U.S. government seeks public comment on proposed AI-related high-performance computing production in California
The Federal Register notice invites comments on Super Micro Computer Inc.'s request to use Foreign-Trade Zone status for AI hardware production in San Jose, Fremont, and Milpitas.
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- The Federal Register published a notice inviting public comment on Super Micro Computer Inc.'s proposal to use Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 18 status for high-performance computing systems production in California.
- The proposed production sites are in San Jose, Fremont, and Milpitas.
- The 30-day comment period began with the notice's publication on June 22, 2026.
The Federal Register published a notice on June 22, 2026, inviting public comment on Super Micro Computer Inc.’s request to use Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 18 status for the production of high-performance computing systems in California.
The proposed production activity would occur at sites in San Jose, Fremont, and Milpitas, according to the notice.
The notice initiates a 30-day comment period during which interested parties may submit feedback on the proposed production activity.
FTZ designation allows domestic manufacturers to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported materials used in production, which can affect supply chain decisions for AI-related hardware.
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