The International Trade Administration issued its final affirmative countervailing duty determination on certain steel wire garment hangers from Vietnam (C-552-813), which increased the CV rates for all Vietnamese companies. Although this final determination takes effect Dec. 24, 2012, ITA will only require CV cash deposits of estimated CV duties if it issues a CV duty order.
The International Trade Administration issued its final affirmative antidumping duty determination on certain steel wire garment hangers from Vietnam (A-552-812). AD rates rose for all exporters of subject merchandise. This final determination, which is effective Dec. 24, is expected to be implemented by CBP soon.
The International Trade Administration issued its final affirmative antidumping duty determination on utility scale wind towers from Vietnam (A-552-814). AD rates fell slightly for all Vietnamese exporters of subject merchandise. This final determination, which is effective Dec. 24, is expected to be implemented by CBP soon.
The International Trade Administration issued its final affirmative countervailing duty determination on utility scale wind towers from China (C-570-982), which increased the CV rates for all Chinese companies. Although this final determination takes effect Dec. 24, ITA will only require CV cash deposits of estimated CV duties if it issues a CV order.
The International Trade Administration issued its final affirmative antidumping duty determination on utility scale wind towers from China (A-570-981). AD rates rose for all separate rate respondents, but fell for the China-wide entity. This final determination, which is effective Dec. 24, is expected to be implemented by CBP soon.
On Dec. 19-20 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
On Dec. 20 the Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following GAIN reports:
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes Dec. 20 to Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) electronic manuals. While some changes are minor, other changes may affect the admissibility of the plant products, including fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service revised export requirements and plant lists for the following countries for Dec. 14-20:
The Foreign Trade Zones Board issued the following notices for Dec. 21: