Foreign-Trade Zone 22-Chicago, IL Application for Temporary/Interim Manufacturing Authority LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. (Cell Phone Kitting and Distribution) Bolingbrook, IL, 4344 [2010-1628]

Download as PDF 4344 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 27, 2010 / Notices 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 March 29, 2010. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to April 12, 2010. 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 Maureen Hinman at maureen.hinman@trade.gov or (202) 482–0627. Dated: January 14, 2010. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–1622 Filed 1–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Docket T–1–2010] srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Foreign-Trade Zone 22—Chicago, IL Application for Temporary/Interim Manufacturing Authority LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. (Cell Phone Kitting and Distribution) Bolingbrook, IL An application has been submitted to the Executive Secretary of the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the Illinois International Port District, grantee of FTZ 22, requesting temporary/interim manufacturing (T/ IM) authority within FTZ 22 at the LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. (LGEMU) facility, located in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The application was filed on January 13, 2010. The LGEMU facility (20 employees, 17 acres, 38.9 million unit capacity is located at 1251 115th St., Bolingbrook (Site 12). Under T/IM procedures, the LGEMU has requested authority to conduct kitting activity for cell phone handsets (HTSUS 8517.12 and 8517.62). Foreign components that would be used in production (representing 90–95% of VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Jan 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 the value of the finished product) include: Cell phone batteries; cell phone chargers and adaptors; headphones; earphones; microphones; battery doors; cables; film packing materials; poly bags; blister packaging; master cartons; gift boxes; labels; bound instruction manuals; CD–ROM user guides; blue tooth units; paper inner trays; holsters; and, vinyl protective packaging sheets (duty rate ranges from duty free to 5.8%). T/IM authority could be granted for a period of up to two years. Under FTZ procedures, LGEMU would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to cell phone mobile handsets (duty free) for the foreign inputs noted above for its shipments to the U.S. market. LGEMU could also realize logistical benefits through the use of weekly customs entry procedures. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign status production equipment. The request indicates that the savings from FTZ procedures would help improve the plant’s international competitiveness. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Maureen Hinman 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 pursuant to Board Orders 1347 and 1480. 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, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2111, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230. The closing period for their receipt is February 26, 2010. LGEMU has also submitted a request for permanent FTZ manufacturing authority, which may include additional products and components. It should be noted that the request for permanent authority would be docketed separately and would be processed as a distinct proceeding. Any party wishing to submit comments for consideration regarding the request for permanent authority would need to submit such comments pursuant to the separate notice that would be published for that request. 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 www.trade.gov/ftz. For further PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information, contact Maureen Hinman at maureen.hinman@trade.gov or (202) 482–0627. Dated: January 13, 2010. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–1628 Filed 1–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Docket 6–2010] Foreign-Trade Zone 50—Long Beach, California Application for Subzone Allegro Mfg. Inc. (Cosmetic, Organizer and Electronic Bags and Accessories) Commerce, CA An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the Port of Long Beach, grantee of FTZ 50, requesting specialpurpose subzone status for the warehousing and distribution facility of Allegro Mfg. Inc. (Allegro), located in Commerce, California. 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 January 15, 2010. The Allegro facility (83 employees, 5.8 acres, 14.4 million unit annual capacity) is located at 7230, 7250 and 7265 Oxford Way, Commerce, California. The facility is used for the storage and distribution of cosmetic, organizer and electronic bags and accessories (duty rate ranges from dutyfree to 20%). FTZ procedures could exempt Allegro from customs duty payments on foreign products that are re-exported (approximately two percent of shipments). On its domestic sales, the company would be able to defer duty payments until merchandise is shipped from the plant and entered for consumption. FTZ designation would further allow Allegro to realize logistical benefits through the use of weekly customs entry procedures. The request indicates that the savings from FTZ procedures would help improve the facility’s international competitiveness. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Elizabeth Whiteman 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 E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 4344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1628]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[Docket T-1-2010]


Foreign-Trade Zone 22--Chicago, IL Application for Temporary/
Interim Manufacturing Authority LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. 
(Cell Phone Kitting and Distribution) Bolingbrook, IL

    An application has been submitted to the Executive Secretary of the 
Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the Illinois International 
Port District, grantee of FTZ 22, requesting temporary/interim 
manufacturing (T/IM) authority within FTZ 22 at the LG Electronics 
MobileComm USA, Inc. (LGEMU) facility, located in Bolingbrook, 
Illinois. The application was filed on January 13, 2010.
    The LGEMU facility (20 employees, 17 acres, 38.9 million unit 
capacity is located at 1251 115th St., Bolingbrook (Site 12). Under T/
IM procedures, the LGEMU has requested authority to conduct kitting 
activity for cell phone handsets (HTSUS 8517.12 and 8517.62). Foreign 
components that would be used in production (representing 90-95% of the 
value of the finished product) include: Cell phone batteries; cell 
phone chargers and adaptors; headphones; earphones; microphones; 
battery doors; cables; film packing materials; poly bags; blister 
packaging; master cartons; gift boxes; labels; bound instruction 
manuals; CD-ROM user guides; blue tooth units; paper inner trays; 
holsters; and, vinyl protective packaging sheets (duty rate ranges from 
duty free to 5.8%). T/IM authority could be granted for a period of up 
to two years.
    Under FTZ procedures, LGEMU would be able to choose the duty rates 
during customs entry procedures that apply to cell phone mobile 
handsets (duty free) for the foreign inputs noted above for its 
shipments to the U.S. market. LGEMU could also realize logistical 
benefits through the use of weekly customs entry procedures. Customs 
duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign status 
production equipment. The request indicates that the savings from FTZ 
procedures would help improve the plant's international 
competitiveness.
    In accordance with the Board's regulations, Maureen Hinman 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 pursuant to Board Orders 1347 and 1480.
    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, 
Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2111, 1401 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230. The closing period for 
their receipt is February 26, 2010.
    LGEMU has also submitted a request for permanent FTZ manufacturing 
authority, which may include additional products and components. It 
should be noted that the request for permanent authority would be 
docketed separately and would be processed as a distinct proceeding. 
Any party wishing to submit comments for consideration regarding the 
request for permanent authority would need to submit such comments 
pursuant to the separate notice that would be published for that 
request.
    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 www.trade.gov/ftz. For 
further information, contact Maureen Hinman at maureen.hinman@trade.gov 
or (202) 482-0627.

    Dated: January 13, 2010.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-1628 Filed 1-26-10; 8:45 am]
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