[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 4, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46216-46217]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-21337]


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 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-62-2017]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 127--West Columbia, South Carolina; 
Notification of Proposed Production Activity; BGM America, Inc.; 
Subzone 127C; (Sailboats, Cabin Cruiser Powerboats, Outboard Motor 
Boats); Marion, South Carolina

    The Richland-Lexington Airport District, grantee of FTZ 127, 
submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ 
Board on behalf of BGM America, Inc. (BGM), located in Marion, South 
Carolina. The notification conforming to the requirements of the 
regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on September 
27, 2017.
    The BGM facility is located within Subzone 127C. The facility is 
used for the production of sailboats, cabin cruiser powerboats, and 
outboard motor boats. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ activity 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 BGM from customs duty 
payments on the foreign-status materials/components used in export 
production (estimated 5-20 percent of production). On its domestic 
sales, for the foreign-status materials/components noted below, BGM 
would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures 
that apply to sailboats, cabin cruiser powerboats with inboard engines, 
and outboard motorboats (duty rates range from 1%-1.5%). BGM 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: Primers; 
adhesive acrylic; surface cleaning kits; liquid adhesives; spray 
adhesives; polyvinyl chloride profiles; plastic pipes and fittings; 
plastic flexible hoses; plastic tubes; plastic hoses; plastic pipes; 
plastic elbow fittings; wall and ceiling non-skid molding kits with 
adhesive backing; pavement marking tape; decal tape rolls; velcro; 
acrylic vessel covers; engine room foam (non-textile); plastic straps 
(non-textile); lamination and edge banding (non-textile); paper 
reinforced laminate; lavatories; plastic crates; plastic bags; plastic 
carboys and bottles; plastic waste bins; plastic dinnerware sets; 
plastic cups and serving ware; plastic kitchenware; plastic window 
screens; plastic doors; plastic container doors; plastic screens; 
plastic and woven fabric blinds; plastic boxes with lids; plastic door 
and cabinetry knobs; stern tube epoxy; fiberglass reinforced plastic 
deck parts and components; plastic wrap; plastic bushings; rubber 
profiles; rubber hoses with fittings; rubber hose harnesses; rubber 
non-skid mats; silicone gaskets and seals; rubber door stops; rubber 
noise dampening components; wood moldings; hardwood marine plywood with 
high pressure laminate outer covering; hardwood plywood veneer panels; 
hardwood marine plywood with hardwood veneer outer plywood; densified 
wood blocks; composite wood blocks; marine wood cabinetry; log books; 
binders and folders; watertight labels; self-adhesive labels; coated 
paper gaskets and washer seals; manuals; decal transfers; woven nylon 
strips; rubber thread and cord bungee cords; synthetic fiber braided 
cord cut to length; cotton netting; twine, cordage and rope safety 
ladders; twine and cordage rope; nylon woven ribbons; marine vinyl 
composed of polyvinyl chloride, polyester and cotton (coated with over 
70 percent polyvinyl chloride); rubberized textile adhesive tape; 
textile felt seals and gaskets; synthetic fiber curtains; synthetic 
fiber textile blinds; synthetic fiber table covers; synthetic fiber 
textile wheel covers; sails of synthetic fibers; cotton dust cloths; 
polyester web fabric straps; abrasive deck surface coating; mirrors; 
nonwoven fiberglass mats; woven fiberglass with fibers; fiberglass in 
bulk; stainless steel threaded pipes; stainless steel support posts; 
stainless steel anchoring mechanisms--wire, ropes and cables; iron and 
nonalloy steel anchoring chains; steel nails; steel screw hooks; self-
tapping steel wood screws; steel flat screws; steel bolts; steel 
screws; steel metal disc fasteners; steel nuts; steel finish nuts; 
steel spacer washers; steel cotters and cotter pins; steel nuts with 
flat head; iron and steel stoves; steel and iron stove parts and 
accessories--cooking chambers, surface panels, door assemblies, panels, 
windows and insulation; iron and steel sheaths for air heaters; 
stainless steel sinks; cast iron centerboards; steel ladders; steel 
flush rings; brass inserts; threaded brass reducers; copper and 
stainless steel pin cables; copper and stainless steel barrel bolts; 
brass plumbing fittings; copper hooks; aluminum tubes; aluminum pipe 
fittings and inserts; aluminum profiles for door and window frames; 
aluminum door steps; aluminum fuel tanks; aluminum blind rivets; 
aluminum screens; aluminum plates and castings; lead sealed in bags, 
used as weight; zinc thrusters; metal drill heads; metal hand tools; 
stainless steel kitchen utensils; base metal locks; base metal spring 
bolts; iron and steel interior hinges; brass hinges; iron and steel 
straps and buckles; iron and steel mountings, fittings, and door 
closers; iron and steel handles; iron and steel doorstops, chain door 
fasteners, door pulls and kick plates; iron and steel lid supports; 
iron and steel knobs and arms; iron and steel racks; iron and steel 
staples; marine

