Foreign-Trade Zone 41-Milwaukee, WI; Application for Subzone; CNH America, LLC (Agricultural Tractors and Component Parts Manufacturing) Racine, WI, 52455-52456 [E9-24602]

Download as PDF erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 196 / Tuesday, October 13, 2009 / Notices Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., FTZ 158, requesting special-purpose subzone status for the upholstered furniture manufacturing facilities of Max Home, LLC (Max Home), located in Fulton and Iuka, Mississippi. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on October 6, 2009. The Max Home facilities (348 employees) consist of two sites on 35 acres: Site 1 (26 acres) is located at 101 Max Place, Fulton, Mississippi; and Site 2 (9 acres) is located at 1509 Paul Edmondson Drive, Iuka, Mississippi. The facilities are used to produce upholstered furniture (up to 170,000 sofas, sleep sofas, chairs, and sectionals combined annually) and cut-and-sewn upholstery covers for the U.S. market and export. The application proposes that Max Home utilize foreign-origin ‘‘micro-denier suede’’ fabric to be cut and sewn into furniture upholstery covers under FTZ procedures. The finished upholstery covers (HTSUS 9401.90; duty free) would then be assembled into finished chairs, seats, sofas, sleep sofas, and sectionals manufactured by Max Home at the facilities. The proposed scope of authority under FTZ procedures would only involve duty savings on foreign-origin, micro-denier suede fabrics (classified under HTSUS Headings 5407, 5512, 5515, 5516, 5903, 5906, 6001, 6005, 6006; duty rate range: 2.7–17.2%) finished with a caustic soda wash process, which the applicant indicates are not produced by U.S. mills. The application indicates that Max Home does not seek FTZ benefits on any of the other foreign fabrics used in production at the facilities (i.e., full duties would be paid on all such fabrics). All other material inputs used in production would be domestic-status. FTZ procedures would exempt Max Home from customs duty payments on the foreign micro-denier suede fabric used in export production. On microdenier suede fabric used in production for the U.S. market, Max Home could elect the finished upholstery cover (i.e., furniture part) duty rate (free) after the fabric has been cut, sewn, and formed into upholstery covers, at which time they are entered for consumption from the zone. Max Home would also have the option to elect the finished furniture duty rate (free) for the subject fabric when the finished furniture is entered for domestic consumption. The application indicates that the savings from FTZ procedures would help VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:29 Oct 09, 2009 Jkt 220001 improve the facilities’ international competitiveness. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Pierre Duy of the FTZ Staff is designated examiner to evaluate and analyze the facts and information presented in the application and case record and to report findings and recommendations to the Board. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the following address: Office of the Executive Secretary, Room 2111, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230–0002. The closing period for receipt of comments is December 14, 2009. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to December 28, 2009. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board’s Executive Secretary at the address listed above and in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s Web site, which is accessible via https:// www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Pierre Duy at Pierre_Duy@ita.doc.gov or (202) 482– 1378. Dated: October 6, 2009. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–24601 Filed 10–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Docket 42–2009] Foreign-Trade Zone 41—Milwaukee, WI; Application for Subzone; CNH America, LLC (Agricultural Tractors and Component Parts Manufacturing) Racine, WI An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the Foreign Trade Zone of Wisconsin, Ltd., grantee of FTZ 41, requesting special-purpose subzone status for the agricultural tractor and tractor components manufacturing facilities of CNH America, LLC (CNH), located in Racine, Wisconsin. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a– 81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on October 6, 2009. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52455 The CNH facilities (620 employees) consist of four sites in Racine, Wisconsin: Site 1 (76.18 acres) main manufacturing plant, located at 7000 Durand Avenue; Site 2 (300,750 enclosed square feet) warehouse space, located at 7100 Durand Avenue; Site 3 (38,400 enclosed square feet) warehouse space, located at 7505 Durand Avenue; and; Site 4 (150,000 sq. ft. enclosed square feet) warehouse space, located at 3535 S. Oakes Road. The facilities are used for the manufacturing, warehousing and distribution of agricultural tractors and tractor components, with the capacity to produce up to some 10,600 tractors, 600 cabs, 560 transmissions, 5,280 axles, and 11,250 valves annually. Components and materials sourced from abroad (representing 10% of the value of the finished products) include: Glues; adhesives; anti-knock preparations; articles of plastic—tubes, tape, boxes, bags, stoppers, bottles, buckets, and handles; articles of rubber, incl. those reinforced with textile materials—tubes, conveyor belts, transmission belts, belting tires, floor coverings and mats, hoses, and hose assemblies; gaskets; washers; seals; safety glass; mirrors; pipe fittings; chain; fasteners; hand tools; vises; locks; hinges; pneumatic cylinders; steel tubing; engines; cast iron parts; fuel pumps; pump parts; air compressors; fans; air conditioners; filters; agricultural machinery parts; starter motors; generators; ignition components; horns; windshield wipers; heater parts; loudspeakers; microphones; radios; video displays; switches; circuit breakers; fuses; lighting; lamps; electrical machinery; valves; ball bearings; transmission components; gear boxes; gears; flywheels; pulleys; clutches; gaskets; electric motors; ballasts; power supplies; couplings; spark plugs; distributors; copper wire; ignition wiring; conductors; cabs for tractors; bumpers; seat belts; drive axles; wheels; radiators; mufflers; steering wheels; optical lenses; thermometers; speedometers; voltage testers; and lighters. Duty rates range between free and 8.6%. FTZ procedures could exempt CNH from customs duty payments on the foreign components used in export production. CNH anticipates that some 30 percent of the plant’s shipments will be exported. On its domestic sales, CNH would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to the finished products—tractors, cabs, transmissions, axles, and valves (duty rate ranges from free to 4%)—for the foreign inputs noted above. FTZ E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 52456 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 196 / Tuesday, October 13, 2009 / Notices designation would further allow CNH to realize savings on materials that become scrap/waste during manufacturing. The request indicates that the savings from FTZ procedures would help improve the facilities’ international competitiveness. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Diane Finver of the FTZ Staff is designated examiner to evaluate and analyze the facts and information presented in the application and case record and to report findings and recommendations to the Board. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is December 14, 2009. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to December 28, 2009. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 2111, 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 https:// www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Diane Finver at Diane_Finver@ita.doc.gov or at (202) 482–1367. Dated: October 6, 2009. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–24602 Filed 10–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census 2010 Census Advisory Committee erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is giving notice of a meeting of the 2010 Census Advisory Committee. The Committee will address policy, research, and technical issues related to 2010 Decennial Census Programs. Last-minute changes to the agenda are possible, which could prevent giving advance notification of schedule changes. DATES: November 5–6, 2009. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[Docket 42-2009]


