HKTDC RESEARCH

Imports of 31 Chemical Substances Could Require Advance Notice

15 October 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting comments through 12 November on a proposed rule that would require persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process any of 31 chemical substances for an activity designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify the EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity.More

Topics: Chemicals, USA, North America, import, policies & regulations

Mexico Considering Changes to Labelling Requirements for Pre-packaged Food and Beverages

15 October 2019

Mexico is seeking input from interested parties by 10 December on a proposal to modify the current labelling requirements for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Mexico, North America, labelling requirements, policies & regulations

CPSC Recalls Certain Heat Pumps Made in Mainland China

15 October 2019

The CPSC has announced a recall of the following heat pumps made in mainland China.More

Topics: Electronics & Electrical Appliances, USA, North America, product recall

China Tightens Automobile and Motorcycle Export Licence Requirements for 2020

14 October 2019

Car and motorcycle exporters will have to contend with stringent new requirements – largely relating to aftercare and quality control – next year following the introduction of new regulations by the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce.More

Topics: Auto Parts, Mainland China, automobiles, motorcycles

U.S.-Mainland China Trade Talks Yield Tariff Hike Suspension, IPR and Agricultural Commitments

14 October 2019

Following a White House meeting with Vice Premier Liu He, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on 11 October that the United States and mainland China had come to a “very substantial phase one deal”. In exchange for the commitments made by mainland China, the United States will not increase from 25 percent to 30 percent the additional tariff currently in place under Section 301 on US$250 billion worth of mainland Chinese products (goods in lists 1, 2 and 3).More

Topics: USA, North America, Section 301, trade dispute

California Tightens Heavy Metal Restrictions on Jewellery

14 October 2019

California recently approved legislation tightening the current restrictions on the sale of children’s jewellery containing certain heavy metals.More

Topics: Jewellery, USA, North America, product safety, law & regulations

Cotton Import Fee to Be Increased

14 October 2019

Assessments paid by importers of cotton and cotton-containing products under the Cotton Research and Promotion Order will rise 2.7 percent to US$0.012222/kg under a direct final rule issued by AMS. This rule will be effective as of 16 December unless significant adverse comment is received by 14 November, in which case it will be withdrawn.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, USA, North America, customs & tariffs & duties, policies & regulations

Brazil Revamps Foreign Trade Chamber in Effort to Prioritise Trade Policy

14 October 2019

The Brazilian government has modified the administrative structure of the Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX), the government agency in charge of the formulation, adoption, implementation and co-ordination of policies and activities relating to foreign trade in goods and services.More

Topics: Brazil, Central & South America, foreign trade, policies & regulations

Spectacles Industry in Hong Kong

14 October 2019

In the first half of 2019, Hong Kong’s total exports of spectacles, lenses and frames slid by 1% year-on-year to HK$10.3 billion. The EU and the US, accounting for nearly 60% of the total, were the two biggest markets.More

Topics: Eyewear, Hong Kong, goggles, frames parts

Fur Industry in Hong Kong

14 October 2019

Hong Kong’s fur clothing exports, despite the tit-for-tat tariffs on fur imposed by both the US and mainland China, soared by 13% in the first half of 2019, after a 12% growth in 2018 and a 7% growth in 2017. Re-exports, accounting for nearly all fur clothing exports from Hong Kong, also rose by 13% for the same period.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, fur clothing, furskin

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