CBP Administrative Messages, Web Postings, Etc.
CBP has posted to its Web site a notice announcing that the 2007 tariff-rate quota (TRQ) on mandarin oranges (satsumas) in airtight containers will open on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 12 p.m. EST, or its equivalent in other time zones with a low-duty quantity of 40,000,000 kg. (See CBP's notice for list of applicable HTS numbers.) (QBT-06-579, dated 11/28/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/textiles_and_quotas/qbts/qbt2006/06_579.ctt/06_579.doc)
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1. 2007 TRQ on Mandarin Oranges (Satsumas) Opens January 2, 2007
2. 2007 NAFTA/Mexico TRQ on Peanuts Opens January 2, 2007
CBP has posted to its Web site a notice announcing that the 2007 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)/Mexico TRQ on peanuts provided for in HTS Chapter 99, Subchapter VI, U.S. Note 16 will open on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 12 p.m. EST, or its equivalent in other times zones with a low-duty quantity of 4,959,000 kg. (See CBP's notice for list of applicable HTS numbers.) (QBT-06-578, dated 11/28/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/textiles_and_quotas/qbts/qbt2006/06_578.ctt/06_578.doc)
3. 2007 TRQs on Certain Worsted Wool Fabrics Open January 2, 2007
CBP has posted to its Web site a notice announcing that the 2007 TRQs on certain worsted wool fabrics suitable for use in making suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers will open on January 2, 2007 at 12 p.m. EST, or its equivalent in other time zones with the following restraint levels:
| HTS Number | Restraint Level |
|---|---|
| 9902.51.11 | 5,500,000 SME |
| 9902.51.15 | 5,000,000 SME |
| 9902.51.16 | 2,000,000 SME |
DOC license required. According to CBP, the importation of worsted wool fabrics under HTS 9902.51.11, 9902.51.15, and 9902.51.16 shall only be allowed to importers who have a license issued by the Department of Commerce (DOC) or who have written authorization to use another person's DOC license.
(See CBP's notice for list of applicable numbers and further instructions on the DOC license requirement.) (QBT-06-577, dated 11/28/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/textiles_and_quotas/qbts/qbt2006/06_577.ctt/06_577.doc)
4. Various Postings to CBP's Web Site
CBP has recently posted the following to its Web site:
Calexico port of entry to immediately process I-94 permits for Mexican holiday travelers. CBP has posted to its Web site a press release announcing that, beginning immediately, travelers seeking I-94 documents will be allowed to apply up to 30 days in advance rather than waiting until the holidays. (CBP press release, dated 11/24/06 http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/11242006.xml)
Importer and Broker Quick Views spreadsheet posted. CBP has posted to its Web site a spreadsheet showing the Importer and Broker Quick Views available in ACE. (CBP spreadsheet, undated, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/ace_welcome/reports/trade_view.ctt/trade_view.xls)