[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79391-79392]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-31274]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Foreign-Trade Zones Board
[B-108-2013]
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 22--Chicago, Illinois, Notification of
Proposed Production Activity, Electrolux Home Care Products Inc.,
(Kitting of Home Care Products), Minooka, Illinois
The Illinois International Port District, grantee of FTZ 22,
submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ
Board on behalf of Electrolux Home Care Products Inc. (Electrolux),
located in Minooka, Illinois. The notification conforming to the
requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was
received on December 19, 2013.
The Electrolux facility is located within Site 34 of FTZ 22. The
facility is used for the distribution and kitting of floor care and
other small home appliances. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ activity
would be limited to the specific foreign-status materials/components
and specific finished products described in the submitted notification
(as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board.
Production under FTZ procedures could exempt Electrolux from
customs duty payments on the foreign status materials/components used
in export production. On its domestic sales, Electrolux would be able
to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to:
C-clamp packages; elbows; handle bracket bushings; cable clamps; locks;
belts; O-rings; sealing gaskets; support packages; filter bags;
disposable bags; assembly bags; dust bags; maintenance packs; paper
bags; dirt tube kits; paper adaptor bags; filters; zipper bags;
duracloth steam mop pads; screws; bolt and nut assemblies; handle screw
assemblies; screw and nut assemblies; hex, lock and push nuts; lock
washers; spring washers; washer packages; rivets; E-rings; retaining
rings; quarter turn retainers; catch springs; flap springs; springs;
torque springs; wire racks; bake pans; pizza pans; coffee water
filters; water filters; base assemblies; dust cup filters; paper
filters; filter assemblies; frame and filter assemblies; HEPA filters;
maintenance packs; rotex nozzles; valves; valves with rings; ball
bearings; bearing and retainer assemblies; brushroll motors; motors;
motors and gaskets; motor and gear assemblies; motor and pulley
assemblies; motor assemblies; motor change kits; motor replacement
kits; brushroll motor assemblies; drive motors; cartoned motor housing
assemblies; HEPA motor and shroud assemblies; HEPA motor assemblies;
powerhead, brushroll and belt assemblies; motor kits; boxed motors;
powerhead motors; motor mounts; fan and bearing assembly armatures;
field assemblies; armature replacement kits; washer packages;
transformers; battery packs; battery/charger replacement kits; central
vacuums; distribulator assemblies; bag adaptors; airspeed bagged
modules; clamps; bag covers; bag cover assemblies; bag and exhaust
cover assemblies; base and cap assemblies; base and idler clamp
assemblies; brackets; brushes; brushroll powerhead assemblies; buckle
assemblies; C-clamps; clamp and screw assembly packages; clean out port
and screws; hose connector assemblies; control panel assemblies; cord
reel pedals; titanium cord retainer assemblies; cord retainer sets;
covers; cyclone assemblies; cyclone cover assemblies; carpet nozzles;
dirt cup assemblies; dirt tube assemblies; dirt tube bases; dispensing
tank assemblies; disturbulator assemblies; disturbulator repair kits;
disturbulator replacement kits; dirt receptacles; dust cover
replacement kits; dust cup assemblies; dust cup lid assemblies;
packaged dust cups; central vacuum accessories; end caps and cover
sets; exhaust grills; exhaust extensions; extended reach kits; fan
chamber replacement kits; filter cover assemblies; floor nozzles; front
covers; front wheel packages; guards; handle and hose assemblies;
handle grip assemblies; handle pin packages; handle release/spring
assemblies handle socket and foot pedal kits; hood and furniture guard
assemblies; hood and nameplate assemblies; hose and coupling
assemblies; hose and wand assemblies; hoses; housing assemblies; idler
and base kits; dirt cup conversion kits; power head base assembly kits;
latch assemblies; middle covers; motor cover assemblies; necks; outer
lids; pedal plates; rear housings; recovery tank assemblies; screw
packages; soleplate assemblies; support and latch assemblies; switch
pedals; switch pedal assemblies; top covers; tubes; telescopic wands;
water tank assemblies; wheel and axle assembles; wheel retainer
assemblies; wheel/bushing packages; rear wheels; blade assemblies;
blender collars; blender jars; blender pour lids; dustbag lids; hood
assemblies; boiler assemblies; carafe lids; ceramic pots; coffee
carafes; crumb trays; drip trays; filter basket holders; goldtone
coffee filters; grill plates; oven crumb trays; rubber feet; slow
cooker lids; water filter holders; electromagnetic interference boards;
switches; sockets; circuit boards; control modules; main control
boards, PCB panels; power cord and PCB assemblies; remotes; speed
regulators; rear display boards; cord and terminal assemblies; cord
reel assemblies; handle sockets and cord kits; wire harnesses; bristle
strips; brushroll assemblies; bristled combination brushes; dusting
brushes; floor and wall brushes and elbows; powerbrushes; and, turbo
nozzle assemblies (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 8.5%) for the
foreign status materials/components noted below. Customs duties also
could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign status production
equipment.
