Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. trade officials say China missed a January 23, 2006 deadline set by the U.S. to get information on how China has sought to rein in rampant piracy. The article notes that the fight over piracy is straining U.S.-China ties and that the dispute over China's efforts on enforcement may spur the U.S. to turn to the World Trade Organization (WTO). (WSJ dated 01/27/06, www.wsj.com.)
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1. U.S.-China Piracy Dispute May Lead to U.S. to Turn to WTO
2. U.S. and Turkey Meet Under Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a press release announcing that U.S. and Turkish government officials met for the fourth meeting under the U.S.-Turkey Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). The USTR states that the meeting agenda covered priority issues for both countries, including improving market access for U.S. agricultural products, strengthening Turkey's protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR), etc. (USTR Press Release, dated 01/25/06, available at http://www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Press_Releases/2006/January/The_United_States_Turkey_Meet_Under_Trade_Investment_Framework_Agreement.html)
3. PierPASS Announces TruckTag Program to Enhance Security at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
PierPASS has issued a press release announcing the launch of its TruckTag program, which is designed to enhance security in marine terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach by improving the process of checking trucks and drivers entering the terminals. According to the press release, under the TruckTag program, PierPASS will distribute Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) electronic tags to be installed on trucks, similar to FasTrak and E-ZPass devices used for automated toll collection, enabling quick and secure check-in at the terminals. (PierPASS press release, dated 01/12/06, available at http://www.pierpass.org/press_room/releases/?id=24.)
4. FDA Issues Implementation Plan Regarding Information MOU With Canada
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of an Implementation Plan for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Regarding the Sharing and Exchange of Information About Therapeutic Products Between the FDA and Canada's Health Products and Food Branch. The purpose of the Implementation Plan is to establish a governance structure for directing and monitoring the implementation of the MOU, a clear process by which each party will undertake the exchange of otherwise not public information, and the process for setting and monitoring mutually agreed upon annual priorities for cooperation. The implementation plan became effective December 1, 2005. (FDA 225-05-8007, FR Pub 01/06/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-113.pdf)
5. FDA Proposes to Require Labeling of Cochineal Extract & Carmine
The FDA has issued a proposed rule that would require that cochineal extract and carmine be declared on the label of all food and cosmetic products that contain these color additives. The FDA's proposed rule responds to reports of sever allergic reactions associated with food and cosmetics containing these ingredients. The FDA states that allergic reactions to cochineal extract and/or carmine in a variety foods (e.g., grapefruit juice, Campari, certain popsicles, candy, yogurt and artificial crabmeat) and cosmetics (e.g., face blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, and skin products) have been reported in scientific and medical literature since 1961. Comments must be submitted by May 1, 2006. (D/N 1998P-0724, formerly D/N 98P-0724, FR Pub 01/30/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-1104.pdf)
6. CBP, ITA and FDA Seek Comments on Various Information Collections
Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| CBP | Application for Withdrawal of Bonded Stores For Fishing Vessels and Certification of Use (CBP Form 5125) | 02/17/06 |
| CBP | Importers of Merchandise Subject to Actual Use Provisions | 02/17/06 |
| CBP | Bond Procedures for Articles Subject to Exclusion Orders Issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission | 02/17/06 |
| CBP | NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin (CBP Forms 434 and 446) | 02/17/06 |
| CBP | Transfer of Cargo to a Container Station | 02/17/06 |
| CBP | Andean Trade Preferences | 02/17/06 |
| CBP | Declaration of Owner of Merchandise Obtained (other than) in Pursuance of a Purchase or Agreement to Purchase and Declaration of Importer of Record When Entry is Made by an Agent (CBP Forms 3347 and 3347A) | 02/17/06 |
| CBP | Declaration of a Person Abroad Who Receives and is Returning Merchandise to the U.S. | 02/17/06 |
| CBP | Application for Extension of Bond for Temporary Importation (CBP Form 3173) | 02/17/06 |
| ITA | Participation Agreement and Trade Mission Application (Form Number ITA-4008P, ITA-4008P-1 and ITA-4008P-A) | 03/20/06 |
| FDA | Medical Device Reporting: Manufacturer Reporting, Importer Reporting, User Facility Reporting, and Distributor Reporting | 02/21/06 |
(CBP Bonded Stores Information Collection, FR Pub 01/18/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-424.pdf )
(CBP Actual Use Information Collection, FR Pub 01/18/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-425.pdf )
(CBP ITC Information Collection, FR Pub 01/18/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-426.pdf )
(CBP Nafta Information Collection, FR Pub 01/18/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-427.pdf )
(CBP Cargo Information Collection, FR Pub 01/18/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-428.pdf )
(CBP Andean Information Collection, FR Pub 01/18/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-429.pdf )
(CBP Declaration Information Collection, FR Pub 01/18/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-430.pdf )
(CBP Returning Information Collection, FR Pub 01/18/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-431.pdf )
(CBP TIB Information Collection, FR Pub 01/18/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-432.pdf )
(ITA Information Collection, FR Pub 01/17/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-348.pdf )
(FDA Information Collection, FR Pub 12/23/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/E5-7726.pdf )