Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics announced that the Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) fell 2.5% in September from its August level, declining for the second consecutive month. (BTS statistics available at http://www.bts.gov/press_releases/2008/bts053_08/html/bts053_08.html)
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1. Freight Transportation Services Index Fell in September 2008
2. FDA Posts Enforcement Report for November 12th
The Food and Drug Administration has posted its Enforcement Report for the week of November 12, 2008. The report contains information on actions taken in connection with agency Regulatory activities. (FDA enforcement report, dated 11/12/08, available at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ENFORCE/2008/ENF01081.html)
3. IPR Center Conducted Inspect Int'l mail for Illegal Drugs Sold Online
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued a news release announcing that on November 12, 2008, as part of an international day of action, the federal agencies represented in the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center conducted a one-day inspection surge at international mail facilities located in four U.S. cities in which they processed international mail, particularly pharmaceuticals. (ICE press release, dated 11/13/08, available at http://www.ice.gov/pi/nr/0811/081113washington.htm)
4. Treasury Action Targets Burmese Drug Cartel
The Treasury Department has issued a press release announcing that the Office of Foreign Assets Control has named 26 individuals and 17 companies tied to Burma's Wei Hsueh Kang and the United Wa State Army (UWSA) as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. (Treasury press release, dated 11/13/08, available at http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/hp1268.htm)
5. CBSA Posts First Edition of Its eManifest Newsletter
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has posted the first edition (Fall 2008) of its eManifest newsletter. (CBSA eManifest newsletter, Fall 2008, available at http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/prog/manif/manif2008/index-eng.html)
6. Canada Initiates Investigation on Expiry Review of Certain Wire
CBSA has issued a notice announcing that on November 12, 2008, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review of its finding made on December 23, 2003 concerning the dumping of certain stainless steel wire originating in or exported from Korea, Switzerland and the U.S., and the subsidizing of such product originating in or exported from India. As a result, the President of the CBSA initiated an investigation on November 13, 2008, to determine whether the expiry of the finding is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping and/or subsidizing of the goods. (CBSA notice, dated 11/13/08, available at http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/er-rre/rr2008-004/rr2008-004-e08-ni-eng.html)
7. CBSA Revises Memo on Kimberly Process for Rough Diamonds
The Canada Border Services Agency has posted a revised version of its memorandum containing guidelines and information on the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for trade in rough diamonds (D19-6-4). (CBSA Memorandum D19-6-4, dated 11/13/08, available at http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-6-4-eng.html)
8. CPSC Lists Voluntary Recalls
The CPSC has published notice of the following voluntary recalls (which are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelnov08.html):
9. Revised FDA Import Alerts
FDA has posted revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
Unapproved New Drugs Promoted in the U.S.
Food Products Due to the Presence of Salmonella
Devices that Have Not Met Device Good Manufacturing Practices
Seafood Products Due to the Presence of Salmonella
and Guidance of Foods Containing Illegal and/or Undeclared Colors
Processed Products for Pesticides
10. FAS Global Agriculture Information Network Reports
The Foreign Agriculture Service issued the following GAIN reports:
Guatemala Exporter Guide: Annual
Jordan FAIRS Country Report: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards
Saudi Arabia Retail Food Sector: Annual Update
Thailand Sanitary/Phytosanitary/Food Safety: Thai Government Monitoring Melamine in Feed
Thailand Grain and Feed: Weekly Rice Price Update
11. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested or intend to request Office of Management and Budget approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| CBP | Declaration of Owner for 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) | 12/22/08 |
| MARAD | Monthly Report of Ocean Shipments Moving Under Export-Import Bank Financing | 11/19/08 |
| PTO | Application for Recordal of Insignia or Renewal/ Reactivation of Recordal Under the Fastener Quality Act (PTO-1611) | 12/16/08 |
| BATF | Records of Acquisition and Disposition, Registered Importers of Arms, Ammunition, and Implements of War on the U.S. Munitions List (ATF REC 7570/1) | 11/13/08 |
CBP Information Collection (FR Pub 10/22/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-25110.pdf.
MARAD Information Collection (FR Pub 10/20/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-24909.pdf.
PTO Information Collection (FR Pub 10/17/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-24680.pdf.
BATF Information Collection (FR Pub 10/14/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-24282.pdf.