The materials/components sourced from abroad include: C-clamps;
foam filters; polystyrene packs; handle bracket bushings; cable clamps;
gaskets; locks; belts; blender sealing gaskets;
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bushings; O-rings; boot seals; caps; rubber motor supports; cartons;
disposable, dust and paper bags; UPC labels; felt bases; filters;
assembly bags; anti-allergy bags; dirt cup assemblies; synthetic bag
packages; duracloth mop pads; drycloth mop pads; odor-absorbing pads;
motor, shoulder, tapping, machine, and round head Phillips screws;
screw assemblies; hex and lock nuts; spring washers; lock washers;
washers; shoulder rivets; cotter pins; E-rings; latch, pedal, coil and
torque springs; wire racks; bake pans; retaining rings; bushing axles;
pizza pans; water filters; filter and frame assemblies; HEPA filters;
washable filters; filter cover and graphics assemblies; cap and bearing
assemblies; retainer, bearing and washer assemblies; fan units with
suspension; motors; motor assemblies; nozzle motors; suction motors;
motor and pulley assemblies; motor housing assemblies; HEPA motor
assemblies; armature fan and bearing assemblies; fan washers; field
assemblies; battery chargers; battery packs; motor adapters; air tubes;
axles; bag adapter assemblies; bag cover assemblies; bases; bearing
hubs; brushroll assemblies; clean out ports; combination tool
assemblies; hose connector assemblies; cover assemblies; cyclone
assemblies; deluxe carpet nozzles; dirt cup assemblies; dirt tube and
overmold assemblies; dispensing tank assemblies; disturbulator
assemblies; dust cups; electric hose assemblies; exhaust grill
assemblies; extension hoses; filter baskets; floor nozzles; front
covers; front wheels; carrier and graphics assembly guards; handle
assemblies; hoods; hose assemblies; housing assemblies; power head base
assemblies; rotor knobs; lower blow hoses; lower cord wraps; lower hose
hooks; lower nozzle assemblies; machine covers; motor covers; nesting
wand assemblies; control panels; foot pedals; powerhead assemblies;
rear handle pivots; retainer cords; roll assemblies; separator
assemblies; soleplate assemblies; squeegees; dirt cup support and latch
assemblies; switch pedals; upper nozzle assemblies; water tank
assemblies; wheels; blender replacements; ceramic tanks; coffee
carafes; coffee filters; complete boiler assemblies; crumb trays; left
grill plates; lid assemblies; press drip trays; rubber feet; 240 volt
EMI boards; thermostats; switch assemblies; lamp sockets; circuit
boards; power cord and PCB assemblies; speed regulators; actuators-
plungers; lamps-headlights; rear display boards; cord and plug
assemblies; handle sockets and cord kits; motor brush assemblies;
bristle strip assemblies; nozzles; and, powerbrushes (duty rate ranges
from duty-free to 8.5%). The request indicates that spring washers
(HTSUS 7318.21.0030) are subject to an antidumping/countervailing duty
(AD/CVD) order. The FTZ Board's regulations (15 CFR 400.14(e)) require
that merchandise subject to AD/CVD actions be admitted to the zone 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 at the address
below. The closing period for their receipt is February 10, 2014.
A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection
at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board,
Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230-0002, and in the ``Reading Room'' section of the
Board's Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
For further information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at
[email protected] or (202) 482-0473.
Dated: December 23, 2013.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-31274 Filed 12-27-13; 8:45 am]
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