>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕1218号预警信息：The UK has made adjustments to the safeguards on imported steel products being implemented in China
On 1 July, the WTO Committee on Safeguards issued a notification on safeguards submitted to it by the British delegation on 23 June。The UK Secretary of State for International Trade has decided to make adjustments to the ongoing implementation of imported steel products: the extension of safeguard measures for categories 6, 7, 12, 16 and 17 products from July 1 until June 30, 2024;For 1, 2, 4, 5, 13, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26 products，Maintain the validity of the safeguard measures until 30 June 2024;Tariff quota allocation for all 15 product categories;Revised quotas for categories 4, 5 and 19 products;In Category 1 and Category 13 products，Quotas previously allocated to Russia and Belarus were redistributed to all other countries;The list of exemptions for developing member States has been updated;As of July 1st，Suspend the safeguard measures against Ukraine for two years。The case involves steel products under British tax codes 72081000, 72091500 and 72102000。
贸促〔2022〕1219号预警信息：The United States issued electronic exercise systems, fixed bicycles and their components and downstream products for ChinaFinal ruling on Section 337
On July 13, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that certain electronic exercise systems, stationary bicycles and their components and downstream products (investigation code: 337-TA-1305) made Part 337 final ruling: Preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on June 17, 2022 (No.7) No review, that is, based on the settlement, the entire investigation of the case is terminated。
贸促〔2022〕1220号预警信息：The United States issued to China-related mobile electronic devicesFinal ruling on Section 337
On July 14, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that it made a final ruling of Part 337 on certain mobile electronic equipment (investigation code: 337-TA-1312) : The preliminary ruling made by the administrative Judge in the case on June 14 (No.5) No review，That is, partially agree with the applicant's modification，One is to modify the plain-language description of the alleged product，That includes Lenovo-branded smartphones，Second, to meet the requirements of the domestic industry，Withdraw the claim in the application that the applicant relies on Apple's domestic activities;It also rejected the claim that the applicant would be modified to rely on Lenovo's domestic activities in the United States。Lenovo Group in Beijing, China, is named as a defendant。
贸促〔2022〕1221号预警信息：The United States releases China-related integrated circuit products and their downstream devicesFinal ruling on Section 337
On July 14, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a notice saying that it launched the 337 investigation (investigation code: 337-TA-1295) on specific integrated circuit products and their downstream devices to make the final ruling of Section 337: the preliminary ruling made by the administrative judge in the case on June 6 (No.16) Conduct a review and confirm that it partially agrees to the listing of Defendant Realtek's request to declassify trade secret information (CBI)。The USITC agrees to declassify only the cover of the License Agreement because the applicant meets the conditions for certifying that the rest of the license Agreement is confidential。Taiwan-based Realtek Semiconductor Corp. of Hsinchu, Acer Inc. of New Taipei City, Lenovo Group Ltd., Hong Kong, China.They are named defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1222号预警信息：The United States issued electronic candle products and components related to ChinaFinal ruling on Section 337
7月14日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision of Part 337 on specific electronic candle products and their components (Investigation code: 337-TA-1195) : Review and confirmation of the withdrawal of the preliminary decision made by the Administrative Judge in this case on December 29, 2021，That is, the applicant fails to meet the economic requirements for domestic industry status in the United States，Therefore, there is no infringement by default。Ningbo Shanhuang Electric Appliance Co., Zhejiang, China.Yiwu Shengda Art Co., Zhejiang, China. Ltd., Guangdong, China Shenzhen Tongfang Optoelectronic Technology Co. Ltd.They are named defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1223号预警信息：The United States made the first double reverse sunset review final ruling on the Chinese hydroxyethylenediphosphonic acid
On July 18, the US Department of Commerce issued a notice saying that it made the first anti-dumping and countervailing rapid sunset review final ruling on hydroxyethylenediphosphinic acid imported from China, ruling that if the anti-dumping duties and countervailing duties in the case are cancelled, it will lead to the dumping of China's products involved in the case to 67.66%～167.58% dumping margin and to 2.40%～54.The 11 per cent subsidy rate continues or recurs。This case involves the United States Harmonized Tariff Number 2931.90.Products under 9043 and tax code 2811.19.6090、2811.19.6190、2931.39.0018、2931.90.9041和2931.90.Some products under item 9051。
贸促〔2022〕1224号预警信息：The United States launched its own anti-circumvention investigation into Chinese aluminum foil
On July 18, the US Department of Commerce issued a notice saying that it launched an independent anti-circumvention investigation on aluminum foil imported from China to examine whether aluminum foil materials originating in China were assembled or processed as finished products to be re-exported to the United States through South Korea and Thailand to avoid existing anti-dumping duties and countervailing duties。The product involved is aluminum foil thickness less than or equal to 0.Rolls of aluminum foil greater than 2 mm and greater than 25 lb., excluding aluminum foil supported on one or both sides of aluminum foil by paper, cardboard, plastic, or similar backing materials, and etched capacitor aluminum foil and cut aluminum foil。This case involves the United States Harmonized Tariff Number 7607.11.3000、7607.11.6000、7607.11.Some products under 9030, etc。
