ITC Begins Investigation on Potential GSP Changes for 2014
The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by July 30 (here) in connection with a review of Generalized System of Preferences announced by the U.S. Trade Representative on July 6 (see 1507060025). The commission is required to submit a report to USTR by Aug. 28 on the likely impact of competitive need limitation waivers for two products from Thailand that are set to lose eligibility unless the waivers are granted. The ITC will also report on the potential addition to GSP of five HTS subheadings for least-developed beneficiaries.
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CNL waivers. The two subheadings set to lose GSP eligibility unless CNL waivers are granted are 2008.19.15 (coconuts, otherwise prepared or preserved, nesoi) from Thailand and 7408.29.10 (copper alloys (o/than brass, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver), wire, coated or plated with metal) from Thailand.
New GSP subheadings. The following HTS subheadings are being considered in the 2014 review for eligibility for least-developed beneficiary countries: 5201.00.18 (cotton, not carded or combed, having a staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches), harsh or rough, nesoi); 5201.00.28 (cotton not carded or combed, harsh or rough, staple length of 29.36875 mm or more but under 34.925 mm & white in color, nesoi); 5201.00.38 (cotton, not carded or combed, staple length of 28.575 mm or more but under 34.925 mm, nesoi); 5202.99.30 (cotton card strips made from cotton waste having staple length under 30.1625 mm & lap, sliver & roving waste, nesoi); and 5203.00.30 (cotton fibers, carded or combed, of cotton fiber processed, but not spun, nesoi).
The ITC is seeking input for its investigation “from all interested parties and requests that the information focus on the articles for which the ITC is requested to provide information and advice.” A public version of the report will eventually be released with business confidential and classified information deleted.