Federal Register #2026-15999

Production of Diagnostic Medical Device and Semiconductor Equipment Components by Abbott Laboratories and Ascentec Engineering in FTZs

This opportunity involves proposed production activities by Abbott Laboratories and Ascentec Engineering, LLC at Foreign-Trade Zones in Texas and Oregon, focusing on advanced diagnostic medical devices and semiconductor equipment parts. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - Primary OEMs: - Abbott Laboratories (diagnostic medical devices) - Ascentec Engineering, LLC (semiconductor equipment parts) - Products/Services Requested: - Extensive range of diagnostic medical device components and assemblies, including: - Plastic fitting kits for waste pumps and buffer dilution systems - Plastic waste containers - Indicator assemblies (LEDs, optical sensors, housings, wire harnesses) - Barcode scanner kits - Diagnostic instrument analyzers - Pipettor assemblies (tips, tubing, pumps, brackets) - Printed circuit board assemblies - Fluid handling, sensor, and mechanical transport assemblies - Aluminum and steel parts, plastic fittings, electronic components, sensors, pumps, tubing, and more - Semiconductor equipment precision parts for Ascentec, such as: - Aluminum alloy round bars, plates, and housings - Stainless steel and titanium pins - Specialized bushings, brackets, spacers, and cooling plates - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of numerous foreign-status materials and components, some subject to Section 232 and Section 301 duties (privileged foreign status required) - Public comment period is open for the proposed activity - Production covers a comprehensive array of parts and assemblies for medical and semiconductor applications

Description

Notification of proposed production activity at Abbott Laboratories within FTZ 39, located in Irving, Texas, involving diagnostic medical devices. The notification details the specific foreign-status materials/components and finished products involved in the production activity. The notice invites public comment on the proposed activity, with submissions due by September 15, 2026. The production activity is subject to Foreign-Trade Zone procedures and applicable trade regulations.

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