82 FR 9559 - Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 8-Toledo, Ohio Notification of Proposed Production Activity Whirlpool Corporation (Washing Machines) Clyde and Green Springs, Ohio

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Foreign-Trade Zones Board

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 24 (February 7, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-02526

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 7, 2017)

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-9-2017]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 8--Toledo, Ohio Notification of Proposed 
Production Activity Whirlpool Corporation (Washing Machines) Clyde and 
Green Springs, Ohio

    Whirlpool Corporation (Whirlpool) submitted a notification of 
proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities in 
Clyde and Green Springs, Ohio within Subzone 8I. The notification 
conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 
CFR 400.22) was received on January 27, 2017.
    Whirlpool already has authority to produce standard and high 
capacity washing machines using certain imported components within 
Subzone 8I. The current request would add foreign status materials/
components to the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), 
additional FTZ authority would be limited to the specific foreign-
status materials/components described in the submitted notification (as 
described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board.
    Production under FTZ procedures could exempt Whirlpool from customs 
duty payments on the foreign-status materials/components used in export 
production. On its domestic sales, Whirlpool would be able to choose 
the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to the 
washing machines and related parts in the company's existing scope of 
authority (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 6.7%) for the foreign-
status materials/components noted below. Customs duties also could 
possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production equipment.
    The materials/components sourced from abroad include: Plastic (PVC) 
inlet hoses; endless transmission belts; spring and support assemblies; 
and, knob assemblies (duty rate ranges from 2.8 to 3.9%).
    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 March 20, 2017.
    A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection 
at the

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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 Elizabeth Whiteman at 
[email protected] or (202) 482-0473.

    Dated: January 31, 2017.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER phone at 907–789–6267 or via email at DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
contains documents other than rules or kmaher@fs.fed.us.
proposed rules that are applicable to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board
public. Notices of hearings and investigations, Individuals who use
committee meetings, agency decisions and telecommunication devices for the deaf [B–9–2017]
rulings, delegations of authority, filing of (TDD) may call the Federal Information
petitions and applications and agency Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 8—Toledo,
statements of organization and functions are between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Ohio Notification of Proposed
examples of documents appearing in this Production Activity Whirlpool
Eastern Standard Time, Monday
section. Corporation (Washing Machines) Clyde
through Friday.
and Green Springs, Ohio
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Whirlpool Corporation (Whirlpool)
purpose of the meeting is to: submitted a notification of proposed
Forest Service 1. Discuss and decide on funding for production activity to the FTZ Board for
any submitted project proposals. its facilities in Clyde and Green Springs,
Juneau Advisory Committee The meeting is open to the public. Ohio within Subzone 8I. The
The agenda will include time for people notification conforming to the
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. requirements of the regulations of the
ACTION: Notice of meeting. to make oral statements of three minutes
FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was
or less. Individuals wishing to make an
SUMMARY: The Juneau Resource received on January 27, 2017.
oral statement should request in writing Whirlpool already has authority to
Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in by February 10, 2017 to be scheduled on
Juneau AK. The committee is authorized produce standard and high capacity
the agenda. Anyone who would like to washing machines using certain
under the Secure Rural Schools and bring related matters to the attention of
Community Self-Determination Act (the imported components within Subzone
the committee may file written 8I. The current request would add
Act) and operates in compliance with statements with the committee staff
the Federal Advisory Committee Act. foreign status materials/components to
before or after the meeting. Written the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15
The purpose of the committee is to
comments and requests for time to make CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority
improve collaborative relationships and
to provide advice and recommendations oral comments must be sent to Karen would be limited to the specific foreign-
to the Forest Service concerning projects Maher, RAC Coordinator, Juneau Ranger status materials/components described
and funding consistent with Title II of District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, in the submitted notification (as
the Act. RAC information can be found Juneau, AK 99801; by email to kmaher@ described below) and subsequently
at the following Web site: https:// fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 907–586– authorized by the FTZ Board.
8808. Production under FTZ procedures
www.fs.usda.gov/main/pts/
specialprojects/racweb. could exempt Whirlpool from customs
Meeting Accommodations: If you are duty payments on the foreign-status
DATES: The meeting will be held a person requiring reasonable materials/components used in export
February 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m. accommodation, please make requests production. On its domestic sales,
All RAC meetings are subject to in advance for sign language Whirlpool would be able to choose the
cancellation. For status of meeting prior interpreting, assistive listening devices duty rates during customs entry
to attendance, please contact the person or other reasonable accommodation for
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION procedures that apply to the washing
access to the facility or proceedings by machines and related parts in the
CONTACT.
contacting the person listed in the company’s existing scope of authority
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION (duty rate ranges from duty-free to
Juneau Ranger District Office, 8510 CONTACT. All reasonable 6.7%) for the foreign-status materials/
Mendenhall Loop Road, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. accommodation requests are managed components noted below. Customs
If unable to attend in person, a bridge on a case by case basis. duties also could possibly be deferred or
line will be set up. Call into the reduced on foreign-status production
conference at 907–586–9398 during the Dated: January 27, 2017.
equipment.
meeting hours. Jeanne Higgins, The materials/components sourced
Written comments may be submitted Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National from abroad include: Plastic (PVC) inlet
as described under SUPPLEMENTARY Forest System. hoses; endless transmission belts; spring
INFORMATION. All comments, including [FR Doc. 2017–02452 Filed 2–6–17; 8:45 am] and support assemblies; and, knob
names and addresses when provided, BILLING CODE 3411–15–P assemblies (duty rate ranges from 2.8 to
are placed in the record and are 3.9%).
available for public inspection and Public comment is invited from
copying. The public may inspect
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interested parties. Submissions shall be
comments received at Juneau Ranger addressed to the Board’s Executive
District Office, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Secretary at the address below. The
Rd., Juneau. Please call ahead to closing period for their receipt is March
facilitate entry into the building. 20, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of the notification will be
Karen Maher, RAC Coordinator, by available for public inspection at the

