Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 41-Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Generac Power Systems, Inc.; (Outdoor Power, Pumps, and Lawn and Garden Equipment); Jefferson and Whitewater, Wisconsin, 42108-42109 [2018-17910]
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[B–50–2018]
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Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 41—
Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Notification of
Proposed Production Activity; Generac
Power Systems, Inc.; (Outdoor Power,
Pumps, and Lawn and Garden
Equipment); Jefferson and Whitewater,
Wisconsin
Generac Power Systems, Inc.
(Generac) submitted a notification of
proposed production activity to the FTZ
Board for its facilities in Jefferson and
Whitewater, Wisconsin. The notification
conforming to the requirements of the
regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR
400.22) was received on August 6, 2018.
Generac already has authority to
produce generators, pressure washers,
engines and related components within
Subzone 41J. The current request would
add finished products and foreign status
materials/components to the scope of
authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b),
additional FTZ authority 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 Generac from customs
duty payments on the foreign-status
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materials/components used in export
production. On its domestic sales, for
the foreign-status materials/components
noted below and in the existing scope
of authority, Generac would be able to
choose the duty rates during customs
entry procedures that apply to burn
cages (for yard debris); steel hot air
distributors; firewood racks; earth
boring tools; diaphragm pumps;
reciprocating positive displacement
pumps; rotary positive displacement
pumps; centrifugal pumps; single stage
pumps with discharge outlet; leaf
blowers; electric power graders;
trenchers; backhoes; snow blower
attachments; snow blowers; power
trenchers; ground graders; grade blades;
front end loader forks; backhoe
attachments; tillers; leaf and lawn
vacuums; electric rotary mowers; rotary
mowers; self-propelled mowers gas
powered; pull behind rotary mowers;
pull behind mowers non-rotary; field
and brush mowers/trimmers; stump
grinders-forest machinery; portable
sawmill machines; log splitters;
chippers; chain saws; electric trimmers;
electric fence trimmers; earth augers; gas
power trimmers; portable outdoor
heaters; transfer switch panels; selfpropelled wheelbarrows; light towers;
and, power brush attachments (duty
rates range from duty free to 6%).
Generac would be able to avoid duty on
foreign-status components which
become scrap/waste. Customs duties
also could possibly be deferred or
reduced on foreign-status production
equipment.
The materials/components sourced
from abroad include: Wash
preparations/agents; cleaning
preparations/agents; monofilament
trimmer cord; polyurethane foam
insulation; plastic covers for outdoor
equipment; plastic handles/knobs;
plastic washers; plastic shrouds for
generators; molded plastic buckets;
molded rubber housings/bushings; inner
tubes; plywood packaging cases or
boxes for shipping; rough cut wood
posts and rails for packaging; packing
paper for shipping; cardboard cartons;
printed warranty cards; disposable
textile bag liners (for outdoor power
equipment); carbon fiber covers for lawn
and garden equipment; stainless rope/
cable with fittings; iron ductile fittings;
stainless steel fittings; iron threaded
elbows; stainless steel burn cages (for
yard debris); stainless steel wire with
fittings; steel stranded wire, ropes,
cables; woven steel mesh; steel roller
chains; steel skid chains; steel welded
linked chains; stainless steel burn cage
bases; iron or steel wire; copper bus
bars; aluminum fasteners/hardware;
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chain saw blades; earth boring tools;
lawnmower blades; replacement mower
blades, long reach; pneumatic cylinders;
steel brackets (for generators and
outdoor power equipment); steel bracket
component plates; stainless steel hoses;
spark-ignited engine powerheads;
telescoping linear engines; power
engines; governor linkages; diaphragm
pumps; reciprocating positive
displacement pumps; rotary positive
displacement pumps; centrifugal
pumps; single stage pumps with
discharge outlet; winches; jacks; electric
power graders; snow blower
attachments; jack housings; winch
housings; pallet jack lifters; powered
pallet jack levers; manual pallet jack
beds; backhoe shovels; backhoe arms;
snow blower chutes; plow shoes; gravel
scrapers; self-propelled mowers, gas
powered; brush trimmer wheels; brush
trimmer housings; mower handles;
wood splitter bases; multi-sharpeners;
wood chipper heads; wood chipper castiron housings; saw guides; wood splitter
