Determination of the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to Apply a Textile Safeguard Measure on Imports of Certain Cotton Socks from Honduras, 23196 [E8-9339]
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COMMITTEE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE
AGREEMENTS
Determination of the Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
to Apply a Textile Safeguard Measure
on Imports of Certain Cotton Socks
from Honduras
April 23, 2008.
The Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
(‘‘the Committee’’).
ACTION: Notice.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: April 29, 2008.
SUMMARY: The Committee has
determined to apply a textile safeguard
measure on imports of Honduran origin
cotton socks classifiable under
subheading 9115.95 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States
(‘‘HTSUS’’).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sergio Botero, Office of Textiles and
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(202) 482-3400.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: Title III, Subtitle B, Section 321
through Section 328 of the Dominican
Republic-Central America-United States Free
Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA-DR’’ or the
‘‘Agreement’’) Implementation Act;
Proclamation 7987 of February 28, 2006,
paragraph (6); Proclamation 8228 of March
28, 2008, paragraph (4); Article 3.23 of the
Agreement.
Notice: On April 25, 2008, the
Committee determined to apply a textile
safeguard measure on imports of certain
cotton socks of Honduras. The relief
provided by the safeguard measure
applies to imports entering, or
withdrawn from warehouse, for
consumption during the period July 1,
2008 through December 31, 2008.
BACKGROUND:
On August 21, 2007, the Committee
initiated a safeguard proceeding to
determine whether imports of Honduran
cotton, wool, and man-made fiber socks
(merged Category 332/432 and 632 part)
are causing serious damage, or actual
threat thereof, to the U.S. industry
producing socks, (72 FR 46611, August
21, 2007). The initiation of the safeguard
proceeding commenced a 30-day period
during which interested parties and
stakeholders were invited to submit
comments. Based on the comments
received and information available to
the Committee, the Committee
determined that imports of Honduran
origin cotton socks (Category 332) were
causing serious damage, or actual threat
thereof, and therefore, the Committee
intended to apply a textile safeguard
measure with respect to such goods. In
accordance with section 4 of the
Committee’s Procedures for considering
action under the CAFTA-DR textile and
apparel safeguard, (71 FR 25157, April
28, 2006), on January 18, 2008, the
United States provided written notice to
the Government of Honduras indicating
its intent to apply a textile safeguard
measure on imports of Honduran origin
cotton socks (73 FR 4542, January 25,
2008). The Committee noted that it was
not at that time making a determination
regarding whether to apply a safeguard
measure with respect to wool and manmade fiber socks (Categories 432 and
632 Part, respectively), that were part of
the original safeguards inquiry.
In accordance with Article 3.23.4 of
the Agreement, following receipt of
written notice by the United States of its
intent to apply a safeguard measure, the
Government of Honduras requested
consultations. Consultations between
the Governments of Honduras and the
United States were held for 60 days, and
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by agreement of the Parties, were
continued for an additional 30 day
period.
The Committee has determined,
pursuant to section 322(a) of the
CAFTA-DR Implementation Act, that
cotton socks of Honduras classifiable in
subheading 6115.95 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS) are being imported into the
United States in such increased
quantities and under such conditions as
to cause serious damage to the domestic
industry producing like or directly
competitive cotton socks. The
Committee has further decided,
pursuant to section 322(b) of the
CAFTA-DR Implementation Act, to
provide relief from the imports that are
the subject of this determination, in the
form of a duty in the amount of 5
percent ad valorem to all CAFTA-DR
originating cotton socks of Honduras
classifiable in subheading 6115.95 of the
HTSUS that are entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse, for consumption
during the period July 1, 2008 through
December 31, 2008. The 5 percent ad
valorem duty shall be applicable on the
full value of the entered goods,
regardless of the value of any United
States content of such goods.
The Committee further notes that, in
the course of consultations, the
Government of Honduras agreed that it
will not seek compensation or take any
tariff action under Article 3.23.6 of the
Agreement with respect to this
safeguard measure.
