Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and Sugar Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, 72392-72394 [E7-24735]
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Determination of Trade Surplus in
Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and
Sugar Containing Products of Chile,
Morocco, the Dominican Republic, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and
Nicaragua
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with relevant
provisions of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), the
Office of the United States Trade
Representative (USTR) is providing
notice of its determination of the trade
surplus in certain sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products of Chile,
Morocco, the Dominican Republic, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and
Nicaragua. As described below, the level
of a country’s trade surplus in these
goods relates to the quantity of sugar
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and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products for which the United States
grants preferential tariff treatment under
(i) the United States—Chile Free Trade
Agreement (Chile FTA), in the case of
Chile; (ii) the United States—Morocco
Free Trade Agreement (Morocco FTA),
in the case of Morocco; and (iii) the
Dominican Republic—Central
America—United States Free Trade
Agreement (CAFTA–DR), in the case of
the Dominican Republic, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
DATES: Effective Date: December 20,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be mailed or
delivered to Leslie O’Connor, Director of
Agricultural Affairs, Office of
Agricultural Affairs, Office of the United
States Trade Representative, 600 17th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20508.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Leslie O’Connor, Office of Agricultural
Affairs, 202–395–6127.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Chile:
Pursuant to section 201 of the United
States—Chile Free Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108–77; 19
U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential
Proclamation No. 7746 of December 30,
2003 (68 FR 75789) implemented the
Chile FTA on behalf of the United States
and modified the HTS to reflect the
tariff and rules of origin treatment
provided for in the Chile FTA.
U.S. Note 12(a) to subchapter XI of
HTS chapter 99 provides that USTR is
required to publish annually in the
Federal Register a determination of the
amount of Chile’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in
Harmonized System (HS) subheadings
1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99,
1702.20, 1702.30, 1702.40, 1702.60,
1702.90, 1806.10, 2101.12, 2101.20, and
2106.90, except that Chile’s imports of
U.S. goods classified under HS
subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that
qualify for preferential tariff treatment
under the Chile FTA are not included in
the calculation of Chile’s trade surplus.
U.S. Note 12(b) to subchapter XI of
HTS chapter 99 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup
goods and sugar-containing products of
Chile entered under subheading
9911.17.05 in an amount equal to the
lesser of Chile’s trade surplus or the
specific quantity set out in that note for
that calendar year.
U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XI of
HTS chapter 99 provides preferential
tariff treatment for certain sugar and
syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Chile entered under
subheading 9911.17.10 through
9911.17.85 in an amount equal to the
amount by which Chile’s trade surplus
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exceeds the specific quantity set out in
that note for that calendar year.
During calendar year (CY) 2006, the
most recent year for which data is
available, Chile’s imports of the sugar
and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its
exports of those goods by 260,423
metric tons according to data published
by its customs authority, the Servicio
Nacional de Aduana. Based on this
data, USTR determines that Chile’s
trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in
accordance with U.S. Note 12(b) and
U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XI of HTS
chapter 99, goods of Chile are not
eligible to enter the United States dutyfree under subheading 9911.17.05 or at
preferential tariff rates under
subheading 9911.17.10 through
9911.17.85 in CY2008.
Morocco: Pursuant to section 201 of
the United States–Morocco Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub.
Law 108–302; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note),
Presidential Proclamation No. 7971 of
December 22, 2005 (70 FR 76651)
implemented the Morocco FTA on
behalf of the United States and modified
the HTS to reflect the tariff and rules of
origin treatment provided for in the
Morocco FTA.
U.S. Note 12(a) to subchapter XII of
HTS chapter 99 provides that USTR is
required to publish annually in the
Federal Register a determination of the
amount of Morocco’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in HS
subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except
that Morocco’s imports of U.S. goods
classified under HS subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for
preferential tariff treatment under the
Morocco FTA are not included in the
calculation of Morocco’s trade surplus.
U.S. Note 12(b) to subchapter XII of
HTS chapter 99 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup
goods and sugar-containing products of
Morocco entered under subheading
9912.17.05 in an amount equal to the
lesser of Morocco’s trade surplus or the
specific quantity set out in that note for
that calendar year.