engine mounts; chain saw housings; gas
trimmer shafts; trimmer handles; control
or adapter units; transmission shaftsrotor shafts; housed bearings
incorporating ball bearings; AC
alternators 375–750 kw; AC alternators
exceeding 750 kw; ballasts; battery
chargers; power plugs; bridge rectifiers;
inverters; power supplies; power supply
housings; flexible magnets composite;
un-magnetized magnets composite;
sealed lead acid batteries; nickelcadmium sealed batteries; lead acid
batteries; lithium-ion batteries; battery
housings; leaf vacuum bases;
distributors; light reflectors;
transmitters/receivers; transmitter cases;
fixed resistors; fuse holders/circuit
protecting; junction boxes; switch
circuit boxes; lamps; lamp bulbs; metal
halide lamp bulbs; indicator lights;
electric synchros/transducers; electrical
conductors; mufflers; self-propelled
wheelbarrow tires; self-propelled
wheelbarrow frames; trailers with tanks;
car trailers; generator trailers; trailer
wheels; hydrometer bases; fluid level
measuring devices; pressure switches;
sensors; resistance measuring
instruments; light towers without
outlets; plastic lamp hoods; light tower
risers; and, lamp bases (duty rates range
from duty free to 10.7%).
The request indicates that disposable
textile bag liners and lithium-ion
batteries will be admitted to the zone in
privileged foreign status (19 CFR
146.41), thereby precluding inverted
tariff benefits on such items. The
request indicates that iron ductile
fittings are subject to an antidumping/
countervailing duty (AD/CVD) order if
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imported from certain countries. The
FTZ Board’s regulations (15 CFR
400.14(e)) require that merchandise
subject to AD/CVD orders, or items
which would be otherwise subject to
suspension of liquidation under AD/
CVD procedures if they entered U.S.
customs territory, be admitted to the
zone in privileged foreign status (19
CFR 146.41). The request also indicates
that certain materials/components may
be subject to special duties under
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, if
imported from China. The
determination of Section 301 duties
requires that such merchandise 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
October 1, 2018.
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
website, which is accessible via
www.trade.gov/ftz.
For further information, contact Diane
Finver at Diane.Finver@trade.gov or
(202) 482–1367.
Dated: August 14, 2018.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Acting Executive Secretary.
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Foreign-Trade Zones Board
[B–51–2018]
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Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 189—Kent/
Ottawa/Muskegon Counties, Michigan;
Notification of Proposed Production
Activity; Helix Steel; (Twisted Steel
Micro Rebar); Grand Rapids, Michigan
The KOM Foreign Trade Zone
Authority, grantee of FTZ 189,
submitted a notification of proposed
production activity to the FTZ Board on
behalf of Helix Steel, located in Grand
Rapids, Michigan. The notification
conforming to the requirements of the
regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR
400.22) was received on August 13,
2018.
The Helix Steel facility is located
within Site 11 of FTZ 189. The facility
is used for the production of twisted
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steel micro rebar. Pursuant to 15 CFR
400.14(b), FTZ activity would be limited
to the specific foreign-status material/
component and specific finished
product described in the submitted
notification (as described below) and
subsequently authorized by the FTZ
Board.
Production under FTZ procedures
could exempt Helix Steel from customs
duty payments on the foreign-status
component used in export production.
On its domestic sales, for the foreignstatus material/component noted below,
Helix Steel would be able to choose the
duty rate during customs entry
procedures that applies to twisted steel
micro rebar (3.9%). Helix Steel would
be able to avoid duty on foreign-status
components which become scrap/waste.
Customs duties also could possibly be
deferred or reduced on foreign-status
production equipment.
The material/component sourced
from abroad is: 0.5 mm high-carbon
electroplated zinc wire (duty-free). The
request indicates that the material/
component is subject to special duties
under Section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, if imported from
certain countries. The Section 232
proclamation requires subject
merchandise to 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
October 1, 2018.
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
website, which is accessible via
www.trade.gov/ftz.
For further information, contact
Elizabeth Whiteman at
Elizabeth.Whiteman@trade.gov or (202)
482–0473.
