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regarding the reimbursement of
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Dated: August 20, 2012.
Paul Piquado,
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Instruction
Issue 4: Whether the Department Should
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of
Foreign Government Subsidies on
Articles of Cheese Subject to an InQuota Rate of Duty
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
DATES: Effective Date: August 27, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gayle Longest, AD/CVD Operations,
Office 3, Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202)
482–3338.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
702 of the Trade Agreements Act of
1979 (as amended) (‘‘the Act’’) requires
the Department of Commerce (‘‘the
Department’’) to determine, in
consultation with the Secretary of
Agriculture, whether any foreign
government is providing a subsidy with
respect to any article of cheese subject
to an in-quota rate of duty, as defined
in section 702(h) of the Act, and to
publish an annual list and quarterly
updates to the type and amount of those
subsidies. We hereby provide the
AGENCY:
Department’s quarterly update of
subsidies on articles of cheese that were
imported during the period April 1,
2012, through June 30, 2012.
The Department has developed, in
consultation with the Secretary of
Agriculture, information on subsidies
(as defined in section 702(h) of the Act)
being provided either directly or
indirectly by foreign governments on
articles of cheese subject to an in-quota
rate of duty.
The appendix to this notice lists the
country, the subsidy program or
programs, and the gross and net
amounts of each subsidy for which
information is currently available. The
Department will incorporate additional
programs which are found to constitute
subsidies, and additional information
on the subsidy programs listed, as the
information is developed.
The Department encourages any
person having information on foreign
government subsidy programs which
benefit articles of cheese subject to an
in-quota rate of duty to submit such
information in writing to the Assistant
Secretary for Import Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20230.
This determination and notice are in
accordance with section 702(a) of the
Act.
Dated: August 20, 2012.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
APPENDIX—SUBSIDY PROGRAMS ON CHEESE SUBJECT TO AN IN-QUOTA RATE OF DUTY
Gross 1
subsidy
($/lb)
Net 2
subsidy
($/lb)
Country
Program(s)
27 European Union Member States 3 ................
Canada ..............................................................
Norway ...............................................................
European Union Restitution Payments ...................................................
Export Assistance on Certain Types of Cheese .....................................
Indirect (Milk) Subsidy .............................................................................
Consumer Subsidy ..................................................................................
$0.00
0.35
0.00
0.00
$0.00
0.35
0.00
0.00
Total ............................................................
Switzerland ........................................................
.............................................................................................................
Deficiency Payments ...............................................................................
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1 Defined
in 19 U.S.C. 1677(5).
in 19 U.S.C. 1677(6).
27 member states of the European Union are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
U.S. Medical Mission to Brazil; Sao
Paulo, Brazil, May 21–24, 2013
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice.
Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce (USDOC), International
Trade Administration, U.S. and Foreign
Commercial Service (CS) is organizing a
Medical Trade Mission to Brazil from
May 21–24, 2013 in conjunction with
Hospitalar 2013—the region’s major
healthcare trade show—in Sao Paulo,
Brazil’s major healthcare industry hub.
In addition to providing exposure to
Brazilian buyers, the trade show also
attracts a high number of visitors from
Mexico, Central and South America, as
well as attendees from Europe, Asia and
Africa.
The Medical Trade Mission to Brazil
is intended to include representatives
from a variety of U.S. medical/
healthcare industry manufacturers
(equipment/devices, laboratory
equipment, emergency equipment,
diagnostic, physiotherapy and
orthopedic, healthcare information
technology, and other allied sectors),
service providers, and trade
associations. Participating in an official
U.S. industry delegation, rather than
traveling to Brazil on their own, will
enhance the participants’ ability to
secure meetings in Brazil. Mission
participants will have tabletop exhibits
at the CS booth at Hospitalar and
prearranged one-on-one appointments at
the tables to introduce the participants
to end-users and prospective partners
whose needs and capabilities are best
suited to each U.S. participant’s
strengths. The participants also will
obtain first-hand information through
briefings about the regulations, policies
and procedures in the healthcare
industry. Trade mission participants
will have the opportunity to interact
extensively with Embassy/Consulate
Officials and Commercial Service (CS)
Brazil healthcare specialist to discuss
industry developments, opportunities,
and sales strategies.
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Commercial Setting
Brazil is the largest medical
equipment market in South America.
The total market for medical equipment
in Brazil should continue to expand
approximately 15% through 2012.
Brazil is both a major medical
equipment producer and importer. This
industry consists of a number of related
products and services, including:
• Medical equipment and devices;
• Dental equipment and products;
• Radiological and diagnostic imaging
equipment; and
• Laboratory equipment.
Brazilian medical equipment
revenues in 2011 reached an estimated
US$6.056 billion, which represents an
increase of 20% from the previous year.
The United States accounts for
approximately 30% of the import
market, with U.S. sales mainly going
through local agents, distributors and
importers who sell to hospitals and
clinics. The market for electro-medical
equipment is around US$200 million,
which represents approximately 50% of
total sales in Latin America. In 2011,
imports for in vitro diagnostics reagents
and devices increased approximately
20%.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
In US$ billion
Total Market Size .........................................................................................
Total Local Production .................................................................................
Total Exports ................................................................................................
Total Imports ................................................................................................
Imports from the U.S ...................................................................................
Exchange Rate: 1 US$ ................................................................................
There are few high-quality Brazilian
manufacturers of advanced medical
products, so Brazil’s reliance on imports
should continue for some time. Local
buyers view U.S. and other foreign
products (mainly Canadian and
European) as having comparable quality
and reliability. Thus, financing terms
often become the differentiating criteria
in making a sale.
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Best Prospects/Services
Brazil’s strengthened currency has
meant that private and public hospitals
have greater purchasing power, and
with continued expansion of Brazil’s
private healthcare sector, the market
should grow. Approximately 80% of all
products used in hospitals have no
similar manufacturing in the country
and must be imported. New
opportunities for U.S. exporters abound,
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2011
(estimated)
2010
5.047
2.013
0.633
3.667
1.100
1.67
particularly for advanced medical
equipment, disposables, diagnostic
devices, implants and components.
Opportunities
The market for home healthcare
products has been increasing in recent
years. Brazilian health insurance
companies are responsible for paying
99% of the costs related to home care
treatment, and as such, the U.S.
Commercial Service sees the market for
home healthcare products growing
dramatically during the coming years.
Brazil’s Regional Nursing Council is
currently developing procedures on
how to regulate this market, including
standards for health professionals.
In addition to the attractive size of the
Brazilian medical market, U.S. exporters
should consider the opportunities
offered by Mercosur, and use Brazil as
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6.056
2.415
0.759
4.400
1.320
1.67
2012
(estimated)
2013
(estimated)
6.964
2.898
0.910
4.976
1.493
........................
8.009
3.477
1.092
5.624
1.687
........................
a ‘‘spring board’’ for export into
Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Since
compulsory product registration before
sale is required for all of MERCOSUR
countries, U.S. exporters should consult
a local lawyer/consultant before signing
a contract with any agent/distributor.
The growth in this industry makes it
very attractive for U.S. companies, both
large companies already doing business
in the market but also and especially
small- and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs), and new-to-market (NTM)
companies.
Mission Goals
The goal of the Medical Trade
Mission to Brazil is to (1) Familiarize
the participants with the current
healthcare market as well as the
developments taking place in Brazil, (2)
introduce participants to strategic
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government
Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
DATES: Effective Date: August 27, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gayle Longest, AD/CVD Operations,
Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482-3338.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 702 of the Trade Agreements Act of
1979 (as amended) (``the Act'') requires the Department of Commerce
(``the Department'') to determine, in consultation with the Secretary
of Agriculture, whether any foreign government is providing a subsidy
with respect to any article of cheese subject to an in-quota rate of
duty, as defined in section 702(h) of the Act, and to publish an annual
list and quarterly updates to the type and amount of those subsidies.
We hereby provide the Department's quarterly update of subsidies on
articles of cheese that were imported during the period April 1, 2012,
through June 30, 2012.
The Department has developed, in consultation with the Secretary of
Agriculture, information on subsidies (as defined in section 702(h) of
the Act) being provided either directly or indirectly by foreign
governments on articles of cheese subject to an in-quota rate of duty.
The appendix to this notice lists the country, the subsidy program
or programs, and the gross and net amounts of each subsidy for which
information is currently available. The Department will incorporate
additional programs which are found to constitute subsidies, and
additional information on the subsidy programs listed, as the
information is developed.
The Department encourages any person having information on foreign
government subsidy programs which benefit articles of cheese subject to
an in-quota rate of duty to submit such information in writing to the
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230.
This determination and notice are in accordance with section 702(a)
of the Act.
Dated: August 20, 2012.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
Appendix--Subsidy Programs on Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty
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Gross \1\ Net \2\
Country Program(s) subsidy subsidy
($/lb) ($/lb)
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27 European Union Member States European Union $0.00 $0.00
\3\. Restitution
Payments.
Canada......................... Export Assistance 0.35 0.35
on Certain Types
of Cheese.
Norway......................... Indirect (Milk) 0.00 0.00
Subsidy. 0.00 0.00
Consumer Subsidy.
---------------------
Total...................... ................. 0.00 0.00
Switzerland.................... Deficiency 0.00 0.00
Payments.
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\1\ Defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(5).
\2\ Defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(6).
\3\ The 27 member states of the European Union are: Austria, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
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