>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕0893号预警信息：Mexico suspends anti-dumping duties on Chinese-related ammonium sulfate
On May 24, the Ministry of Economy of Mexico issued a notice, in view of the current insufficient supply of fertilizer raw materials resulting in price increases, decided to suspend the imposition of anti-dumping duties on ammonium sulfate originating in or imported from China and the United States and ammonium sulfate mixtures originating in or imported from China for a period of six months, effective from the next day。The TIGIE tax number of the product involved is 3102.21.01和3105.90.99。
贸促〔2022〕0894号预警信息：The United States officially launched China-related digital set-top boxes and systems as well as downstream services337调查
On May 24, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate a 337 investigation (investigation code: 337-TA-1315) into certain digital set-top boxes and systems and downstream services.。The US registered patent numbers of the products involved are 9,866,909, 10,555,014, 9,936,240, etc。
贸促〔2022〕0895号预警信息：The United States issued a document on China-related video processing equipment and its components, digital smart TVS and their downstream productsFinal ruling on Section 337
5月24日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision of Part 337 on certain video processing equipment and its components and digital smart TVS and their downstream products (Investigation code: 337-TA-1222) : Preliminary decision of the Administrative Judge in this case made on 22 April 2022 (No.76) No review, that is, based on the settlement between the two parties, there is no dispute between the eight TCL listed defendants and the applicant and it is in the public interest, and therefore the investigation is terminated;The motion by Listed defendant RealTek to punish the petitioner was denied (No.75), a request for review of the ruling should be filed by June 1, 2022。
贸促〔2022〕0896号预警信息：The United States issued a statement on China-related flocking swabs and their downstream products and methodsFinal ruling on Section 337
On May 24, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a notice announcing the final ruling of Part 337 on certain flock swabs and their downstream products and methods (Investigation code: 337-TA-1279) : The preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on April 29, 2022 (No.43) No review，Withdrawl based on the applicant，Termination of US patent registration No. 9,011,358 Complaints 8, 12-14, 16-19, 22，9,173,779 Complaints 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 16-18, 20, 22-24，10,327,741 Investigation of complaints 5, 9 and 20。China Wuxi Jiangsu Life Science and Technology Co., LTD., China Guangdong Shenzhen Mareklin Technology Co., LTD., China Hunan Runmei Gene Technology Co., LTD., and other enterprises are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0897号预警信息：The United States issued a high performance gravity water filter and its downstream productsFinal ruling on Section 337
On May 24, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that it made a final ruling of Part 337 on certain high-performance gravity water filters and their downstream products (investigation code: 337-TA-1294) : The preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on May 3, 2022 (No.13) No review, that is, termination of the investigation of named defendants Mavea LLC of West Linn, USA, OR Brita Gmbh of Germany, based on a settlement between the parties。Ecop Electric Co., Ltd. of Qingdao, Shandong, China, is listed as a defendant。
贸促〔2022〕0898号预警信息：The United States made a final anti-dumping ruling on China's railway freight vehicle coupler system and components
On May 24, the US Department of Commerce announced a final affirmative anti-dumping ruling on rail freight vehicle coupler systems and components imported from China, ruling that the dumping rate of Chinese producers/exporters is 147.11%。The US International Trade Commission is expected to make a final anti-dumping industry injury ruling in this case on July 7, 2022。This case involves United States Harmonized Tariff Number 8607.30.Products under Item 1000。
贸促〔2022〕0899号预警信息：The United States made the first countervailing sunset review of the Chinese biaxial geogles
On May 24, the US Department of Commerce issued a notice that it made the first anti-subsidy rapid sunset review final ruling on the biaxial geogrid imported from China, ruling that if the countervailing duty in this case is cancelled, it will lead to the subsidy of China's products involved in the case.61%～152.The 50 per cent subsidy rate continues or recurs。This case involves United States Harmonized Tariff Number 3926.90.Products under 9995 and Tariff Code 3920.20.0050和3925.90.Some products under 0000。
贸促〔2022〕0900号预警信息：India continues to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese ceramic tableware and kitchenware
5月24日，The tax bureau of the Indian Ministry of Finance issued a notice，Accepted the final anti-dumping ruling of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India dated 10 March 2022 on ceramic tableware and kitchenware (excluding knives and sanitary ware) originating in or imported from China，Decided to continue to impose anti-dumping duties on China's involved products, including circumvention products originating in Malaysia, for a period of five years，The tax is $1075 per metric ton。The products involved include bone China, stoneware and porcelain products。The case involves products under Indian Customs codes 6911 and 6912。
贸促〔2022〕0901号预警信息：India decided to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese polyurethane synthetic leather
