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, Peru, Colombia, and Panama, 73234-73237 [2013-29100]
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Township, Cambria County, PA (Docket
No. 20110630).
2. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Chevron Appalachia, LLC (Highland
Sewer and Water Authority), Portage
Township, Cambria County, PA (Docket
No. 20110631).
3. Project Sponsor and Facility: Clark
Trucking, LLC, Northeast Division,
Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming
County, PA (Docket No. 20111208).
Project Applications Approved
The Commission approved the
following project applications:
1. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Borough of Akron, Lancaster County,
Pa. Renewal of groundwater withdrawal
of up to 0.226 mgd (30-day average)
from Well 5A (Docket No. 19811201);
renewal of groundwater withdrawal of
up to 0.166 mgd (30-day average) from
Well 6 (Docket No. 19820101); and
renewal of groundwater withdrawal of
up to 0.148 mgd (30-day average) from
Well 8 (Docket No. 19820101).
2. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Bending River Estates (Tioga River),
Town of Lindley, Steuben County, N.Y.
Surface water withdrawal of up to 0.300
mgd (peak day).
3. Project Sponsor and Facility: Cabot
Oil & Gas Corporation (Meshoppen
Creek), Lemon Township, Wyoming
County, Pa. Increase surface water
withdrawal by an additional 0.446 mgd
(peak day), for a total of 0.500 mgd
(peak day) (Docket No. 20121202).
4. Project Sponsor and Facility: Cabot
Oil & Gas Corporation (Meshoppen
Creek), Springville Township,
Susquehanna County, Pa. Surface water
withdrawal of up to 0.500 mgd (peak
day).
5. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC (Chemung
River), Athens Township, Bradford
County, Pa. Renewal of surface water
withdrawal of up to 0.999 mgd (peak
day) (Docket No. 20090603).
6. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC (Sugar
Creek), Burlington Township, Bradford
County, Pa. Renewal of surface water
withdrawal of up to 0.499 mgd (peak
day) (Docket No. 20090604).
7. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
(Susquehanna River), Terry Township,
Bradford County, Pa. Renewal of surface
water withdrawal of up to 1.440 mgd
(peak day) (Docket No. 20090605).
8. Project Sponsor and Facility: Town
of Erwin, City of Corning, Steuben
County, N.Y. Groundwater withdrawal
of up to 0.504 mgd (30-day average)
from Well 5R.
9. Project Sponsor and Facility: Global
Tungsten & Powders Corp., Towanda
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Borough, Bradford County, Pa.
Groundwater withdrawal of up to 4.800
mgd (30-day average) from a Well Field
(Wells 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12).
10. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Southwestern Energy Production
Company (Wyalusing Creek), Wyalusing
Township, Bradford County, Pa.
Renewal of surface water withdrawal
with modification to increase by an
additional 0.500 mgd (peak day), for a
total of 2.000 mgd (peak day) (Docket
No. 20090914).
11. Project Sponsor and Facility: State
College Borough Water Authority,
Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pa.
Renewal of groundwater withdrawal of
up to 0.605 mgd (30-day average) from
Well 41 (Docket No. 19820501); renewal
of groundwater withdrawal of up to
1.480 mgd (30-day average) from Well
43 (Docket No. 19820501); and renewal
of groundwater withdrawal of up to
1.520 mgd (30-day average) from Well
53 (Docket No. 19820501).
12. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Susquehanna Gas Field Services, L.L.C.
(Meshoppen Creek), Meshoppen
Borough, Wyoming County, Pa. Renewal
of surface water withdrawal of up to
0.145 mgd (peak day) (Docket No.
20090628).
13. Project Sponsor: SWEPI LP (Tioga
River), Richmond Township, Tioga
County, Pa. Renewal of surface water
withdrawal with modification to
increase by an additional 0.843 mgd
(peak day), for a total of 0.950 mgd
(peak day) (Docket No. 20090612).
Lancaster County, Pa. Application for
renewal of groundwater withdrawal of
up to 0.115 mgd (30-day average) from
Well 6 (Docket No. 20000203).
4. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Houtzdale Municipal Authority, Gulich
Township, Clearfield County, Pa.
Application for groundwater
withdrawal of up to 0.537 mgd (30-day
average) from Well 14R.
5. Project Sponsor and Facility: LHP
Management, LLC (Fishing Creek—
Clinton Country Club), Bald Eagle
Township, Clinton County, Pa.
