Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020

AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing regulations to implement certain provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, as enacted on December 27, 2020. This rulemaking restricts the use of hydrofluorocarbons in specific sectors or subsectors in which they are used; establishes a process for submitting technology transitions petitions; establishes recordkeeping and reporting requirements; and addresses certain other elements related to the effective implementation of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act. These restrictions on the use of hydrofluorocarbons address petitions granted on October 7, 2021, and September 19, 2022. Read More→

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/24/2023-22529/phasedown-of-hydrofluorocarbons-restrictions-on-the-use-of-certain-hydrofluorocarbons-under-the

USITC VOTES TO CONTINUE INVESTIGATIONS ON ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS FROM CHINA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, INDIA,

INDONESIA, ITALY, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, SOUTH KOREA, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, AND VIETNAM

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of aluminum extrusions from China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the Governments of China, Indonesia, and Mexico. The Commission also determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of aluminum extrusions from Turkey that are allegedly subsidized by the Government of Turkey. 

The Commission further found that the imports of these products from the Dominican Republic that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value are negligible and voted to terminate the antidumping duty investigation concerning the Dominican Republic.

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative with respect to imports from China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. They made a finding of negligibility with respect to the antidumping duty investigation involving the Dominican Republic.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of aluminum extrusions from China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about December 28, 2023, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about March 12, 2024. As a result of the Commission’s finding of negligibility, the antidumping duty investigation regarding imports from the Dominican Republic will be terminated. Read More→

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2023/er1117_64582.htm

CSMS # 58470538 - REMINDER** Countries Using the Euro: Invoices, Other Documents, and Entry Transmissions from These Countries Must Use EUR for the Foreign Value or as Their Currency Code

The European Union members use the Euro as their domestic and international trade currency.  In addition, the European Union (EU) approved use of the Euro to non-members and in unique use agreements.

What is the euro area? (europa.eu)

The euro outside the euro area (europa.eu)

The Euro currency code is EUR.  Therefore, all invoices, other documents, and entry transmissions from these countries must show EUR for the foreign value or as their currency code.  

CBP is updating country records to reflect EUR for the following countries and country dependencies starting today.  Please watch for new countries for which the EU approves use of the EURO.

Here is a recent list of these countries: Read More→
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USITC TO INVESTIGATE IMPACT OF USMCA AUTOMOTIVE RULES OF ORIGIN ON THE UNITED STATES

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking input for its second factfinding investigation on the USMCA automotive rules of origin (ROOs) and their impact on the U.S. economy, effect on U.S. competitiveness, and relevancy considering recent technology changes. 

The Commission instituted this investigation, USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operation, 2025 Report (Inv. No. 332-600), for the purpose of preparing the second of five reports for the President, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and Senate Committee on Finance as required by section 202A(g)(2) of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act.

As required, the USITC, an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency, will examine the USMCA automotive ROOs and their impact on the United States in an investigation and produce a report. The report will provide information on:

  1. The economic impact of the USMCA automotive ROOs on U.S. gross domestic product (GDP); U.S. exports and imports; U.S. aggregate employment and employment opportunities; production, investment, use of productive facilities, and profit levels in the U.S. automotive industries and other pertinent industries; wages and employment of workers in the U.S. automotive sector; and the interests of U.S. consumers.

  2. The operation of the ROOs and their effects on the competitiveness of the United States with respect to production and trade in automotive goods, taking into account developments in technology, production processes, or other related matters.

  3. Whether the ROOs are relevant in light of technological changes in the United States.

  4. Other matters identified by the Commission as relevant to the economic impact of the ROOs, including prices, sales, inventories, patterns of demand, capital investment, obsolescence of equipment, and diversification of production in the United States.

As part of its investigation, the Commission intends to conduct a survey, and will post the associated questionnaire on its website at a later date. Read More→

USITC INSTITUTES SECTION 337 INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC DEVICES, INCLUDING MOBILE PHONES, TABLETS, LAPTOPS, COMPONENTS THEREOF, AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE SAME

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Ericsson AB, of Stockholm, Sweden, and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, of Stockholm, Sweden, on October 12, 2023, and supplemented on October 31, 2023, and November 9, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electronic devices, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, components thereof, and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a permanent limited exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Motorola Mobility, LLC, of Chicago, IL; 

  • Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC; 

  • Lenovo Group Limited of Quarry Bay, Hong Kong; 

  • Lenovo (Shanghai) Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. of Shanghai, China; 

  • Lenovo Beijing Co., Limited, of Beijing, China; 

  • Lenovo PC HK Limited of Hong Kong; 

  • Lenovo Information Products (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China; and 

  • Motorola (Wuhan) Mobility Technologies Communication Company Limited of Wuhan, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1376), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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USITC INSTITUTES SECTION 337 INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN MOBILE PHONES, COMPONENTS THEREOF, AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING SAME

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile phones, components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Stockholm, Sweden, on October 11, 2023, and supplemented on October 31, 2023, and November 9, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mobile phones, components thereof, and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a permanent limited exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL;

  • Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC; 

  • Lenovo Group Limited of Quarry Bay, Hong Kong; and 

  • Motorola (Wuhan) Mobility Technologies Communication Co., LTD., of Wuhan, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1375), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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USITC MAKES DETERMINATION IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEW CONCERNING SILICON METAL FROM CHINA

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the existing antidumping duty order on silicon metal from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.