Foreign-Trade Zone 41--Milwaukee, WI; Application for Subzone; 
CNH America, LLC (Agricultural Tractors and Component Parts 
Manufacturing) Racine, WI

    An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board 
(the Board) by the Foreign Trade Zone of Wisconsin, Ltd., grantee of 
FTZ 41, requesting special-purpose subzone status for the agricultural 
tractor and tractor components manufacturing facilities of CNH America, 
LLC (CNH), located in Racine, Wisconsin. The application was submitted 
pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended 
(19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 
400). It was formally filed on October 6, 2009.
    The CNH facilities (620 employees) consist of four sites in Racine, 
Wisconsin: Site 1 (76.18 acres) main manufacturing plant, located at 
7000 Durand Avenue; Site 2 (300,750 enclosed square feet) warehouse 
space, located at 7100 Durand Avenue; Site 3 (38,400 enclosed square 
feet) warehouse space, located at 7505 Durand Avenue; and; Site 4 
(150,000 sq. ft. enclosed square feet) warehouse space, located at 3535 
S. Oakes Road. The facilities are used for the manufacturing, 
warehousing and distribution of agricultural tractors and tractor 
components, with the capacity to produce up to some 10,600 tractors, 
600 cabs, 560 transmissions, 5,280 axles, and 11,250 valves annually. 
Components and materials sourced from abroad (representing 10% of the 
value of the finished products) include: Glues; adhesives; anti-knock 
preparations; articles of plastic--tubes, tape, boxes, bags, stoppers, 
bottles, buckets, and handles; articles of rubber, incl. those 
reinforced with textile materials--tubes, conveyor belts, transmission 
belts, belting tires, floor coverings and mats, hoses, and hose 
assemblies; gaskets; washers; seals; safety glass; mirrors; pipe 
fittings; chain; fasteners; hand tools; vises; locks; hinges; pneumatic 
cylinders; steel tubing; engines; cast iron parts; fuel pumps; pump 
parts; air compressors; fans; air conditioners; filters; agricultural 
machinery parts; starter motors; generators; ignition components; 
horns; windshield wipers; heater parts; loudspeakers; microphones; 
radios; video displays; switches; circuit breakers; fuses; lighting; 
lamps; electrical machinery; valves; ball bearings; transmission 
components; gear boxes; gears; flywheels; pulleys; clutches; gaskets; 
electric motors; ballasts; power supplies; couplings; spark plugs; 
distributors; copper wire; ignition wiring; conductors; cabs for 
tractors; bumpers; seat belts; drive axles; wheels; radiators; 
mufflers; steering wheels; optical lenses; thermometers; speedometers; 
voltage testers; and lighters. Duty rates range between free and 8.6%.
    FTZ procedures could exempt CNH from customs duty payments on the 
foreign components used in export production. CNH anticipates that some 
30 percent of the plant's shipments will be exported. On its domestic 
sales, CNH would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry 
procedures that apply to the finished products--tractors, cabs, 
transmissions, axles, and valves (duty rate ranges from free to 4%)--
for the foreign inputs noted above. FTZ

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designation would further allow CNH to realize savings on materials 
that become scrap/waste during manufacturing. The request indicates 
that the savings from FTZ procedures would help improve the facilities' 
international competitiveness.
    In accordance with the Board's regulations, Diane Finver of the FTZ 
Staff is designated examiner to evaluate and analyze the facts and 
information presented in the application and case record and to report 
findings and recommendations to the Board.
    Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions 
(original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board's Executive 
Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is 
December 14, 2009. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted 
during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-
day period to December 28, 2009.
    A copy of the application will be available for public inspection 
at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, 
Room 2111, 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 https://www.trade.gov/ftz.
    For further information, contact Diane Finver at Diane_Finver@ita.doc.gov or at (202) 482-1367.

    Dated: October 6, 2009.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Acting Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-24602 Filed 10-9-09; 8:45 am]
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