Proposed Production Activities by Pfizer and Linde in Foreign-Trade Zones for Pharmaceuticals and Semiconductor Gases

This opportunity involves proposed production activities by Pfizer Inc. and Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. within Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) in Michigan and North Carolina, as announced by the Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEMs and Vendors: - Pfizer Inc. (pharmaceutical manufacturing) - Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (high purity gases for semiconductor manufacturing) - Products/Services Requested: - Pfizer Inc.: - Production of phthalimido lactol (pharmaceutical intermediate, white to off-white crystalline solid) - Use of 3-phthalimidopropionaldehyde (3PPA, white to off-white powder) as a foreign-status input material - Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.: - Production of high purity gases for semiconductor manufacturing, including: - Deuterium - Electronic grade B2H6 inert gas blends - Electronic grade GeH4 - Electronic grade GeH4 and inert gas blends - Heavy water - Diborane blend with hydrogen - Germane - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Both finished products and input materials are subject to a 6.5% duty rate - Materials may be subject to additional duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and/or section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, depending on country of origin - All foreign-status materials must be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers provided - Public comments are invited regarding the proposed activities

Description

This notice announces the proposed production activity by Pfizer Inc. within the Foreign-Trade Zone 43 in Kalamazoo and Portage, Michigan. The activity involves pharmaceutical products, specifically the production of phthalimido lactol using foreign-status material 3phthalimidopropionaldehyde. The production is subject to regulations under the Department of Commerce and the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, including compliance with duty rates and trade acts. Public comments are invited regarding this proposed activity.

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