Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and Sugar Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru, 77042-77044 [2010-31055]
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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, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru. As
described below, the level of a country’s
trade surplus in these goods relates to
the quantity of sugar 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; (iii) the
Dominican Republic—Central
America—United States Free Trade
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Agreement (CAFTA–DR), in the case of
Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and
Nicaragua, and (iv) the United States—
Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Peru
TPA), in the case of Peru.
DATES: Effective Date: December 10,
2010.
ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be mailed or
delivered to Tanya Menchi, 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:
Tanya Menchi, Office of Agricultural
Affairs, telephone: 202–395–6127 or
facsimile: 202–395–4579.
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 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) 2009, the
most recent year for which data is
available, Chile’s imports of sugar and
syrup goods and sugar-containing
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products described above exceeded its
exports of those goods by 584,029
metric tons according to data published
by its customs authority, the Banco
Central de Chile. 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 CY2011.
Morocco: Pursuant to section 201 of
the United States—Morocco Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
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 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 CY2009, 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 975,826 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
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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 CY2011.
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), Presidential
Proclamation No. 8111 of February 28,
2007 (72 FR 10025), Presidential
Proclamation No. 8331 of December 23,
2008 (73 FR 79585), and Presidential
Proclamation No. 8536 of June 12, 2010
(75 FR 34311) implemented the
CAFTA–DR on behalf of the United
States and modified the HTS to reflect
the tariff 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 CY2009, the most recent year
for which data is available, Costa Rica’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 25,725 metric tons
according to data published by the
Promotora del Comercio Exterior de
Costa Rica. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Costa Rica’s trade
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surplus is 25,725 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Costa Rica for CY2011 is
12,100 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Costa Rica that may
be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY2011 is 12,100 metric
tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser
of Costa Rica’s trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for
Costa Rica for CY2011).
During CY2009, the most recent year
for which data is available, the
Dominican Republic’s exports of the
sugar and syrup goods and sugarcontaining products described above
exceeded its imports of those goods by
20,277 metric tons according to data
published by the Instituto Azucarero
Dominicano. Based on this data, USTR
determines that the Dominican
Republic’s trade surplus is 20,277
metric tons. The specific quantity set
out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter
XXII of HTS chapter 98 for the
Dominican Republic for CY2011 is
11,000 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of the Dominican
Republic that may be entered duty-free
under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2011
is 11,000 metric tons (i.e., the amount
that is the lesser of the Dominican
Republic’s trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for
the Dominican Republic for CY2011).
During CY2009, 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 160,248 metric tons
according to data published by the
Banco Central de Reserva de El
Salvador. Based on this data, USTR
determines that El Salvador’s trade
surplus is 160,248 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for El Salvador for CY2011
is 29,120 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of El Salvador that
may be entered duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2011 is
29,120 metric tons (i.e., the amount that
is the lesser of El Salvador’s trade
surplus and the specific quantity set out
in that note for El Salvador for CY2011).
During CY2009, 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 1,490,696 metric tons
according to data published by the
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Guatemala. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Guatemala’s trade
surplus is 1,490,696 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY2011 is
38,480 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Guatemala that may
be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY2011 is 38,480 metric
tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser
of Guatemala’s trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for
Guatemala for CY2011).
During CY2009, 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 40,230 metric tons
according to data published by the
Banco Central de Honduras. Based on
this data, USTR determines that
Honduras’ trade surplus is 40,230
metric tons. The specific quantity set
out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter
XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Honduras for
CY2011 is 8,800 metric tons. Therefore,
in accordance with that note, the
aggregate quantity of goods of Honduras
that may be entered duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2011 is
8,800 metric tons (i.e., the amount that
is the lesser of Honduras’ trade surplus
and the specific quantity set out in that
note for Honduras for CY2011).
During CY2009, 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 60,487 metric tons
according to data published by the
Ministerio de Fomento, Industria, y
Comercio. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Nicaragua’s trade
surplus is 60,487 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Nicaragua for CY2011 is
24,200 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Nicaragua that may
be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY2011 is 24,200 metric
tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser
of Nicaragua’s trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for
Nicaragua for CY2011).
Peru: Pursuant to section 201 of the
United States—Peru Trade Promotion
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
110–138; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note),
Presidential Proclamation No. 8341 of
January 16, 2009 (74 FR 4105)
implemented the Peru TPA on behalf of
the United States and modified the HTS
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to reflect the tariff treatment provided
for in the Peru TPA.