U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XII of
HTS chapter 99 provides preferential
tariff treatment for certain sugar and
syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Morocco entered under
subheading 9912.17.10 through
9912.17.85 in an amount equal to the
amount by which Morocco’s trade
surplus exceeds the specific quantity set
out in that note for that calendar year.
During CY2006, the most recent year
for which data is available, Morocco’s
imports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
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described above exceeded its exports of
those goods by 658,890 metric tons
according to data published by its
customs authority, the Office des
Changes. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Morocco’s trade surplus
is negative. Therefore, in accordance
with U.S. Note 12(b) and U.S. Note 12(c)
to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99,
goods of Morocco are not eligible to
enter the United States duty-free under
subheading 9912.17.05 or at preferential
tariff rates under subheading 9912.17.10
through 9912.17.85 in CY2008.
CAFTA–DR: Pursuant to section 201
of the Dominican Republic–Central
America–United States Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
109–53; 19 U.S.C. 4031), Presidential
Proclamation No. 7987 of February 28,
2006 (71 FR 10827), Presidential
Proclamation No. 7991 of March 24,
2006 (71 FR 16009), Presidential
Proclamation No. 7996 of March 31,
2006 (71 FR 16971), Presidential
Proclamation No. 8034 of June 30, 2006
(71 FR 38509), and Presidential
Proclamation No. 8111 of February 28,
2007 (72 FR 10025) implemented the
CAFTA–DR on behalf of the United
States and modified the HTS to reflect
the tariff and rules of origin treatment
provided for in the CAFTA–DR.
U.S. Note 25(b)(i) to subchapter XXII
of HTS chapter 98 provides that USTR
is required to publish annually in the
Federal Register a determination of the
amount of each CAFTA–DR country’s
trade surplus, by volume, with all
sources for goods in HS subheadings
1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99,
1702.40, and 1702.60, except that each
CAFTA–DR country’s exports to the
United States of goods classified under
HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12,
1701.91, and 1701.99 and its imports of
U.S. goods classified under HS
subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that
qualify for preferential tariff treatment
under the CAFTA–DR are not included
in the calculation of that country’s trade
surplus.
U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII
of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup
goods and sugar-containing products of
each CAFTA–DR country entered under
subheading 9822.05.20 in an amount
equal to the lesser of that country’s trade
surplus or the specific quantity set out
in that note for that country and that
calendar year.
During CY2006, the most recent year
for which data is available, the
Dominican Republic’s imports of the
sugar and syrup goods and sugarcontaining products described above
exceeded its exports of those goods by
102,649 metric tons according to data
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published by the Instituto Azucarero
Dominicano. Based on this data, USTR
determines that the Dominican
Republic’s trade surplus is negative.
Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98, goods of the Dominican
Republic are not eligible to enter the
United States duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2008).
During CY2006, the most recent year
for which data is available, El Salvador’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 224,867 metric tons
according to data published by the
Salvadoran Central Bank. Based on this
data, USTR determines that El
Salvador’s trade surplus is 224,867
metric tons. Therefore, in accordance
with U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter
XXII of HTS chapter 98, the aggregate
quantity of goods of El Salvador that
may be entered duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2008 is
24,960 metric tons (i.e., the amount set
out in that note for El Salvador for
2008).
During CY2006, the most recent year
for which data is available, Guatemala’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 1,023,416 metric tons
according to data published by the
World Trade Atlas. Based on this data,
USTR determines that Guatemala’s trade
surplus is 1,023,416 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98, the aggregate quantity of
goods of Guatemala that may be entered
duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20
in CY2008 is 33,280 metric tons (i.e., the
amount set out in that note for
Guatemala for 2008).
During CY2006, the most recent year
for which data is available, Honduras’
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 31,449 metric tons
according to data published by the
Central Bank of Honduras. Based on this
data, USTR determines that Honduras’
trade surplus is 31,449 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98, the aggregate quantity of
goods of Honduras that may be entered
duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20
in CY2008 is 8,320 metric tons (i.e., the
amount set out in that note for
Honduras for 2008).
During CY2006, the most recent year
for which data is available, Nicaragua’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
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described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 58,575 metric tons
according to data published by the
World Trade Atlas. Based on this data,
USTR determines that Nicaragua’s trade
surplus is 58,575 metric tons. Therefore,
in accordance with U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, the
aggregate quantity of goods of Nicaragua
that may be entered duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2008 is
22,880 metric tons (i.e., the amount set
out in that note for Nicaragua for 2008).
James Murphy,
Assistant United States Trade Representative.
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Comments are particularly invited on:
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on those who are to respond, through
the use of appropriate technological
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Approximately 8,000 reports of
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are reports of missing checks.
Approximately 200 reports of missing
checks are reported using RI 38–31 and
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7,600 are reported by telephone. A
response time of ten minutes per form
reporting a missing check is estimated;
the same amount of time is needed to
report the missing checks or electronic
funds transfer (EFT) payments using the
telephone. The annual burden for
reporting missing checks is 1,300 hours.
The remaining 200 reports relate to EFT
payments. No missing EFT payments
are reported using RI 38–31. The annual
burden for reporting missing EFT
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is 1,333 hours.
For copies of this proposal, contact
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Center for Retirement and Insurance
Services, U.S. Office of Personnel
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Office of Personnel Management.
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Deputy Director.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods
and Sugar Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, the Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with relevant provisions of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), the Office of the United
States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice of its
determination of the trade surplus in certain sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products of Chile, Morocco, the Dominican Republic, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. As described below, the
level of a country's trade surplus in these goods relates to the
quantity of sugar
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and syrup goods and sugar-containing products for which the United
States grants preferential tariff treatment under (i) the United
States--Chile Free Trade Agreement (Chile FTA), in the case of Chile;
(ii) the United States--Morocco Free Trade Agreement (Morocco FTA), in
the case of Morocco; and (iii) the Dominican Republic--Central
America--United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), in the case of
the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and
Nicaragua.
DATES: Effective Date: December 20, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be mailed or delivered to Leslie O'Connor,
Director of Agricultural Affairs, Office of Agricultural Affairs,
Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600 17th Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20508.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie O'Connor, Office of
Agricultural Affairs, 202-395-6127.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Chile: Pursuant to section 201 of the United
States--Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108-77;
19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 7746 of December
30, 2003 (68 FR 75789) implemented the Chile FTA on behalf of the
United States and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff and rules of
origin treatment provided for in the Chile FTA.
U.S. Note 12(a) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99 provides that
USTR is required to publish annually in the Federal Register a
determination of the amount of Chile's trade surplus, by volume, with
all sources for goods in Harmonized System (HS) subheadings 1701.11,
1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.20, 1702.30, 1702.40, 1702.60, 1702.90,
1806.10, 2101.12, 2101.20, and 2106.90, except that Chile's imports of
U.S. goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that
qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the Chile FTA are not
included in the calculation of Chile's trade surplus.
U.S. Note 12(b) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99 provides duty-
free treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Chile entered under subheading 9911.17.05 in an amount
equal to the lesser of Chile's trade surplus or the specific quantity
set out in that note for that calendar year.
U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99 provides
preferential tariff treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products of Chile entered under subheading 9911.17.10
through 9911.17.85 in an amount equal to the amount by which Chile's
trade surplus exceeds the specific quantity set out in that note for
that calendar year.
During calendar year (CY) 2006, the most recent year for which data
is available, Chile's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-
containing products described above exceeded its exports of those goods
by 260,423 metric tons according to data published by its customs
authority, the Servicio Nacional de Aduana. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Chile's trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in
accordance with U.S. Note 12(b) and U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XI of
HTS chapter 99, goods of Chile are not eligible to enter the United
States duty-free under subheading 9911.17.05 or at preferential tariff
rates under subheading 9911.17.10 through 9911.17.85 in CY2008.
Morocco: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Morocco Free
Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. Law 108-302; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No. 7971 of December 22, 2005 (70 FR
76651) implemented the Morocco FTA on behalf of the United States and
modified the HTS to reflect the tariff and rules of origin treatment
provided for in the Morocco FTA.
