Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
American Shipper reports that since February 2005, representatives from six ocean carriers and a committee of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) have been meeting and while these meetings have not yet resulted in tangible progress, the article states that the fact that the two sides are talking constructively is a major step in resolving their differences. (American Shipper, dated 12/05, www.americanshipper.com.)
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1. Constructive Talks Between Ocean Carriers and NCBFAA Committee
2. International Apparel Forum to be Held in Hong Kong on March 28-31, 2006
The International Apparel Forum, organized by Prime Source, will be held in Hong Kong on March 28-31, 2006. Topics at this forum will include overviews on key industry issues. In addition, the Prime Source Trade Show will run concurrently from March 29-31, 2006 offering extensive exposure to souring, suppliers, and service providers. (USA-ITA memo, dated 01/12/06, www.usaita.com; additional details available at www.internationalapparelforum.com.)
3. Federal Register Publication of 2nd Quarter FY 2006 Interest Rates for Overpayments and Underpayments of Customs Duties
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published the interest rates for the second quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2006 for overpayments or underpayments of Customs duties, which are unchanged from the corresponding rates in effect for the first quarter of FY 2006. (See ITT's Online Archives or 12/21/05 news, 05122110, for BP summary of IRS press release announcing the second quarter FY 2006 interest rates.) (CBP notice, FR Pub 02/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-1230.pdf.)
4. EC Refuses to Grant Market Economy Treatment for 13 China Footwear Companies
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has reported that the European Commission (EC) has refused to grant market economy treatment (MET) to 13 Chinese footwear companies. HKTDC notes that this refusal comes amidst growing speculation that the EC may introduce antidumping (AD) measures against footwear from China. (HKTDC Pub 01/20/06, available at http://www.tdctrade.com/alert/eu0602.htm)
5. EC Publishes Textile & Clothing Quotas on China Imports for 2006, 2007
HKTDC reports that the European Commission (EC) has published certain textile and clothing quotas for China imports for the years 2006 and 2007. The quotas are available in EC Regulation No. 35/2006, which is available at http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2006/l_007/l_00720060112en00080014.pdf. (HKTDC Pub 01/12/06, available at http://tpwebapp.tdctrade.com/print/print.asp?url=http://www.tdctrade.com/alert/eu0603b.htm)
6. CPSC Open Meeting on Final Rule for the Flammability of Mattress Sets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a notice announcing an open Sunshine Act Meeting concerning a final rule for the flammability (open flame) of mattress sets. The meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2006. (CPSC, FR Pub 01/23/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-672.pdf)
7. Recent CPSC Press Releases on Recalls
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued separate press releases (dated 01/01/06 - 01/31/06) announcing that the following companies, in cooperation with the CPSC, are voluntarily recalling the products listed below. Due to the large number of recalls issued, this is Part I of a two-part series of summaries. (CPSC Press releases available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prereljan06.html)
| Code Legend: D - Distributor, I - Importer, M - Manufacturer, N/A - Not Applicable, R - Retailer, W - Wholesaler, A - Agent. |