U.S. Note 28(c) 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 Peru’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in HS
subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.20, 1702.40, and 1702.60,
except that Peru’s imports of U.S. goods
classified under HS subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating
goods under the Peru TPA and Peru’s
exports to the United States of goods
classified under HS subheadings
1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, and 1701.99
are not included in the calculation of
Peru’s trade surplus.
U.S. Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of
HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar goods of Peru
entered under subheading 9822.06.10 in
an amount equal to the lesser of Peru’s
trade surplus or the specific quantity set
out in that note for that calendar year.
During CY2009, the most recent year
for which data is available, Peru’s
imports of the sugar goods described
above exceeded its exports of those
goods by 64,026 metric tons according
to data published by its customs
authority, the Superintendencia
Nacional de Administration Tributaria.
Based on this data, USTR determines
that Peru’s trade surplus is negative.
Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
28(d) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter
98, goods of Peru are not eligible to
enter the United States duty-free under
subheading 9822.06.10 in CY2011.
Islam A. Siddiqui,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the
U.S. Trade Representative.
Tex. (Temple), an approximately 6.277mile line of railroad, between milepost
0.0, near Belton, and milepost 6.277, at
Smith, in Bell County, Tex. (the line),
and the trackage rights granted to the
Georgetown Railroad Company
(Georgetown) to operate over the line.2
TCTR certifies that the projected
annual revenues as a result of the
proposed transaction will not exceed
those that would qualify it as a Class III
carrier and will not exceed $5 million.
TCTR states that it expects the
transaction to be consummated by
February 10, 2011. The earliest this
transaction can be consummated is
December 24, 2010, the effective date of
the exemption (30 days after the
exemption was filed).
If the verified notice contains false or
misleading information, the exemption
is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the
exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d)
may be filed at any time. The filing of
a petition to revoke will not
automatically stay the effectiveness of
the exemption. Stay petitions must be
filed no later than December 17, 2010 (at
least 7 days before the exemption
becomes effective).
An original and 10 copies of all
pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD
35447, must be filed with the Surface
Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20423–0001. In
addition, a copy of each pleading must
be served on Louis E. Gitomer, Law
Offices of Louis E. Gitomer, 600
Baltimore Avenue, Suite 301, Towson,
MD 21204.
Board decisions and notices are
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By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell,
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Andrea Pope-Matheson,
Clearance Clerk.
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Temple & Central Texas Railway, Inc.—
Operation Exemption—City of Temple,
TX.
Temple & Central Texas Railway, Inc.
(TCTR),1 a Class III carrier, has filed a
verified notice of exemption under 49
CFR 1150.41 to operate, pursuant to a
Railroad License and Operating
Agreement with the City of Temple,
1 TCTR
has also concurrently filed a motion for
protective order pursuant to 49 CFR 1104.14(b) to
allow TCTR to file the unredacted Railroad License
and Operating Agreement under seal. That motion
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SUMMARY:
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is filing a petition with the Board to acquire the line
from Georgetown.
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behalf of the Financial Management
Service.
DATES: December 10, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale
Underwood, Privacy Act officer,
Department of the Treasury, (202) 622–
0874.
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records notice, ‘‘Treasury/FMS .008–
Mailing List Records’’ (Document
Number 2010–30297), published on
December 3, 2010, at 75 FR 75546. The
document will be revised and reissued
with additional details and a new 30day comment period. However, any
comments received on the withdrawn
notice will also be considered.
Dated: December 6, 2010.
Melissa Hartman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Privacy,
Transparency, and Records.
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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, Costa Rica, the
Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and
Peru
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, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru. As
described below, the level of a country's trade surplus in these goods
relates to the quantity of sugar 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; (iii) the
Dominican Republic--Central America--United States Free Trade Agreement
(CAFTA-DR), in the case of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and (iv) the United
States--Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA), in the case of Peru.
DATES: Effective Date: December 10, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be mailed or delivered to Tanya Menchi,
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: Tanya Menchi, Office of Agricultural
Affairs, telephone: 202-395-6127 or facsimile: 202-395-4579.
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 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) 2009, the most recent year for which data
is available, Chile's imports of sugar and syrup goods and sugar-
containing products described above exceeded its exports of those goods
by 584,029 metric tons according to data published by its customs
authority, the Banco Central de Chile. 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 CY2011.
