83 FR 55143 - Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 23-Buffalo, New York; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Panasonic Eco Solutions Solar New York America, Subzone 23E, (Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells), Buffalo, New York

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Foreign-Trade Zones Board

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 213 (November 2, 2018)

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-68-2018]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 23--Buffalo, New York; Notification of 
Proposed Production Activity; Panasonic Eco Solutions Solar New York 
America, Subzone 23E, (Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells), 
Buffalo, New York

    Panasonic Eco Solutions Solar New York America (PESSNY) submitted a 
notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its 
facility in Buffalo, New York. The notification conforming to the 
requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was 
received on October 24, 2018.
    PESSNY already has authority to produce crystalline silicon 
photovoltaic (CSPV) solar panels/modules within Subzone 23E. The 
current request would add a finished product (CSPV cells) to the scope 
of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority 
would be limited to the specific finished product described in the 
submitted notification and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board.
    Production under FTZ procedures could exempt PESSNY from customs 
duty payments on the foreign-status materials/components in the 
existing scope of authority used in export production of CSPV cells. On 
its domestic sales, for the foreign-status materials/components 
(primarily silicon wafers and silver paste) in the existing scope of 
authority (duty rates range between duty-free and 5.8%), PESSNY would 
be able to choose the duty rate during customs entry procedures that 
applies to CSPV cells (duty free). PESSNY 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 request indicates that certain materials/components in 
the existing scope of authority are subject to special duties under 
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 301),

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depending on the country of origin. The applicable Section 301 
decision(s) requires subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in 
privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41).
    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 December 12, 2018.
    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 website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
    For further information, contact Diane Finver at 
[email protected] or (202) 482-1367.

    Dated: October 29, 2018.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
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depending on the country of origin. The Background Scope of the Order
applicable Section 301 decision(s) The merchandise subject to the order
requires subject merchandise to be On April 16, 2018, Commerce
published in the Federal Register a is uncovered innerspring units
admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign composed of a series of individual metal
status (19 CFR 146.41). notice of initiation of an administrative
springs joined together in sizes
Public comment is invited from review of the antidumping duty order corresponding to the sizes of adult
interested parties. Submissions shall be on uncovered innerspring units from the mattresses (e.g., twin, twin long, full,
addressed to the Board’s Executive People’s Republic of China.1 Commerce full long, queen, California king, and
Secretary at the address below. The initiated a review with respect to two king) and units used in smaller
closing period for their receipt is companies: Comfort Coil Technology constructions, such as crib and youth
December 12, 2018. Sdn. Bhd. (Comfort Coil) and Foshan mattresses. The product is currently
A copy of the notification will be Nanhai Jolyspring (Foshan Nanhai).2 On classified under subheading
available for public inspection at the May 11, 2018, Commerce issued its 9404.29.9010 and has also been
Office of the Executive Secretary, questionnaire to Comfort Coil and classified under subheadings
Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room Foshan Nanhai.3 The questionnaire for 9404.10.0000, 9404.29.9005,
21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, Comfort Coil was undeliverable,4 and 9404.29.9011, 7326.20.0070,
1401 Constitution Avenue NW, based on an alternate address provided 7326.20.0090, 7320.20.5010,
Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the by the petitioner,5 on July 5, 2018, we 7320.90.5010, or 7326.20.0071 of the
‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s resent the questionnaire to Comfort Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
website, which is accessible via Coil.6 We confirmed delivery of the United States (HTSUS). The HTSUS
www.trade.gov/ftz. questionnaires to both respondents.7 subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes
For further information, contact Diane On July 11, 2018, Comfort Coil stated only; the written description of the
Finver at Diane.Finver@trade.gov or it had ‘‘no sales, exports, or entries of scope of the order is dispositive.10
(202) 482–1367. subject merchandise during the period
Dated: October 29, 2018. of review.’’ 8 On July 30, 2018, Methodology
Andrew McGilvray, Commerce issued a no shipment inquiry Commerce is conducting this review
Executive Secretary. to U.S. Customs and Border Protection in accordance with section 751(a)(1)(B)
[FR Doc. 2018–24015 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am] (CBP) with respect to Comfort Coil, and of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended
CBP reported no entries for the (the Act). For a full description of the
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company during the POR.9 Foshan methodology underlying our
Nanhai never responded to the conclusions, please see the Preliminary
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE questionnaire, nor did it contact Decision Memo. The Preliminary
Commerce to state that it was unable to Decision Memo is a public document
International Trade Administration respond or to request an extension of and is on file electronically via
time to do so. Enforcement and Compliance’s
[A–570–928] Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
1 See Initiation of Antidumping and
Centralized Electronic Service System
Uncovered Innerspring Units From the Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 83 FR (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to
People’s Republic of China: 16298 (April 16, 2018) (Initiation Notice); see also registered users at http://
Preliminary Results of the Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s access.trade.gov and is available to all
Republic of China: Notice of Antidumping Duty parties in the Central Records Unit,
Antidumping Duty Administrative Order, 74 FR 7661 (February 19, 2009).
Review; 2017–2018 2 See Initiation Notice.
Room B8024 of the main Commerce
3 See Commerce’s Letters to Comfort Coil and building. In addition, a complete
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, Foshan Nanhai, dated May 11, 2017. version of the Preliminary Decision
International Trade Administration, 4 See Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Ninth Memo can be accessed directly on the
Department of Commerce. Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of internet at http://enforcement.trade.gov/
Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s frn/. The signed Preliminary Decision
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce Republic of China: Initial AD Questionnaire,’’ dated
June 1, 2018.
Memo and the electronic version are
(Commerce) preliminarily determines
5 See the petitioner’s Letter to Commerce, ‘‘Ninth identical in content.
that, for the two companies subject to
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of
this review, Foshan Nanhai Jolyspring Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s
Preliminary Determination of No
(Foshan Nanhai) is a part of the China- Republic of China: Alternative Address for Initial Shipments
wide entity and Comfort Coil AD Questionnaire’’ (June 4, 2018). On July 11, 2018, Comfort Coil filed
Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Comfort Coil) 6 See Letter from Commerce, ‘‘Ninth
a no shipment certification, indicating
had no shipments during the period of Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring
Units from the People’s Republic of China: Initial that it did not export subject
review (POR), February 1, 2017, through AD Questionnaire’’ (July 5, 2018). merchandise to the United States during
January 31, 2018. Interested parties are 7 See Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Ninth
the POR. During the course of this
invited to comment on these Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of review, Commerce examined this no
preliminary results. Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s
Republic of China: Initial AD Questionnaire,’’ dated shipments claim and provides its
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: June 1, 2018; Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Ninth analysis in the Preliminary Decision
Christian Llinas, AD/CVD Operations, Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of
Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s 10 For a full description of the scope of the order,
Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, Republic of China: FedEx Delivery Receipt,’’ see the Department Memorandum, ‘‘Decision
International Trade Administration, (October 22, 2018). Memorandum for Preliminary Results of 2017–2018
Department of Commerce, 1401 8 See Letter to Commerce, ‘‘Uncovered
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review:
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s
DC 20230; telephone: 202.482.4877. China—No Sales Certification’’ (July 11, 2018). Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with and
9 See Commerce’s Memorandum, ‘‘No shipment hereby adopted by this notice (Preliminary Decision
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: inquiry’’ (August 1, 2018). Memo).

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83 FR 55143 - Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 23-Buffalo, New York; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Panasonic Eco Solutions Solar New York America, Subzone 23E, (Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells), Buffalo, New York

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