Recently, the Tax bureau of the Ministry of Finance of India issued a notice that it accepted the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of IndiaThe final anti-dumping ruling on 21 February 2022 on polyurethane synthetic leather originating in or imported from China determined that the tax rate of other producers was 0, except for the Chinese producer Anhui Amway Material Technology Co., LTD.At $46 / meter, the measure is valid for five years。Indian Customs Code 5603.94.90和5903.20.Products under item 90。
贸促〔2022〕0902号预警信息：India modified China decorative paper anti-dumping final ruling
5月24日，The tax bureau of the Indian Ministry of Finance issued a public notice，Accepted the proposal of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India on 10 April 2022 to amend the final anti-dumping ruling on decorative paper originating in or imported from China，Decided to adjust the tax rate of Chinese exporter Hangzhou Huawang New Material Technology Co., Ltd. from $542 / metric ton to $297 / metric ton。The above-mentioned ruling shall take effect on the date of publication of this circular in the Official Gazette。The products involved include various types and sizes of decorative paper, ready-to-use decorative paper is not applicable to the anti-dumping measures in this case。Products under Indian Customs Codes 48059100 and 48022090 are involved。
贸促〔2022〕0903号预警信息：India does not implement anti-dumping measures against Chinese plastic processing machinery
5月26日，India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a statement，Received the Office memo issued by the Ministry of Finance on the same day，The Ministry of Finance has not accepted its final anti-dumping finding of 16 February 2022 on plastics processing machinery or injection molding machines originating in or imported from China，Decided not to impose anti-dumping duties on the Chinese products involved。The products in question are plastic processing machinery with a clamping force of 40 tonnes or greater and 3200 tonnes or less, and the Indian Customs code is 8477.1000。
贸促〔2022〕0904号预警信息：Canada has made a negative preliminary ruling of double reverse industrial damage to Chinese drill pipe
近日，The Canadian Trade Tribunal has made negative preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty determinations on drill pipe originating in or imported from China，Find that the evidence does not reasonably reflect that drill pipe originating in or imported from China has caused injury to, threatened to cause injury to, or impeded the establishment of a Canadian industry，Accordingly, the Canadian Trade Tribunal decided to terminate the industrial injury investigation in this case。Under Canadian law, the Canada Border Services Agency, which is conducting both dumping and subsidy investigations, will also terminate its investigation。The products involved are of nominal size2⅜ inches (OD 60).3 mm) to 7⅝ in. (OD 193.7 mm), carbon steel or alloy steel oil drill pipe, referring to Canadian Customs code 7304.23.00.10、7304.23.00.20、8431.43.00.Products under 20 etc。
贸促〔2022〕0905号预警信息：The United States issued a statement on China-related flocking swabs and their downstream products and methodsFinal ruling on Section 337
Recently, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice stating that certain flocking swabs and their downstream products and methods (investigation code:337-TA-1279) Final decision of Part 337: Preliminary decision of the Administrative Judge of the case made on 3 May 2022 (No.46) No review，Based on reconciliation，Termination of the listing of defendants United States Slmp, LLC, dba StratLab Medical Products of McKinney, TX survey;Preliminary decision of the Administrative Judge on 4 May 2022 (No.47) No review, i.e., termination of named defendant Fosun Pharma USA Inc., based on consent order. Survey of Princeton, NJ。Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, Nex Life Technology Co., LTD., Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, Mareklin Technology Co., LTD., Hunan Runmei Gene Technology Co., LTD., etc., are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0906号预警信息：The United States issued a statement on Chinese-related casual shoes and their packagingFinal ruling on Section 337
Recently, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that certain casual shoes and their packaging (investigation code:337-TA-1270) Final decision of Part 337: Preliminary decision of the Administrative Judge of the case made on 6 May 2022 (No.56) No review, that is, termination of the case against listed defendant Loeffler Randall Inc., based on the consent decree., New York, NY。China Quanzhou Zhengde Science and Technology Network Co., LTD., China Fujian Huayuwill Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd. are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0907号预警信息：The United States releases electronic devices and their components with wireless communication functions for China-related applicationsFinal ruling on Section 337
Recently, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that certain electronic devices with wireless communication functions and their components (investigation code:337-TA-1284) Final decision of Part 337: Preliminary decision of the Administrative Judge of the case made on 3 May 2022 (No.21) No review, i.e., termination of listed Defendant HMD Global Oy, Finland, and HMD America, Inc., based on withdrawal by the applicant.Miami FL investigation。Lenovo Group in Beijing, China; TCL Electronics Holdings Limited in Hong Kong, China; and Bubugao Electronics in Guangdong, China are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0908号预警信息：Poland has notified China of defective plastic toys
On May 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX) news, Poland notified that China's export of Soccer Set plastic toys (model: J304C) was unqualified。The plastic material of the toy contains excessive DEHP and DBP, which may be harmful to children's health and does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00773/22。
