>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕0283号预警信息：The United States officially launched China-related cellular base station communication equipment, components and their downstream products337调查
Recently, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate specific cellular base station communications equipment, components, and their downstream products337 Survey (Survey code: 337-TA-1302)。The registered US patent numbers of the products in question are 9,882,282, 10,263,340 and 9,667,290。
贸促〔2022〕0284号预警信息：The United States has made products related to China's silicon photovoltaic cells and modules with nanostructures and their downstream productsFinal ruling on Section 337
2月22日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision of Part 337 on certain silicon photovoltaic cells and modules with nanostructures and their downstream products (Investigation Code: 337-TA-1271) : Termination of U.S. Patent No. 10 in this case,692,The survey of 971，Therefore, the investigation into the listed defendants, China Changshu Artes Sunshine Power Technology Co., LTD., China Jiangsu Hanwha New Energy (Qidong) Co., LTD., China Henan Artes Photovoltaic Power (Luoyang) Co., LTD., was terminated。
贸促〔2022〕0285号预警信息：The United States of America for gabapentin immunoassay kit and test paper and composition and methodFinal ruling on Section 337
2月22日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision of Part 337 on specific Gabapentin immunoassay kits and test strips and their composition and method (investigation code: 337-TA-1239) : based on settlement，To terminate the investigation into the named defendant, Shanghai Ktron Biotechnology Co., LTD.;Interested parties may submit written comments on the relief issued by the absent defendant。
贸促〔2022〕0286号预警信息：Brazil Chinese ballpoint pen made the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling
Recently, the Management Executive Committee of the Foreign Trade Committee of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Brazil issued a resolution to make a positive final ruling on the second anti-dumping sunset review of disposable plastic resin ballpoint pens originating in China, and decided to continue to levy the products involved in China6.The anti-dumping duty of US $07 / kg is valid for 5 years。The anti-dumping measures in this case shall not apply to the following products: (1) sold at FOB price, each of which is greater than or equal to 0.High value-added pens for $50 (50 cents), (2) pens with metal bodies, (3) pens with added functions other than writing, and (4) pens with product descriptions as luxury pens。The MERCOsur tax code of the products involved is 9608.10.00。This resolution shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2022〕0287号预警信息：Brazil China agricultural machinery tires launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation
Recently, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretariat issued a notice in the Federal Government Gazette saying that the Brazilian Tire Industry Association (ANIP) application to initiate the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation of agricultural machinery tires originating in China。The MERCOsur tax code of the products involved is 4011.70.10、4011.70.90、4011.80.90、4011.90.10和4011.90.90。The dumping investigation period in this case is from July 2020 to June 2021, and the damage investigation period is from July 2016 to June 2021。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。The questionnaire will be sent to exporters/producers, importers and other domestic manufacturers, and stakeholders should submit their responses through the SEI/ME electronic information system within 30 days of receipt of the questionnaire。An interested party may apply for a hearing within 5 months from the date of commencement of the investigation。Information about cases can be consulted at: defesacomercial.cgmc@economia.gov.br。
贸促〔2022〕0288号预警信息：The European Commission has notified China of unqualified exports of frozen fish
On February 21, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, the European Commission notified China that the export of frozen fish was unqualified because the product had not completed the import procedure。The products have been distributed to other Member States and the Commission will inform the relevant national authorities。The type of notification is Follow-up Notification number 2022.0990。
贸促〔2022〕0289号预警信息：Finland reported that China's export of transparent oil lamp bulbs did not meet the standards
On February 21, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Finland notified that China's exports of Finnmari transparent oil lamp bulbs (model: CRE58) were unqualified, requiring importers to suspend the import of this product。This product may leak oil when tilted and does not comply with the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive and European standard EN 14059。Alarm number A12/00329/22。
贸促〔2022〕0290号预警信息：Germany recalls toy car sets exported from China
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for Consumer Non-Food Products (RAPEX reports that Germany has recalled J'adore Ocean Friends Natural Wood Toys sets exported to China。This product releases excessive nickel and does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00318/22。
贸促〔2022〕0291号预警信息：South Korea reported that China's export of ceramic POTS unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, because the product detected excessive nickel, the Jingin Department notified China's exports3.5L ceramic pot is not qualified。In Korea, the nickel content of such products should be maintained at 0.Less than 1mg/L。
贸促〔2022〕0292号预警信息：South Korea reports that tea extract powder exported from China is unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the product was detected to exceed the standard of cycylate, the Jingin Agency (airport) notified that the extract powder of lemon balm tea exported from China was unqualified。Cyclamate cannot be detected in such products in Korea。
贸促〔2022〕0293号预警信息：Hungary reports that wigs exported from China are not qualified
