Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC), 26504-26505 [2017-11840]
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restrictions in U.S. law or for products
offered for sale to the U.S. Government. This
final determination concerns the country of
origin of certain surgical and isolation gowns.
As an importer of this merchandise, Global
Resources International, Inc., is a party-atinterest within the meaning of 19 CFR
177.23(a) and is entitled to request this final
determination.
FACTS:
The surgical and isolation gowns at issue
were the subject of New York Ruling Letter
(NY) N283263, dated March 7, 2017, which
determined that these gowns are classified in
subheading 6210.10.50, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
Samples of each type of gown were
submitted to CBP and are described in NY
N283263 as follows:
The submitted sample, isolation gown, is
constructed from 96% spunbonded
polypropylene nonwoven fabric and 4%
cotton knit fabric. The gown has a full back
opening, long sleeves and a tie at the waist
in the front of the gown that extends around
the waist to fasten at the back. The garment
will be used in the medical industry.
The submitted sample, surgical gown, is
constructed from 100% spunbonded
polypropylene nonwoven fabric. The surgical
gown has a hook and loop closure at the
neck, long sleeves with knit cuffs and a full
back opening. There is also a tie at the waist
in the front of the gown that extends around
the waist to fasten at the back. The garment
will be used in the medical industry.
Based on information from your initial
ruling request, dated December 2, 2016, your
supplemental submission, dated January 30,
2017, NY N283263, and responses via email
to our questions, the manufacturing process
is as follows:
• Rolled nonwoven fabric from China,
Vietnam, or India is shipped to the
Dominican Republic.
• All other components including thread
and cotton fabric for the cuffs will be
manufactured in the Dominican Republic.
In the Dominican Republic:
• The nonwoven fabric is laid on a cutting
table and cut to specification using a cutting
template.
• Components are cut from the fabric—
body, left arm, right arm, ties.
• Arms are ultra-sonically welded to the
body fabric or sewn.
• In the case of the isolation gowns, the
knit cuffs are sewn to the arms.
• The gowns are folded, packaged and
shipped to the United States.
ISSUE:
What is the country of origin of the surgical
and isolation gowns described herein for
purposes of U.S. Government procurement?
LAW AND ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to Subpart B of Part 177, 19 CFR
177.21 et seq., which implements Title III,
Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 2511–2518), CBP issues country of
origin advisory rulings and final
determinations as to whether an article is or
would be a product of a designated country
or instrumentality for the purpose of granting
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restrictions in U.S. law or practice for
products offered for sale to the U.S.
Government.
The rule of origin set forth in 19 U.S.C.
2518(4)(B) states:
An article is a product of a country or
instrumentality only if (i) it is wholly the
growth, product, or manufacture of that
country or instrumentality, or (ii) in the case
of an article which consists in whole or in
part of materials from another country or
instrumentality, it has been substantially
transformed into a new and different article
of commerce with a name, character, or use
distinct from that of the article or articles
from which it was so transformed.
See also 19 CFR 177.22(a) defining ‘‘country
of origin’’ in identical terms.
In rendering advisory rulings and final
determinations for purposes of U.S.
Government procurement, CBP applies the
provisions of Subpart B of Part 177 consistent
with the Federal Procurement Regulations.
See 19 CFR 177.21. In this regard, CBP
recognizes that the Federal Procurement
Regulations restrict the U.S. Government’s
purchase of products to U.S.-made or
designated country end products for
acquisitions subject to the TAA. See 48 CFR
25.403(c)(1).
With regard to the articles at issue, your
request involves determining whether the
articles are products of the Dominican
Republic. The Federal Acquisition
Regulations define ‘‘designated country’’ as
including a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
country, and includes the Dominican
Republic in the list of FTA countries.
Further, the regulations define ‘‘Free Trade
Agreement country end product’’ to mean, in
relevant part, an article that:
(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or
manufacture of a Free Trade Agreement
(FTA) country; or
(2) In the case of an article that consists in
whole or in part of materials from another
country, has been substantially transformed
in an FTA country into a new and different
article of commerce with a name, character,
or use distinct from that of the article or
articles from which it was transformed. . . .
See 48 CFR 25.003.
As the articles at issue are not wholly the
growth, product, or manufacture of the
Dominican Republic, the substantial
transformation standard as set forth in 19
U.S.C. 2518(4)(B) applies. As the articles at
issue are textile products, the rules of origin
for textile products for purposes of the
customs laws and the administration of
quantitative restrictions apply.