贸促〔2022〕1225号预警信息：Vietnam made a final anti-dumping interim review on China-related polypropylene film
On July 15, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued resolution No. 1403/QD-BCT, which made the first interim review final ruling on the anti-dumping of polypropylene film plastic products originating in China, Malaysia and Thailand, and decided to adjust the anti-dumping duties on some products involved。The adjusted tax rate is as follows, China is 9.45%～23.71%, Malaysia is 18.87%～23.42 percent and 17 percent in Thailand.30%～20.35%。The measures will take effect from 5 days after the announcement。The Vietnamese tax code of the product involved is 3920.20.10和3920.20.91。
贸促〔2022〕1226号预警信息：America's spin on ChinaThe 3-D LiDAR device and its components and the sensing system comprising the device initiate a 337 investigation
On July 18, at the request of U.S. businesses, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to initiate a 337 Investigation (investigation code: 337-TA-1322) of a specific rotating 3-D LiDAR device, its components, and the sensing system containing the device.。The United States registered patent number of the related products is 7969558, 9983297。The ITC will determine the end of the investigation within 45 days of filing。
贸促〔2022〕1227号预警信息：South Korea reported that China's export of red clover extract was unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the product was detected as a preservative (benzoic acid) exceeded the standard, the Busan Department of South Korea (Newport) notified that the red clover extract exported from China was unqualified。Preservatives cannot be detected in such products in Korea。
贸促〔2022〕1228号预警信息：Ireland notifies Chinese exportsVR headset parts are not qualified
On July 14, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Ireland notified that the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset parts exported from China were unqualified。This product contains substances that irritate the skin and eyes, may cause allergic reactions in users and does not comply with the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive。The alarm number is INFO/00112/21。
贸促〔2022〕1229号预警信息：Canada recalls Fuzhou fish balls exported from China
On July 15, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a notice recalling a Chinese-made Fuzhou Baoxin fish ball for export because the product may contain an allergen not declared on the label (eggs)。Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled products and should discard or return them to the store where they were purchased。
贸促〔2022〕1230号预警信息：Germany reports that ginseng extract exported to China is unqualified
On July 15, according to the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, due to the excessive content of propionate, propiconazole and amicarb detected in the products, Germany notified that the ginseng extract exported from China was not qualified。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the alert number is 2022.4164。
贸促〔2022〕1231号预警信息：South Korea has reported that Chinese exports of fruit-flavored marshmallows are not qualified
On July 15, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, due to the use of banned tar pigments in the product, the Busan Department of South Korea (Liangshan) notified that the fruit flavored marshmallows exported from China's Fujian Province were unqualified。In Korea, tar pigments are not allowed to be detected in such products。
贸促〔2022〕1232号预警信息：South Korea has reported that Chinese exports of red bean pastries are substandard
On July 15, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the product was detected to exceed the standard of sorbate, the Busan Department of South Korea (Newport) notified that the red bean pastry exported from Shandong of China was unqualified。In Korea, the content of sorbate in such products should be maintained at 2.No other preservatives shall be detected below 5g/kg (measured by propionic acid)。
贸促〔2022〕1233号预警信息：Austria notified China that the export of battery packs were unqualified
On July 15, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Austria notified that the LENZ battery pack exported from China (model: LZ Type 030) was unqualified。The electrical insulation failure of the product may cause spontaneous combustion during the thermal reaction during charging, and the user may be burned, which does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive。Alert number A12/01058/22。
贸促〔2022〕1234号预警信息：Cyprus reported that the export of plastic dolls from China was unqualified
On July 15, according to the official website of the European Union's non-food Rapid Warning System (RAPEX), Cyprus notified that the KL plastic doll exported from China (model: K688) was unqualified。This product contains excessive amounts of DEHP, which may endanger the health of children and does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alert number A12/01056/22。
贸促〔2022〕1235号预警信息：Slovenia reported that China's export safety bed rail is not qualified
On July 15, according to the official website of the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Slovenia notified that the FreeON safety bed rail exported from China (model: 40345, Lot 2021/12) was unqualified。Improper use of the product materials, locking function may fail, may cause a child to fall out of bed injury, does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive。Alert number A12/01010/22。
贸促〔2022〕1236号预警信息：South Korea has reported that China's export of stew seasoning is substandard
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, due to the detection of gold foreign bodies in the product, the South Korean Jingin Department notified that the stew seasoning exported from China was unqualified。In Korea, such foods do not contain more than gold10.0mg/kg, the size does not exceed 2mm。
贸促〔2022〕1237号预警信息：The Netherlands notified China that the export of food supplements was unqualified
