# Federal Register #B-118-2026

Proposed Production Activity for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients at Olon USA LLC (FTZ 40)

**Buyer:** Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** B-118-2026
**NAICS:** 325412

This opportunity involves a proposed production activity at Olon USA LLC in Concord, Ohio, within Foreign-Trade Zone 40, overseen by the Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
  - FTZ 40 (Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority)
- OEM Highlight:
  - Olon USA LLC (manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
    - API D Cancer Treatment Drug Product
    - API R1 Breast Cancer Treatment Product
    - API I Kidney Disorder Treatment Product
    - API R2 Chronic Urticaria Treatment Product
    - API A Ph+CML Cancer Treatment Product
  - Use of foreign-status materials/components:
    - Kinase Inhibitor
    - Enzyme B-Raf Inhibitor
    - Oral Complement Inhibitor
    - Oral Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
    - Protein Kinase Inhibitor
    - Succinic Acid
    - Methanesulfonic Acid
    - Plastic Bags
    - Foil Bags
- Notable Requirements:
  - Duty rates for finished APIs range from 3.7% to 6.5%; materials/components range from 3% to 6.5%
  - Some materials are subject to special duties under section 232 or section 301, depending on country of origin, and must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status
  - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers provided
  - Public comment is invited on the proposed activity

### Description

The Department of Commerce, through the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, has announced a proposed production activity at Olon USA LLC, located in Concord, Ohio, within Foreign-Trade Zone 40. This activity involves the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients including various cancer and treatment products. The notification specifies the use of certain foreign-status materials and components subject to duties under trade laws. Public comments are invited until November 3, 2026, and further information can be obtained from the Board's Executive Secretary.

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