Miscellaneous International Trade Notices

During his April 12, 2010 meeting with President Obama, Chinese President Hu Jintao stated that China would firmly stick to the path of reforming its currency exchange rate mechanism. He added that the RMB’s appreciation would neither balance U.S.-China trade nor solve U.S. unemployment. (Notice, dated 04/13/10, available at http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-04/13/c_13248100.htm)

2. U.S. and Mexico Agree to Working Group on NAFTA Trucking

During an April 12, 2010 meeting in Monterrey, Mexico to discuss transportation issues, DOT Secretary LaHood and Mexico's Transportation Secretary Horcasitas agreed to establish a working group to consider next steps in resolving outstanding motor carrier issues in the cross-border trucking program, stating the resolution of this problem was of highest priority. (Notice, dated 04/12/10, available at http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot6710.htm)

3. USTR Issues Statement on April 2010 ACTA Negotiations

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued a statement on the next round of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations that began April 12, 2010 in New Zealand. USTR states that the U.S. hopes to reach consensus on a text that would provide meaningful information to the public and be a basis for productive dialogue. (Press release, dated 04/11/10, available at http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/press-releases/2010/april/office-us-trade-representative-releases-statement-up)

4. Deputy USTR, Costa Rican Trade Minister Discuss DR-CAFTA, Etc

Deputy USTR Sapiro met with Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade Ruiz on April 12 to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest, including matters relating to the Dominican Republic-Central America-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), which entered into force for Costa Rica on January 1, 2009. (Notice, dated 04/13/10, available at http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/blog/2010/april/deputy-ustr-miriam-sapiro-meets-costa-rican-minister-foreign-t)

5. DHS Secretary Met with African Officials on Intl Aviation Security

On April 11, 2010, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano visited Nigeria to meet with top officials from across Africa and the International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security. Her visit marked the fourth in a series of major international meetings intended to build consensus on strengthening global aviation security. (Press release, dated 04/12/10, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1271085587404.shtm)

6. WCO Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Valuation Agreement

The World Customs Organization celebrated the 30th anniversary of the GATT/WTO Valuation Agreement during its April 13, 2010 Session of the WCO Technical Committee on Customs. (Press release, dated 04/13/10, available at http://www.wcoomd.org/press/?v=1&lid=1&cid=7&id=207)

7. State Dept Forwards 18 Proposed Defense Export TAAs to Congress

The State Department is providing notice that it has forwarded 18 notifications of proposed technical assistance agreements and/or manufacturing license agreements involving the export of defense articles to Congress. (Public Notice 6953, FR Pub 04/13/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-8397.pdf)

8. MCC Issues Quarterly Assistance Report

The Millennium Challenge Corporation has issued its report for the quarter October 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, on assistance provided under section 605 of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and on transfers or allocations of funds to other federal agencies under section 619(b) of the Act. (FR Pub 04/13/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-8314.pdf)

9. FDA Guidance, Correction on Egg Salmonella Prevention

The Food and Drug Administration is announcing the availability of a guidance entitled "Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation: Small Entity Compliance Guide," and is amendinghttp://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-8359.pdf) its July 9, 2009 regulation to correct the date by which producers must register their farm with FDA, among other things. (D/N FDA-2010-D-0183, FR Pub 04/13/10, available at

10. Graco Petitions for Child Car Seat Exemption

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announces Graco Children's Products Inc.’s petition for exemption as manufacturer from the notification and recall responsibilities regarding certain child car seat pillows that failed to meet flammability requirements, on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. (D/N NHTSA-2010-0042; Notice 1, FR Pub 04/13/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-8310.pdf)

11. State Dept Intl Economic Policy Advisory Committee to Meet April 15

The State Department’s Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy will meet on April 15, 2010 in Washington, DC. The topic for the April 15 meeting will be Current International Economic and Commercial Priorities for the State Department. (Press release, dated 04/12/10, available at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/04/139991.htm)

12. ITA Extends Middle East Health Trade Mission Applications to April 16

The International Trade Administration has extended the application deadline for its Middle East Public Health Trade Mission to April 16, 2010. (FR Pub 04/13/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-8436.pdf)

