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, 99956-99959 [2024-29071]
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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 (USTR).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS), 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
the United States-Chile Free Trade
Agreement (Chile FTA), the United
States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement
(Morocco FTA), the Dominican
Republic-Central America-United States
Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR
FTA), the United States-Peru Trade
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Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA), the
United States-Colombia Trade
Promotion Agreement (Colombia TPA),
and the United States-Panama Trade
Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA).
DATES: This notice is applicable on
January 1, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
H. Nicholson, Office of Agricultural
Affairs, 202.395.9419 or
Erin.H.Nicholson@ustr.eop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Chile FTA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Chile
FTA 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 3(a) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of
the amount of Chile’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in
Harmonized System (HS) subheadings
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 3(b) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup
goods and sugar-containing products of
Chile entered under subheading
9822.02.01 in any calendar year (CY)
(beginning in CY2016) in the quantity of
goods equal to the amount of Chile’s
trade surplus in subdivision (a) of the
note. During CY2023, 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 662,341 metric tons
according to data published by its
customs authority, the Servicio
Nacional de Aduana. Based on this
data, USTR has determined that Chile
has a negative trade surplus. Therefore,
in accordance with U.S. Note 3(b) to
subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98,
goods of Chile are not eligible to enter
the United States duty-free under
subheading 9822.02.01 in CY2025.
II. Morocco FTA
Pursuant to section 201 of the
Morocco FTA Implementation Act (Pub.
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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
6(a) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS
chapter 98 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 1701.12, 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 6(b) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup
goods and sugar-containing products of
Morocco entered under subheading
9822.03.01 in any CY in the quantity of
goods equal to the amount of Morocco’s
trade surplus in subdivision (a) of the
note.
During CY2023, 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 1,086,639 metric tons
according to data published by its
customs authority, the Office des
Changes. Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Morocco has a negative
trade surplus. Therefore, in accordance
with U.S. Note 6(b) to subchapter XXII
of HTSUS chapter 98, goods of Morocco
are not eligible to enter the United
States duty-free under subheading
9822.03.01 in CY 2025.
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III. CAFTA-DR FTA
Pursuant to section 201 of the
CAFTA-DR FTA 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 FTA on
behalf of the United States and modified
the HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the CAFTA-DR FTA.
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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 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 FTA 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. In each successive year
after CY2021, the aggregate quantity for
each country increases, from the
aggregate quantity permitted in the prior
calendar year, by the quantity set out in
that note.
USTR has determined that the
Dominican Republic has a negative
trade surplus. 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 CY2025.
Costa Rica
During CY2023, 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 30,086 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 30,086 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 CY2025 is
15,180 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 CY2025 is 15,180 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 CY2025).
Guatemala
During CY2023, 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 983,553 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 983,553 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS
chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY2025 is
54,520 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 2025 is 54,520 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 CY2025).
Dominican Republic
During CY2023, 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
97,159 metric tons according to data
published by the General Directorate of
Customs (DGA). Based on this data,
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El Salvador
During CY2023, 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 369,856 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 369,856
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 CY2025 is 39,440 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
CY2025 is 39,440 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 2025).
Honduras
During CY2023, 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 158,791 metric tons
according to data published by the
Central Bank of Honduras. Based on
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this data, USTR has determined that
Honduras’ trade surplus is 158,791
metric tons. The specific quantity set
out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter
XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for Honduras
for CY2025 is 11,040 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 CY2025
is 11,040 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 CY2025).
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Nicaragua
During CY2023, 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 349,119 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 349,119 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS
chapter 98 for Nicaragua for CY2025 is
30,360 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 CY2025 is 30,360 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 CY2025).
IV. Peru TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Peru
TPA 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 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
HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar goods of Peru
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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 CY2023, 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 249,090 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 has a negative
trade surplus. 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 CY2025.
V. Colombia TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the
Colombia TPA 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 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
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 CY2023, 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 219,080 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 219,080 metric tons.
The specific quantity set out in U.S.
Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of
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CY2025 is 59,750 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 CY2025
is 59,750 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 CY2025).
VI. Panama TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Panama
TPA 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
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
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 CY2023, the most recent year
for which data is available, Panama’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 2,071 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 2,071 metric tons. The specific
quantity set out in U.S. Note 35(c) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for
Panama for CY2025 is 570 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with that Note,
the aggregate quantity of goods of
Panama that may be entered duty-free
under subheading 9822.09.17 in CY2025
is 570 metric tons (i.e., the amount that
is the lesser of Panama’s trade surplus
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and the specific quantity set out in that
Note for Panama for CY2025).
Douglas McKalip,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the
United States Trade Representative.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
2025 Tariff Rate Quota Quantity
Limitations Under the U.S.-Australia
Free Trade Agreement
Office of the United States
Trade Representative (USTR).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the U.S.Australia Free Trade Agreement entered
into by the United States and the
Commonwealth of Australia, USTR is
providing notice of tariff-rate quota
quantity limitations of certain tariff
subheadings for calendar year 2025.
DATES: The changes made by this notice
are applicable on January 1, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sarah Fasano, Office of Agricultural
Affairs, 202.395.6127 or
Sarah.E.Fasano@ustr.eop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
to section 201 of the United StatesAustralia Free Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108–286;
118 Stat. 919) (19 U.S.C. 3805 note),
Presidential Proclamation No. 7857 of
December 20, 2004, and subchapter
XXII of chapter 98 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTSUS), the attached Annex provides
the quantitative limitations in calendar
year 2025 of originating goods of
Australia entering the United States
under certain subheadings.
