>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕0033号预警信息：The United States made vacuum thermos bottles and their componentsFinal ruling on Section 337
1月5日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision of Part 337 on specific vacuum thermos and its components (survey code: 337-TA-1216) : Passed review，Us Registered Patent No. 4 on infringement,055,784、5,295,365、5,176,888 and U.S. Design Patent number D806,468、D786,012、D799,320 of the products involved issued a general exclusion order，And terminate the investigation。Cangnan Keyis Yunshang Technology Co., LTD., Zhejiang, China, and Suzhou Pullem Co., LTD., Jiangsu, China, are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0034号预警信息：The United States launched the third anti-dumping sunset review investigation into Chinese wooden bedroom furniture
On January 3, the US Department of Commerce issued a notice to launch the third anti-dumping sunset review investigation on wooden bedroom furniture imported from China。At the same time, the United States International Trade Commission initiated an anti-dumping sunset review of the industry injury investigation in this case, and interested parties should submit a response to the United States International Trade Commission by February 2, and submit comments on the adequacy of the response to the United States International Trade Commission by March 18 at the latest。
贸促〔2022〕0035号预警信息：The United States launched the fifth anti-dumping sunset review investigation on glycine in China
On January 3, the US Department of Commerce issued a notice to launch the fifth anti-dumping sunset review investigation on glycine imported from China。At the same time, the United States International Trade Commission launched an anti-dumping sunset review of the case industry damage investigation。Stakeholders should submit their responses to the U.S. International Trade Commission by February 2 and their comments on the adequacy of the response to the case to the U.S. International Trade Commission by March 17 at the latest。
贸促〔2022〕0036号预警信息：India terminates anti-dumping measures on cold-rolled sheets of iron, unalloyed steel or other alloy steel related to China
1月5日，India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a statement，The Department of Revenue of the Ministry of Finance of India has not accepted the final anti-dumping sunset review recommendation of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry dated 14 September 2021 on cold rolled sheets of iron, unalloyed or other alloy steels originating in or imported from China, Japan, Korea and Ukraine，Decided not to continue to impose anti-dumping duties on the products involved in the above-mentioned countries。
贸促〔2022〕0037号预警信息：The United States made Chinese flocking swabs and their downstream products and methodsFinal ruling on Section 337
On January 6, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a notice announcing the final ruling of Part 337 on certain flocking swabs and their downstream products and methods (Investigation code: 337-TA-1279) : The preliminary ruling of the Administrative Judge in this case made on December 7, 2021 (No.30) No review, that is, agree to Huanchenyang (Shenzhen) Technology Co., LTD., Ltd.Become the third party in the case (intervene)。
贸促〔2022〕0038号预警信息：The United States is made of Chinese-related audio players and controllers and their components and similar productsFinal ruling on Section 337
1月6日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision Part 337 on certain audio players and controllers and their components and similar products (Investigation code: 337-TA-1191) : Infringement of intellectual property rights in this case，Limited exclusion orders and restraining orders are issued against listed defendants，A 100% tax will be imposed on products imported during the investigation period，Termination of investigation。
贸促〔2022〕0039号预警信息：The United States made on China-related portable battery starters and their componentsFinal ruling on Section 337
On January 4, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that it made a final ruling of Part 337 on certain portable battery starters and their components (investigation code: 337-TA-1256) : A preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on December 6, 2021 (No.47) No review, that is, based on the withdrawal of the applicant to terminate the investigation of the non-answering respondent, China's Guangdong Shenzhen Jiejia Technology Co., LTD., Guangdong Shenzhen Take Tools Co., LTD。
贸促〔2022〕0040号预警信息：The United States has refused to import batches of Chinese dates
近日，According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration，Because the product contains, in whole or in part, filthy, rotten, decomposing substances，The United States refused to import batches of dates exported by China's Shanxi Yangmei Xinke Agricultural Development Co., LTD., Guangdong Zhongshan Yifeng Food Factory, Shandong Foreign Trade Group Ruifeng Co., LTD., Hebei Cangzhou Dafu Import and Export Trade Co., LTD。
贸促〔2022〕0041号预警信息：German recall of Chinese export ceramic dishes unqualified
On January 5, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Germany recalled Chinese export ceramic dishes due to the migration of lead and cobalt products。The notification type is Warning Notification number 2022.0086。
贸促〔2022〕0042号预警信息：Poland reported that three batches of Chinese exports of tableware were unqualified
On January 5, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, Poland notified that three batches of tableware exported from China were unqualified due to the unauthorized use of bamboo products。The above products have not been distributed in Poland and will be subject to enhanced inspection by relevant authorities。The types of notifications are follow-up notifications, numbered 2022 respectively.0049、2022.0079及2022.0085。
贸促〔2022〕0043号预警信息：Italy has notified China that its exports of shelled peanuts are substandard