In NY N283263, it was determined that the
surgical and isolation gowns are classified in
subheading 6210.10.50, HTSUS, and are not
wholly obtained or produced in the
Dominican Republic, their origin cannot be
determined by application of 19 CFR
102.21(c)(1), i.e., wholly obtained or
produced rule, and resort must be made to
19 CFR 102.21(c)(2), which provides that the
origin of a good is the country ‘‘in which
each foreign material incorporated in that
good underwent an applicable change in
tariff classification, and/or met any other
requirement, specified for the good in
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paragraph (e) of [102.21].’’ Section 102.21(e)
provides, in pertinent part, for goods
classifiable in heading 6210:
(1) If the good consists of two or more
component parts, a change to an assembled
good of heading 6210 through 6212 from
unassembled components, provided that the
change is the result of the good being wholly
assembled in a single country, territory, or
insular possession.
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The nonwoven fabric is cut in the
Dominican Republic into component parts,
i.e., the body, left arm, right arm and ties.
These components are wholly assembled in
the Dominican Republic into finished gowns.
In the case of the isolation gowns, another
component, i.e., the rib knit cuffs, are
included in the assembly process. As the
gowns are wholly assembled in the
Dominican Republic, pursuant to 19 CFR
102.21(c)(2), the country of origin of the
gowns is the Dominican Republic for U.S.
Government procurement purposes.
HOLDING:
Based on the facts and analysis set forth
above, for U.S. Government procurement
purposes, the country of origin of the surgical
and isolation gowns at issue is the
Dominican Republic.
Notice of this final determination will be
given in the Federal Register, as required by
19 CFR 177.29. Any party-at-interest other
than the party which requested this final
determination may request, pursuant to 19
CFR 177.31, that CBP reexamine the matter
anew and issue a new final determination.
Pursuant to 19 CFR 177.30, any party-atinterest may, within 30 days after publication
of the Federal Register notice referenced
above, seek judicial review of this final
determination before the Court of
International Trade.
Sincerely,
Alice A. Kipel, Executive Director
Regulations and Rulings
Office of Trade
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[Docket No. USCBP–2017–0016]
Request for Applicants for
Appointment to the Commercial
Customs Operations Advisory
Committee (COAC)
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
Security (DHS).
ACTION: Committee management; request
for applicants for appointment to the
COAC.
AGENCY:
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) is requesting that
individuals who are interested in
SUMMARY:
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serving on the Commercial Customs
Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
apply for appointment. COAC provides
advice and makes recommendations to
the Secretaries of the Department of the
Treasury (Treasury) and Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) on all matters
involving the commercial operations of
CBP and related functions.
DATES: Applications for membership
should be submitted to CBP at the
address below on or before July 24,
2017.
ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for
membership, your application should be
submitted by one of the following
means:
• Email: Traderelations@dhs.gov
• Fax: 202–325–4290
• Mail: Ms. Florence ConstantGibson, International Trade Liaison,
Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs
and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A,
Washington, DC 20229.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Florence Constant-Gibson, International
Trade Liaison, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC
20229. Email: florence.v.constantgibson.cbp.dhs.gov; telephone 202–344–
1440; facsimile 202–325–4290.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Trade
Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act
of 2015 re-established the COAC. The
COAC is an advisory committee
established in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The
COAC shall advise the Secretaries of the
Treasury and DHS on the commercial
operations of CBP and related Treasury
and DHS functions. In accordance with
Section 109 of the Trade Facilitation
and Trade Enforcement Act, the COAC
shall:
(1) Advise the Secretaries of the Treasury
and DHS on all matters involving the
commercial operations of CBP, including
advising with respect to significant changes
that are proposed with respect to regulations,
policies, or practices of CBP;
(2) provide recommendations to the
Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS on
improvements to the commercial operations
of CBP;
(3) collaborate in developing the agenda for
COAC meetings; and
(4) perform such other functions relating to
the commercial operations of CBP as
prescribed by law or as the Secretaries of the
Treasury and DHS jointly direct.
Balanced Membership Plans
The COAC consists of 20 members
who are selected from representatives of
the trade or transportation community
served by CBP or others who are
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directly affected by CBP commercial
operations and related functions. The
members shall represent the interests of
individuals and firms affected by the
commercial operations of CBP, and
without regard to political affiliation.
The members will be appointed by the
Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS
from candidates recommended by the
Commissioner of CBP. In addition,
members will represent major regions of
the country.
COAC Meetings
The COAC meets at least once each
quarter, although additional meetings
may be scheduled. Generally, every
other meeting of the COAC may be held
outside of Washington, DC, usually at a
CBP port of entry. The members are not
reimbursed for travel or per diem.
COAC Membership
Membership on the COAC is personal
to the appointee and a member may not
send an alternate to represent him or her
at a COAC meeting. Appointees will
serve a one to three year term of office
that will be concurrent with the
duration of the charter. Regular
attendance is essential; a member who
is absent for two consecutive meetings,
or does not participate in the
committee’s work, may be
recommended for replacement on the
COAC.
