[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 141 (Wednesday, July 22, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44275-44276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-15835]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-43-2020]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 61--San Juan, Puerto Rico; Notification 
of Proposed Production Activity; HP International Trading B.V. (Puerto 
Rico Branch), LLC (Inkjet Ink and 3D Printing Fluids (Bulk and 
Cartridges) and Related Subassemblies), Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

    HP International Trading B.V. (Puerto Rico Branch), LLC (HP 
International), submitted a notification of proposed production 
activity to the FTZ Board for its facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. 
The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of 
the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on June 24, 2020.
    The HP International facility is located within Subzone 61V. The 
facility is used for the production of inkjet inks/dispersions/printing 
fluids/cartridges, 3D printing fluids/cartridges and related 
subassemblies used in the commercial and industrial graphics markets. 
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 HP International from 
customs duty payments on the foreign-status components used in export 
production. On its domestic sales, for the foreign-status materials/
components noted below, HP International would be able to choose the 
duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to: bulk inkjet 
water-based 3D printing fluids (in drums or totes); inkjet UV, solvent, 
and water-based black inks (bulk -drums, totes, or bottle); inkjet UV, 
solvent, and water-based color inks; bulk inkjet water-based 
dispersions and printing fluids (in drums or totes); empty 3D supply 
assemblies (consisting of bags, valves, and other plastic parts); empty 
inkjet plastic (vinyl acetate copolymer) bag subassemblies; filled 
large format inkjet cartridges (bag in a box); and, filled 3D powder or 
fluid cartridges (bag in a box) (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 
6.5%). HP International 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 and materials sourced from abroad include: 
methanesulfonic acids (for PH balancing); disodium catechol disulfonate 
(chelating agent); tripropylene glycol methyl ether solvents (for 
inkjet vehicle formulation); tripropylene glycol monobutyl ether 
solvents (for inkjet vehicle formulation); tetraethylene glycol 
solvents (for inkjet vehicle formulation); succinic acids (for PH 
balancing); tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane buffer (for PH 
stabilization); sodium hydroxide (chelating agent); acetic acid, 
hydroxy, monosodium salt (chelating agent); 2-pyrrolidone (solvents for 
inkjet vehicle formulation); 1-(2-hydroxyethyl) pyrrolidin-2-one 
(solvents for inkjet vehicle formulation); pigment green 7 (powder for 
water-based inkjet inks); pigment blue 15, 15:1, 15:2, 15:3, 15:4, 15:6 
(powder for water-based inkjet inks); pigment orange 43 (powder for 
water-based inkjet inks); pigment red 122/pigment violet 19 magenta 
pigment (for water-based inkjet inks); 1,2 butanediol (solvents for 
inkjet vehicle formulation); 2-methylisothiazol-3H(2H)-one (biocides 
for inkjet ink preservation); polymer solution for inkjet inks; 
aluminum, hydroxy[29H,31H-phthalocyaninato(2-
)-.kappa.n29,.kappa.n30,.kappa.n31,.kappa.n32], chloro sulfo 
derivatives, sodium salts (chelating agent); oxirane, methyl-, polymer 
with oxirane, mono (3,5,5-trimethylhexyl) ether (wetting agent for 
inkjet inks); polyamide powder for 3D printing applications; coagulant 
agent (processing aid for industrial application); bag assembly for 
powder cartridges (plastic bag with a cardboard frame attached); high 
density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles for lab samples; plastic lids and 
caps for inkjet/powder cartridges; plastic sheets for packaging 3D 
powder supplies; plastic and foam components for 3D powder cartridges--
spouts, rivets, and retainers; nitrile o-rings; rubber membrane film 
for cartridges valves; stainless steel springs; stainless steel balls 
for valves; 3D powder cartridge components packaging support--plastic 
valves and cardboard packaging; and, 3D powder cartridge valves (duty 
rate ranges from 2.0% to 6.5%). The request indicates that certain 
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).

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    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 31, 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 Diane Finver at 
[email protected] or (202) 482-1367.

    Dated: July 7, 2020.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-15835 Filed 7-21-20; 8:45 am]
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