The duty rates on foreign components range from duty-free to 10 percent. The application indicates that zone savings will help improve the plant's international competitiveness and increase exports. There is currently an antidumping duty order in effect on certain flat panel display units. The company does not plan at present to activate the additional area, which is intended for the future production of parts for microwave ovens, televisions, and personal computers. In accordance with the Board's regulations, a member of the FTZ Staff has been designated examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board.
Public comment is invited from interested parties.
John J. Da Ponte, Jr., Executive Secretary.