贸促〔2022〕0909号预警信息：Ireland reports that garden furniture exported from China is not qualified
On May 24, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Ireland notified that China's export of Aldi-Gardenline outdoor garden furniture was unqualified。The product is flammable, may cause a fire and cause burns to the user, and does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive。The alarm number is INFO/00102/22。
贸促〔2022〕0910号预警信息：Ireland notifies China of substandard export of children's tableware
On May 24, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, because the product is made of 70% bamboo fiber, 15% corn starch and 15% melamine, the material is not qualified, Ireland notified that China's export of children's tableware is not qualified。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.3036。
贸促〔2022〕0911号预警信息：South Korea has reported that China's export of frozen mixed vegetables is not qualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, due to excessive E. coli detected in the product, the Kyungin Agency (Pyeongtaek) notified that China's export of frozen mixed vegetables was unqualified。In Korea, the standard for E. coli in such products isn=5, c=2, m=0, M=10。
贸促〔2022〕0912号预警信息：The Netherlands notified China that the export ladder was not qualified
On May 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for Non-food products (RAPEX) news, the Netherlands notified China that the export Vonroc ladder (model: 2000737/2020-347 TL502XX) was unqualified。The product does not have sufficient mechanical strength and is easy to bend during use, which may cause users to fall from a height and injure themselves, and does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive。Alarm number A12/00773/22。
贸促〔2022〕0913号预警信息：Lithuania reported that the export of doll sets from China was unqualified
On May 25, according to the EU Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX), Lithuania notified China of the non-conformity of the export of doll sets UNDER WRAPS (OTY:360PCS 2019-22-3)。The plastic material of the doll's head contains excessive DIBP, which can be harmful to children's health and does not comply with the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00790/22。
贸促〔2022〕0914号预警信息：Us detains Chinese exports of plum
On May 26, according to the US Food and Drug Administration, due to the detection of heavy metal lead in the product, the United States implemented automatic detention of Umei produced and exported by a company in Putian, Fujian Province, China, with warning number 20-03。
贸促〔2022〕0915号预警信息：South Korea has designated Chinese kimchi as the subject of import inspection
On May 26, according to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of South Korea, South Korea once again designated the kimchi produced by five Chinese manufacturers for export as the object of import order inspection, the inspection item is Yersinia enterocolitica, and the designated time is from June 1 to November 30, 2022。
贸促〔2022〕0916号预警信息：The Netherlands notified China that the export lighting chain was unqualified
On May 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX) news, the Netherlands notified China that the export of AIGOSTAR lighting chain (model: VSCW820081510, W8200815, 0018PMA43) was unqualified。The user may experience electric shock from contact with live parts on the lamp holder, which does not meet the requirements of the EU Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60238。Alarm number A12/00789/22。
贸促〔2022〕0917号预警信息：The Netherlands notified China that the export of hot water bottles was unqualified
On May 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX) news, the Netherlands notified China that the export of Ardes hot water bottles (models: 12811500, 12811501, 16901540) were unqualified。The seams of this product can tear easily when used, potentially leaking hot water and causing burns to the user, which does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive。Alert number A12/01460/21。
贸促〔2022〕0918号预警信息：Finland reported that the scissors exported from China were unqualified
On May 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX) news, Finland notified that the export of Tarmo scissors (model: 289422) from China was unqualified。The product handle contains excessive DEHP, which may be harmful to children's health and does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00736/22。
贸促〔2022〕0919号预警信息：Ireland reports defective coffee cups exported from China
Recently, according to the European Union's Rapid Warning System for Food and Feed (According to RASFF, Ireland has notified that coffee cups exported to China are unqualified due to the unauthorized use of bamboo as a material。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.3111。
贸促〔2022〕0920号预警信息：Greece reports that the bread plates exported from China are not qualified
On May 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, because the product detected BFDGE migration, Greece notified the Chinese export bread plate unqualified。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the alert number is 2022.3124。
贸促〔2022〕0921号预警信息：The Netherlands reported that China's export expansion ladder was unqualified
On May 30, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX) news, the Netherlands notified China that the export Vonroc expansion ladder (model: 2000737/2020-347TL502XX) was unqualified。The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and may bend during use and cause the user to fall, which does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive。Alarm number A12/00450/22。
