Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 78, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; AESC US LLC; (Lithium-Ion Battery Cells); Smyrna, Tennessee, 57852 [2024-15600]
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Arizona within Subzone 75V. The
notification conforming to the
requirements of the Board’s regulations
(15 CFR 400.22) was received on July 8,
2024.
Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ
production activity would be limited to
the specific foreign-status material(s)/
component(s) and specific finished
product(s) described in the submitted
notification (summarized below) and
subsequently authorized by the Board.
The benefits that may stem from
conducting production activity under
FTZ procedures are explained in the
background section of the Board’s
website—accessible via www.trade.gov/
ftz.
The proposed finished products
include: cylindrical lithium-ion battery
cells and lithium-iron phosphate pouchtype batteries (duty-rate 3.4%).
The proposed foreign-status
materials/components include: anode
conductive agents; cathode conductive
agents; N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
[solvent]; insulation solution comprised
of NMP, based aluminum oxide
hydroxide, tannic acid, polyvinylidene
fluoride and, styrene butadiene rubber
solution; anode active material
comprised of artificial and natural
graphite and, silicon monoxide (SiO);
cathode active materials comprised of
lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides
and lithium, iron and, phosphoric acid
(LFP(LiFePO4); conductive agents
comprised of NMP base, multi-wall
carbon nano tube, water based singlewall carbon nano tube; electrolytes
comprised of lithium
hexafluorophosphate, ethylene,
dimethyl, ethyl methyl and vinylene
carbonates and, ethylene sulfate);
cathode binders comprised of
polyvinylidene fluoride; anode
additives comprised of carboxymethyl
cellulose; insulation tapes; jelly roll
tapes; seal tapes; stack cell tapes;
separators comprised of polyethylene
alumina (Al2O3) coated, polyethylene
film and, polypropylene film); pouch;
anode binders; styrene-butadiene
rubber; cathode additives; copper or
nickel-plated copper anode current
collectors; copper foil; aluminum foil;
aluminum cathode current collectors;
aluminum and nickel-plated steel
riveting can; stainless steel ventilation
assemblies; lead assembly electrode
current collectors comprised of
aluminum cathodes, copper anode, or
nickel-plated copper); and,
polypropylene top insulators (duty rate
ranges from duty-free to 6.5%).
The request indicates that the
materials/components are subject to
duties under section 301 of the Trade
Act of 1974 (section 301), depending on
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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 August
26, 2024.
A copy of the notification will be
available for public inspection in the
‘‘Online FTZ Information System’’
section of the Board’s website.
For further information, contact
Christopher Wedderburn at
Chris.Wedderburn@trade.gov.
Dated: July 10, 2024.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Executive Secretary.
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cap plate covers (polycarbonate);
forming nails (plastics); battery cell
enclosure (aluminum can); positive
connectors (aluminum); sealing nails
(aluminum); insulation (polyester film);
polyethylene terephthalate tape
(adhesive in rolls); negative connectors
(copper); and, separators for electrical
charges (cellular plastic) (duty rate
ranges from duty-free to 6.5%). The
request indicates that the materials/
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 August
26, 2024.
A copy of the notification will be
available for public inspection in the
‘‘Online FTZ Information System’’
section of the Board’s website.
For further information, contact
Christopher Wedderburn at
Chris.Wedderburn@trade.gov.
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 78,
Notification of Proposed Production
Activity; AESC US LLC; (Lithium-Ion
Battery Cells); Smyrna, Tennessee
Dated: July 10, 2024.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Executive Secretary.
AESC US LLC, submitted a
notification of proposed production
activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for
its facility in Smyrna, Tennessee within
Subzone 78L. The notification
conforming to the requirements of the
Board’s regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was
received on July 8, 2024.
Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ
production activity would be limited to
the specific foreign-status material(s)/
component(s) and specific finished
product(s) described in the submitted
notification (summarized below) and
subsequently authorized by the Board.
The benefits that may stem from
conducting production activity under
FTZ procedures are explained in the
background section of the Board’s
website—accessible via www.trade.gov/
ftz. The proposed finished product(s)
and material(s)/component(s) would be
added to the production authority that
the Board previously approved for the
operation, as reflected on the Board’s
website.
The proposed finished product is
lithium-ion battery cells (duty rate
3.4%).
The proposed foreign-status
materials/components include:
aluminum caps for cell enclosure;
bottom support plate (polypropylene);
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
In the Matter of: Robert Wise, 145 Cliff
Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803; Order
Denying Export Privileges
On December 4, 2023, in the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District
of New York, Robert Wise (‘‘Wise’’) was
convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. 371.
Specifically, Wise was convicted of
conspiring to commit international
money laundering by using
international wire transfers to conduct
U.S. dollar transactions for the benefit of
a sanctioned Russian oligarch. As a
result of his conviction, the Court
sentenced Wise to time served, two
years of supervised release, with the
first 12 months in home detention, and
a $100,000 fine.
Pursuant to Section 1760(e) of the
Export Control Reform Act (‘‘ECRA’’),1
the export privileges of any person who
has been convicted of certain offenses,
1 ECRA was enacted on August 13, 2018, as part
of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, and as
amended is codified at 50 U.S.C. 4801–4852.
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Foreign-Trade Zones Board
[B-40-2024]
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 78, Notification of Proposed Production
Activity; AESC US LLC; (Lithium-Ion Battery Cells); Smyrna, Tennessee
AESC US LLC, submitted a notification of proposed production
activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Smyrna,
Tennessee within Subzone 78L. The notification conforming to the
requirements of the Board's regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on
July 8, 2024.
Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be
limited to the specific foreign-status material(s)/component(s) and
specific finished product(s) described in the submitted notification
(summarized below) and subsequently authorized by the Board. The
benefits that may stem from conducting production activity under FTZ
procedures are explained in the background section of the Board's
website--accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. The proposed finished
product(s) and material(s)/component(s) would be added to the
production authority that the Board previously approved for the
operation, as reflected on the Board's website.
The proposed finished product is lithium-ion battery cells (duty
rate 3.4%).
The proposed foreign-status materials/components include: aluminum
caps for cell enclosure; bottom support plate (polypropylene); cap
plate covers (polycarbonate); forming nails (plastics); battery cell
enclosure (aluminum can); positive connectors (aluminum); sealing nails
(aluminum); insulation (polyester film); polyethylene terephthalate
tape (adhesive in rolls); negative connectors (copper); and, separators
for electrical charges (cellular plastic) (duty rate ranges from duty-
free to 6.5%). The request indicates that the materials/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 August 26, 2024.
A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection
in the ``Online FTZ Information System'' section of the Board's
website.
For further information, contact Christopher Wedderburn at
[email protected].
Dated: July 10, 2024.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-15600 Filed 7-15-24; 8:45 am]
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