Dated: August 15, 2018.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Acting Executive Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
Order Denying Export Privileges
In the Matter of: Alex Bryukhov, 7907
Sprucemill Drive, Morrisville, PA 19067.
On April 6, 2016, in the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of New
York, Alex Bryukhov (‘‘Bryukhov’’) was
convicted of violating Section 38 of the
Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2778 (2012)) (‘‘AECA’’), among other
crimes. Specifically, Bryukhov was
convicted of knowingly and willfully
exporting and attempting to export,
from the United States to Russia, a FLIR
T–60 Thermal Camera, gun parts, and
an OASYS Night Vision Sight, which
are items designated as defense articles
on the United States Munitions List,
without the required U.S. Department of
State licenses. Bryukhov was sentenced
to 15 months in prison, three years of
supervised release, and a $100
assessment. Bryukhov is also listed on
the U.S. Department of State Debarred
List.
Section 766.25 of the Export
Administration Regulations (‘‘EAR’’ or
‘‘Regulations’’) 1 provides, in pertinent
part, that ‘‘[t]he Director of the Office of
Exporter Services, in consultation with
the Director of the Office of Export
Enforcement, may deny the export
privileges of any person who has been
convicted of a violation of the EAA
[Export Administration Act], the EAR,
or any order, license, or authorization
issued thereunder; any regulation,
license or order issued under the
International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701–1706); 18
U.S.C. 793, 794 or 798; section 4(b) of
the Internal Security Act of 1950 (50
U.S.C. 783(b)); or section 38 of the Arms
Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778).’’ 15
CFR 766.25(a); see also Section 11(h) of
the Export Administration Act (‘‘EAA’’
or ‘‘the Act’’), 50 U.S.C. 4610(h). The
denial of export privileges under this
provision may be for a period of up to
10 years from the date of the conviction.
15 CFR 766.25(d); see also 50 U.S.C.
4610(h). In addition, Section 750.8 of
1 The Regulations are currently codified in the
Code of Federal Regulations at 15 CFR parts 730–
774 (2018). The Regulations issued pursuant to the
Export Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 4601–4623
(Supp. III 2015) (available at https://
uscode.house.gov)) (‘‘EAA’’ or ‘‘the Act’’). Since
August 21, 2001, the Act has been in lapse and the
President, through Executive Order 13222 of August
17, 2001 (3 CFR, 2001 Comp. 783 (2002)), which
has been extended by successive Presidential
Notices, the most recent being that of August 15,
2017 (82 FR 39005 (Aug. 16, 2017)), has continued
the Regulations in effect under the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701,
et seq. (2012)).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Foreign-Trade Zones Board
[B-50-2018]
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 41--Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Notification
of Proposed Production Activity; Generac Power Systems, Inc.; (Outdoor
Power, Pumps, and Lawn and Garden Equipment); Jefferson and Whitewater,
Wisconsin
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) submitted a notification of
proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities in
Jefferson and Whitewater, Wisconsin. The notification conforming to the
requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was
received on August 6, 2018.
Generac already has authority to produce generators, pressure
washers, engines and related components within Subzone 41J. The current
request would add finished products and foreign status materials/
components to the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b),
additional FTZ authority 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 Generac from customs
duty payments on the foreign-status materials/components used in export
production. On its domestic sales, for the foreign-status materials/
components noted below and in the existing scope of authority, Generac
would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures
that apply to burn cages (for yard debris); steel hot air distributors;
firewood racks; earth boring tools; diaphragm pumps; reciprocating
positive displacement pumps; rotary positive displacement pumps;
centrifugal pumps; single stage pumps with discharge outlet; leaf
blowers; electric power graders; trenchers; backhoes; snow blower
attachments; snow blowers; power trenchers; ground graders; grade
blades; front end loader forks; backhoe attachments; tillers; leaf and
lawn vacuums; electric rotary mowers; rotary mowers; self-propelled
mowers gas powered; pull behind rotary mowers; pull behind mowers non-
rotary; field and brush mowers/trimmers; stump grinders-forest
machinery; portable sawmill machines; log splitters; chippers; chain
saws; electric trimmers; electric fence trimmers; earth augers; gas
power trimmers; portable outdoor heaters; transfer switch panels; self-
propelled wheelbarrows; light towers; and, power brush attachments
(duty rates range from duty free to 6%). Generac would be able to avoid
duty on foreign-status components which become scrap/waste. Customs
duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status
production equipment.
