---
kind: "section"
citation: "15 C.F.R. § 400.23"
title: "15"
number: "400.23"
heading: "Application for production authority."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/15/400.23"
---

# §400.23. Application for production authority.


In addition to any applicable requirements set forth in [§ 400.21](/cfr/15/400.21.md), an application requesting production authority pursuant to [§ 400.37(c)](/cfr/15/400.37.md?p=c) shall include:

- (a) A summary as to the reasons for the application and an explanation of its anticipated economic effects;
- (b) Identity of the user and its corporate affiliation;
- (c) **A description of the proposed activity, including—**
  - (1) Finished products;
  - (2) Imported (foreign-status) materials and components;
  - (3) For each finished product and imported material or component, the tariff schedule category (6-digit HTSUS), tariff rate, and whether the material or component is subject to a trade-related measure or proceeding (e.g., AD/CVD order or proceeding, suspension of liquidation under AD/CVD procedures);
  - (4) Domestic inputs, foreign inputs, and plant value added as percentages of finished product value;
  - (5) Projected shipments to domestic market and export market (percentages);
  - (6) Estimated total or range of annual value of benefits to proposed user (broken down by category), including as a percent of finished product value;
  - (7) Annual production capacity (current and planned) for the proposed FTZ activity, in units;
  - (8) Information to assist the Board in making a determination under § [400.27(a)(3)](/cfr/15/400.27.md?p=a-3) and [400.27(b)](/cfr/15/400.27.md?p=b);
  - (9) Information as to whether alternative procedures have been considered as a means of obtaining the benefits sought;
  - (10) Information on the industry involved and extent of international competition; and
  - (11) Economic impact of the operation on the area; and
- (d) Any additional information requested by the Board or the Executive Secretary in order to conduct the review.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Foreign-Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (Pub. L. 73-397, 48 Stat. 998-1003 (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u)).

### Source

Source: 77 FR 12139, Feb. 28, 2012, unless otherwise noted.