[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 219 (Thursday, November 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67414-67415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-26889]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-80-2014]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 127--West Columbia, South Carolina; 
Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Komatsu America 
Corporation (Material Handling, Construction and Forestry Machinery); 
Newberry, South Carolina

    Komatsu America Corporation (Komatsu) submitted a notification of 
proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility in 
Newberry, South Carolina, within FTZ 127. The notification conforming 
to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) 
was received on October 28, 2014.
    The Komatsu facility is located within Site 3 of FTZ 127. The 
facility is used for the production of wheel loaders and forklift 
trucks, but may produce other material handling, construction and 
forestry machinery in the future, such as bulldozers, angledozers, 
hydraulic excavators, forestry harvesters, forestry feller bunchers, 
dump trucks (duty-free) and forestry forwarders. Pursuant to 15 CFR 
400.14(b), FTZ activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status 
materials and 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 Komatsu from customs 
duty payments on the foreign status components and materials used in 
export production. On its domestic sales, Komatsu would be able to 
choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to 
fork-lift trucks, wheel loaders, bulldozers, angledozers, hydraulic 
excavators, forestry harvesters, forestry feller bunchers, dump trucks 
(duty-free) and forestry forwarders (duty rate 25%) for the foreign 
status inputs noted below. Customs duties also could possibly be 
deferred or reduced on foreign status production equipment.
    The components and materials sourced from abroad include: Paints; 
plastic hoses; hose joints; adhesive decals; plastic tags; plastic 
washers; plastic rings; plastic seals; plastic packings; plastic bands; 
PVC electric terminal caps; plastic clamps; plastic clips; rubber foam 
sheets; sponges; rubber pads w/adhesive; rubber weather strip; rubber 
weather strip seals; rubber hoses no fitting; rubber tubes; rubber 
hoses w/fittings not reinforced; rubber hoses w/fittings cover w/metal 
wire; rubber hoses reinforced w/textile; rubber hoses w/fittings 
reinforced; rubber hoses no fittings reinforced; rubber hoses for 
construction equipment; rubber hoses w/fittings cover w/metal wire & 
textile; molded rubber hoses; fan belts; alternators; v-belts 
reinforced w/textile; wheel loader tires; forklift tires; rubber floor 
mats; rubber grommets; rubber dust seals; rubber gaskets; rubber o-
rings; rubber pads, no adhesive; rubber seals; rubber blocks; rubber 
caps; rubber clamps; rubber cushions; damper, operators compartment; 
rubber guards; cork plugs; glass wool; mirror for wheel loaders; sheet, 
fiber glass-heat resistant; elbows, alloy/cast/threaded; tees, alloy/
cast/threaded; unions; flange hoses, alloy; elbows, tube non alloy; 
connectors, non-alloy steel fitting; quick couplers; steel wire ropes; 
chains for wheel loaders; screws for forklift; bolts, hex head, no nut; 
SEMS bolt and washer assemblies; screws, Phillip, no nut; nuts, hex 
head; bolts, hex head w/nut; screws w/nut; u-bolts w/nut; studs; nuts, 
steel for forklift; nuts, general application; washers, iron helical 
spring; washers, alloy; rivets; cotter pin clips; keys, steel; dowel 
pins not threaded; pins, metal, not threaded; helical springs; bands, 
hose/tube holders; metal clamps, hose holders; clips, hose/tube holder; 
plastic holders; elbows, brass, threaded; washers, brass; aluminum 
nuts; aluminum clamps, not threaded; steel clamps for forklift; keys, 
steel with padlock; lock assemblies; metal hinges for wheel loaders; 
handrails for wheel loaders; clips, alloy w/rubber coating; clips, 
electric wiring; springs, pneumatic cylinder; locks, metal latches; 
wheel loader consoles; name plates, vinyl; engines for wheel loaders; 
engines for forklifts; plugs, oil pan & suction tubes, steel; tilt 
cylinders for forklifts; cylinders for wheel loaders; motor assemblies 
for wheel loaders; shims, round, steel; fuel pumps; hydraulic pump 
assemblies; hydraulic gear pumps; couplings, hydraulic pump part; 
compressor assembly parts; air compressor collars; A/C receiver dryers; 
strainers, fuel filter; filter assemblies; air cleaner assemblies; 
diesel particle filter assemblies; cap, air cleaner, plastic; fire 
extinguisher assemblies; washer tank assemblies; axles for forklifts; 
bands, electric system; bars, for forklift counterweights; bonnets for 
forklifts; breathers, hydraulic system; clips for forklifts; collars 
for forklifts; control valves for forklifts; counterweights for 
forklifts; covers, electrical system, forklifts; damper stays, bonnet 
for forklifts; dashboard covers; dual tire spacers for forklifts; 
engine accessories for forklifts; fitting assemblies for forklifts; 
floors, steel plate; forklift main frames; forklift radiators; fuse 
holders; LPG fitting kits; ground straps; head guard assemblies for 
forklifts; hub & knuckle for forklifts; knob, operator compartment for 
forklifts; lever, steel for forklifts; light, LED w/switch; lights for 
forklifts; lock pin for forklifts; liquefied petroleum tanks for 
forklifts; metal bracket/block for forklifts; metal cap for forklifts; 
metal plug for forklifts; meter panels; mirrors for forklifts; mounts, 
engine mounting parts; mounting cushions for forklifts; mufflers; 
mufflers for forklifts; operator fans for forklifts; operator seats for 
forklifts; pedal assemblies; pins for forklifts; pipes for forklifts; 
radiators; reserve tank assemblies; rims for forklifts; shaft steering, 
steering columns for forklifts; shroud kits for forklifts; solenoid 
valves for forklifts; sponges, insulators for forklift frames; standard 
forks for forklifts; steel brackets for forklift lights; steel plates 
for forklifts; steel shims for forklifts; steering wheels for 
forklifts; sub-counterweights for forklifts; support brackets for 
forklift frames; tire spacers for forklifts; tire/rim assemblies for 
forklifts; tubes for forklifts; front buckets for wheel loaders; 
cylinders, bucket for wheel loaders; three valve lever consoles; 
adapters, hoses; additional counterweights for wheel loaders; air 
cleaners; axles for wheel loaders; bands, cab washer tanks; bands, 
threaded nuts; bar locks; battery cables; beacons; bellcranks for wheel 
loaders; machined metal blocks; blocks, hydraulic pumps; boom 
assemblies for wheel loaders; brackets, welded, steel; buckets for 
wheel loader; bushings, metal, multi application; cabs for wheel 
loaders; caps, radiator; caps, rubber, multiple purposes; catches; 
clamps; clamps, steel plate, multiple purposes; clips; collars, steel, 
for hinge pins; connectors; cool & heat boxes; counterweights; 
counterweights for wheel loaders; coupler assemblies for wheel loaders; 
couplings; covers, plastic for wheel loader; cushions, multiple 
application; cutting edges for buckets; cylinder assemblies; 
dashboards; decals; deflectors steel cover; doors for wheel loaders; 
elbows; elbows alloy/cast; elbows, main valves; elbows, steel, thread 
cast; fasteners; fenders, metal; finishers; flanges, hoses/metal/
fittings; floors, metal sheets; foam sheets; frames,

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steel parts for wheel loaders; front frame assemblies for wheel 
loaders; front frame subassemblies for wheel loaders; fuel tank 
assemblies; fuel tanks for wheel loaders; function kits; grilles, 
radiators; grips; guards, steel; guides, hydraulic tank for wheel 
loaders; hand rails, steel; hinge pins, steel, not threaded; holders, 
steel brackets; hood assemblies for wheel loaders; hood kits for wheel 
loaders; hoods, metal sheet parts for wheel loaders; hydraulic tanks 
for wheel loaders; joints, hoses, alloy/threaded; joystick steering 
kits; knobs, fuel container levers, plastic; ladders, steel for wheel 
loaders; levers for wheel loaders; link assemblies, steel for 
bellcranks; loader controls for wheel loaders; lock bars; marks, waste 
handlers; metal blocks, seats; metal ladders; metal rods; metal rods 
for wheel loaders; multifunction lever consoles; mufflers for wheel 
loaders; nipples alloy piping; nipples tubes; nipples, hoses, steel 
threaded; oil coolers; operator seats for wheel loaders; pads; side 
panels; welded metal pipe assemblies; steel plates for wheel loaders; 
plates, vinyl adhesive; cork plugs, multiple uses; plugs for hydraulic 
tanks; plugs, fender; plugs, for wheel loaders; plugs, hoses, multiple 
application; plugs, miscellaneous uses; pre separators; radiator and 
grille assemblies; radiator and grille kits; rear battery relays; rear 
console covers; rear frame assemblies; rear frame assemblies for wheel 
loaders; rear underguards; retainers; rim assemblies for wheel loaders; 
cabs for wheel loaders; rubber hydraulic piping; seals; seat belts; 
seats, steel block motor/vehicle; seats, steel, multiple uses for wheel 
loaders; shafts for wheel loaders; shims, for front feeder systems; 
