Trade Remedies

Addition of Product Exclusion to the Tranche 3-$200B Action and Extension of Sixth Round of Product Exclusions Covered Under China Section 301

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On 07/17/2020,CSMS #43400564  USTR published FR Notice 85 FR 41267 to extend certain Section 301 List 1 (34B) exclusion through December 31, 2020. They also adding new exclusion to Section 301 List 3 (200B)  Full detail of the press release can be found here: https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2020/06/us-secretary-commerce-wilbur-ross-initiates-section-232-investigation

Extension of Certain Product Exclusions Covered under Tranche 1 ($34B Action) of China Section 301 Remedy

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On June 2, 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published Federal Register (FR) Notice 85 FR 33775 to extend through December 31, 2020 certain product exclusions previously covered by the June 4, 2019 notice (see 84 FR 25895) for Section 301 duties on China ($34B Action – Tranche 1). These product exclusions relate to the … Read more

Vanadium Imports Section 232 Investigation

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On 06/02/2020, in a press release, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross initiates an investigation in vanadium imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.   Secretary Ross stated the investigation would determine whether vanadium imports threaten to impair U.S. national security. The press release defined vanadium as “a metal used in … Read more

Additional Exclusions Announced for Section 301 List 4a Announced

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On 5/11/020, The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced additional exclusions on products of Chinese origin subject to List 4a of the Section 301 tariffs. The exclusions cover three ten-digit tariff subheadings and five product descriptions Product descriptions listed include, but are not limited to: Certain Bluetooth tracking devices; Certain tumblers; and Certain … Read more