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, 61654-61657 [2017-27975]
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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
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice.
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In accordance with 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, Peru, Colombia
and Panama. 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: This notice is applicable on
January 1, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ronald Baumgarten, Office of
Agricultural Affairs, (202) 395–9583 or
Ronald_Baumgarten@ustr.eop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Chile FTA
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 requires USTR to publish
annually 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
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.
Proclamation 8771 of December 29,
2011 (77 FR 413) reclassified HS
subheading 1701.11 as 1701.13 and
1701.14.
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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
any calendar year (CY) (beginning in CY
2015) shall be the quantity of goods
equal to the amount of Chile’s trade
surplus in subdivision (a) of the note.
During CY 2016, the most recent year
for which data is available, Chile’s
imports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its exports of
those goods by 593,524 metric tons
according to data published by its
customs authority, the Servicio
Nacional de Aduana. Based on this data,
USTR has determined that Chile’s trade
surplus is negative. Therefore, in
accordance with U.S. Note 12(b) 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 in CY 2018.
II. Morocco FTA
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 requires USTR annually to
publish 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.
Proclamation 8771 of December 29,
2011 (77 FR 413) reclassified HS
subheading 1701.11 as 1701.13 and
1701.14.
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
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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 2016, 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 730,647 metric tons
according to data published by its
customs authority, the Office des
Changes. Based on this data, USTR has
determined 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 2018.
III. CAFTA–DR
Pursuant to section 201 of the
Dominican Republic-Central AmericaUnited 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 requires USTR to
publish annually a determination of the
amount of each CAFTA–DR country’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 each CAFTA–DR country’s exports
to the United States of goods classified
under HS subheadings 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
goods and sugar-containing products of
each CAFTA–DR country entered under
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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.
A. Costa Rica
During CY 2016, 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 122,509 metric tons
according to data published by the Costa
Rican Customs Department, Ministry of
Finance. Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Costa Rica’s trade
surplus is 122,509 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 2018
is 13,640 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 2018 is 13,640 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 2018).
B. Dominican Republic
During CY 2016, 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
148,476 metric tons according to data
published by the National Direction of
Customs (DGA). Based on this data,
USTR has determined 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 2018.
C. El Salvador
During CY 2016, the most recent year
for which data is available, El Salvador’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 224,658 metric tons
according to data published by the
Salvadoran Sugar Council and the
Central Bank of El Salvador. Based on
this data, USTR has determined that El
Salvador’s trade surplus is 224,658
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 2018 is 34,680 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with that note,
the aggregate quantity of goods of El
Salvador that may be entered duty-free
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under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY
2018 is 34,680 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 2018).
D. Guatemala
During CY 2016, 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 1,787,825 metric tons
according to data published by the
´
Asociacion de Azucareros de Guatemala
(ASAZGUA). Based on this data, USTR
has determined that Guatemala’s trade
surplus is 1,787,825 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 2018 is
47,940 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 2018 is 47,940 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 2018).
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E. Honduras
During CY 2016, 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 106,893 metric tons
according to data published by the
Central Bank of Honduras. Based on this
data, USTR has determined that
Honduras’ trade surplus is 106,893
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 2018 is 9,920 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 2018 is
9,920 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 2018).
F. Nicaragua
During CY 2016, 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 208,507 metric tons
according to data published by the
Nicaraguan Ministry of Development,
Industry, and Trade (MIFIC). Based on
this data, USTR has determined that
Nicaragua’s trade surplus is 208,507
metric tons. The specific quantity set
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out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter
XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Nicaragua
for CY 2018 is 27,280 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
2018 is 27,280 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
2018).
IV. Peru TPA
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 requires USTR to annually
publish a determination of the amount
of Peru’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 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
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 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 2016, the most recent year
for which data is available, Peru’s
imports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its exports of
those goods by 248,472 metric tons
according to data published by
Superintendencia Nacional de
´
Administracion Tributaria (SUNAT).
Based on this data, USTR has
determined 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 dutyfree under subheading 9822.06.10 in CY
2018.
V. Colombia TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the United
States-Colombia Trade Promotion
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
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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 requires USTR to publish
annually 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,
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 2016, 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 217,455 metric tons
according to data published by Global
Trade Atlas (GTA) and the Colombian
Directorate of National Taxes and
Customs (DIAN). Based on this data,
USTR has determined that Colombia’s
trade surplus is 217,455 metric tons.