The materials/components sourced from abroad include: Wash
preparations/agents; cleaning preparations/agents; monofilament trimmer
cord; polyurethane foam insulation; plastic covers for outdoor
equipment; plastic handles/knobs; plastic washers; plastic shrouds for
generators; molded plastic buckets; molded rubber housings/bushings;
inner tubes; plywood packaging cases or boxes for shipping; rough cut
wood posts and rails for packaging; packing paper for shipping;
cardboard cartons; printed warranty cards; disposable textile bag
liners (for outdoor power equipment); carbon fiber covers for lawn and
garden equipment; stainless rope/cable with fittings; iron ductile
fittings; stainless steel fittings; iron threaded elbows; stainless
steel burn cages (for yard debris); stainless steel wire with fittings;
steel stranded wire, ropes, cables; woven steel mesh; steel roller
chains; steel skid chains; steel welded linked chains; stainless steel
burn cage bases; iron or steel wire; copper bus bars; aluminum
fasteners/hardware; chain saw blades; earth boring tools; lawnmower
blades; replacement mower blades, long reach; pneumatic cylinders;
steel brackets (for generators and outdoor power equipment); steel
bracket component plates; stainless steel hoses; spark-ignited engine
powerheads; telescoping linear engines; power engines; governor
linkages; diaphragm pumps; reciprocating positive displacement pumps;
rotary positive displacement pumps; centrifugal pumps; single stage
pumps with discharge outlet; winches; jacks; electric power graders;
snow blower attachments; jack housings; winch housings; pallet jack
lifters; powered pallet jack levers; manual pallet jack beds; backhoe
shovels; backhoe arms; snow blower chutes; plow shoes; gravel scrapers;
self-propelled mowers, gas powered; brush trimmer wheels; brush trimmer
housings; mower handles; wood splitter bases; multi-sharpeners; wood
chipper heads; wood chipper cast-iron housings; saw guides; wood
splitter engine mounts; chain saw housings; gas trimmer shafts; trimmer
handles; control or adapter units; transmission shafts- rotor shafts;
housed bearings incorporating ball bearings; AC alternators 375-750 kw;
AC alternators exceeding 750 kw; ballasts; battery chargers; power
plugs; bridge rectifiers; inverters; power supplies; power supply
housings; flexible magnets composite; un-magnetized magnets composite;
sealed lead acid batteries; nickel-cadmium sealed batteries; lead acid
batteries; lithium-ion batteries; battery housings; leaf vacuum bases;
distributors; light reflectors; transmitters/receivers; transmitter
cases; fixed resistors; fuse holders/circuit protecting; junction
boxes; switch circuit boxes; lamps; lamp bulbs; metal halide lamp
bulbs; indicator lights; electric synchros/transducers; electrical
conductors; mufflers; self-propelled wheelbarrow tires; self-propelled
wheelbarrow frames; trailers with tanks; car trailers; generator
trailers; trailer wheels; hydrometer bases; fluid level measuring
devices; pressure switches; sensors; resistance measuring instruments;
light towers without outlets; plastic lamp hoods; light tower risers;
and, lamp bases (duty rates range from duty free to 10.7%).
The request indicates that disposable textile bag liners and
lithium-ion batteries will be admitted to the zone in privileged
foreign status (19 CFR 146.41), thereby precluding inverted tariff
benefits on such items. The request indicates that iron ductile
fittings are subject to an antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD)
order if
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imported from certain countries. The FTZ Board's regulations (15 CFR
400.14(e)) require that merchandise subject to AD/CVD orders, or items
which would be otherwise subject to suspension of liquidation under AD/
CVD procedures if they entered U.S. customs territory, be admitted to
the zone in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41). The request also
indicates that certain materials/components may be subject to special
duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, if imported from
China. The determination of Section 301 duties requires that such
merchandise 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 October 1, 2018.
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 website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
For further information, contact Diane Finver at
[email protected] or (202) 482-1367.
Dated: August 14, 2018.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Acting Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-17910 Filed 8-17-18; 8:45 am]
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