SUMMARY:
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Annex
Effective with respect to originating
goods of Australia, entered under the
terms of general note 28 to the HTSUS
and under subchapter XXII of chapter
98, on or after January 1, 2025, and
through the close of December 31, 2025:
1. For purposes of subdivision (a) of
U.S. note 8 to subchapter XXII of
chapter 98 of the HTSUS and in
accordance with paragraph 4(b) of
Section C of Annex 3–A to Chapter 3 of
the United States-Australia Free Trade
Agreement (Price-Based Safeguard for
Beef), the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia is 71,268
metric tons for calendar year 2025.
2. For purposes of U.S. note 9 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
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originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.05 shall not
exceed 24,054,000 liters for calendar
year 2025.
3. For purposes of U.S. note 10 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.10 shall not
exceed 2,709 metric tons for calendar
year 2025.
4. For purposes of U.S. note 11 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.15 shall not
exceed 181 metric tons for calendar year
2025.
5. For purposes of U.S. note 12 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.20 shall not
exceed 8,764 metric tons for calendar
year 2025.
6. For purposes of U.S. note 13 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.25 shall not
exceed 4,811 metric tons for calendar
year 2025.
7. For purposes of U.S. note 14 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.30 shall not
exceed 9,621 metric tons for calendar
year 2025.
8. For purposes of U.S. note 15 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.35 shall not
exceed 9,287 metric tons for calendar
year 2025.
9. For purposes of U.S. note 16 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.40 shall not
exceed 5,307 metric tons for calendar
year 2025.
10. For purposes of U.S. note 17 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.45 shall not
exceed 1,355,423 metric tons for
calendar year 2025.
11. For purposes of U.S. note 18 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
HTSUS, the aggregate quantity of
originating goods of Australia entered
under subheading 9822.04.50 shall not
exceed 903 metric tons for calendar year
2025.
12. For purposes of U.S. note 19 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of the
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exceed 1,327 metric tons for calendar
year 2025.
Douglas McKalip,
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 (USTR).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS), 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 the
United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement (Chile FTA), the United
States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (Morocco FTA), the Dominican
Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR
FTA), the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA), the
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (Colombia TPA), and
the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA).
DATES: This notice is applicable on January 1, 2025.
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 Chile FTA 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 3(a) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of Chile's trade
surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in Harmonized System
(HS) subheadings 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 3(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Chile entered under subheading 9822.02.01 in any calendar
year (CY) (beginning in CY2016) in the quantity of goods equal to the
amount of Chile's trade surplus in subdivision (a) of the note. During
CY2023, 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 662,341 metric
tons according to data published by its customs authority, the Servicio
Nacional de Aduana. Based on this data, USTR has determined that Chile
has a negative trade surplus. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
3(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98, goods of Chile are not
eligible to enter the United States duty-free under subheading
9822.02.01 in CY2025.
II. Morocco FTA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Morocco FTA Implementation Act (Pub.
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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 6(a) to subchapter XXII
of HTSUS chapter 98 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 1701.12, 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 6(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Morocco entered under subheading 9822.03.01 in any CY in
the quantity of goods equal to the amount of Morocco's trade surplus in
subdivision (a) of the note.
During CY2023, 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
1,086,639 metric tons according to data published by its customs
authority, the Office des Changes. Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Morocco has a negative trade surplus. Therefore, in
accordance with U.S. Note 6(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98,
goods of Morocco are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free
under subheading 9822.03.01 in CY 2025.
III. CAFTA-DR FTA
Pursuant to section 201 of the CAFTA-DR FTA 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 FTA on behalf
of the United States and modified the HTSUS to reflect the tariff
treatment provided for in the CAFTA-DR FTA.
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 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 FTA 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. In each successive year after CY2021, the
aggregate quantity for each country increases, from the aggregate
quantity permitted in the prior calendar year, by the quantity set out
in that note.
Costa Rica
During CY2023, 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 30,086
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 30,086 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 CY2025 is 15,180 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 CY2025 is 15,180 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 CY2025).
Dominican Republic
During CY2023, 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 97,159 metric tons according to data published by the General
Directorate of Customs (DGA). Based on this data, USTR has determined
that the Dominican Republic has a negative trade surplus. 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 CY2025.
El Salvador
During CY2023, 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 369,856
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 369,856 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 CY2025 is 39,440 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 CY2025 is 39,440
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 2025).
Guatemala
During CY2023, 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 983,553
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 983,553 metric tons.
The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII
of HTSUS chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY2025 is 54,520 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 2025 is 54,520 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 CY2025).
Honduras
During CY2023, 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 158,791
metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of
Honduras. Based on
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this data, USTR has determined that Honduras' trade surplus is 158,791
metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to
subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for Honduras for CY2025 is 11,040
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 CY2025 is 11,040 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 CY2025).
Nicaragua
During CY2023, 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 349,119
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 349,119 metric tons. The specific quantity
set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98
for Nicaragua for CY2025 is 30,360 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 CY2025 is
30,360 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 CY2025).
IV. Peru TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Peru TPA 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 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 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 CY2023, 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 249,090
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 has a negative trade surplus. 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 CY2025.
V. Colombia TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Colombia TPA 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 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 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 CY2023, 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 219,080
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 219,080 metric tons. The specific
quantity set out in U.S. Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS
chapter 98 for Colombia for CY2025 is 59,750 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 CY2025 is
59,750 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 CY2025).
VI. Panama TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Panama TPA 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 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 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 CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
Panama's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 2,071
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 2,071 metric tons.
The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of
HTS chapter 98 for Panama for CY2025 is 570 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that Note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Panama
that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.09.17 in CY2025 is
570 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Panama's trade
surplus
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and the specific quantity set out in that Note for Panama for CY2025).
Douglas McKalip,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade
Representative.
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