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Office of the Executive Secretary, the PRC.1 On July 28, 2016, Yihua Tech 9403.20.0018, 9403.90.8041,
Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room requested that the Department initiate 7009.92.1000, or 7009.92.5000.
21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, an expedited changed circumstances Although the HTSUS subheadings are
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., review (‘‘CCR’’) and determine that it is provided for convenience and customs
Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the the successor-in-interest to Yihua purposes, the written product
‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s Timber for purposes of determining AD description in the Order remains
Web site, which is accessible via liabilities.2 On September 9, 2016, the dispositive.8
www.trade.gov/ftz. Department requested from Yihua Tech Initiation of Changed Circumstances
For further information, contact additional information in order to Review
Elizabeth Whiteman at determine whether to initiate the
Elizabeth.Whiteman@trade.gov or (202) requested CCR.3 On November 18, 2016, Pursuant to section 751(b)(1) of the
482–0473. Yihua Tech submitted an amendment to Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the
its CCR Request, which included the Act’’), and the Department’s regulations
Dated: January 31, 2017. (19 CFR 351.216 and 351.221(c)(3)), the
additional information requested by the
Andrew McGilvray, Department will conduct a changed
Department.4 Thus, the 45-day time
Executive Secretary. period for the Department to determine circumstances review upon receipt of
[FR Doc. 2017–02526 Filed 2–6–17; 8:45 am] whether to initiate the requested information concerning, or a request
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P changed circumstances review began on from an interested party for a review of,
this date.5 On December 23, 2016, the an order which shows changed
Department determined that additional circumstances sufficient to warrant a
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE time was necessary to consider Yihua review of the order. In the past, the
Tech’s request for the changed Department has used CCRs to address
International Trade Administration the applicability of cash deposit rates
circumstances reviews.6 Therefore, in
accordance with 19 CFR 351.302(b), the after there have been changes in the
[A–570–890] Department extended the time period name of a respondent, (‘‘successor-in-
for determining whether to initiate the interest’’ or ‘‘successorship’’
Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the requested changed circumstances determinations). The information
People’s Republic of China: Initiation reviews by an additional 30 days, until submitted by Yihua Tech claiming that
and Preliminary Results of February 1, 2017. The Department it is Yihua Timber’s successor-in-
Antidumping Duty Changed received no comments on Yihua Tech’s interest relates to a name change.
Circumstances Review CCR Request. Specifically, Yihua Tech reported that
effective May 17, 2016, the Guangdong
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, Scope of the Order Provincial Administration for Industry
International Trade Administration, and Commerce approved Yihua Tech’s
Department of Commerce. The product covered by the order is
wooden bedroom furniture, subject to change of name from Guangdong Yihua
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce certain exceptions.7 Imports of subject Timber Industry Co., Ltd. to Yihua
(‘‘the Department’’) is simultaneously merchandise are classified under the Lifestyle Technology Co., Ltd., and
initiating, and issuing the preliminarily Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the approved a minor modification to Yihua
results of, a changed circumstances United States (‘‘HTSUS’’) subheadings: Timber’s business scope.9 Consistent
