Federal Register #2026-16000

Proposed Production of Semiconductor Equipment Parts by Ascentec Engineering in FTZ 45

This notice concerns a proposed production activity by Ascentec Engineering, LLC in Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 45, Oregon, overseen by the Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM and Vendor: - Ascentec Engineering, LLC (proposed manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Manufacturing of semiconductor equipment precision parts, assemblies, and production kits - Finished products include: - Specialized parts and accessories for semiconductor manufacturing machines - Examples of foreign-status materials and components: - Synthetic sapphire pin guides - Aluminum alloy bars and plates - Stainless steel plugs and pins - Titanium pins - Plastic pins and stops - Aluminum bushings, brackets, spacers, clamp plates, cooling plates - Calibration fixtures - Nickel alloy screws - Laser target pads - Various other metal and plastic parts - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Certain materials and components are subject to duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, depending on country of origin - These materials must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status - Public comments are invited on the proposed activity

Description

The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has announced a proposed production activity by Ascentec Engineering, LLC within FTZ 45, located in Tualatin and Dallas, Oregon. The activity involves semiconductor equipment precision parts, assemblies, and production kits. The notice invites public comment on the proposed manufacturing activities within the designated Foreign-Trade Zone. The production activity is limited to specific foreign-status materials/components and finished products as described in the notification.

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