Members who are currently serving
on the COAC are eligible to re-apply for
membership provided that they are not
in their second consecutive term and
that they have met the attendance
requirements. A new application letter
(see ADDRESSES above) is required, but it
may incorporate by reference materials
previously filed (please attach courtesy
copies). Members will not be considered
Special Government Employees and
will not be paid compensation by the
Federal Government for their
representative services with respect to
the COAC.
Application for COAC Appointment:
Any interested person wishing to serve
on the COAC must provide the
following:
• Statement of interest and reasons
for application;
• Complete professional resume;
• Home address and telephone
number;
• Work address, telephone number,
and email address;
• Statement of the industry you
represent; and
• Statement agreeing to submit to preappointment background and tax checks
(mandatory).
However, a national security
clearance is not required for the
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position. DHS does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, disability
and genetic information, age,
membership in an employee
organization, or other non-merit factor.
DHS strives to achieve a widely diverse
candidate pool for all of its recruitment
actions.
Dated: June 2, 2017.
Kevin K. McAleenan,
Acting Commissioner.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[Docket No. USCBP-2017-0016]
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs
Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security (DHS).
ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to
the COAC.
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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting that
individuals who are interested in
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serving on the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
apply for appointment. COAC provides advice and makes recommendations
to the Secretaries of the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on all matters involving the
commercial operations of CBP and related functions.
DATES: Applications for membership should be submitted to CBP at the
address below on or before July 24, 2017.
ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should
be submitted by one of the following means:
Email: Traderelations@dhs.gov
Fax: 202-325-4290
Mail: Ms. Florence Constant-Gibson, International Trade
Liaison, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Florence Constant-Gibson,
International Trade Liaison, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229. Email:
florence.v.constant-gibson.cbp.dhs.gov; telephone 202-344-1440;
facsimile 202-325-4290.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement
Act of 2015 re-established the COAC. The COAC is an advisory committee
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The COAC shall advise the Secretaries
of the Treasury and DHS on the commercial operations of CBP and related
Treasury and DHS functions. In accordance with Section 109 of the Trade
Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, the COAC shall:
(1) Advise the Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS on all
matters involving the commercial operations of CBP, including
advising with respect to significant changes that are proposed with
respect to regulations, policies, or practices of CBP;
(2) provide recommendations to the Secretaries of the Treasury
and DHS on improvements to the commercial operations of CBP;
(3) collaborate in developing the agenda for COAC meetings; and
(4) perform such other functions relating to the commercial
operations of CBP as prescribed by law or as the Secretaries of the
Treasury and DHS jointly direct.
Balanced Membership Plans
The COAC consists of 20 members who are selected from
representatives of the trade or transportation community served by CBP
or others who are directly affected by CBP commercial operations and
related functions. The members shall represent the interests of
individuals and firms affected by the commercial operations of CBP, and
without regard to political affiliation. The members will be appointed
by the Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS from candidates recommended
by the Commissioner of CBP. In addition, members will represent major
regions of the country.
COAC Meetings
The COAC meets at least once each quarter, although additional
meetings may be scheduled. Generally, every other meeting of the COAC
may be held outside of Washington, DC, usually at a CBP port of entry.
The members are not reimbursed for travel or per diem.
COAC Membership
Membership on the COAC is personal to the appointee and a member
may not send an alternate to represent him or her at a COAC meeting.
Appointees will serve a one to three year term of office that will be
concurrent with the duration of the charter. Regular attendance is
essential; a member who is absent for two consecutive meetings, or does
not participate in the committee's work, may be recommended for
replacement on the COAC.
Members who are currently serving on the COAC are eligible to re-
apply for membership provided that they are not in their second
consecutive term and that they have met the attendance requirements. A
new application letter (see ADDRESSES above) is required, but it may
incorporate by reference materials previously filed (please attach
courtesy copies). Members will not be considered Special Government
Employees and will not be paid compensation by the Federal Government
for their representative services with respect to the COAC.
Application for COAC Appointment: Any interested person wishing to
serve on the COAC must provide the following:
Statement of interest and reasons for application;
Complete professional resume;
Home address and telephone number;
Work address, telephone number, and email address;
Statement of the industry you represent; and
Statement agreeing to submit to pre-appointment background
and tax checks (mandatory).
However, a national security clearance is not required for the
position. DHS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in
an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. DHS strives to
achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment
actions.
Dated: June 2, 2017.
Kevin K. McAleenan,
Acting Commissioner.
[FR Doc. 2017-11840 Filed 6-6-17; 8:45 am]
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