Application for renewal of surface water
withdrawal of up to 0.999 mgd (peak
day) (Docket No. 20090906).
6. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Millersburg Area Authority, Upper
Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pa.
Application for renewal of groundwater
withdrawal of up to 0.173 mgd (30-day
average) from Well 10 (Docket No.
19830309).
7. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Millersburg Area Authority, Upper
Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pa.
Application for renewal of groundwater
withdrawal of up to 0.187 mgd (30-day
average) from Well 11 (Docket No.
19830309).
8. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Winner Water Services, Inc. (Manor #44
Deep Mine), Girard Township,
Clearfield County, Pa. Application for
surface water withdrawal of up to 0.144
mgd (peak day).
Authority: Pub. L. 91–575, 84 Stat. 1509 et
seq., 18 CFR Parts 806, 807, and 808.
Project Application Approved
Involving a Diversion
The Commission approved the
following project application:
1. Project Sponsor: Winner Water
Services, Inc. Project Facility: Sykesville
Mine AMD, Borough of Sykesville,
Jefferson County, Pa. Into-basin
diversion of up to 1.000 mgd from the
Ohio River Basin.
Dated: November 27, 2013.
Stephanie L. Richardson,
Secretary to the Commission.
Project Applications Tabled
The Commission tabled the following
project applications:
1. Project Sponsor and Facility: Aqua
Infrastructure, LLC (Tioga River),
Hamilton Township, Tioga County, Pa.
Application for surface water
withdrawal of up to 2.500 mgd (peak
day).
2. Project Sponsor and Facility:
Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
(Susquehanna River), Athens Township,
Bradford County, Pa. Application for
renewal of surface water withdrawal of
up to 1.440 mgd (peak day) (Docket No.
20080906).
3. Project Sponsor and Facility: DS
Waters of America, Inc., Clay Township,
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, Peru, Colombia,
and Panama
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BILLING CODE 7040–01–P
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
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
SUMMARY:
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and sugar-containing products of Chile,
Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia,
and Panama. As described below, the
level of a country’s trade surplus in
these goods relates to the quantity of
sugar and syrup goods and sugarcontaining products for which the
United States grants preferential tariff
treatment under (i) the United StatesChile Free Trade Agreement (Chile
FTA); (ii) the United States-Morocco
Free Trade Agreement (Morocco FTA);
(iii) the Dominican Republic-Central
America-United States Free Trade
Agreement (CAFTA–DR); (iv) the United
States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
(Peru TPA); (v) the United StatesColombia Trade Promotion Agreement
(Colombia TPA); and (vi) the United
States-Panama Trade Promotion
Agreement (Panama TPA).
DATES: Effective January 1, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be mailed or
delivered to Ann Heilman-Dahl,
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: Ann
Heilman-Dahl, Office of Agricultural
Affairs, telephone: (202) 395–9582 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.
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, 1701.13, 1701.14,
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 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.
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
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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) 2012, 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 517,065
metric tons according to data published
by the Servicio Nacional de Aduana
(Chile Customs). 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 CY 2014.
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.
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, 1701.13,
1701.14, 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.
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.
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
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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 CY 2012, 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 1,002,662 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 CY 2014.
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.
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,
1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, and 1701.99
and its imports of 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
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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 CY 2012, 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 41,312 metric tons
according to data published by the
Costa Rican Customs Department,
Ministry of Finance. Based on this data,
USTR determines that Costa Rica’s trade
surplus is 41,312 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 CY 2014
is 12,760 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 CY 2014 is 12,760 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 CY 2014).
During CY 2012, 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
36,360 metric tons according to data
published by the Instituto Azucarero
Dominicano and the National Statistics
Office of the Dominican Republic. 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 CY 2014.
During CY 2012, 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 133,154
metric tons according to data published
by the Central Bank of El Salvador.
Based on this data, USTR determines
that El Salvador’s trade surplus is
133,154 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 CY 2014 is 31,620 metric
tons. Therefore, in accordance with that
note, the aggregate quantity of goods of
El Salvador that may be entered dutyfree under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY
2014 is 31,620 metric tons (i.e., the
amount that is the lesser of El Salvador’s
trade surplus and the specific quantity
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set out in that note for El Salvador for
CY 2014).
During CY 2012, 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 1,337,435 metric tons
according to data published by the
Asociacio´n de Azucareros de
Guatemala (ASAZGUA). Based on this
data, USTR determines that Guatemala’s
trade surplus is 1,337,435 metric tons.
