Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 90-Syracuse, New York; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Xylem Water Systems USA LLC (Centrifugal and Submersible Pumps), Auburn, New York, 55636 [2020-19905]

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[FR Doc. 2020–19929 Filed 9–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Sep 08, 2020 Jkt 250001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–56–2020] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 90— Syracuse, New York; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Xylem Water Systems USA LLC (Centrifugal and Submersible Pumps), Auburn, New York Xylem Water Systems USA LLC (Xylem Water Systems) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities in Auburn, New York. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on August 11, 2020. Xylem Water Systems already has authority to produce centrifugal and submersible pumps and related controllers within Subzone 90D (originally approved as Subzone 37D). The current request would add finished products and foreign status components to the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would be limited to the specific foreignstatus 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 Xylem Water Systems from customs duty payments on the foreign-status components used in export production. On its domestic sales, for the foreign-status components noted below and in the existing scope of authority, Xylem Water Systems would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to: Booster packages (which include centrifugal pumps with affixed variable frequency drives that are stationed on a base); basin packages (which include compact, corrosion resistant, 6 gallon, cube-shaped basins with built-in threaded inlets, vent and discharge connections, sump pumps (submersible) and cord grommets for power cord sealing); transmission cables; and, motor parts (including motor fan covers, terminal box kits, conduit boxes and motor plug-in elements) (duty rate ranges from dutyfree to 3%). Xylem Water Systems would be able to avoid duty on foreignstatus components which become scrap/ PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 waste. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production equipment. The components sourced from abroad include transmission cables and motor parts (including motor fan covers, terminal box kits, conduit boxes and motor plug-in elements) (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 3%). The request indicates that certain components are subject to duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 301), depending on the country of origin. The applicable Section 301 decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs 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 and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is October 19, 2020. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Christopher Wedderburn at Chris.Wedderburn@trade.gov or (202) 482–1963. Dated: September 2, 2020. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–19905 Filed 9–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security [Docket No. 200828–0228] XRIN 0694–XC066 National Defense Stockpile Market Impact Committee Request for Public Comments on the Potential Market Impact of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Materials Plan Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of inquiry; request for comments. AGENCY: The purpose of this notice is to request public comments on the potential market impact of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Stockpile Annual Materials Plan (AMP). Changes to the AMP are discussed and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09SEN1.SGM 09SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-56-2020]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 90--Syracuse, New York; Notification of 
Proposed Production Activity; Xylem Water Systems USA LLC (Centrifugal 
and Submersible Pumps), Auburn, New York

    Xylem Water Systems USA LLC (Xylem Water Systems) submitted a 
notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its 
facilities in Auburn, New York. The notification conforming to the 
requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was 
received on August 11, 2020.
    Xylem Water Systems already has authority to produce centrifugal 
and submersible pumps and related controllers within Subzone 90D 
(originally approved as Subzone 37D). The current request would add 
finished products and foreign status components to the scope of 
authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would 
be limited to the specific foreign-status 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 Xylem Water Systems 
from customs duty payments on the foreign-status components used in 
export production. On its domestic sales, for the foreign-status 
components noted below and in the existing scope of authority, Xylem 
Water Systems would be able to choose the duty rates during customs 
entry procedures that apply to: Booster packages (which include 
centrifugal pumps with affixed variable frequency drives that are 
stationed on a base); basin packages (which include compact, corrosion 
resistant, 6 gallon, cube-shaped basins with built-in threaded inlets, 
vent and discharge connections, sump pumps (submersible) and cord 
grommets for power cord sealing); transmission cables; and, motor parts 
(including motor fan covers, terminal box kits, conduit boxes and motor 
plug-in elements) (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 3%). Xylem Water 
Systems 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 components sourced from abroad include transmission cables and 
motor parts (including motor fan covers, terminal box kits, conduit 
boxes and motor plug-in elements) (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 
3%). The request indicates that certain components are subject to 
duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 301), 
depending on the country of origin. The applicable Section 301 
decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs 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 and sent to: 
[email protected]. The closing period for their receipt is October 19, 
2020.
    A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection 
in the ``Reading Room'' section of the Board's website, which is 
accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
    For further information, contact Christopher Wedderburn at 
[email protected] or (202) 482-1963.

    Dated: September 2, 2020.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-19905 Filed 9-8-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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