The Bureau of Industry and Security has updated its commodity classification webpage to include information received from an additional five companies (for a total of 58) that have requested that the information available on their companies’ websites, and/or their companies’ export control points of contact, be accessible via the BIS website.
The UN Economic Council for Europe announced that amendments to the Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR carnets (TIR Convention) have gone into force effective January 1, 2012. The amendments1, among other things, (i) explicitly require that issuers of TIR carnets annually notify the TIR Executive Board of the price of each type of TIR Carnet issued, (ii) set the effective date for revocation of authority to issue TIR carnets by Contracting Parties (member countries) at 3 months after the date of revocation, and (iii) make other changes.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration are sponsoring a public meeting, scheduled for April 23, 2012, to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items, and draft U.S. positions to be discussed at the 20th Session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods (CCRVDF), which will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from May 7 - 11, 2012. To participate in the meeting, the call-in number is 1-888-858-2144 and the participant code is 6208658.
With the release of the January 2012 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services report by the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce Secretary Bryson issued a statement and a fact sheet stating that U.S. exports increased 1.4% from December 2011 to January 2012, while imports increased 2.1% over the same period. The International Trade Administration says that, as a result, the monthly U.S. goods and services trade deficit was $52.6 billion in January 2012 , an increase of 4.3% when compared to December 2011.
The International Trade Administration has issued the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on floor-standing, metal-top ironing tables and certain parts thereof from China (A-570-888) which sets an AD cash deposit rate for one exporter. This rate, which is effective March 12, 2012, is expected to be implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection soon.
The International Trade Administration has issued the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products from Korea (A-580-816) which sets AD cash deposit rates for eight manufacturer/exporters, and revokes the order with respect to Pohang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. and Pohang Coated Steel Co., Ltd.1 These rates, which are effective March 12, 2012, are expected to be implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection soon.
The International Trade Administration has issued the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tires from China (A-570-912) which sets an AD cash deposit rate for one exporter. This rate, which is effective March 12, 2012, is expected to be implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection soon.
The International Trade Administration has issued the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip from China (A-570-924) which sets AD cash deposit rates for four exporters and continues the China-wide cash deposit rate from the last review. These rates, which are effective March 12, 2012, are expected to be implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection soon.
Mexico’s Ministry of Economy has published a December 23, 2011 Diario notice that modifies its Official Standard on the labeling of textiles, apparel, accessories, and household linens. The revised Standard includes, among other things, updated definitions and labeling requirements.
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration have issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add Armenia as a designated country, due to the accession of Armenia to membership in the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement. The rule also updates the FAR lists of countries that are party to the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft. DoD notice amending original notice by changing incorrect dates here.