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propulsion engines; cable control gear boxes; iron and steel mountings 
for flaps; aluminum table legs; pumps; water pumps; air conditioner 
drain pumps; plastic pump fittings; inflator pumps; blowers; parts of 
ducting and relays that are parts of a marine air conditioning system; 
refrigerators; refrigerator door pivots; water purifying filters; oil 
and fuel filters for internal combustion engines; electric winches; 
winches; anchors; cast iron cover plates; sandblast guns; controls and 
thrusters; rudders; pressure valves; showerhead and hose valves; fresh 
water inlet systems; bushings; pulleys; couplings; metal glands with 
rubber inserts; ship propellers; electric motors (not exceeding 37.5 
W); linear actuators; diesel generators; converters; regulators; 
inverters; tilting light signals; wiper arms; microwave ovens; water 
heaters; speakers; TV antenna splitters; remote controls; antennas; 
alarms; breakers; fuses; battery breakers; insulators; relay timers; 
switches; cable TV splitters; fuse holders; terminals; electrical 
splices; electrical couplings; junction boxes; motor control panels and 
controllers; switch frame out-boards; cover boxes for switches; diodes; 
solar panels; copper cables; coaxial cables; battery switches; HDMI 
cables; copper conductors; insulated plastic fittings; insulated 
plastic cable ducts; steering wheels; steering chains; compasses; 
navigation instruments; stencils; gauges; remote chain meters; 
electrical meters; bubble testers; water tank gauge beam parts; 
upholstered seats and accessories; sliding seat support system; wood 
furniture; plastic engine panel covers; wood and metal furniture parts; 
mattresses; cotton seat cushions and pillows; LED light ropes; 
indicator lights; wall lamps; wood touch up markers; crayons; pencil 
leads; and, pastels (duty rates range from free to 8.5%).
    The request indicates that solar panels are subject to antidumping/
countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders and hardwood plywood is subject to 
an AD/CVD investigation when 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 applicant also indicates that the following foreign-sourced 
materials/components will be admitted to the subzone in privileged 
foreign status, thereby precluding inverted tariff benefits on such 
items (where applicable): Plastic and woven fabric blinds; woven nylon 
strips; rubber thread and cord bungee cords; synthetic fiber braided 
cord cut to length; cotton netting; twine, cordage and rope safety 
ladders; twine and cordage rope; nylon woven ribbons; marine vinyl 
composed of polyvinyl chloride, polyester and cotton (coated with over 
70 percent polyvinyl chloride); rubberized textile adhesive tape; 
textile felt seals & gaskets; synthetic fiber curtains; synthetic fiber 
textile blinds; synthetic fiber table covers; synthetic fiber textile 
wheel covers; sails of synthetic fibers; cotton dust cloths; polyester 
web fabric straps; nonwoven fiberglass mats; woven fiberglass with 
fibers; fiberglass in bulk; mattresses; and, cotton seat cushions and 
pillows.
    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 November 13, 2017.
    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 Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
    For further information, contact Diane Finver at 
[email protected] or (202) 482-1367.

    Dated: September 28, 2017.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-21337 Filed 10-3-17; 8:45 am]
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