Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 22, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Gotion Inc.; (Lithium Battery Packs and Lithium Battery Systems); Manteno, Illinois Publication: Federal Register Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Byline: Elizabeth Whiteman Date: 30 May 2024 Subjects: American Government , Electric Vehicles Topic: Gotion

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 105 (Thursday, May 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46856-46857]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11835]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-27-2024]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 22, Notification of Proposed Production 
Activity; Gotion Inc.; (Lithium Battery Packs and Lithium Battery 
Systems); Manteno, Illinois

    Gotion Inc. submitted a notification of proposed production 
activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Manteno, 
Illinois within Subzone 22AF. The notification conforming to the 
requirements of the Board's regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on 
May 22, 2024.
    Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be 
limited to the specific foreign-status material(s)/component(s) and 
specific finished product(s) described in the submitted notification 
(summarized below) and subsequently authorized by the Board. The 
benefits that may stem from conducting production activity under FTZ 
procedures are explained in the background section of the Board's 
website--accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
    The proposed finished products include high voltage lithium battery 
systems, high voltage battery system control cabinets, and liquid 
cooled

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battery packs (duty rate ranges from 2.7 to 3.4%).
    The proposed foreign-status materials/components include: 
structural glue; thermal conductive glue; high voltage warning signs; 
polyurethane foam strips; glass fiber resin sheets/pads; waterproof 
blinds; plastic fittings/industrial handles; plug-in panel; wire tie 
rack; fuse plastic cover; plastic sheath seat; plastic sheath cover; 
plastic panels; plastic buckles; module brackets; plastic pressure 
seals/plates; plastic casings; plastic covers; plastic rail fasteners; 
rubber seals/pads; pan-head screws; hex head combination bolts; hex 
nuts; steel rivets; electrical switch plates; rail jam (irregular 
shape); control box body cover/panels; insulating pillar; electrical 
connectors; copper bars; relief valve; power supply switch; lead acid 
storage battery; lithium-ion energy storage box/battery; storage 
battery parts; displays; indicator lights; pre-charge 100 watt 
resistors; main circuit on/off switches; pre-charge on/off switches; 
surge protectors; fuses; solenoid valve control modules; isolating 
switches; power switch buttons; high voltage sockets (positive/negative 
poles); electrical screw terminals; electrical base control panels; 
three-level battery management systems; switchgear assemblies; 
insulated copper winding wire; high voltage wiring harnesses; 
electricity meters; and electrical current sensors (duty rate ranges 
from duty-free to 6.6%). The request indicates that certain materials/
components may be 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).
    Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions 
shall be addressed to the Board's Executive Secretary and sent to: 
ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is July 9, 2024.
    A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection 
in the ``Online FTZ Information System'' section of the Board's 
website.
    For further information, contact Kolade Osho at 
Kolade.Osho@trade.gov.

    Dated: May 23, 2024.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-11835 Filed 5-29-24; 8:45 am]
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