Notice2026-00486
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 18; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Rose Electronics Distributing Company, LLC; (Battery Packs); San Jose, CA
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Published
January 13, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentForeign-Trade Zones Board
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1260-1261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00486]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Foreign-Trade Zones Board
[B-1-2026]
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 18; Notification of Proposed Production
Activity; Rose Electronics Distributing Company, LLC; (Battery Packs);
San Jose, CA
Rose Electronics Distributing Company, LLC submitted a notification
of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its
facility in San Jose, California within FTZ 18. The notification
conforming to the requirements of the Board's regulations (15 CFR
400.22) was received on January 7, 2025.
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 <a href="http://www.trade.gov/ftz">www.trade.gov/ftz</a>.
The proposed finished products include: Custom rechargeable
lithium-ion battery pack assemblies; Primary (non-rechargeable) battery
pack assemblies; Smart rechargeable battery packs with integrated
firmware/software; Battery packs with integrated communication modules
(SMBus, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi); Rechargeable battery packs bundled with
chargers or accessories; Standalone rechargeable battery cells (for
distribution); Standalone battery management systems (BMS); Modular
energy storage systems (ESS) for stationary, commercial, or grid
applications; Integrated energy storage systems with power conversion
(inverters/rectifiers); Swappable or removable battery modules for EV,
robotics, or industrial platforms; Vehicle-grade battery pack
assemblies for electric mobility applications; Micro-battery systems
and wearable power modules; Battery energy storage cabinets with
integrated control and monitoring panels; and Battery systems
integrated into uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units (duty rate
ranges from 2.70 to 3.40%).
The proposed foreign-status materials/components include: Lithium-
ion rechargeable cells; Primary non-rechargeable battery cells; Nickel-
cadmium rechargeable cells; Lead-acid storage battery cells; Bare
printed circuit boards; Battery management system printed circuit board
(PCB) assemblies; Microprocessors; Electrically erasable programmable
read-only memory (EEPROM) chips; Operational Amplifiers; Logic
Integrated Circuits; Metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor
(MOSFET) switching transistors; Diodes; Bipolar junction transistors;
Controller Area Network (CAN) Interface Modules; System Management Bus
(SMBus) Communication Interface Modules; Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Communication Modules; Wi-Fi communication modules; Fuses; Resettable
positive temperature coefficient protector (PTC) devices; Thermal
fuses; Circuit breakers; Surge protectors; Temperature sensors; Voltage
sensors; Current sensors; Electrical connectors; Wire-to-board
connectors; Terminal lugs and contacts; Insulated wire and cable;
Wiring harnesses; Copper winding wire; Plastic insulation films;
Plastic parts for battery assemblies; Aluminum battery housings; Steel
Mounting Brackets; DC-DC converters; AC-DC power supplies; Battery
chargers; Rectifiers; Thermal interface materials; Epoxy-Based Potting
compounds; Silicone-Based Potting compounds; Epoxy-Based adhesives;
Silicone-Based adhesives; Acrylic-Based adhesives; Label stock; Shrink-
wrap tubing; Audible buzzers/alarms; and Mechanical molds (duty rate
ranges from duty-free to 5.30%). The request indicates that certain
materials/components are subject to duties under section 232 of the
Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (section 232) or section 301 of the Trade
Act of 1974 (section 301), depending on the country of origin. The
applicable section 232 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:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e3859799a39791828786cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e687a744e7a7c6f6a6b20696178">[email protected]</span></a>. The closing period for their receipt is February 23,
2026.
A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection
in the
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``Online FTZ Information System'' section of the Board's website.
For further information, contact John Frye at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#86ece9eee8a8e0f4ffe3c6f2f4e7e2e3a8e1e9f0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f993969197d79f8b809cb98d8b989d9cd79e968f">[email protected]</span></a>.
Dated: January 9, 2026.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-00486 Filed 1-12-26; 8:45 am]
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