The Committee has determined that
the actions described above will remedy
the serious damage and facilitate efforts
by the domestic industry to make a
positive adjustment to import
competition. As provided in paragraph
(5) of Proclamation 8228 of March 28,
2008, the United States Trade
Representative will modify the HTS to
reflect this determination.
R. Matthew Priest,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation
of Textile Agreements.
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COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS
Determination of the Committee for the Implementation of Textile
Agreements to Apply a Textile Safeguard Measure on Imports of Certain
Cotton Socks from Honduras
April 23, 2008.
AGENCY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
(``the Committee'').
ACTION: Notice.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: April 29, 2008.
SUMMARY: The Committee has determined to apply a textile safeguard
measure on imports of Honduran origin cotton socks classifiable under
subheading 9115.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (``HTSUS'').
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergio Botero, Office of Textiles and
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3400.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: Title III, Subtitle B, Section 321 through Section
328 of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free
Trade Agreement (``CAFTA-DR'' or the ``Agreement'') Implementation
Act; Proclamation 7987 of February 28, 2006, paragraph (6);
Proclamation 8228 of March 28, 2008, paragraph (4); Article 3.23 of
the Agreement.
Notice: On April 25, 2008, the Committee determined to apply a
textile safeguard measure on imports of certain cotton socks of
Honduras. The relief provided by the safeguard measure applies to
imports entering, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during
the period July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
BACKGROUND:
On August 21, 2007, the Committee initiated a safeguard proceeding
to determine whether imports of Honduran cotton, wool, and man-made
fiber socks (merged Category 332/432 and 632 part) are causing serious
damage, or actual threat thereof, to the U.S. industry producing socks,
(72 FR 46611, August 21, 2007). The initiation of the safeguard
proceeding commenced a 30-day period during which interested parties
and stakeholders were invited to submit comments. Based on the comments
received and information available to the Committee, the Committee
determined that imports of Honduran origin cotton socks (Category 332)
were causing serious damage, or actual threat thereof, and therefore,
the Committee intended to apply a textile safeguard measure with
respect to such goods. In accordance with section 4 of the Committee's
Procedures for considering action under the CAFTA-DR textile and
apparel safeguard, (71 FR 25157, April 28, 2006), on January 18, 2008,
the United States provided written notice to the Government of Honduras
indicating its intent to apply a textile safeguard measure on imports
of Honduran origin cotton socks (73 FR 4542, January 25, 2008). The
Committee noted that it was not at that time making a determination
regarding whether to apply a safeguard measure with respect to wool and
man-made fiber socks (Categories 432 and 632 Part, respectively), that
were part of the original safeguards inquiry.
In accordance with Article 3.23.4 of the Agreement, following
receipt of written notice by the United States of its intent to apply a
safeguard measure, the Government of Honduras requested consultations.
Consultations between the Governments of Honduras and the United States
were held for 60 days, and by agreement of the Parties, were continued
for an additional 30 day period.
The Committee has determined, pursuant to section 322(a) of the
CAFTA-DR Implementation Act, that cotton socks of Honduras classifiable
in subheading 6115.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS) are being imported into the United States in such
increased quantities and under such conditions as to cause serious
damage to the domestic industry producing like or directly competitive
cotton socks. The Committee has further decided, pursuant to section
322(b) of the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act, to provide relief from the
imports that are the subject of this determination, in the form of a
duty in the amount of 5 percent ad valorem to all CAFTA-DR originating
cotton socks of Honduras classifiable in subheading 6115.95 of the
HTSUS that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption
during the period July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. The 5 percent
ad valorem duty shall be applicable on the full value of the entered
goods, regardless of the value of any United States content of such
goods.
The Committee further notes that, in the course of consultations,
the Government of Honduras agreed that it will not seek compensation or
take any tariff action under Article 3.23.6 of the Agreement with
respect to this safeguard measure.
The Committee has determined that the actions described above will
remedy the serious damage and facilitate efforts by the domestic
industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition. As
provided in paragraph (5) of Proclamation 8228 of March 28, 2008, the
United States Trade Representative will modify the HTS to reflect this
determination.
R. Matthew Priest,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
[FR Doc. E8-9339 Filed 4-28-08; 8:45 am]
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