[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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