On January 5, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, because the product aflatoxin exceeded the standard, Italy notified that the shell peanuts exported from China were unqualified。This batch of products has not been put on the market, and the relevant departments will detain this batch of products。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification number 2022.0078。
贸促〔2022〕0044号预警信息：Sweden notified that China's export of electric massage instruments are not qualified
On January 5, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Sweden notified China that the export of Fhen Liang electric massage instrument was unqualified, requiring the importer to withdraw the product from the market。The product charger contains excessive SCCP, DEHP and DBP, and the solder contains excessive lead, which does not meet the requirements of EU POPs regulation and RoHS 2 directive。Alarm number A12/00031/22。
贸促〔2022〕0045号预警信息：Sweden notified China that the export of headphones is not qualified
On January 4, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX), Sweden notified that China's exports of Langsdom JM 21 headphones were unqualified。The product solder contains excessive lead and does not meet the requirements of the EU RoHS 2 Directive。Alarm number A12/00021/22。
贸促〔2022〕0046号预警信息：South Korea reports that Chinese angelica exports are unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, due to excessive cadmium, the Jingren Department notified that the angelica exported by Anhui Helin Traditional Chinese Medicine Slices Technology Co., Ltd. was unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕0047号预警信息：The United States has imposed automatic seizures on Chinese fish balls
On January 6, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official website news, because the product label did not indicate the main allergen, the United States notified China's Fujian Ruiyun Food Co., Ltd. exported fish ball products unqualified, the product implementation of automatic detention。Alert number 99-22。
贸促〔2022〕0048号预警信息：Us recalls Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles
On January 5, the US Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) imposed a recall on Chinese-made CRT Motor's ATV all-terrain vehicles。The product does not meet mandatory safety requirements and children can operate at speeds exceeding the maximum permitted speed, increasing the risk of a crash and causing serious injuries and cuts to children。The CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using the product and contact CRT Motor for a full refund。
贸促〔2022〕0049号预警信息：France recalls Chinese export rattle toys
On January 6, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX), France recalled TEX BABY rattle toys exported from China。The small beads in the toy plastic tube are easy to fall, and young children may put small beads into their mouths, which may lead to the risk of esophageal injury, and does not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive and the European EN 71-1 standard。Alarm number A12/00039/22。
贸促〔2022〕0050号预警信息：Croatia has notified China that its exports of children's bath toys are substandard
On January 6, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX), Croatia notified that China's exports of children's bath toys (small yellow duck shape) were unqualified and asked importers to suspend imports。The small parts of the product (hard plastic) may fall off, and its plastic material contains excessive DEHP, DIBP, which does not comply with the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00036/22。
贸促〔2022〕0051号预警信息：Ireland detains Chinese export of children's plastic cutlery sets
On January 6, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Ireland notified that the children's plastic tableware sets exported from China shipped from the UK were unqualified, and the relevant departments have detained this batch of products。In accordance with European Union (EU) Regulation No 10/2011, plastic food contact materials containing bamboo fibre and other bamboo substances may not be sold or imported into Ireland。
贸促〔2022〕0052号预警信息：Spain has notified that Chinese exports of kitchen utensils and tableware are substandard
On January 5, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Spain notified that Chinese exports of kitchenware and tableware were unqualified due to the unauthorized use of plant fiber (wheat straw) in products。The product has been distributed to other Member States, requiring the product to be withdrawn from the market。The type of notification is Follow-up Notification number 2022.0087。
>>商务部调查通告
Final ruling on anti-subsidy investigation into imports of polyphenylene ether originating in the United States
On January 6, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued a notice on the final ruling of the anti-subsidy investigation on imported polyphenylene ether originating in the United States, identifying the existence of subsidies for imported polyphenylene ether originating in the United States, and the amount of subsidies is a small amount of subsidies。Decides to terminate the anti-subsidy investigation on imports of polyphenylene ether originating in the United States with effect from the date of this announcement。From October 15, 2021 to January 6, 2022, the relevant import operators provided to the Customs of the People's Republic of China temporary countervailing duty deposit, as well as the corresponding import value-added tax deposit, the Customs shall refund。This product is subject to the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (2022) : 39072990。Products other than polyphenyl ethers under the tariff code are excluded from the scope of this investigation。
Final ruling on anti-dumping investigation into imports of polyphenylene ether originating in the United States