The specific quantity set out in U.S.
Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY 2014 is
42,840 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 CY 2014 is 42,840 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 CY 2014).
During CY 2012, 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 48,339 metric tons
according to data published by the
Central Bank of Honduras. Based on
this data, USTR determines that
Honduras’ trade surplus is 48,339
metric tons. The specific quantity set
out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter
XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Honduras for
CY 2014 is 9,280 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 CY 2014 is
9,280 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 CY 2014).
During CY 2012, 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 209,946 metric tons
according to data published by the
Ministry of Development, Industry and
Trade (MIFIC). Based on this data,
USTR determines that Nicaragua’s trade
surplus is 209,946 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Nicaragua for CY 2014 is
25,520 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 CY 2014 is 25,520 metric
tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser
of Nicaragua’s trade surplus and the
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specific quantity set out in that note for
Nicaragua for CY 2014).
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
to reflect the tariff treatment provided
for in the Peru TPA.
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, 1701.13,
1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 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.
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 CY 2012, 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 303,225 metric tons according
to data published by the
Superintendencia Nacional de
Administracion 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 CY 2014.
Colombia: Pursuant to section 201 of
the United States-Colombia Trade
Promotion Agreement Implementation
Act (Pub. L. 112–42; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No.
8818 of May 14, 2012 (77 FR 29519)
implemented the Colombia TPA on
behalf of the United States and modified
the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the Colombia TPA.
Note 32(b) 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 Colombia’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in HS
subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14,
1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60,
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except that Colombia’s imports of U.S.
goods classified under subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating
goods under the Colombia TPA and
Colombia’s exports to the United States
of goods classified under subheadings
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and
1701.99 are not included in the
calculation of Colombia’s trade surplus.
Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of
HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar goods of
Colombia entered under subheading
9822.08.01 in an amount equal to the
lesser of Colombia’s trade surplus or the
specific quantity set out in that note for
that calendar year.
During CY 2012, the most recent year
for which data is available, Colombia’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 369,367 metric tons
according to data published by Global
Trade Atlas. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Colombia’s trade
surplus is 369,367 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for CY 2014 is 51,500 metric
tons. Therefore, in accordance with that
note, the aggregate quantity of goods of
Colombia that may be entered duty-free
under subheading 9822.08.01 in CY
2014 is 51,500 metric tons (i.e., the
amount that is the lesser of Colombia’s
trade surplus and the specific quantity
set out in that note for Colombia for CY
2014).
Panama: Pursuant to section 201 of
the United States-Panama Trade
Promotion Agreement Implementation
Act (Pub. L. 112–43; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No.
8894 of October 29, 2012 (77 FR 66505)
implemented the Panama TPA on behalf
of the United States and modified the
HTS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the Panama TPA.
Note 35(a) 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 Panama’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in HS
subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14,
1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60,
except that Panama’s imports of U.S.
goods classified under subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating
goods under the Panama TPA and
Panama’s exports to the United States of
goods classified under subheadings
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and
1701.99 are not included in the
calculation of Panama’s trade surplus.
Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 provides duty-free treatment
for certain sugar goods of Panama
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entered under subheading 9822.09.17 in
an amount equal to the lesser of
Panama’s trade surplus or the specific
quantity set out in that note for that
calendar year.
During CY 2012, the most recent year
for which data is available, Panama’s
imports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its exports of
those goods by 1,152 metric tons
according to data published by National
Institute of Statistics and Census, Office
of the General Comptroller of Panama.
Based on this data, USTR determines
that Panama’s trade surplus is negative.
Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter
98, goods of Panama are not eligible to
enter the United States duty-free under
subheading 9822.09.17.
Islam A. Siddiqui,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the
U.S. Trade Representative.
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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, Peru,
Colombia, and Panama
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
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and sugar-containing products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the
Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru,
Colombia, and Panama. 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); (ii) the United States-Morocco Free Trade
Agreement (Morocco FTA); (iii) the Dominican Republic-Central America-
United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR); (iv) the United States-
Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA); (v) the United States-
Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (Colombia TPA); and (vi) the United
States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA).
DATES: Effective January 1, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be mailed or delivered to Ann Heilman-Dahl,
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: Ann Heilman-Dahl, Office of
Agricultural Affairs, telephone: (202) 395-9582 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.
