In the May 26, 2010 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (Vol. 44, No. 22), CBP published notices that revoke or modify certain rulings in order to correctly classify the products described below.
The European Commission has posted a final report regarding the Mid-term evaluation of the European Union's Generalized System of Preferences. The aim of the report is to consider the extent to which the GSP regime corresponds to the needs of developing countries, and in that context, to put forward recommendations for possible ways forward. Executive summary is available here.
The Treasury Department has published its spring 2010 semi-annual regulatory agenda for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The International Trade Commission has released the public version its report on the probable economic effect of waiving the competitive need limit for Thailand for radial motorcar tires under the Generalized System of Preferences.
1. NAM Responds to Gate's Export Control Reform Proposals
The International Trade Commission has released the public version its report on the likely impact on U.S. industry, imports, and consumers of the removal of HTS subheading 9404.30.80 (sleeping bags, not containing 20% or more by weight of feathers and/or down, referred to as non-down sleeping bags) from duty-free status with respect to all GSP beneficiary countries.
The Congressional Research Service regularly publishes comprehensive reports for Members of Congress on global issues affecting trade and finance. The following are highlights of a CRS report on the U.S. trade and investment relationship with Sub-Saharan Africa and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
In the March 31, 2010 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (Vol. 44, No. 14), CBP published notices regarding preference program or Chapter 98 eligibility of the products described below.
The European Commission is seeking comments on possible revisions and updates to the European Union's scheme of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which is due to expire December 31, 2011.
On March 26, 2010, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano highlighted the U.S.' significant progress in securing the U.S.-Mexico border one year after the Obama administration announced the Southwest Border Initiative - a series of steps to crack down on Mexican drug cartels by deploying additional personnel and technology, increasing information sharing, working closely with the Mexican government, and improving federal coordination with state, local and tribal law enforcement authorities. (Press release, dated 03/26/10, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1269622234690.shtm)