On January 6, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued a notice on the final ruling of the anti-dumping investigation on imports of polyphenylene ether originating in the United States, concluding that imports of polyphenylene ether originating in the United States were dumped, and the domestic polyphenylene ether industry was materially harmed。Decided to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of polyphenyl ethers originating in the United States from January 7, valid for five years。The anti-dumping duty rate of Saudi Basic Industries Innovation Plastics USA Co., Ltd. is 17.Other U.S. companies are subject to anti-dumping duties of 48 percent.6%。This product is subject to the Import and export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (2022) : 39072990。Products other than polyphenyl ethers under the tariff code are excluded from the scope of this investigation。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕0053号预警信息：苏丹 Citizens and institutions in Sudan are reminded to step up security precautions
On January 3, the Chinese Embassy in Sudan issued a security alert, saying that the security situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate。
We remind Chinese citizens and Chinese-funded institutions in Sudan to remain vigilant, strengthen security precautions, improve self-protection capabilities, and refrain from going out, watching and taking photos。In case of emergency, the first time to call the police and report to the embassy。
贸促〔2022〕0054号预警信息：Kazakhstan Large-scale protests broke out in some regions, and a state of emergency was declared in Mangiza Prefecture and Almaty City
On January 5, the Chinese Embassy and consulates in Kazakhstan issued a reminder that large-scale protests have broken out in some parts of Kazakhstan in recent days。The state of emergency in Mangiza Oblast, Almaty City and Almaty Oblast began at 1.30 a.m. on 5 January and ended at 0 a.m. on 19 January。During the state of emergency in the city of Almaty, the holding of any major events is prohibited, and a curfew is imposed from 23:00 to 07:00 the following day, restricting traffic in and out of the city。
Chinese citizens in Kazakhstan are reminded to abide by the laws and regulations of the host country, enhance their awareness of precautions, reduce unnecessary going out, and take effective safety precautions。Call the police in case of emergency (102) and contact the Chinese Embassy in Kazakhstan (+77017470186)。
贸促〔2022〕0055号预警信息：Mongolia Remind Chinese citizens to pay attention to safety precautions
On January 3, the Mongolian police informed the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia that a Chinese citizen was robbed by criminals in Ulaanbaatar on the same day, involving a large amount of money。After the full promotion of the embassy, the Mongolian police arrested five suspects on January 4, and the victims were not harmed。
Remind Chinese citizens in Mongolia to choose office locations and residential areas with good public security conditions, and install video phones and surveillance;Do not keep large amounts of cash and valuables in your office and home;Never reveal your wealth or personal information to an unknown person。In case of suspicious circumstances, please call the police (102) and contact the Embassy or Consulate (976-99112578)。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕0056号预警信息：General Administration of Customs of China to South KoreaEmergency precautionary measures were taken at four independent cold stores
1月6日，China's General Administration of Customs said，Packaging samples of two batches of frozen fine scale salmon and one batch of frozen Pacific cod imported from four independent cold storage facilities in South Korea were found to be positive for COVID-19 nucleic acid，From today onwards，Suspension of import declarations from four Korean independent cold stores (registration numbers KP-032, KP-695, KP-151, KP-693) for one week。
贸促〔2022〕0057号预警信息：Thailand will ban pork exports for three months after a shortage of pork soared in price
Recently, the Thai government announced that fromPork exports will be banned from January 6 to April 5。As demand for pork rises, pork prices are expected to jump from an average of about 150 baht per kg to 300 baht before Chinese New Year, according to estimates by the Thai Pig Association。
贸促〔2022〕0058号预警信息：德勤 The global core shortage will continue in 2022
Recently, Deloitte released a report that estimates the chip shortage will be inIn 2022, the chip delivery time will be delayed by about 10 to 20 weeks, and the situation will be alleviated by early 2023。In 2021, the new coronavirus epidemic has severely impacted the production capacity of the United States, Southeast Asia, and South Korea and Japan, where the chip manufacturing industry is concentrated。A cold wave in Texas and a fire at a chip factory in Ibaraki, Japan, added to the chip industry's woes。
贸促〔2022〕0059号预警信息：United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Global food prices hit a 10-year high in 2021
On January 6, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released a report saying that global food prices fell slightly in December 2021 due to the sharp decline in the high international vegetable oil and sugar prices, but the whole of last year still hit a 10-year high。Fao Senior economist Abbasyan said prospects for a return to market stability in 2022 remained weak due to high input costs, the ongoing global pandemic and more uncertain weather conditions。
贸促〔2022〕0060号预警信息：Industrial output of BrazilSix consecutive months of decline, manufacturing recovery is weak
On January 6, data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geographic Statistics (IBGE) showed that in November 2021, Brazil's industrial output fell by 02 percent month-on-month.For the sixth consecutive month of month-on-month decline。The country's manufacturing sector has yet to recover to pre-COVID-19 levels。
贸促〔2022〕0061号预警信息：The Philippines has imposed a temporary import ban on Canadian beef
Recently, due to the outbreak of mad cow disease in Alberta, Canada, the Philippine Department of Agriculture implemented a temporary import ban, banning the import of live cattle, beef and related products。The Philippines also temporarily banned beef imports from Germany, Brazil and the United Kingdom。