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, 1701.13,
1701.14, 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
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.
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) 2012, 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 517,065 metric tons according to data published by the Servicio
Nacional de Aduana (Chile Customs). 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 CY 2014.
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.
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, 1701.13, 1701.14,
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.
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.
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 CY 2012, 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
1,002,662 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 CY 2014.
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.
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, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, and
1701.99 and its imports of 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
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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 CY 2012, 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 41,312
metric tons according to data published by the Costa Rican Customs
Department, Ministry of Finance. Based on this data, USTR determines
that Costa Rica's trade surplus is 41,312 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 CY 2014 is 12,760 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 CY
2014 is 12,760 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 CY 2014).
During CY 2012, 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 36,360 metric tons according to data published by the
Instituto Azucarero Dominicano and the National Statistics Office of
the Dominican Republic. 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 CY 2014.
During CY 2012, 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 133,154
metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of El
Salvador. Based on this data, USTR determines that El Salvador's trade
surplus is 133,154 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
CY 2014 is 31,620 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 CY 2014 is 31,620 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 CY
2014).
During CY 2012, 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
1,337,435 metric tons according to data published by the
Asociacio[acute]n de Azucareros de Guatemala (ASAZGUA). Based on this
data, USTR determines that Guatemala's trade surplus is 1,337,435
metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY 2014 is 42,840
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 CY 2014 is 42,840 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 CY 2014).
During CY 2012, 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 48,339
metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of
Honduras. Based on this data, USTR determines that Honduras' trade
surplus is 48,339 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S.
Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Honduras for CY
2014 is 9,280 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 CY 2014 is 9,280 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 CY 2014).
During CY 2012, 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 209,946
metric tons according to data published by the Ministry of Development,
Industry and Trade (MIFIC). Based on this data, USTR determines that
Nicaragua's trade surplus is 209,946 metric tons. The specific quantity
set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for
Nicaragua for CY 2014 is 25,520 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 CY 2014 is 25,520
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 CY 2014).
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 to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the
Peru TPA.
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, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91,
1701.99, 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.
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 CY 2012, 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 303,225 metric tons according to data published by
the Superintendencia Nacional de Administracion 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 CY 2014.
Colombia: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Colombia
Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 112-42; 19 U.S.C.
3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8818 of May 14, 2012 (77 FR
29519) implemented the Colombia TPA on behalf of the United States and
modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the
Colombia TPA.
Note 32(b) 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 Colombia's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources
for goods in HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60,
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except that Colombia's imports of U.S. goods classified under
subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating goods under the
Colombia TPA and Colombia's exports to the United States of goods
classified under subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and
1701.99 are not included in the calculation of Colombia's trade
surplus.
Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-
free treatment for certain sugar goods of Colombia entered under
subheading 9822.08.01 in an amount equal to the lesser of Colombia's
trade surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that
calendar year.
During CY 2012, the most recent year for which data is available,
Colombia's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 369,367
metric tons according to data published by Global Trade Atlas. Based on
this data, USTR determines that Colombia's trade surplus is 369,367
metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 32(c)(i) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for CY 2014 is 51,500 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of
goods of Colombia that may be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.08.01 in CY 2014 is 51,500 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is
the lesser of Colombia's trade surplus and the specific quantity set
out in that note for Colombia for CY 2014).
Panama: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Panama Trade
Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 112-43; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8894 of October 29, 2012 (77 FR
66505) implemented the Panama TPA on behalf of the United States and
modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the
Panama TPA.
Note 35(a) 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 Panama's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources
for goods in HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60, except that Panama's imports of U.S.
goods classified under subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are
originating goods under the Panama TPA and Panama's exports to the
United States of goods classified under subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13,
1701.14, 1701.91 and 1701.99 are not included in the calculation of
Panama's trade surplus.
Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar goods of Panama entered under subheading
9822.09.17 in an amount equal to the lesser of Panama's trade surplus
or the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year.
During CY 2012, the most recent year for which data is available,
Panama's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 1,152
metric tons according to data published by National Institute of
Statistics and Census, Office of the General Comptroller of Panama.
Based on this data, USTR determines that Panama's trade surplus is
negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 35(c) to subchapter
XXII of HTS chapter 98, goods of Panama are not eligible to enter the
United States duty-free under subheading 9822.09.17.
Islam A. Siddiqui,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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