shims, steel; slack adjusters; sleeve/heads, not fitting multiple 
application; solenoid valves; sound absorption sheets for wheel 
loaders; spacers for air cleaner connect; spacers for brake piping; 
spacers, multiple application, metal, alloy; spring bars; step 
assemblies for wheel loaders; stoppers, multiple application for wheel 
loaders; strikers, hood door for wheel loaders; metal supports; 
supports, axle for wheel loaders; swivels; tanks, radiator reservoirs; 
tees, hoses, alloy/cast/threaded; tees, no hose/tube alloy-cast; third 
function jumper kits; tool boxes for wheel loaders; tooth kits, 
castings for wheel loader buckets; trim; tubes, alloy w/fitting for 
wheel loader; underguards; unions, hose, multiple application; unions, 
no hose/tube steel; ventilators; viscous mounts for wheel loader cabs; 
washers/spacers for wheel loaders; wedges; accumulators for forklifts; 
accumulators for wheel loaders; valve assemblies, pressure reducers, 
hydraulic; valve assemblies, pressure reducers, pneumatic; valves, 
brake control; control valves for wheel loaders; valve, plastic; check 
valves; valve assemblies, safety relief; solenoid valves; valves, check 
steel gates; band, control bands for forklifts; collars, main valve no 
fitting; covers, control valve for forklifts; knobs, control valves; 
lever subassemblies; nipples, valve part; orifices; plugs, control 
valves; poppets; shafts, control valve for forklifts; tubes, control 
valve; unions, control valves; union, pump hoses; bearings, radial 
ball; bearings, thrust; bearings, taper roller; bearings, needle; 
propeller shaft, drive shaft; bearings, flange housed; bushings, plain 
shaft bearings; thrust washers, plastic plain shaft; rear axle 
assemblies; transfer case assemblies for wheel loaders; transmission 
assemblies for forklifts; transfer case assemblies for wheel loaders; 
transmission assemblies; pulleys for forklifts; coupling assemblies for 
wheel loaders; axle assemblies; drive axles; axle assemblies for wheel 
loaders; ring gears, damper; transmissions for wheel loaders; collars, 
transmission fitting for wheel loader; couplings, not fit, damper, 
wheel loaders; deflectors, drive shaft; elbows for torque/transmission; 
holders for drive shaft; shims for drive shaft; packing for forklifts; 
rubber seals reinforce w/metal; steel grease fittings; seals, rubber 
reinforced w/metal & plastic; seals, rubber reinforcers w/metal & 
textile; torque converters; wet batteries for wheel loaders; wet 
batteries for forklifts; batteries, lead acid; switch 3 pins; metal 
holders; rear view cameras; radio AM/FM for wheel loaders; travel 
alarms; blinker brackets; button horns; buzzers, electrical system; 
flashers and holders; front light assemblies; lamps, back up; strobe 
lights; resistor assemblies for wheel loaders; resistor assemblies for 
forklifts; fuses, plastic & copper; relays, electric system; battery 
disconnect switches; pressure switches; switches, rocker; connectors, 
electrical; covers, battery wiring; fuse holders; terminals, brass, 
battery; engine controllers; caps, rubber, wiring harness, battery; 
head lights; rear lead lamps; light fuse harnesses; light stay 
harnesses; working lamps; covers, head lamp parts; switch timers; 
cables, battery; wiring harnesses for wheel loaders; cables, electrical 
system; cables for harness/battery; light harnesses; engine harnesses; 
bands, cab washer tanks; welded machined metal block assemblies; seats, 
steel block motor/vehicle; caps, radiator; clamps, steel plates, 
multiple purposes; elbows alloy/cast; front frame subassemblies for 
wheel loaders; metal ladders; viscous mounts for wheel loader cabs; 
nipples, alloy piping; plugs, cork multiple uses; spacers for brake 
piping; sensor assemblies, engine wiring; sensors, temperature; gauges, 
dipstick; sensors for floor frame wheel loaders; oil level gauges; 
pressure airflow sensors; sensors, switch; sensors for torque 
converter/transmission; sensors for boom; dome lights; dome light 
brackets; and, dome light harnesses (duty rates range from free to 
12.5%).
    Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions 
shall be addressed to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary at the 
address below. The closing period for their receipt is December 23, 
2014.
    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 
FTZ Board's Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
    For further information, contact [email protected] or (202) 
482-1367.

Elizabeth Whiteman,
Acting Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-26889 Filed 11-12-14; 8:45 am]
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