Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Journal of Commerce Online reports that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a set of draft standards for ocean carriers in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). According to the article, the draft follows similar standards for importers that CBP issued during the week of October 25, 2004. (JoC Online dated 10/29/04. www.joc.com.)
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1. CBP Issues Draft Standards for Ocean Carriers in C-TPAT
2. U.S. and Canada to Open Dedicated FAST Lane at Ambassador Bridge
Shipper's NewsWire reports that U.S. and Canadian border agencies will open a dedicated Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lane in both directions on November 1, 2004 at the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Shipper's NewsWire dated 11/01/04, www.americanshipper.com.)
3. USA-ITA Says WTO's Informal Consultations on Post-Quota Issues End Without Resolution
The U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel (USA-ITA) has issued a Textile Development Memo stating that the World Trade Organization's (WTO's) informal consultations on post-quota adjustment-related issues concluded with no consensus. The chairman of the consultations stated that while there is wide sympathy and support for those countries faced with adjustment challenges, there is no consensus on what steps, if any, should be taken. (USA-ITA Pub 10/27/04, www.usaita.com)
4. China and ASEAN Announce Agreement to End Merchandise Tariffs
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have announced an agreement to eliminate tariffs on merchandise trade as a step toward creating an Asian free trade zone (FTZ). While a Chinese official stated that this deal on a five-year process for paring back tariff barriers will pave the way for a profound and lasting process of economic integration within Asia, there are concerns that many protected products might remain excluded from the final agreement. (WSJ Pub 10/27/04, available at www.wallstreetjournal.com)
5. FDA Draft Revision of Compliance Policy Guide for Imported Milk & Cream
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of a draft revision of the compliance policy guide (CPG) entitled Section 560.400 - Imported Milk and Cream - Federal Import Milk Act (FIMA). Comments on this CPG are due by November 29, 2004. (D/N 2004D-0453, FR Pub 10/29/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-24153.pdf)
6. ITA Receives Application for Export Trade Certificate of Review
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has announced that it has received an application from AmRus Ventures, Inc. for an Export Trade Certificate of Review, which, if granted, will protect the applicant and members identified in the Certificate from specific antitrust actions. Written comments should be submitted no later than 20 days after October 22, 2004. (FR Pub 10/22/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/E4-2808.pdf)