贸促〔2022〕0922号预警信息：Lithuania reports that Chinese toys are not qualified
On May 30, according to the EU's Rapid Alert System for non-food products (RAPEX), Lithuania notified China of exports UNDER WRAPS.O.L. SURPRISE!Plastic doll set (Model: 2019-22-3) is not qualified。The plastic material of the plastic toy contains excessive DIBP, which may harm the health of children and does not comply with the EU REACH regulation。Alert number A12/01460/21。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕0923号预警信息：智利 The embassy reminded Chinese citizens and institutions to step up security precautions
On May 23, the Chinese Embassy in Chile issued a reminder that recently some Chinese citizens reported that local robbery cases were frequent, and many Chinese restaurants or department stores were robbed。Some criminals disguised as customers to find out the situation of the store in advance, and broke into the store at the end of business to rob cash, and some compatriots were injured in the fight with the criminals。
Remind Chinese citizens and institutions in Chile to be vigilant，Do a good job of safety prevention: be vigilant and take the initiative to prevent，Protect property safety;Security facilities such as homes, shops and private cars will be strengthened，Avoid exposure, carrying or storing large amounts of cash and valuables indoors;Strictly abide by local laws and regulations，Try to avoid going out during sensitive hours or going alone to areas with poor security or other security risks;In case of emergency，Do stay calm.，And timely alarm。Chile local police number: Patrol police133. Investigation Police 134, Consular protection and assistance of the Chinese Embassy in Chile: (569) 98985955。
贸促〔2022〕0924号预警信息：南非 Chinese citizens are reminded to guard against kidnapping and hijacking
On May 26, the Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town issued a reminder that Chinese citizens were kidnapped again in Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa。In addition, in Nelson Mandela Bay City of Eastern Cape Province, there has been a rise in the number of kidnappings and robberies involving Chinese personnel recently, and several Chinese nationals have suffered physical threats and property damage. The Chinese Consulate General has made a special call to the senior police in Nelson, asking the police to take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens there。
Solemnly remind the Chinese citizens living in the three provinces of the Cape region to attach great importance to it, effectively strengthen security precautions, and be alert to vicious cases of infringement。
贸促〔2022〕0925号预警信息：Mexico Chinese citizens and institutions are reminded to step up security precautions
On May 26, the Chinese Embassy in Mexico issued a reminder that crimes against Chinese citizens in Cancun, Mexico and other places have increased recently。
We would like to remind Chinese citizens and institutions in Mexico to be vigilant and strengthen security precautions。We will closely monitor the public security situation in different parts of Mexico，Strengthen security facilities such as homes, shops and institutions，Avoid exposure and carrying large amounts of cash and valuables;Avoid traveling alone and at night，Avoid traveling to sparsely populated, poorly policed, and poorly communicated areas，Choose safe modes of transportation;In case of violent crime，Please stay calm，Avoid arguments and confrontations with gangsters，Call the police as soon as you're out of danger(911)。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕0926号预警信息：The Philippines will import meat inspection and quarantine clearance time by90 days to 60 days
Recently, the Philippine Department of Agriculture issued NoThe 11th Executive order, in view of the current global coronavirus epidemic situation has eased, logistics supply chain difficulties are gradually resolved, imported meat inspection and quarantine clearance time from 90 days to 60 days。
贸促〔2022〕0927号预警信息：Global growth in renewable energy generation is accelerating
Recently, the International Energy Agency released a report on the renewable energy market pointed out that the global photovoltaic power generation, wind power and other renewable energy generation accelerated growth, new installed capacityA new record was set in 2021 and further growth is expected in 2022。
贸促〔2022〕0928号预警信息：Moody's cuts rates againIndia's economic growth forecast for 2022
On May 26, international credit rating agency Moody's revised its forecast for India's economic growth in 2022 from its previous forecast of 9.1% was revised down to 8.At 8 percent, while keeping its 2023 growth forecast at 5 percent.4%。
贸促〔2022〕0929号预警信息：Singapore has suspended imports of poultry products from the affected areas of the US state of Minnesota
Recently, the Singapore Food Bureau announced that due to the occurrence of Dakota County, MinnesotaSince 21 May, imports of poultry and their products within 10 km of the affected area have been suspended。Poultry products heat-treated to meet OIE requirements for avian influenza virus inactivation will not be affected by import restrictions。
贸促〔2022〕0930号预警信息：The Swiss Federal Government will assess the sustainability impact of the FTA in a targeted manner
According to the website of the Swiss federal government,On May 25, the Swiss Federal Government adopted a report entitled "Prior Assessment of the impact of Free Trade Agreements on sustainable development"。The report identifies methods that can be used to assess the potential impact of free trade agreements (FTAs) on sustainable development in advance (ex ante)。In its revised foreign economic policy strategy, the Swiss Federal Government envisage, in principle, targeted scientific assessments prior to the conclusion of important economic agreements。