[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 186 (Monday, September 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 49364]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-23369]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[Docket 38-2009]


Foreign-Trade Zone 196-5; Fort Worth, Texas

Application for Processing Authority

ATC Logistics & Electronics

(Personal Navigation Devices)

Fort Worth, Texas

    An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board 
(the Board) by ATC Logistics & Electronics (ATCLE), an operator of FTZ 
196, requesting processing authority within FTZ 196 in Fort Worth, 
Texas. 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 
September 16, 2009.
    The ATCLE facility (817 employees, 6 million unit capacity) is 
located within Site 2 of FTZ 196. The facility is used for the kitting 
of personal navigation devices. Components and materials sourced from 
abroad (representing 97% of the value of the finished product) include: 
LCD tape; plastic self-adhesive labels; dummy SIM cards; labels; LCD 
film; screw covers; plastic brackets and washers; USB connector 
housings; foam strips; rubber O-rings, gaskets, buffers and serial port 
plug covers; foam fronts; leather bags and holsters; screws and nuts; 
locking washers; anti-ESD foil; LCD copper; antennas and parts; speaker 
labels; steel brackets; label printers; disk drives; stylus pens; USB 
travel chargers with captive cables; power adapters; batteries; 
microphones; speakers; recorded media; GPS units; remote controls; FM 
transmitters; keyboards; SIM cards; plastics kits; SD card doors; 
shield cases; car kits; LCD modules; capacitors; keypads; rail clamps; 
switches; cables; adaptors; integrated circuits; security tags; 
adhesive mounting discs; bean bag mounts; LCD optis unified (flat panel 
display); LCD multi-source (flat panel display 5; high definition); 
battery analyzers; and battery adapters (duty rate ranges from duty-
free to 6.5%).
    FTZ procedures could exempt ATCLE from customs duty payments on the 
foreign components used in export production. The company anticipates 
that some 10% percent of the plant's shipments will be exported. On its 
domestic sales, ATCLE would be able to choose the duty rates during 
customs entry procedures that apply to the assembled personal 
navigation device kits (duty-free) for the foreign inputs noted above. 
FTZ designation would further allow ATCLE to 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 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 and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board's Executive 
Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is 
November 27, 2009. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted 
during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-
day period to December 14, 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 website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
    For further information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at [email protected] or (202) 482-0473.

    Dated: September 17, 2009.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-23369 Filed 9-25-04; 8:45 am]
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