U.S. Note 12(a) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99 provides that
USTR is required to publish annually in the Federal Register a
determination of the amount of Morocco's trade surplus, by volume, with
all sources for goods in HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except that Morocco's imports of U.S.
goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify
for preferential tariff treatment under the Morocco FTA are not
included in the calculation of Morocco's trade surplus.
U.S. Note 12(b) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99 provides duty-
free treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Morocco entered under subheading 9912.17.05 in an amount
equal to the lesser of Morocco's trade surplus or the specific quantity
set out in that note for that calendar year.
U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99 provides
preferential tariff treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products of Morocco entered under subheading
9912.17.10 through 9912.17.85 in an amount equal to the amount by which
Morocco's trade surplus exceeds the specific quantity set out in that
note for that calendar year.
During CY2006, the most recent year for which data is available,
Morocco's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 658,890
metric tons according to data published by its customs authority, the
Office des Changes. Based on this data, USTR determines that Morocco's
trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
12(b) and U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99, goods of
Morocco are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free under
subheading 9912.17.05 or at preferential tariff rates under subheading
9912.17.10 through 9912.17.85 in CY2008.
CAFTA-DR: Pursuant to section 201 of the Dominican Republic-Central
America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
109-53; 19 U.S.C. 4031), Presidential Proclamation No. 7987 of February
28, 2006 (71 FR 10827), Presidential Proclamation No. 7991 of March 24,
2006 (71 FR 16009), Presidential Proclamation No. 7996 of March 31,
2006 (71 FR 16971), Presidential Proclamation No. 8034 of June 30, 2006
(71 FR 38509), and Presidential Proclamation No. 8111 of February 28,
2007 (72 FR 10025) implemented the CAFTA-DR on behalf of the United
States and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff and rules of origin
treatment provided for in the CAFTA-DR.
U.S. Note 25(b)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides
that USTR is required to publish annually in the Federal Register a
determination of the amount of each CAFTA-DR country's trade surplus,
by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings 1701.11,
1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except that each
CAFTA-DR country's exports to the United States of goods classified
under HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, and 1701.99 and its
imports of U.S. goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and
1702.60 that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the CAFTA-
DR are not included in the calculation of that country's trade surplus.
U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides
duty-free treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-
containing products of each CAFTA-DR country entered under subheading
9822.05.20 in an amount equal to the lesser of that country's trade
surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that country
and that calendar year.
During CY2006, the most recent year for which data is available,
the Dominican Republic's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products described above exceeded its exports of those
goods by 102,649 metric tons according to data
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published by the Instituto Azucarero Dominicano. Based on this data,
USTR determines that the Dominican Republic's trade surplus is
negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, goods of the Dominican Republic are
not eligible to enter the United States duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY2008).
During CY2006, the most recent year for which data is available, El
Salvador's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 224,867
metric tons according to data published by the Salvadoran Central Bank.
Based on this data, USTR determines that El Salvador's trade surplus is
224,867 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 25(b)(ii)
to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, the aggregate quantity of goods
of El Salvador that may be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY2008 is 24,960 metric tons (i.e., the amount set out in
that note for El Salvador for 2008).
During CY2006, the most recent year for which data is available,
Guatemala's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by
1,023,416 metric tons according to data published by the World Trade
Atlas. Based on this data, USTR determines that Guatemala's trade
surplus is 1,023,416 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with U.S.
Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Guatemala that may be entered duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2008 is 33,280 metric tons (i.e., the amount
set out in that note for Guatemala for 2008).
During CY2006, the most recent year for which data is available,
Honduras' exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 31,449
metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of
Honduras. Based on this data, USTR determines that Honduras' trade
surplus is 31,449 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, the aggregate quantity
of goods of Honduras that may be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY2008 is 8,320 metric tons (i.e., the amount set out in
that note for Honduras for 2008).
During CY2006, the most recent year for which data is available,
Nicaragua's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 58,575
metric tons according to data published by the World Trade Atlas. Based
on this data, USTR determines that Nicaragua's trade surplus is 58,575
metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, the aggregate quantity of goods of
Nicaragua that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in
CY2008 is 22,880 metric tons (i.e., the amount set out in that note for
Nicaragua for 2008).
James Murphy,
Assistant United States Trade Representative.
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