On July 18, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, the Netherlands notified China that the export of food supplements was unqualified due to the detection of cadmium。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the alert number is 2022.4178。
贸促〔2022〕1238号预警信息：France notified that China's export of submersible compressors were unqualified
On July 18, according to the official website of the European Union's non-food Rapid Warning System (RAPEX), France notified that the MiniDive submersible compressor exported from China (model: YH-QB01) was unqualified。The power socket (live parts) of the product is easy to be touched, which may cause electric shock to the user;The lack of a sensing device on the cooling system that can trigger a response may increase the risk of fire and does not meet the requirements of the EU Low Pressure Directive or the European standard EN 60204-1。Alert number A12/01060/22。
贸促〔2022〕1239号预警信息：Cyprus reports that children's suits exported from China are unqualified
On July 15, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Cyprus notified that the EMERY KIDS children's set exported from China (model: 12-1321) was unqualified。The functional strap on this product may strangle the child and cause suffocation, which does not comply with the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive and the European standard EN 14682。Alert number A12/01057/22。
>>商务部调查通告
About Techtron Engineering Plastics USA Co., Ltd. inherits Saudi Basic Industrial innovation
Plastics USA Limited in the polyphenylene ether anti-dumping measures
Announcement of applicable tax rates
On July 18, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued Notice No. 20 in 2022, saying that on May 23, the Ministry of Commerce received an application submitted by Special Innovation Engineering Plastics USA Co., Ltd. requesting to inherit the anti-dumping tax rate applied by Saudi Basic Industry Innovation Plastics USA Co., Ltd. in the anti-dumping measures against polyphenylethers originating in the United States。The Ministry of Commerce conducted an investigation and made the following decision: As of July 19, (a) the Special Creation Engineering Plastics USA Co., Ltd. succeeds the Saudi Basic Industries Innovation Plastics USA Co., Ltd. in the polyphenylene oxide anti-dumping measures applied 17.3% anti-dumping duty rate and other rights and obligations。(2) The products under investigation exported to China under the name of Saudi Basic Industry Innovation Plastics USA Co., LTD., are subject to the polyphenylene ether anti-dumping measures applicable to "other U.S. companies" 48.6% anti-dumping duty rate。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕1240号预警信息：Sri Lanka Remind Chinese citizens to pay attention to safety
On July 15, the Department of Consular Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a reminder that recently, the economic and livelihood situation in Sri Lanka has become increasingly grim, and social instability factors have increased significantly。Street demonstrations, violent clashes and other vicious incidents occurred frequently, leading to mass casualties。
Chinese citizens in Sri Lanka are reminded to pay close attention to the local security situation, avoid participating in or watching gatherings, protests and other activities, abide by local laws and regulations, increase vigilance, strengthen precautions, pay attention to safety, and ensure personal and property safety。In case of emergency, please call the police in time(+94)118, 119) and contact the Embassy in Sri Lanka (+94)112676033 for assistance。This reminder is valid until December 31, 2022。
贸促〔2022〕1241号预警信息：美国 Chinese citizens are reminded to step up security precautions
On July 19, the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco issued a reminder that with the arrival of the summer holiday and the gradual increase in the travel of Chinese citizens in the United States, the Consulate General in San Francisco has received a significant increase in the number of cases involving Chinese citizens' travel accidents, car theft, and "virtual kidnapping" telecom fraud。
Remind Chinese citizens in the territory, especially employees of Chinese-funded institutions, tourists and other groups to strengthen security precautions to ensure personal and property safety。Pay attention to travel safety, be familiar with and comply with traffic laws;When traveling by car, be sure to choose the parking place carefully and do not place any property in the car;Raise awareness of telecom fraud prevention。In case of emergency, please call in time911 for help or contact the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco (+1-415-9296998)。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕1242号预警信息：Brazil is on track for another record wheat harvest
Recently, Brazil's national supply company released a study showing that this year's wheat planting area hitA 32-year record, Brazil's wheat crop production in 2022 is expected to reach a record 9 million tons, up 17 percent from last year.6%, up from a record high last year。
贸促〔2022〕1243号预警信息：The European Union has cut its economic growth forecasts for eurozone countries
European Commission local timeThe Summer Economic Outlook 2022, released on Tuesday, predicts that the real gross domestic product (GDP) of the euro area will increase by 2 percent this year.6%, and will increase by 1.0% next year.4 percent, a slight downward revision from the previously released forecast。
贸促〔2022〕1244号预警信息：瑞士The producer and import price index rose 0. 0 in June.3%
According to the Swiss federal government websiteOn July 14, the Swiss producer and import price index rose 0. 0 in June from the previous month.3%，达109.At 8 o 'clock, the price of petroleum products in particular rose。Compared with June 2021, the combined price level of domestic and imported products increased by 6.9%。
贸促〔2022〕1245号预警信息：Uae initiated"Next Generation Foreign Investment" global Initiative
Recently, the UAE government launchedThe "Next Gen FDI" global initiative aims to attract 7,000 global talent and 300 digital companies, especially those focused on the application of advanced technologies, to support the national economy of about $500 million。