13. FAS Revises Trade Forecast for Pork, Beef and Broiler Meat

The Foreign Agricultural Service has issued an April 13, 2010 Commodity and Market Intelligence Report that contains a revised 2010 Trade Forecast for pork (slightly higher world demand expected) and Beef and Broiler Meat (world demand is stable). (Report, posted 04/13/10, available at http://www.fas.usda.gov/dlp/circular/2010/livestock_poultry042010.pdf)

14. EU Launches Debate on Future of Its Common Agricultural Policy

The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development has launched a public debate on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the European Union. The public debate will center around why a common EU agricultural policy is needed, what its objectives should be, how it can be reformed, and any new tools that are needed. (Press release, dated 04/12/10, available at http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/419&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en)

15. Canada Issues 2010 Beef and Veal Quota Holders List

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has published its 2010 list of Beef and Veal Quota Holders. (List, posted 04/13/10, available at http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/beef-boeuf/list-10-liste.aspx?)

16. CPSC Lists Voluntary Recalls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published notice of the following voluntary recalls:

(CPSC recalls available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelapr10.html)

17. Foreign Trade Zone Board Actions and Notices

The Foreign Trade Zone Board has issued the following:

• FTZ 49 -- Grant of Authority for Subzone Status: Foreign Trade Subzone 49L; Secaucus, NJ

18. DDTC Name Change Notices

The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has announced the following entity name change(s) for new DDTC license applications. New license applications received after the listed deadline will be considered for return without action for correction to the new name (notice hyperlinked):

• ORBIMAGE, Inc to GeoEye, Inc. - 05/15/10
• Accurate Products Co to Evaero, Inc. - 05/15/10
• BAE Systems Information Technology, Inc. to BAE Systems Information Solutions, Inc. -- 05/15/10
• Detica Inc. and Detica Federal Inc. to BAE Systems Information Solutions, Inc. -- 05/15/10
• BAE Systems Datagate Inc. to BAE Systems Information Solutions, Inc.- 05/15/10

19. Revised FDA Import Alerts

The Food and Drug Administration has posted revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:

• 99-05: Raw Agricultural Products for Pesticides
• 99-04: Manufacturers of Low Acid Canned Foods and Acidified Foods
• 80-04: Surgeon's and Patient Examination Gloves
• 72-03: Pig Ears and Other Pet Treats Due to the Presence of Salmonella
• 66-41: Unapproved New Drugs Promoted in The U.S.
• 53-17: Cosmetics Due to Microbiological Contamination
• 16-125: Refrigerated (Not Frozen) Vacuum Pak or Modified Atmosphere Packaged Raw Fish and Fishery Product

20. FAS Global Agriculture Information Network Reports

The Foreign Agriculture Service issued the following GAIN reports:

• Vietnam -- Cotton and Products Annual: 2010
• Thailand -- Bangkok Newsletter -- April 2010: Agricultural Situation, Market Development Reports
• Thailand -- Some Animal Products Exempted from Import Fees: Trade Policy Monitoring
• Brazil -- Poultry and Products Semi-annual: Semi Annual Poultry Report
• Vietnam -- Rice Price -- Weekly: 2010
• Taiwan -- Update on Taiwan’s 2010 Rice CSQ SBS Tender: Grain and Feed
• Brazil - Cotton and Products Annual: 2010 Annual Cotton Report
• Russian Federation - Oilseeds and Products Annual: Annual
• Mexico - Ports of Entry and Inspection Hours Changed: Sanitary/Phytosanitary/Food Safety, Livestock and Products, Poultry and Products, Vegetables, Fresh Fruit
• Brazil - Oilseeds and Products Annual: 2010 Annual Oilseeds Report

21. FMC Lists OTI Applications

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice that lists those applying for ocean transportation intermediary licenses as a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), ocean freight forwarder (FF) or NVOCC/FF OTI, as follows:

FMC notice (FR Pub 04/01/10) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-7276.pdf