Morocco: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States--Morocco Free
Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 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 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 CY2009, 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 975,826
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
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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 CY2011.
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), Presidential Proclamation No. 8111 of
February 28, 2007 (72 FR 10025), Presidential Proclamation No. 8331 of
December 23, 2008 (73 FR 79585), and Presidential Proclamation No. 8536
of June 12, 2010 (75 FR 34311) implemented the CAFTA-DR on behalf of
the United States and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff 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 CY2009, the most recent year for which data is available,
Costa Rica's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 25,725
metric tons according to data published by the Promotora del Comercio
Exterior de Costa Rica. Based on this data, USTR determines that Costa
Rica's trade surplus is 25,725 metric tons. The specific quantity set
out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for
Costa Rica for CY2011 is 12,100 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance
with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Costa Rica that may
be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2011 is 12,100
metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Costa Rica's trade
surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for Costa Rica
for CY2011).
During CY2009, the most recent year for which data is available,
the Dominican Republic's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products described above exceeded its imports of those
goods by 20,277 metric tons according to data published by the
Instituto Azucarero Dominicano. Based on this data, USTR determines
that the Dominican Republic's trade surplus is 20,277 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of
HTS chapter 98 for the Dominican Republic for CY2011 is 11,000 metric
tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity
of goods of the Dominican Republic that may be entered duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2011 is 11,000 metric tons (i.e., the amount
that is the lesser of the Dominican Republic's trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for the Dominican Republic for
CY2011).
During CY2009, 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 160,248
metric tons according to data published by the Banco Central de Reserva
de El Salvador. Based on this data, USTR determines that El Salvador's
trade surplus is 160,248 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in
U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for El
Salvador for CY2011 is 29,120 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance
with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of El Salvador that may
be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2011 is 29,120
metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of El Salvador's trade
surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for El Salvador
for CY2011).
During CY2009, 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
1,490,696 metric tons according to data published by the
Asociaci[oacute]n de Azucareros de Guatemala. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Guatemala's trade surplus is 1,490,696 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of
HTS chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY2011 is 38,480 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of
goods of Guatemala that may be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY2011 is 38,480 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is
the lesser of Guatemala's trade surplus and the specific quantity set
out in that note for Guatemala for CY2011).
During CY2009, 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 40,230
metric tons according to data published by the Banco Central de
Honduras. Based on this data, USTR determines that Honduras' trade
surplus is 40,230 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S.
Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Honduras for
CY2011 is 8,800 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note,
the aggregate quantity of goods of Honduras that may be entered duty-
free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2011 is 8,800 metric tons (i.e.,
the amount that is the lesser of Honduras' trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for Honduras for CY2011).
During CY2009, 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 60,487
metric tons according to data published by the Ministerio de Fomento,
Industria, y Comercio. Based on this data, USTR determines that
Nicaragua's trade surplus is 60,487 metric tons. The specific quantity
set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for
Nicaragua for CY2011 is 24,200 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance
with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Nicaragua that may
be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2011 is 24,200
metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Nicaragua's trade
surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for Nicaragua
for CY2011).
Peru: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States--Peru Trade
Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 110-138; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8341 of January 16, 2009 (74 FR
4105) implemented the Peru TPA on behalf of the United States and
modified the HTS
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to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Peru TPA.
U.S. Note 28(c) 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 Peru's trade surplus, by volume, with
all sources for goods in HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.20, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except that Peru's imports of
U.S. goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are
originating goods under the Peru TPA and Peru's exports to the United
States of goods classified under HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12,
1701.91, and 1701.99 are not included in the calculation of Peru's
trade surplus.
U.S. Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-
free treatment for certain sugar goods of Peru entered under subheading
9822.06.10 in an amount equal to the lesser of Peru's trade surplus or
the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year.
During CY2009, the most recent year for which data is available,
Peru's imports of the sugar goods described above exceeded its exports
of those goods by 64,026 metric tons according to data published by its
customs authority, the Superintendencia Nacional de Administration
Tributaria. Based on this data, USTR determines that Peru's trade
surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 28(d) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, goods of Peru are not eligible to
enter the United States duty-free under subheading 9822.06.10 in
CY2011.
Islam A. Siddiqui,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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