Federal Register #B-105-2026

Proposed Production Activities: Lithium-Ion Battery Cells (Panasonic) and Separation/Grinding Equipment (Fluid Quip KS, LLC) in Foreign-Trade Zones

This opportunity involves proposed production activities within Foreign-Trade Zones, announced by the Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - FTZ 126, Sparks, Nevada (Panasonic Energy Corporation) - FTZ 107, Springfield, Ohio (Fluid Quip KS, LLC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (OEM for lithium-ion battery cells) - Fluid Quip KS, LLC (OEM for separation and grinding equipment) - Products Requested: - Finished lithium-ion battery cells (Panasonic Energy Corporation) - Manufactured using foreign-status materials: natural graphite, sealants, silicon carbide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, artificial graphite, NCMA, silicon composite materials, PVDF polymer, acrylic acid-based salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose thickener, polyimide adhesive tape, polypropylene film, polyethylene separators, polypropylene gaskets, latex rubber binder, copper foil, nickel clad copper negative tabs, aluminum rolls, aluminum foil, aluminum rupture discs, aluminum cathode tabs - Duty rates apply to some materials depending on country of origin - Separation and grinding equipment (Fluid Quip KS, LLC) - Centrifuge, impact mill, grind mill, volute assembly, bearing housing assembly, bowl and hub assembly, pressure screen assembly, quill assembly, rotating assembly, rotor stand assembly, radial matrix cartridge, stone cyclone, centrifuge frame, germ separation unit, rotary strainer lid lifter, auto plate adjustment, gravity screen - Components include stainless steel and carbon steel parts - Unique Requirements: - Some materials for lithium-ion battery cell production are subject to duties under section 232 or section 301 and must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status - Public comments are invited regarding these proposed production activities - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided for any products - Finished products are lithium-ion battery cells and various separation/grinding equipment assemblies - The opportunity is for production approval within FTZs, not direct procurement of finished goods

Description

This notice announces the intent of Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America to operate a production activity within FTZ 126 in Sparks, Nevada. The activity involves the manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cells. The notice details the specific foreign-status materials and components to be used and the finished products to be produced. It also mentions that some materials are subject to duties under section 232 or section 301 depending on the country of origin. Public comments are invited until October 5, 2026.

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