Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Journal of Commerce Online reports it will take at least two weeks before the backlog of containers at the Port of Miami is reduced to normal levels following the court-ordered end to a two-week strike by independent truckers. The article adds that on July 15, 2004, the federal judge that granted the temporary restraining order ending the protest will hear arguments by the Port of Miami and others asking for a permanent injunction. (JoC Online dated 07/12/04, www.joc.com.)
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1. Container Backlog at Port of Miami Expected to Take at Least Two Weeks to Clear After Strike by Independent Truckers
2. EU Rejects China's 'Market Economy' Request
The Wall Street Journal reports that the European Union has refused China's bid to be recognized as a "market economy" after an investigation by the European Commission concluded the Chinese government still micromanages its economy. (WSJ, 06/29/04, www.wsj.com)
3. ITA Offers New Manual on Business Ethics in World Market
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has announced the availability for purchase of Business Ethics: A Manual for Managing a Responsible Business Enterprise in Emerging Market Economies, which is an up-to-date, comprehensive resource on how to operate in accordance with modern standards of corporate accountability and ethics, and which is designed for enterprises operating in countries that have just recently transitioned to a market economy. (ITA press release, dated 07/01/04, available at http://www.ita.doc.gov/media/PressReleases/0704/ethics_book_070104.html)
4. Textile and Apparel Exporters' Manual to U.S. AD Investigations
The U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel (USA-ITA) has announced the availability for purchase of a manual for textile and apparel exporters to the U.S. whose exports may be targeted in antidumping (AD) complaints filed with U.S. authorities by competing U.S. producers. According to USA-ITA, a Chinese language version of the manual is alsoavailable in paper/electronic format. (Further information available at http://www.usaita.com)
5. FTC Proposed Consent Agreement for "Love Bug" Mosquito Repellent Device
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued notice of a proposed consent agreement with respondents Prince Lionheart, Inc., etc. regarding practices related to the advertising, offering for sale, sale and distribution of an electronic mosquito repellent device called the "Love Bug." The representations at issue concern claims regarding the devices' repellant properties relative to babies, West Nile virus, etc. Written comments are due by July 21, 2004. (FTC, File No. 032 3245, FR Pub 07/01/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-14967.pdf
6. CPSC Provisional Acceptance of $500,000 Settlement with Krups N.A.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a notice containing its provisionally-accepted Settlement Agreement with GROUPE SEB USA f/k/a Krups North America, Inc., containing a civil penalty of $500,000. CPSC staff had alleged that certain Krups electric drip coffeemakers were defective, as loose electrical components could overheat and ignite the adjacent plastic filer carriage. Interested persons may ask the CPSC to not accept this settlement agreement, or otherwise comment, by July 15, 2004. (CPSC D/N 04-C0004, FR Pub 06/30/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-14681.pdf
7. BIS Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is announcing that the Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) will meet on July 27, 2004 on certain technical questions regarding distribution licenses, night vision and thermal imaging, etc.. (FR Pub 07/09/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-15596.pdf )
8. FMC Rescinds Orders that Previously Revoked OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced that the orders revoking the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licenses are being rescinded:
| License | Company |
| 016107N | Alisped U.S.A. Inc. (NY) |
| 003854NF | Bennett International Transport, Inc. (GA) |
| 004101F | Distribution Support Management, Inc. (GA) |
(FMC notice (FR Pub 06/23/04) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-14248.pdf