On February 23, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Hungary notified that Chinese exports of Christys Dress Up amscan wigs were unqualified and required the product to be withdrawn from the market。Because the product cannot be fully extinguished when lit, it does not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive and the European EN 71-2 standard。Alarm number A11/00036/20。
贸促〔2022〕0294号预警信息：Hungary notified China that the export of masks was unqualified
On February 23, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer Goods (RAPEX) news, Hungary notified that China's exports of GH-LT001 KN95 masks (model: Letian) were unqualified and required the product to be withdrawn from the market。Due to the poor filtration capacity of the product, it does not meet the requirements of the EU PPE regulations and the European EN 149 standard。Alert number A12/01808/21。
贸促〔2022〕0295号预警信息：Austria notified China that the export of bow and arrow toys is not qualified
On February 23, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Austria notified that China's exports of Micky Maus bow and arrow toys were unqualified and required the product to be withdrawn from the market。Because the suction cup of the product is easy to fall off, it does not meet the requirements of the EU toy Safety Directive and the European EN 71-1 standard。Alarm number A12/00020/21。
贸促〔2022〕0296号预警信息：Germany reported that Chinese exports of necklaces are not qualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for Consumer Non-Food Products (According to RAPEX, Germany notified that China's export of PikaLF Wolf-Halskette fur Manner necklace was unqualified, requiring Amazon and other e-commerce platforms to remove this product。Some of the products in the package contain excessive cadmium and do not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alert number INFO/00008/22。
贸促〔2022〕0297号预警信息：France reported that the export of kitchen spoons from China is not qualified
On February 22, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, due to the migration of formaldehyde detected in the product, France notified China that the export of melamine kitchen spoon was unqualified, and the relevant departments will destroy this batch of products。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification number 2022.1041。
贸促〔2022〕0298号预警信息：South Korea reported that Chinese gloves exported were unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, due to the total dissolution amount of the product detected exceeded the standard, the Jingin Department notified that the Chinese export gloves were unqualified。In Korea, the total dissolution of such products should be maintained atBelow 150mg/L。
>>商务部调查通告
Questionnaire for final review of anti-dumping measures on dry corn distillers grains was issued
On February 21, the Trade Remedy Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of China issued a notice saying that the Ministry of Commerce1月A final review of anti-dumping measures applied to imports of dried corn distillers originating in the United States began on the 12th。In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the relevant work notice on the questionnaire of this final review case is issued as follows:
(1) The questionnaire for the final review of the case is divided into three categories: the questionnaire for foreign exporters or producers, the questionnaire for domestic producers, and the questionnaire for domestic importers. All parties shall fill in the corresponding questionnaires as required。(2) The date on which this notice is issued shall be the date on which the questionnaire is issued. Interested parties shall fill in the questionnaire truthfully within the prescribed time limit as required and submit complete and accurate answer sheets。(3) All interested parties shall approve“Trade remedy investigation information platform”（http://etrb.mofcom.gov.(c) Submit an electronic version of the answer sheet and, at the request of the investigating authority, a written version of the answer sheet。The content of the electronic version and the written version shall be the same and the format shall be consistent。Contact number: 010-65198196, 85093421。
Issuing questionnaires on the final review of countervailing measures on dried corn grains
2月21日The Trade Remedy Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of China issued a notice saying that the Ministry of Commerce has conducted a final review of the anti-subsidy measures applied to imports of dry corn distillers originating in the United States since January 12。According to the relevant provisions of the Anti-Subsidy Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the relevant work notice on the questionnaire of this final review case is issued as follows:
（-) The questionnaire for the final review of this case is divided into four categories: government questionnaire, foreign exporter or producer questionnaire, domestic producer questionnaire and domestic importer questionnaire。(2) The date on which this notice is issued shall be the date on which the questionnaire is issued. Interested parties shall fill in the questionnaire truthfully within the prescribed time limit as required and submit complete and accurate answer sheets。(3) All interested parties shall adopt the "Trade Remedy Investigation Information Platform" (http://etrb.mofcom.gov.(c) Submit an electronic version of the answer sheet and, at the request of the investigating authority, a written version of the answer sheet。The content of the electronic version and the written version shall be the same and the format shall be consistent。Contact number :010-65198196、85093421。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕0299号预警信息：Ukraine Chinese citizens in Uzbekistan are reminded to step up security precautions
At present, the situation in eastern Ukraine has undergone major changes。
