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, 691-693 [2020-29224]
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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.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS), 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, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
H. Nicholson, Office of Agricultural
Affairs, (202) 395–9419 or
Erin.H.Nicholson@ustr.eop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 HTSUS to reflect the
tariff treatment provided for in the Chile
FTA.
Note 12(a) to subchapter XI of HTSUS
chapter 99 requires USTR annually to
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publish a determination of the amount
of Chile’s trade surplus, by volume,
with all sources for goods in HTSUS
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 HTSUS 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 HTSUS subheading 1701.11
as 1701.13 and 1701.14.
Note 12(b) to subchapter XI of HTSUS
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
CY2015) is the quantity of goods equal
to the amount of Chile’s trade surplus in
subdivision (a) of the note. During
CY2019, the most recent year for which
data is available, Chile’s imports of the
sugar and syrup goods and sugarcontaining products described above
exceeded its exports of those goods by
633,441 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 HTSUS
chapter 99, goods of Chile are not
eligible to enter the United States dutyfree under subheading 9911.17.05 in
CY2021.
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 HTSUS to
reflect the tariff treatment provided for
in the Morocco FTA.
Note 12(a) to subchapter XII of
HTSUS 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
HTSUS 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 HTSUS
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)
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reclassified HTSUS subheading 1701.11
as 1701.13 and 1701.14.
Note 12(b) to subchapter XII of
HTSUS 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
HTSUS 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 CY2019, 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 694,075 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 HTSUS 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 CY2021.
II. 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
HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the CAFTA–DR.
Note 25(b)(i) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of
the amount of each CAFTA–DR
country’s trade surplus, by volume, with
all sources for goods in HTSUS
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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 HTSUS subheadings
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, and
1701.99 and its imports of goods
classified under HTSUS 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 HTSUS 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
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B. Dominican Republic
During CY2019, 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
16,676 metric tons according to data
published by the National Directorate 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
HTSUS chapter 98, goods of the
Dominican Republic are not eligible to
enter the United States duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2021.
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During CY2019, 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 420,282 metric tons
according to data published by the
Central Bank of El Salvador. Based on
this data, USTR has determined that El
Salvador’s trade surplus is 420,282
metric tons. The specific quantity set
out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter
XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for El
Salvador for CY2021 is 36,720 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
CY2021 is 36,720 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
CY2021).
D. Guatemala
During CY2019, 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 92,924 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 92,924 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS
chapter 98 for Costa Rica for CY2021 is
14,300 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 CY2021 is 14,300 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 CY2021).
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During CY2019, 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 1,768,149 metric tons
according to data published by the
Guatemalan Sugar Association
(ASAZGUA) and Bank of Guatemala.
Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Guatemala’s trade
surplus is 1,768,149 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS
chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY2021 is
50,760 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 CY2021 is 50,760 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 CY2021).
E. Honduras
During CY2019, 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 127,399 metric tons
according to data published by the
Central Bank of Honduras. Based on this
data, USTR has determined that
Honduras’ trade surplus is 127,399
metric tons. The specific quantity set
out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter
XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for Honduras
for CY2021 is 10,400 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with that note,
the aggregate quantity of goods of
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Honduras that may be entered duty-free
under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2021
is 10,400 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 CY2021).
F. Nicaragua
During CY2019, 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 242,463 metric tons
according to data published by the
National Committee of Sugar Producers
(CNPA). Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Nicaragua’s trade
surplus is 242,463 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS
chapter 98 for Nicaragua for CY 2021 is
28,600 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 CY2021 is 28,600 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 CY2021).
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 HTSUS to reflect the
tariff treatment provided for in the Peru
TPA.
Note 28(c) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of
the amount of Peru’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in
HTSUS 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 HTSUS
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 HTSUS
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
HTSUS 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 CY2019, the most recent year
for which data is available, Peru’s
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imports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its exports of
those goods by 127,341 metric tons
according to data published by the
National Superintendence of Customs
and Tax Administration (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
HTSUS chapter 98, goods of Peru are
not eligible to enter the United States
duty-free under subheading 9822.06.10
in CY2021.
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 HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the Colombia TPA.
Note 32(b) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of
the amount of Colombia’s trade surplus,
by volume, with all sources for goods in
HTSUS 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
HTSUS 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 CY2019, 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 338,814 metric tons
according to data published by the
Colombian National Tax and Customs
Directorate (DIAN). Based on this data,
USTR has determined that Colombia’s
trade surplus is 338,814 metric tons.
The specific quantity set out in U.S.
Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 for Colombia for CY
2021 is 56,750 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Colombia that may
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be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.08.01 in CY2021 is 56,750 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 CY2021).
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
HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the Panama TPA.
