Federal Register #2026-15422

Proposed Solar Electric Vehicle Production by Aptera Motors in FTZ 153 (Carlsbad, CA)

This opportunity involves a proposed production activity for solar electric vehicles at Aptera Motors Corp's facility in Carlsbad, California, under the Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM Highlight: - Aptera Motors Corp is the primary OEM and manufacturer - Products/Services Requested: - Manufacturing of solar electric vehicles - Use of a wide range of foreign-status materials and components, including: - Cross car beams - Vehicle interior headliners - Lithium-ion battery cells - Airbags, airbag modules, airbag covers, airbag inflators - Sun visors, fluid lines, fluid manifolds, collectors, floor mats - Tempered safety glass, laminated windscreens - Door hinge arms, door hinges, upper door hinge assemblies - Vehicle horns, telematics units, audio speakers, thermistors, busbars, cooling plates, photovoltaic cells - Body inner panels, body outer panels, body panels, body structural tubs, exterior body panels - Seat belt retractors, seat belt b-pillar anchorage, seat belt buckle - Suspension and structural components (e.g., control arms, bushings, cross bars, engine castings, rockers, push rods, knuckles, arms, pillars, rails, supports, tie bars, subframes, assemblies, yokes, control units) - Tires, wheel bearing units, brake calipers and rotors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Some materials are subject to duties under section 232 or 301 - Certain items (aluminum extrusions, passenger vehicle tires, tapered roller bearing units) may be subject to antidumping/countervailing duties if imported from China - All such merchandise must be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status - Public comment is invited on the proposed activity

Description

The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has announced a proposed production activity for Aptera Motors Corp in Carlsbad, California, within FTZ 153. The activity involves the production of solar electric vehicles. The notice details the specific foreign-status materials and components to be used, including various vehicle parts and lithium-ion battery cells. It also addresses applicable duty rates and trade regulations relevant to the production activity. Public comments are invited until September 8, 2026.

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