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Essai, Inc. submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Chandler, Arizona within FTZ 75. The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board's regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on May 15, 2026.
Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status material(s)/component(s) and specific finished product(s) described in the submitted notification (summarized below) and subsequently authorized by the Board. The benefits that may stem from conducting production activity under FTZ procedures are explained in the background section of the Board's website—accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
The proposed finished products include wafer test sockets and thermal heat sinks (duty-free).
The proposed foreign-status materials/components include spring loaded pogo pins, thermal control units, and thermal heat sinks (duty free).
The request indicates that certain materials/components are subject to duties under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 122) and a pending section 301 investigation of the Trade Act of 1974 (section 301), depending on the country of origin. The applicable ( printed page 30276) section 122 and section 301 decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41).
Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board's Executive Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is July 1, 2026.
A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection in the “Online FTZ Information System” section of the Board's website.
For further information, contact Brian Warnes at brian.warnes@trade.gov.
Dated: May 20, 2026.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-10340 Filed 5-21-26; 8:45 am]
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