# Federal Register #B-113-2026

Proposed Production Activity for Pharmaceutical Anesthetics at FTZ 272, Piramal Critical Care, Inc.

**Buyer:** Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** B-113-2026
**NAICS:** 325412

This notice from the Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board concerns a proposed production activity at Piramal Critical Care, Inc. in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, within FTZ 272.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
- OEM and Facility Operator:
  - Piramal Critical Care, Inc.
- Products/Materials Requested:
  - 2(Chloromethoxy)-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFCMOP)
  - Pharmaceutical grade glass bottles
  - Plastic integrated closures
- Notable Requirements:
  - Use of foreign-status materials, some subject to duties under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 depending on country of origin
  - Certain materials must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status per regulatory requirements
  - Public comment is invited regarding the proposed activity
- Production involves manufacturing pharmaceutical anesthetics using the listed materials
- Piramal Critical Care, Inc. is the only OEM mentioned and is the facility operator

### Description

This notice pertains to a proposed production activity at Piramal Critical Care, Inc., within Foreign-Trade Zone 272 located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The activity involves pharmaceutical anesthetics. The notification was submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board and includes the use of specific foreign-status materials/components such as 2(Chloromethoxy)-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFCMOP), pharmaceutical grade glass bottles, and plastic integrated closures. The notice invites public comment and outlines the regulatory context for production activity within the FTZ.

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