Note 35(a) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of
the amount of Panama’s trade surplus,
by volume, with all sources for goods in
HTSUS 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
HTSUS 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 CY2019, 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 753 metric tons
according to data published by the
National Institute of Statistics and
Census, Office of the General
Comptroller of Panama; and the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry of
Panama. Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Panama’s trade surplus
is negative. Therefore, in accordance
with that note, goods of Panama are not
eligible to enter the United States dutyfree under subheading 9822.09.17 in
CY2021.
Gregory Doud,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the
United States 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 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS), 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, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin H. Nicholson, Office of
Agricultural Affairs, (202) 395-9419 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 HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Chile
FTA.
Note 12(a) to subchapter XI of HTSUS chapter 99 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of Chile's trade
surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HTSUS 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 HTSUS 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 HTSUS subheading
1701.11 as 1701.13 and 1701.14.
Note 12(b) to subchapter XI of HTSUS 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 CY2015) is the quantity of goods equal to the
amount of Chile's trade surplus in subdivision (a) of the note. During
CY2019, 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 633,441 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 HTSUS chapter 99, goods of Chile are not
eligible to enter the United States duty-free under subheading
9911.17.05 in CY2021.
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 HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Morocco
FTA.
Note 12(a) to subchapter XII of HTSUS 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 HTSUS 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 HTSUS 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 HTSUS subheading 1701.11 as 1701.13 and 1701.14.
Note 12(b) to subchapter XII of HTSUS 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 HTSUS 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 CY2019, 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 694,075
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 HTSUS 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 CY2021.
II. 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 HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in
the CAFTA-DR.
Note 25(b)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of each CAFTA-DR
country's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HTSUS
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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 HTSUS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13,
1701.14, 1701.91, and 1701.99 and its imports of goods classified under
HTSUS 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 HTSUS 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 CY2019, 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 92,924
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 92,924 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 for Costa Rica for CY2021 is 14,300 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 CY2021 is 14,300 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 CY2021).
B. Dominican Republic
During CY2019, 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 16,676 metric tons according to data published by the National
Directorate 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 HTSUS chapter
98, goods of the Dominican Republic are not eligible to enter the
United States duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2021.
C. El Salvador
During CY2019, 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 420,282
metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of El
Salvador. Based on this data, USTR has determined that El Salvador's
trade surplus is 420,282 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in
U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for El
Salvador for CY2021 is 36,720 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 CY2021 is 36,720
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 CY2021).
D. Guatemala
During CY2019, 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
1,768,149 metric tons according to data published by the Guatemalan
Sugar Association (ASAZGUA) and Bank of Guatemala. Based on this data,
USTR has determined that Guatemala's trade surplus is 1,768,149 metric
tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to
subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY2021 is 50,760
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 CY2021 is 50,760 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 CY2021).
E. Honduras
During CY2019, 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 127,399
metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of
Honduras. Based on this data, USTR has determined that Honduras' trade
surplus is 127,399 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S.
Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for Honduras for
CY2021 is 10,400 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 CY2021 is 10,400 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 CY2021).
F. Nicaragua
During CY2019, 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 242,463
metric tons according to data published by the National Committee of
Sugar Producers (CNPA). Based on this data, USTR has determined that
Nicaragua's trade surplus is 242,463 metric tons. The specific quantity
set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98
for Nicaragua for CY 2021 is 28,600 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 CY2021 is
28,600 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 CY2021).
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 HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Peru TPA.
Note 28(c) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of Peru's trade
surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HTSUS 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 HTSUS
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 HTSUS 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 HTSUS 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 CY2019, the most recent year for which data is available,
Peru's
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imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 127,341 metric
tons according to data published by the National Superintendence of
Customs and Tax Administration (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 HTSUS chapter 98,
goods of Peru are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free
under subheading 9822.06.10 in CY2021.
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 HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the
Colombia TPA.
Note 32(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of Colombia's trade
surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HTSUS 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 HTSUS 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 CY2019, 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 338,814
metric tons according to data published by the Colombian National Tax
and Customs Directorate (DIAN). Based on this data, USTR has determined
that Colombia's trade surplus is 338,814 metric tons. The specific
quantity set out in U.S. Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS
chapter 98 for Colombia for CY 2021 is 56,750 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
CY2021 is 56,750 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 CY2021).
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 HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Panama
TPA.
Note 35(a) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of Panama's trade
surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HTSUS 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 HTSUS 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 CY2019, 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 753
metric tons according to data published by the National Institute of
Statistics and Census, Office of the General Comptroller of Panama; and
the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama. Based on this data,
USTR has determined that Panama's trade surplus is negative. Therefore,
in accordance with that note, goods of Panama are not eligible to enter
the United States duty-free under subheading 9822.09.17 in CY2021.
Gregory Doud,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade
Representative.
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