Notice of Technical Amendments to Two Exclusions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation, 62486 [2022-22355]

Download as PDF 62486 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 198 / Friday, October 14, 2022 / Notices subdivisions (b), (f), and (s)(i) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS, as set out in the Annexes to the notices published at 85 FR 85831 (December 29, 2020), 86 FR 13785 (March 10, 2021), and 86 FR 63438 (November 16, 2021) in the above-titled investigation under section 301. The conforming amendments are applicable as of October 14, 2022. Annex II to this notice makes conforming amendments to accommodate recent changes to the HTSUS made pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1484(f). In particular, the conforming amendments affect U.S. note 20 subdivisions (sss)(iii)(6) and (8); and U.S. note 20 subdivisions (ttt)(iii)(9), (11), (179), and (180), as set out in the Annexes to the notices published at 86 FR 63438 (November 16, 2021), 87 FR 33871 (June 3, 2022), and 87 FR 17380 (March 28, 2022). Like all exclusions under the Section 301 investigation, these conforming amendments apply to entries of goods that are not liquidated or to entries that are liquidated, but not final. C. Confirmation of CBP Instructions Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) No. 51166038 (sent Feb. 28, 2022) (https://content.govdelivery.com/ accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/ 30cbb56), addressed duty treatment for HTSUS subheading 2202.99.91 as provided for under HTSUS 9903.88.03, effective January 27, 2022, in light of changes to the HTSUS made by the USITC in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 10326. This notice confirms the U.S. Customs and Border Protection instructions as maintaining the pre-existing product coverage of the 301 actions. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES Annex I 1. Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 14, 2022, note 20(b) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) is amended by deleting ‘‘8541.40.95’’. 2. Effective on October 14, 2022, note 20(f) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is amended: a. by inserting ‘‘2202.99.91’’ in numerical sequence; and b. by deleting the following subheading numbers: ‘‘3402.11.40 5703.20.10 7019.39.50 7019.59.30 7019.59.40 7019.59.70 7019.59.90 7419.99.50 9013.90.50’’. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Oct 13, 2022 Jkt 259001 3. Effective on October 14, 2022, note 20(s)(i) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is amended: a. by inserting ‘‘1704.90.78’’ in numerical sequence; and b. by deleting ‘‘6201.11.00’’. Annex II Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on July 1, 2022: 1. Note 20(sss)(iii)(6) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified by deleting ‘‘5603.12.0090’’ and by inserting ‘‘5603.12.0090 prior to July 1, 2022; 5603.12.0070 or 5603.12.0095 effective July 1, 2022’’ in lieu thereof. 2. Note 20(sss)(iii)(8) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified by deleting ‘‘5603.92.0090’’ and by inserting ‘‘5603.92.0090 prior to July 1, 2022; 5603.92.0070 or 5603.92.0095 effective July 1, 2022’’ in lieu thereof. 3. Note 20(ttt)(iii)(9) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified by deleting ‘‘5603.12.0090’’ and by inserting ‘‘5603.12.0090 prior to July 1, 2022; 5603.12.0070 or 5603.12.0095 effective July 1, 2022’’ in lieu thereof. 4. Note 20(ttt)(iii)(11) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified by deleting ‘‘5603.92.0090’’ and by inserting ‘‘5603.92.0090 prior to July 1, 2022; 5603.92.0070 or 5603.92.0095 effective July 1, 2022’’ in lieu thereof. 5. Note 20(ttt)(iii)(179) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified by deleting ‘‘9403.20.0081’’ and by inserting ‘‘9403.20.0081 prior to July 1, 2022; described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0082 effective July 1, 2022’’ in lieu thereof. 6. Note 20(ttt)(iii)(180) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified by deleting ‘‘9403.20.0081 effective July 1, 2019’’ and by inserting ‘‘9403.20.0081 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022; described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0082 effective July 1, 2022’’ in lieu thereof.’’ Greta Peisch, General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 2022–22354 Filed 10–13–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3390–F3–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Notice of Technical Amendments to Two Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the U.S. Trade Representative’s determination to make two technical SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00128 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 amendments to certain previously reinstated exclusions associated with the section 301 investigation of China Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. The technical amendments announced in the Annex to this notice apply as of October 12, 2021, and extend through December 31, 2022. DATES: For general questions about this notice, contact Associate General Counsel Philip Butler, Assistant General Counsel Rachel Hasandras, or Assistant General Counsel David Salkeld at (202) 395– 5725. For specific questions on customs classification or implementation of the product exclusions identified in the Annex to this notice, contact traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Annex to this notice makes technical amendments to U.S. note subdivisions 20(ttt)(iii)(50) and (ttt)(iii)(51) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), as set out in the Annex of the notice published at 87 FR 17380 (March 28, 2022), to correct the descriptions of the articles covered by the exclusions. Like all exclusions under this Section 301 investigation, these technical amendments apply to entries of goods that are not liquidated or to entries that are liquidated, but not final. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Annex 1. Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on October 12, 2021, and through December 31, 2022, note 20(ttt)(iii)(50) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified by deleting ‘‘each measuring not more than 98 cm by 52 cm by 17 cm,’’. 2. Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on October 12, 2021, and through December 31, 2022, note 20(ttt)(iii)(51) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS is modified by deleting ‘‘each measuring not more than 81 cm by 39 cm by 11 cm,’’. Greta Peisch, General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 2022–22355 Filed 10–13–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3390–F3–P E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 198 (Friday, October 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE


Notice of Technical Amendments to Two Exclusions: China's Acts, 
Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual 
Property, and Innovation

AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the U.S. Trade Representative's 
determination to make two technical amendments to certain previously 
reinstated exclusions associated with the section 301 investigation of 
China Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, 
Intellectual Property, and Innovation.

DATES: The technical amendments announced in the Annex to this notice 
apply as of October 12, 2021, and extend through December 31, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general questions about this 
notice, contact Associate General Counsel Philip Butler, Assistant 
General Counsel Rachel Hasandras, or Assistant General Counsel David 
Salkeld at (202) 395-5725. For specific questions on customs 
classification or implementation of the product exclusions identified 
in the Annex to this notice, contact [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Annex to this notice makes technical 
amendments to U.S. note subdivisions 20(ttt)(iii)(50) and 
(ttt)(iii)(51) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), as set out in the Annex of the 
notice published at 87 FR 17380 (March 28, 2022), to correct the 
descriptions of the articles covered by the exclusions.
    Like all exclusions under this Section 301 investigation, these 
technical amendments apply to entries of goods that are not liquidated 
or to entries that are liquidated, but not final.

Annex

    1. Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. 
eastern standard time on October 12, 2021, and through December 31, 
2022, note 20(ttt)(iii)(50) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the 
HTSUS is modified by deleting ``each measuring not more than 98 cm 
by 52 cm by 17 cm,''.
    2. Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. 
eastern standard time on October 12, 2021, and through December 31, 
2022, note 20(ttt)(iii)(51) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the 
HTSUS is modified by deleting ``each measuring not more than 81 cm 
by 39 cm by 11 cm,''.

Greta Peisch,
General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative.
[FR Doc. 2022-22355 Filed 10-13-22; 8:45 am]
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