The specific quantity set out in U.S.
Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Colombia for CY 2018 is
54,500 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 2018 is 54,500 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 2018).
VI. Panama TPA
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 requires USTR to publish
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annually 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 2016, 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 705 metric tons
according to data published by the
National Institute of Statistics and
Census, Office of the General
Comptroller of Panama. Based on this
data, USTR has determined 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 in CY 2018.
Sharon Bomer Lauritsen,
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for
Agricultural Affairs.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 248 (Thursday, December 28, 2017)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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 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, Peru, Colombia and Panama.
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: This notice is applicable on January 1, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Baumgarten, Office of
Agricultural Affairs, (202) 395-9583 or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Chile FTA
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 requires USTR to
publish annually 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 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. Proclamation 8771 of December 29, 2011 (77 FR 413)
reclassified HS subheading 1701.11 as 1701.13 and 1701.14.
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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 any calendar
year (CY) (beginning in CY 2015) shall be the quantity of goods equal
to the amount of Chile's trade surplus in subdivision (a) of the note.
During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available,
Chile's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 593,524
metric tons according to data published by its customs authority, the
Servicio Nacional de Aduana. Based on this data, USTR has determined
that Chile's trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with
U.S. Note 12(b) 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 in CY 2018.
II. Morocco FTA
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 requires USTR
annually to publish 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. Proclamation 8771 of December 29, 2011 (77 FR 413)
reclassified HS subheading 1701.11 as 1701.13 and 1701.14.
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 2016, 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 730,647
metric tons according to data published by its customs authority, the
Office des Changes. Based on this data, USTR has determined 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 2018.
III. 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 requires USTR to
publish annually a determination of the amount of each CAFTA-DR
country'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 each CAFTA-DR country's exports to the United
States of goods classified under HS subheadings 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 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.
A. Costa Rica
During CY 2016, 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 122,509
metric tons according to data published by the Costa Rican Customs
Department, Ministry of Finance. Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Costa Rica's trade surplus is 122,509 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 2018 is 13,640 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 2018 is 13,640 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 2018).
B. Dominican Republic
During CY 2016, 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 148,476 metric tons according to data published by the
National Direction of Customs (DGA). Based on this data, USTR has
determined 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
2018.
C. El Salvador
During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available,
El Salvador's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 224,658
metric tons according to data published by the Salvadoran Sugar Council
and the Central Bank of El Salvador. Based on this data, USTR has
determined that El Salvador's trade surplus is 224,658 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 2018 is 34,680 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of
goods of El Salvador that may be entered duty-free
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under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2018 is 34,680 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 2018).
D. Guatemala
During CY 2016, 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
1,787,825 metric tons according to data published by the
Asociaci[oacute]n de Azucareros de Guatemala (ASAZGUA). Based on this
data, USTR has determined that Guatemala's trade surplus is 1,787,825
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 2018 is 47,940
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 2018 is 47,940 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 2018).
E. Honduras
During CY 2016, 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 106,893
metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of
Honduras. Based on this data, USTR has determined that Honduras' trade
surplus is 106,893 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
2018 is 9,920 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 2018 is 9,920 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 2018).
F. Nicaragua
During CY 2016, 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 208,507
metric tons according to data published by the Nicaraguan Ministry of
Development, Industry, and Trade (MIFIC). Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Nicaragua's trade surplus is 208,507 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 2018 is 27,280 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 2018 is 27,280 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 2018).
IV. Peru TPA
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 requires USTR to
annually publish a determination of the amount of Peru'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
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
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 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 2016, the most recent year for which data is available,
Peru's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 248,472
metric tons according to data published by Superintendencia Nacional de
Administraci[oacute]n Tributaria (SUNAT). Based on this data, USTR has
determined 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 2018.
V. Colombia TPA
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 requires USTR to
publish annually 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,
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 2016, 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 217,455
metric tons according to data published by Global Trade Atlas (GTA) and
the Colombian Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN). Based
on this data, USTR has determined that Colombia's trade surplus is
217,455 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Colombia for CY 2018
is 54,500 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 2018 is 54,500 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 2018).
VI. Panama TPA
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 requires USTR to
publish
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annually 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 2016, 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 705
metric tons according to data published by the National Institute of
Statistics and Census, Office of the General Comptroller of Panama.
Based on this data, USTR has determined 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 in CY 2018.
Sharon Bomer Lauritsen,
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs.
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