[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 29, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35658-35660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-14312]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-38-2025]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 17, Notification of Proposed Production 
Activity; Garmin International, Inc.; (Avionics and Auto Products; 
Marine and Personal GPS Products); Olathe, Kansas

    Garmin International, Inc. submitted a notification of proposed 
production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facilities in 
Olathe, Kansas within Subzone 17G. The notification conforming to the 
requirements of the Board's regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on 
July 21, 2025.
    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: avionic products 
(electronic interference suppression surface-mounts; configuration 
modules and subassemblies; servo actuators and flight control systems; 
power system interface subassemblies; communication, navigation and 
flight control systems; GPS and communication systems; GPS and 
navigation systems; satellite communication transceivers and radios; 
display modules; satellite communication transceivers and receivers; 
radar altimeter subassemblies; radar systems; autopilot and flight 
control systems; engine indication systems; traffic advisory systems; 
audio panel subassemblies; communication and datalink systems; housing 
and mounting components kits; night vision and display systems; GPS 
navigation and communication kits; flight display subassemblies; 
resistors; system interfaces; system integration devices; control 
system subassemblies; transponders with GPS systems; wiring system 
subassemblies; servo mounts and adapters; altitude and air speed 
sensors); removable media (with pilot software; with GPS navigation map 
updates; with marine navigation software updates); assemblies 
(autopilot and flight control system; printed circuit board); 
smartwatches with global position systems, performance tracking, 
fitness tracking, and navigation features; radar altimeters; GPS 
antenna kits; automobile products (performance control modules; 
electric drive systems); and, marine products (autopilot system 
instrument kits; integrated smart pumps; reactor-based autopilot 
systems) (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 5.3%).
    The proposed foreign-status materials/components include: solder 
fluxes; silicone components (hoses; pads; radio-frequency (``RF'') 
absorber sheets; watch bands; foam cushions; watch straps); plastic 
components (barbed tube fittings; tapes; storage cases; bags; block 
shields; cable guard kits; cable ties; chafe blocks; clamps; cushions; 
fairleads; gaskets; hydrophobic patches; knob assemblies; O-rings; 
spacers; thermal pads; washers; wheel caps; wiring conduits; protective 
covers; protective cases); paper components (labels; envelopes; package 
sleeves; printed inserts); vinyl protective caps; polypropylene 
protective trays; nylon pins; assorted plastic hardware kits; rubber 
components (gaskets; O-rings; spacers; washers; insulators); 
polyurethane foam pads; assorted rubber hardware kits; paperboard 
boxes; synthetic fiber covered gaskets; synthetic microfiber cleaning 
cloths; zinc components (load cell arms; ratchet sockets); mount 
plates; assemblies (cable; printed circuit board; gear; electrical 
switch; housing; mechanical control rod; mount backplate; protective 
cover; drive plate; heated pitot; surface mount engine shield; 
hydraulic autopilot; mounting tray; pitot tube); steel components 
(wires; screws; washers; backshell