review of the antidumping duty (‘‘AD’’) 9403.50.9042, 9403.50.9045, with Department practice, the
order on wooden bedroom furniture 9403.50.9041, 9403.60.8081, information submitted by Yihua Tech
(‘‘WBF’’) from the People’s Republic of demonstrates changed circumstances
China (‘‘PRC’’). We preliminary 1 See Notice of Amended Final Determination of sufficient to warrant a review.10
determine that Yihua Lifestyle Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Therefore, in accordance with section
Technology Co., Ltd. (‘‘Yihua Tech’’) is Duty Order: Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the
People’s Republic of China, 70 FR 329 (January 4,
751(b)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR
the successor-in-interest to Guangdong 2005) (‘‘Order’’). 351.216(d), the Department is initiating
Yihua Timber Industry Co., Ltd. (‘‘Yihua 2 See Letter from Yihua Tech to the Secretary of a changed circumstances review to
Timber’’) for purposes of the AD order Commerce ‘‘Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the determine whether Yihua Tech is the
on WBF from the PRC and, as such, is People’s Republic of China (AD) and Multilayered successor-in-interest to Yihua Timber.
Wood Flooring from the People’s Republic of China
entitled to Yihua Timber’s cash deposit (AD/CVD); Request for Changed Circumstances Preliminary Results
rate with respect to entries of subject Review,’’ dated July 28, 2016 (‘‘CCR Request’’).
merchandise. Interested parties are 3 See Letter from Howard Smith, Program When it concludes that expedited
invited to comment on this preliminary Manager, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, action is warranted, the Department
determination. Enforcement & Compliance to Yihua Tech dated may publish the notice of initiation and
September 9, 2016.
preliminary results of a CCR
DATES: Effective February 7, 2017. 4 See Letter from Yihua Tech to the Secretary of
concurrently.11 The Department has
Commerce ‘‘Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: People’s Republic of China (AD) and Multilayered
Jonathan Hill, AD/CVD Operations, Wood Flooring from the People’s Republic of China 8 For a complete description of the Scope of the

Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, (AD/CVD); Amendment to Request for Changed Order, please see memorandum from Gary
Circumstances Review,’’ dated November 18, 2016 Taverman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for
International Trade Administration, (‘‘Amendment to CCR Request’’). Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 5 See 19 CFR 351.216(b). to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 6 See Letter from Abdelali Elouaradia, Office for Enforcement and Compliance ‘‘Wooden
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES

DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3518. Director, Office IV, AD/CVD Operations ‘‘Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People’s Republic of
Bedroom Furniture from the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Decision Memorandum of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: China (Antidumping Duty Order) and Multilayered Changed Circumstances Review,’’ dated
Wood Flooring from the People’s Republic of China concurrently with this notice (‘‘Preliminary
Background (Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Decision Memorandum’’).
9 See CCR Request at Attachment 1.
Orders): Request for a Changed Circumstances
On January 5, 2005, the Department Review,’’ dated December 23, 2016. 10 See 19 CFR 351.216(d).
published the AD order on WBF from 7 See Order, 70 FR at 332–33. 11 See 19 CFR 351.221(c)(3)(ii).

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82 FR 9559 - Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 8-Toledo, Ohio Notification of Proposed Production Activity Whirlpool Corporation (Washing Machines) Clyde and Green Springs, Ohio

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