The Commission’s public report Silicon Metal from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-472 (Fifth Review), USITC Publication 5473, November 2023) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review. 

The report will be available by December 12, 2023; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. Read More→
https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2023/er1103_64538.htm

Joint U.S. Department of Commerce and USTR Readout of Sixth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiating Round in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia —The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) participated in the sixth in-person negotiating round for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from October 15-24, 2023.

The U.S. delegation was co-led by Sharon H. Yuan, U.S. Department of Commerce Counselor and IPEF Pillars II-IV Chief Negotiator, and Sarah Ellerman, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific and IPEF Pillar I Chief Negotiator.

Building on the discussions that took place during the fifth negotiating round in Bangkok, Thailand in September 2023, the IPEF partners continued to make progress on negotiations towards high-standard outcomes under Pillars I (Trade), III (Clean Economy), and IV (Fair Economy). Officials also continued discussions on next steps for the proposed IPEF Supply Chain Agreement (Pillar II) following substantial conclusion of negotiations in May and public release of the text on September 7th.

Prior to the sixth negotiating round in Kuala Lumpur, the U.S. Department of Commerce and USTR jointly held a virtual IPEF listening session on October 10 in Washington, D.C. This listening session presented an opportunity for stakeholders to provide thoughts and comments on the IPEF negotiations. The U.S. government IPEF chief negotiators, as well as other representatives from USTR and the U.S. Department of Commerce, attended this event. A second in-person listening session was held with the Government of Malaysia on October 19 for interested stakeholders. Read More→
https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2023/10/joint-us-department-commerce-and-ustr-readout-sixth-indo-pacific

USITC MAKES DETERMINATION IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEW CONCERNING FOLDING GIFT BOXES FROM CHINA

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the existing antidumping duty order on folding gift boxes from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.

The Commission’s public report Folding Gift Boxes from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-921 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 5471, November 2023) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review. 

The report will be available by December 1, 2023; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of terminating the suspended investigation under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

Read More→ https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2023/er1026_64498.htm

FREIGHT RAIL COUPLERS FROM MEXICO INJURE U.S. INDUSTRY, SAYS USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from Mexico that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Chairman David S. Johanson voted in the negative.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Mexico.

The Commission’s public report, Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from Mexico (Inv. No. 731-TA-1593 (Final), USITC Publication 5470, November 2023) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.

The report will be available by December 4, 2023; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from Mexico
Investigation No. 731-TA-1593 (Final)

Product Description: Certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof ("FRCs") are metal structures used to connect freight rail cars together. FRCs are comprised of two main metal components: knuckles and coupler bodies; in addition to ancillary parts (e.g., coupler locks, coupler lock lifters, knuckle pins, knuckle throwers, and rotors). Knuckles are typically metal castings in the shape of a hook that pivot on a vertical hinge between a "locked" and an "unlocked" position to allow for interlocking with knuckles of adjacent FRCs. Coupler bodies are a metal casting that hold the knuckle and allow it to pivot. FRCs are designed to connect two freight cars together by automatically interlocking the knuckles of both freight rail coupler systems when the freight cars are pushed together.

Read More→ https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2023/er1024_64485.htm

CERTAIN SMART CEILING FANS, COMPONENTS THEREOF, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE THEREOF

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart ceiling fans, components thereof, and associated systems and software thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Wangs Alliance Corporation d/b/a WAC Lighting of Port Washington, New York, on September 20, 2023, and supplemented on September 26, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain smart ceiling fans, components thereof, and associated systems and software thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Minka Lighting, LLC, of Newport News, Virginia; 

  • Tech Lighting LLC of Skokie, Illinois; and

  • VC Brands, LLC, of Skokie, Illinois. 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1374), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2023/er1020_64478.htm

USITC MAKES DETERMINATION IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEW CONCERNING FOUNDRY COKE FROM CHINA

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the existing antidumping duty order on foundry coke from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Randolph J. Stayin did not participate.

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.

The Commission’s public report Foundry Coke from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-891 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 5468, October 2023) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review. 

The report will be available by November 17, 2023; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. Read More→
https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2023/er1012_64412.htm

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from the People’s Republic of China and Japan

On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of aluminum lithographic printing plates (printing plates) from the People’s Republic of China (China) and Japan and a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of printing plates from China.

CSMS # 58071580 - FDA publishes YouTube video “Importing FDA-Regulated Products: Human Foods”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is excited to announce the release of a new YouTube video on the FDA’s Import Process for Human Foods.

Watch “Importing FDA-Regulated Products: Human Foods” now on FDA’s YouTube channel!

 If you are importing a food product, there is a good chance it is regulated by FDA. The agency regulates all foods and food ingredients introduced into or offered for sale in interstate commerce, except for meat, poultry, certain processed egg products, and catfish, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The regulatory requirements may depend on the specific nature of your product.

 As part of the FDA’s commitment to protect public health by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, we have developed this video to assist businesses, individuals, and governments in navigating the complexities of importing safe and compliant food into the United States. We encourage you to share this video across your networks, spreading awareness of this valuable resource among peers, colleagues, and interested stakeholders.

 To successfully import food products into the United States, there are many things an importer should know regarding the products they are importing and their suppliers. This video will provide helpful information on the FDA import process for food including: Read More→
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Elimination of Debit Voucher Interest Accruing Before the Issuance of a Bill

AGENCY:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Treasury.

ACTION:

Interim final rule; solicitation of comments.

SUMMARY:

This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the elimination of CBP's collection of interest specific to debit vouchers in order to enable CBP to efficiently include debit voucher bills in CBP's automated billing process in the Automated Commercial Environment. As a result of this change, CBP will automatically issue debit voucher bills, inclusive of all applicable interest accruing on such bills and dishonored payment fees. Interest on the debited amount will accrue from the date of the issuance of a debit voucher bill, and no longer from the date of the debit voucher. Read More→

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/23/2023-23305/elimination-of-debit-voucher-interest-accruing-before-the-issuance-of-a-bill

USITC MAKES DETERMINATIONS IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS CONCERNING STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS FROM TAIWAN AND VIETNAM

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the existing countervailing duty order on steel wire garment hangers from Vietnam and the existing antidumping duty orders on steel wire garment hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Taiwan and Vietnam will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The Commission’s public report Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-487 and 731-TA-1197-1198 (Second Review), USITC Publication 5464, October 2023) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews. 

The report will be available by November 2, 2023; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.


BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. Read More→

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2023/er0921_64331.htm

GAS POWERED PRESSURE WASHERS FROM VIETNAM INJURE U.S. INDUSTRY, SAYS USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of certain imports of gas powered pressure washers from Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Randolph J. Stayin did not participate.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Vietnam.

The Commission also made a negative critical circumstances finding with respect to imports of this product from Vietnam. As a result, these imports will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.

The Commission’s public report, Gas Powered Pressure Washers from Vietnam (Inv. No. 731-TA-1598 (Final), USITC Publication 5465, October 2023) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.

The report will be available by November 6, 2023; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

 

Gas Powered Pressure Washers from Vietnam

Investigation No: 731-TA-1598 (Final)

Product Description: The products covered by this investigation are cold-water gas powered pressure washers ("GPPW"). These machines have three main components: an internal combustion engine, a power take-off shaft, and a positive displacement pump. Together, these components are known as the "power unit." GPPW include both finished and unfinished gas powered pressure washers, which include, at a minimum, the power unit, or components of the components of the power unit, packaged or imported together." Additional components, including, but not limited to, spray guns, nozzles, and hoses, may accompany the power unit.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Final antidumping duty investigation.

2.   Petitioner: FNA Group, Inc.

3.   USITC Institution Date:  Friday, December 30, 2022.

4.   USITC Hearing Date:  Thursday, August 24, 2023.

5.   USITC Vote Date:  Monday, September 25, 2023.

6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Friday, October 13, 2023. Read More→
https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2023/er0925_64352.htm

CBP Releases August 2023 Monthly Update

Release Date

Fri, 09/22/2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection released operational statistics today for August 2023. CBP remains vigilant and expects to see fluctuations in migration, knowing that smugglers continue to mislead and exploit vulnerable individuals. Encounters along the Southwest border remain lower than levels seen in November and December 2022, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Public Health Order pursuant to Title 42 was in effect.

“CBP remains vigilant in the face of ruthless smugglers and transnational criminal organizations who exploit vulnerable migrants, the same criminal organizations trafficking in lethal drugs that harm our communities,” said Troy A. Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner. “Our operational tempo along the border has increased in response to increased encounters, and we remain squarely focused on our broader security mission and enforcing U.S. immigration laws. We are maximizing consequences against those without a legal basis to remain in the United States, including by processing more individuals into expedited removal than ever before. The men and women of CBP continue to work, day in and day out, to protect our nation, disrupting the entry of dangerous people and dangerous goods into the country while providing humanitarian care for vulnerable individuals.”

Below are key operational statistics for CBP’s primary mission areas in August 2023. View all CBP statistics online. Read More→
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-releases-august-2023-monthly-update

Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Fresh Baby Kiwi Fruit From France Into the Continental United States

AGENCY:

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

We are advising the public of our decision to authorize the importation of fresh baby kiwi fruit from France into the continental United States. Based on findings of a pest risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh baby kiwi fruit from France.

DATES:

Imports may be authorized beginning September 26, 2023. Read More→

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/26/2023-20873/notice-of-decision-to-authorize-the-importation-of-fresh-baby-kiwi-fruit-from-france-into-the