The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine reminded Chinese citizens and Chinese enterprises in Ukraine to pay attention to the safety tips issued by the local authorities，Do not travel to unstable areas;Keep abreast of information released on the Embassy's official wechat account and official website，Raise awareness of safety precautions，Can be timely for some food and drinking water and other necessities of life reserve;Strengthen contact with local Overseas Chinese Association, International Students Association and China Chamber of Commerce，Help each other when necessary;The epidemic is still spreading，While taking good security precautions，We will not relax the epidemic protection。Ukraine emergency call: Fire Department101, alarm 102, First aid 103, Consular protection and assistance of the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine Tel: +380503550734。
贸促〔2022〕0300号预警信息：Malawi Remind Chinese citizens in Malaysia to pay attention to polio prevention
On 17 February, Malawi's Ministry of Health announced the discovery of a confirmed case of imported poliomyelitis in the country, the first case of poliomyelitis reported in the country in nearly 30 years。The Ministry of Health has declared it a public health emergency, saying there has been no community transmission and the government is working with the WHO and neighbouring countries to deal with the outbreak。Polio virus is highly contagious, mainly through contaminated food and water, can cause irreversible paralysis in children under the age of 15, can also infect immunocompromised adults。
The Chinese Embassy in Malawi reminds Chinese citizens in Malawi or planning to come to Malawi in the near future to pay close attention to local case reports, pay attention to food and water hygiene, especially children's hygiene prevention, timely vaccination, if they feel unwell, they should seek medical attention immediately。In case of emergency, please call the number of consular protection and assistance of the Chinese Embassy in Malawi:+265-888998037;Malawi Emergency Medical assistance number: 998。
贸促〔2022〕0301号预警信息：Sri Lanka Health unions suspended strikes for two weeks to facilitate negotiations, and there were daily afternoon to evening rolling blackouts across the country
On February 16, the Sri Lankan Health Professionals Federation, comprising 18 health unions, suspended a nationwide general strike for 14 days since February 7 to facilitate negotiations with the government。The group has warned it will resume strikes if union demands over pay and other issues are not met。On 21 February, the Sri Lankan Government Medical Staff Association called a symbolic strike to put pressure on the government。In addition, on February 18, the Public Utilities Commission, the regulator of the Sri Lankan power sector, announced that it intends to implement one-hour power outages between 14:30 and 18:30, or 45-minute power outages between 18:30 and 22:30, every day in subregions, in response to ongoing fuel shortages and related failures at power stations。
Recommended locations throughout Sri Lanka，Especially the Chinese people in the areas around central cities such as Colombo and Kandy，In the recent sensitive period and in the coming months，Travel to sensitive areas should be cautious or avoided，Pay attention to safety preparedness and prevention of COVID-19，Try to avoid non-essential travel，At the same time, political, ethnic, religious and socially sensitive topics should be avoided;Keep an eye out for unusual and suspicious people around the premises，It is expected to suffer from conflicts, riots, terrorist attacks and militant attacks。People outside should always pay attention to the latest reports of local media, and expect occasional road closures and increased security measures, curfews and states of emergency。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕0302号预警信息：World Trade Organization Growth in global trade in goods has weakened
On February 21, the latest edition of the Barometer of Trade in Goods released by the World Trade Organization showed that after a strong rebound in the volume of trade in goods in 2021, the growth momentum of global trade in goods weakened at the beginning of 2022。The WTO believes that while the coronavirus pandemic will remain a threat to economic activity and global trade in the future, some countries choose to relax quarantine policies, which may stimulate trade growth in the coming months。
贸促〔2022〕0303号预警信息：The European Union has restricted exports of communications surveillance equipment to Myanmar
On February 21, the European Union announced sanctions against 22 individuals and four entities in Myanmar, the fourth round of sanctions launched by the EU against Myanmar since February last year。In addition, the European Union has restricted the export of communications surveillance equipment to Myanmar。
贸促〔2022〕0304号预警信息：Exports of Canadian poultry and related products to China have been suspended
Recently, Canada submitted to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)OIE reported one case of highly pathogenic avian influenza of the H5N1 subtype at a Turkey farm in the country。To prevent the spread of the epidemic，2月21日，The General Administration of Customs of China and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China issued an announcement，From today onwards，Direct or indirect importation of poultry and related products from Canada is prohibited，Stop issuing Entry Quarantine Permits for poultry and related products imported from Canada，Revoke the Entry Plant and Animal Quarantine Permit issued within the validity period。
贸促〔2022〕0305号预警信息：Sri Lankan general3,000 tons of foreign waste returned to Britain
On February 21, Sri Lankan customs returned 45 containers containing various waste materials to the UK。Sri Lankan customs said the waste imported from Britain amounted to 3,000 tons。The importer declared that the containers were filled with used mattresses and blankets, and customs inspections found that the containers were actually filled with all kinds of illegal waste, including biological waste from hospitals。Sri Lanka Customs also said that illegal traders may try to import foreign garbage again, the customs will be vigilant to ensure that similar incidents do not happen again。