It was formally filed on November 20, 1995. The activity involves attaching foreign-sourced sound pads to domestically printed children's books. Zone procedures exempt Western Publishing from the payment of Customs duties on foreign merchandise used in books assembled for export. The company states that the removal of the time limit would allow Western Publishing to continue to use zone procedures to maintain the U.S. plant's international competitiveness. 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.
The closing period for their receipt is January 29, 1996. John J. Da Ponte, Jr., Executive Secretary.