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assemblies; spacers; standoffs; rings; pins; bolts; screw and washer 
kits; threaded fastener assemblies; jackscrew fasteners; backshells; 
cotter pins; studs; springs; alignment guides; bellcrank clamps; 
clamps; connecting links; endplate mounts; bushings; screw tops; 
brackets; nuts; tension and compression load cells; watch buckles); 
subassemblies (connector composite; counter-sunk top ring; servo 
actuator; connector; electromagnetic shield; display module; radio 
receiver; audio and communication system; support chassis; audio cable; 
flight instrument; signal conversion; actuator; adaptor plate; altitude 
reference sensor; altitude encoder); adapters; magnet carriers; copper 
components (washers; air fittings; thermal interface coins; gaskets; 
spring connectors; springs; standoffs; heat pipes); brass screws; 
nickel plated brass nuts; aluminum components (chain assemblies; 
backshells; adapters; adaptor switches; bracket assemblies; board 
supports; beams; brackets; bulkheads; cable guards; chain guards; 
capstans; clamps; covers; frames; fairleads; gussets; housings; install 
racks; links; mount adaptors; mount kits; mount racks; mounts; nut 
plate kits; washers; support trays; support shelves; structural 
supports; stiffeners; spacer bearings; spacers; shims; pulleys; pulley 
covers; ports; nut plates; protective covers; bracket support 
structures; electrolytic capacitors); watch components (stainless steel 
and aluminum buckles; buckles; faces; backplates; battery doors; 
stainless steel straps; leather straps); nameplates; linear actuators; 
magnet mounts; motor components (mounts; housings; clamps; actuators); 
shaft seals; solenoid components (armatures; box frames; coils; surface 
mount plunder stops; cups; rotors); electric motor fans; SD card 
readers; kits (mechanical fuse; breather vent; mounting; connector; 
electrical connector; capstan assembly; standoff; antenna; mount 
installation; light counterweight; receiver; resistor; mount bracket; 
marine transducer; electronic flight instrument system installation; 
autopilot control head; transducer replacement; thermocouple; 
mechanical arm attachment; watch tongue); solenoids; breather vent 
covers; shafts; bearing spacers; bearings; bronze bushings; flanged 
bearings; clutch components (cartridges; mounting kits; cartridge kits; 
lever arms); spiral bevel gear sets; pulley grooves; bearing cups; 
cable guards; DC brushless motors; servo actuators; housings (die-cast; 
pin connector; optic reflection); magnet motor carriers; power 
inductors; light pipes; linear actuator sensor magnets; power 
splitters; RF components (mixers; gaskets; shield covers; shield 
partitions); transformers; position magnets; lithium battery cells; 
lithium-ion batteries; modules (wireless Wi-Fi gateway; Bluetooth; RF; 
wireless data storage; liquid crystal display (``LCD''); programmed 
flash memory; media control; cooling; air data; configuration; sealed 
configuration and interface; signal output interface); smartwatch 
routers; avionic components (database and starter kits; autopilot 
devices; radar monitoring systems; GPS and communication system kits; 
GPS navigation systems; system display module subassemblies; system 
display modules; touchscreen displays; transponder kits; transponders; 
integrated system subassemblies; flight data and navigation displays; 
system displays; system display housings; attitude and air data heading 
reference system kits; attitude and air data heading reference systems; 
transponder subassemblies; engine indication system interfaces; 
altitude heading reference systems; altitude and heading device 
subassemblies; multi-functional flight instrument subassemblies); 
digital content protection receiver keys; removable storage media; LCD 
transistors; LCD display panels; bezels; printed circuit boards; fuses; 
switches (pushbutton; toggle; trim; optoelectronic); encoders; arrays 
(snapdome; radar antenna); connectors (board-to-board; micro power; 
electrical; battery; fuse holder); dual-row headers; flexible printed 
circuits; micro SD card adapters; printed circuit board stackers; 
ribbon cables; socket strips; ejector caps; mechanical cable retention 
fittings; integrated circuits; clock synthesizers; ball bearing 
pulleys; gear discs; sprockets; radio transmission apparatuses; digital 
cameras; receivers (data transmission, satellite radio data and 
weather); antennas; adapter rings; support chassis; connector plates; 
display components (backlights; module light guides; module spacers; 
frame panels); dual lock fasteners; frames (structural; surface mount); 
keypads; light pipe isolators; lock pawls; nut plates; lenses 
(photocell; glass; optic); heat sinks; chain guard adapters; encoder 
brackets; encoder spacers; pawl latches; capacitors (electrical; 
ceramic; polymer aluminum electrolytic); chip resistors; thermistors; 
thermocouples; trimmer potentiometers; relays; ring terminals; input 
control system joysticks with encoders; backshell components (clamps; 
covers; pins); backshells with jackscrew mechanism; connector adapters; 
crimp sockets; electrical crimp contacts; finger plates; EMI shielding 
finger stocks; ground plates; cushions (heat sink; infrared board); 
knob light pipes; mount clamps; mount racks; pitot-static ports; seal 
plugs; terminal studs; spring probes; diodes; transistors; surge 
protectors; transient blocking units; transient voltage suppressors; 
light emitting diodes; sensors (light; position; magnetic angle; fuel 
flow; pressure; internal measurement; velocity); optocouplers; 
oscillators; filters (acoustic wave; crystal; noise); oscillators 
(crystal; frequency control); signal processing devices; couplers 
(directional; hybrid); coaxial signal interfaces; wiring harnesses; 
cable jumpers; inline fuse holders; fuse holder connectors; network 
cables and wires; ferrite beads; ball bearings; films (diffuser; 
reflective); electronic flight instrument systems; engine indication 
devices; autopilot components (switch mounts; flight control systems; 
controllers; control heads); baseplates; cable guides; block guards; 
block stops; chafe blocks; position sensor mounts; data control 
processor components (bezels; chassis; housings; plates); flight 
control and autopilot devices; forked mechanical linkages; panel 
overlays; touchscreen flex seals; surface mount components (heat 
spreaders; install levers; locking tabs; crank arms); internal light 
diffusers; titanium finger rests; foil stickers; locking wedges; output 
mechanical hubs; output shafts; power buttons; pressure measurement 
protective caps and cases; motion guide blocks; electrical connector 
sockets; static pressure manifolds; wiring and cable conduits; 
altimeters; mechanical arms; accelerators; cross pin shafts; and, 
analog watch movements (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 11.20%, and 
0.40[cent]/ea + 8.50% to 1.6[cent]/each + 6.80%). The request indicates 
that certain materials/components are subject to duties under section 
1702(a)(1)(B) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act 
(section 1702), section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (section 
232) or section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (section 301), depending 
on the country of origin. The applicable section 1702, section 232 and 
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 September 8, 
2025.
    A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection 
in the ``Online FTZ Information System'' section of the Board's 
website.

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    For further information, contact Juanita Chen at 
juanita.chen@trade.gov.

    Dated: July 24, 2025.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-14312 Filed 7-28-25; 8:45 am]
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