NORTH AMERICA

Tech Industry Given More Time to Submit Input on New Export Control Process

13 December 2018

Following a request by a large group of U.S. tech industry executives, Assistant Commerce Secretary for Export Administration Richard Ashooh has agreed to extend by three weeks the deadline to submit input on a proposal that is likely to result in export controls on emerging technologies. More

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U.S.-UK Trade Agreement to be Focus of USITC Investigation

13 December 2018

The USITC has initiated an investigation of the probable economic effect of the proposed U.S.-UK Trade Agreement. More

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Imported Composite Wood Products Must be TSCA Compliant as of March 2019

13 December 2018

CBP is advising interested parties that after 22 March 2019 regulated composite wood products (i.e., panels), including hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium-density fibreboard, may only be certified and labelled as compliant with the TSCA Title VI formaldehyde emission standards; labelling them as compliant with the CARB ATCM Phase II standards will not be sufficient. More

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Report Finds Import Revenue Debt Collection Process Needs Improvement

13 December 2018

CBP failed to ensure the timely collection, write-off and processing of delinquent debt from importers during fiscal years 2014 through 2016 and instead settled for collecting funds from importer surety bonds that yielded less than one percent of the amount owed, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General. More

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New Energy Efficiency Standards for AC Motors under Consideration in Mexico

13 December 2018

Mexico is seeking input by 10 February on a proposal to establish new mandatory energy efficiency standards for alternating current motors cooled by air, with a nominal power of at least one watt but less than 180 watts. More

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Advance Notice Requirement for Imports of 28 Chemical Substances Withdrawn

11 December 2018

The EPA has withdrawn a direct final rule that would have required persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process any of 28 specified chemical substances for an activity designated as a significant new use by that rule to notify the EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. More

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Canada Proposes New Energy Efficiency Standards for Various Products

11 December 2018

The Canadian government is proposing to update or establish new minimum energy performance standards and testing standards and reporting requirements to improve the energy efficiency of nine residential and commercial product categories, two of which are not currently regulated federally. More

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AD/CV Notices

11 December 2018

Following are summaries of current AD/CV actions targeting mainland Chinese manufacturers taken by the DOC. Products: Chlorinated isocyanurates, Certain steel nails, Fresh garlic, High pressure steel cylinders, and Various products. More

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USITC Notices

11 December 2018

Topics: Certain Large Diameter Pipe Will Face AD/CV Duties; Common Alloy Aluminium Sheet Will Face AD/CV Duties; Remedies Announced in Section 337 Probe of Vacuum Cleaning Devices; More

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CPSC Recalls Various Products Made in Mainland China

11 December 2018

The CPSC has announced a recall of the following products made in mainland China: Shower Doors and Panels, Shower Seats, Children’s Jackets and High Chairs. More

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