Federal Register #B-103-2026

Proposed Production of Steel Sheets at Niagara Specialty Metals in FTZ 23

This opportunity concerns a proposed production activity at Niagara Specialty Metals in Akron, New York, within Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 23. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM/Vendor: - Niagara Specialty Metals - Products/Services Requested: - Manufacturing of steel sheets, including: - High speed steel sheets - Stainless steel sheets - Tool steel sheets - Alloy steel sheets - Alloy steel cut into shapes per customer specifications - Production utilizes foreign-status materials: - Stainless steel slabs - Alloy steel slabs - High speed steel slabs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Foreign-status materials are duty-free - Production subject to trade regulations, including duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 - Certain materials may be subject to antidumping/countervailing duties depending on country of origin - Public comment is invited regarding the proposed activity

Description

The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received a notification regarding a proposed production activity at Niagara Specialty Metals, located in Akron, New York, within FTZ 23. The activity involves the production of steel sheets including high speed steel sheets, stainless steel sheets, tool steel sheets, alloy steel cut into shapes per customer specifications, and alloy steel sheets. The notification details the use of foreign-status materials such as stainless steel slabs, alloy steel slabs, and high speed steel slabs, which are duty-free. The notice invites public comment and outlines that the production activity is subject to certain trade regulations and duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

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