Federal Register #B-120-2026

Proposed Production of Fiber Optic Telecommunications Devices by Infinera in FTZ 272

This opportunity involves a proposed production activity notification submitted by Infinera Corporation to the Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board for FTZ 272 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEMs and Vendors: - Infinera Corporation (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Production of telecommunications devices: - Optical Transmit/Receive Subassembly (TROSA) - Transceiver Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) - Use of various foreign-status materials and components, including: - Optical glass blocks - Fiber optic cable assemblies - Ceramic metal hermetic packages - Optical isolators - Populated flexible circuits - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Some materials/components are subject to duties under section 232 (Trade Expansion Act of 1962) or section 301 (Trade Act of 1974), depending on country of origin - Such materials must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status - Duty rates for components range from duty-free to 4.5% - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers provided - Public comment is invited on the proposed activity - Regulatory requirements for FTZ production activity are outlined in the notice.

Description

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received a notification from Infinera Corporation regarding proposed production activity within FTZ 272 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The activity involves telecommunications devices including Optical Transmit/Receive Subassembly (TROSA) and Transceiver Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) for fiber optic data transmission. The notification details the specific foreign-status materials/components and finished products involved, with duty rates ranging from duty-free to 4.5%. The notice invites public comment and provides regulatory context for the production activity under FTZ procedures.

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