Mexico
Mexico
Second Round Of Comments On Beef Dumping Case Due October 21
The Secretaria de Economia de Mexico (Mexican Ministry of the Economy) sent notices yesterday (Sept. 13) to interested parties announcing a second round for submitting additional evidence and arguments regarding the “Sunset Review” of the beef compensatory (antidumping) duties imposed by Mexico. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 21. Only companies that responded to the first notice can submit additional comments.
Background:
On Dec. 24, 2004, the Secretariat of Economy published in the Diario Oficial (Mexico’s “Federal Register”) a request to domestic cattle and beef producers or any person having a legal interest in commenting on a Sunset Review of the beef compensatory duties to submit commentary or justification for the continuance of the application of compensatory duties on imports of beef from the United States that commenced on Aug. 2, 1999 and were subsequently modified following a NAFTA panel review. Should the domestic industry submit valid proof as to the need for continuing with the application of the compensatory duties on products under tariff classifications 0201.10.01, 0201.20.99, 0201.30.01, 0202.10.01, 0202.20.99, and 0202.30.01, the Mexican government will continue to apply compensatory duties on these products for another five years.
Coincidentally, the Mexican Secretariat of Economy published a decree in the Diario Oficial today (Sept. 14) imposing a tariff rate quota on imports of cattle from countries without a free trade agreement with Mexico effective Sept. 15. In-quota imports will pay nothing. Obviously, thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), this does not apply to U.S. cattle.
Industry News
United States And Mexico Implement New Wood Packing Material Requirements On Friday
The Agriculture Ocean Transportation Coalition (AgOTC) wants to inform interested parties that the implementation date for the new Wood Packing Rules for imports entering the U.S. is Friday (Sept.. 16). The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection previously announced it would reject any wood packing materials (WPM) that were not properly marked. U.S. Customs has since reversed its position, announcing effective Sept. 16 the shipper will be notified of any noncompliant WPM, and the shipment will be held only if infestation is found. On Feb. 1, 2006 customs will begin rejecting shipments — repacking noncompliant pallets and crates and re-exporting the noncompliant packaging at the cost of the importer. After July 5, 2006 all WPM (including dunnage) must be treated and marked or it will be re-exported.
Mexico will also implement this standard on September 16. Additional country implementation dates and requirements can be read online.
Mexico
Second Round Of Comments On Beef Dumping Case Due October 21
The Secretaria de Economia de Mexico (Mexican Ministry of the Economy) sent notices yesterday (Sept. 13) to interested parties announcing a second round for submitting additional evidence and arguments regarding the “Sunset Review” of the beef compensatory (antidumping) duties imposed by Mexico. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 21. Only companies that responded to the first notice can submit additional comments.
Background:
On Dec. 24, 2004, the Secretariat of Economy published in the Diario Oficial (Mexico’s “Federal Register”) a request to domestic cattle and beef producers or any person having a legal interest in commenting on a Sunset Review of the beef compensatory duties to submit commentary or justification for the continuance of the application of compensatory duties on imports of beef from the United States that commenced on Aug. 2, 1999 and were subsequently modified following a NAFTA panel review. Should the domestic industry submit valid proof as to the need for continuing with the application of the compensatory duties on products under tariff classifications 0201.10.01, 0201.20.99, 0201.30.01, 0202.10.01, 0202.20.99, and 0202.30.01, the Mexican government will continue to apply compensatory duties on these products for another five years.
Coincidentally, the Mexican Secretariat of Economy published a decree in the Diario Oficial today (Sept. 14) imposing a tariff rate quota on imports of cattle from countries without a free trade agreement with Mexico effective Sept. 15. In-quota imports will pay nothing. Obviously, thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), this does not apply to U.S. cattle.
Industry News
United States And Mexico Implement New Wood Packing Material Requirements On Friday
The Agriculture Ocean Transportation Coalition (AgOTC) wants to inform interested parties that the implementation date for the new Wood Packing Rules for imports entering the U.S. is Friday (Sept.. 16). The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection previously announced it would reject any wood packing materials (WPM) that were not properly marked. U.S. Customs has since reversed its position, announcing effective Sept. 16 the shipper will be notified of any noncompliant WPM, and the shipment will be held only if infestation is found. On Feb. 1, 2006 customs will begin rejecting shipments — repacking noncompliant pallets and crates and re-exporting the noncompliant packaging at the cost of the importer. After July 5, 2006 all WPM (including dunnage) must be treated and marked or it will be re-exported.
Mexico will also implement this standard on September 16. Additional country implementation dates and requirements can be read online.