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贸促〔2022〕1353号预警信息：The United States initiated operations on China-related video processing equipment and its downstream products337调查
On August 3, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate a 337 investigation (investigation code: 337-TA-1323) into certain video processing equipment and its downstream products.。Acer Inc., Taiwan, China. ASUSTeK Computer Inc of New Taipei City, Taiwan, China. of Taipei; Lenovo Group Limited of Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, China; Micro-Star International Co., Taiwan, China. Ltd. The names of New Taipei City and others are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1354号预警信息：Argentina has made a preliminary anti-dumping ruling on Chinese vacuum cleaners
On August 2, the Argentine Ministry of Production and Development issued Notice No. 598/2022, making a preliminary affirmative anti-dumping ruling on vacuum cleaners originating in China, and preliminarily ordering the imposition of F.O.B. 78 on the products involved.A provisional anti-dumping duty of 51%。The measures will take effect from the date of the announcement and will be valid for 4 months。The product in question is a vacuum cleaner with a power of 2,500 watts or less, a dust bag or a dust container of 35 liters or less, and a built-in motor, involving MERCOsur tax number 8508.11.00和8508.19.The products under Item 00 do not include vacuum cleaners capable of operating without an external power source and vacuum cleaners designed to connect to the electrical systems of motor vehicles。
贸促〔2022〕1355号预警信息：Indian parawatvastatin intermediates (ATS-8) to make a final anti-dumping ruling
On August 1, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notice to make a final anti-dumping ruling on atorvastatin intermediates (ATS-8) originating in or imported from China, proposing to impose anti-dumping duties on the above-mentioned Chinese products involved in the case, and the tax amount is the difference between the declaration price of imported goods and the minimum price。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 2520。The chemical names of the products involved are (4R-Cis) -1, 1-dimethylethyl-6-cyanomethyl-2, 2-dimethyl-1, 3-dioxane hexacyclo-4-acetate, also known as ATS-8, ASC-3P, TBIN, cyanoketal compounds and intermediates of atorvastatin。
贸促〔2022〕1356号预警信息：India launches anti-circumvention probe into Chinese polyester yarn
On July 27, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notice saying that in response to the application submitted by Indian domestic enterprises, the polyester high-elastic yarn originating in or imported from China launched an anti-circumvention investigation to review whether the product involved has changed its description, name or composition to avoid anti-dumping duties。The dumping investigation period is from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 (12 months).，The damage investigation period is from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019, from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 and the dumping investigation period。It involves Indian Customs Code 5402.Products under 2090。Interested parties should send an email to ad12-dgtr@gov within 30 days from the date of filing.in, dd13-dgtr@gov.in, adg13-dgtr@gov.in) to submit relevant information to the investigating authorities。
贸促〔2022〕1357号预警信息：Indonesia launched a sunset review of safeguards on China-related evaporator imports
On July 22, in response to the application of Indonesian producers, the Indonesian Safeguards Committee launched the first safeguard sunset review investigation on imported evaporators。The Indonesian tax code of the products involved is ex.8418.99.10。Interested parties shall register their responses in paper and electronic versions respectively within 15 days from the date of review and investigation。The hearing is expected to be held by video conference from 10 am to 12 am on August 11, and stakeholders participating in the hearing should submit written and video evidence by August 6。Contact the investigation agency at kppi@kemendag.go.id。
贸促〔2022〕1358号预警信息：The United States issued to China composite baseball softball bats and their componentsFinal ruling on Section 337
On August 4, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a notice saying that certain composite baseball softball bats and their components (investigation code: 337-TA-1283) made Part 337 final ruling: Preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on July 11 (No.23) No review, that is, termination of the investigation into Juno Athletics LLC of Aventura FL based on the settlement。As the company is the last listed defendant in the case, the ITC sought comments on the public interest and remedies in the case。
贸促〔2022〕1359号预警信息：The United States issued to China-related integrated circuits and their downstream productsFinal ruling on Section 337
On August 4, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that the specific integrated circuits and their downstream products (investigation code: 337-TA-1272) made Part 337 final ruling: the preliminary ruling made by the administrative judge in the case on July 25 (No.24) No review, that is, based on the settlement, termination of the investigation。
贸促〔2022〕1360号预警信息：The United States issued a practical platform and falling film evaporator system and its components for China-related centrifugesFinal ruling on Section 337
On August 4, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that the specific centrifuge utility platform and falling film evaporator system and its components (investigation code: 337-TA-1311) made Part 337 final ruling: the preliminary ruling made by the administrative Judge in the case on July 7 (No.15) No review, that is, named defendant Ambiopharm Inc. Beech Island SC and Ri Hemp Farms LLC of West Greenwich RI are absent defendants;The preliminary ruling of the Administrative Judge on 15 July (No.18) No review, that is, termination of the lawsuit against named defendant Calpha Industries Inc., based on the settlement. Investigation of Laguna Hills CA, Shanghai Laiyuan Scientific Instrument Co., LTD。China Henan Lanfan Industrial Co., LTD., China Shanghai Laiyuan Scientific Instruments Co., Ltd. are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1361号预警信息：The United States publishes China-related graphics systems and their components and digital television containing such systemsFinal ruling on Section 337
On August 4, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that the specific graphics system and its components and the digital television containing the system (investigation code: 337-TA-1318) made Part 337 final ruling: The preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on July 14 (No.10) No review, that is, based on the withdrawal of the applicant, termination of the investigation of the United States registered patent No. 8760454。China Guangdong Industrial Holdings Co., LTD., Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China TCL Industries Holdings (H.K.) Limited of Pak Shek Kok New Territories, TCL Electronics Holdings Limited of Sha Tin New Territories, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, etc. are listed defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1362号预警信息：Canada continues to impose anti-dumping duties and countervailing duties on China-related welded large diameter carbon alloy steel pipes
8月3日，Notice issued by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal，The anti-dumping sunset review of welded large-diameter carbon alloy steel pipes originating in or imported from China and Japan is final, and the anti-subsidy sunset review of the Chinese products is final，Determine if the existing anti-dumping and countervailing measures are abolished，Dumping and government subsidies of the products in question to Canada will continue or recur，Its final findings made on 20 October 2016 in the NQ-2016-001 investigation stand。The customs code of the products involved before February 4, 2021 is 7305.11.00.22、7305.11.00.23、7305.11.00.24等。Since February 4, 2021, according to the revised tariff schedule, the customs code of the products involved is 7305.11.00.41、7305.11.00.42、7305.11.00.43等。
贸促〔2022〕1363号预警信息：Canada made the second anti-dumping and countervailing sunset review final ruling on the Chinese oil pipe sub
7月22日，The Canada Border Services Agency said in a statement，The second anti-dumping and countervailing duty sunset review of petroleum pipe fittings originating in or imported from China was made positive and final，If the anti-dumping and countervailing measures in this case are cancelled，Dumping and government subsidies of the products in question to Canada will continue or recur。The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is expected to make a final ruling on the case before December 29, 2022。The product in question has an outer cross-section diameter of 60.3毫米~114.3 mm, length of 61 cm ~366 cm oil pipe sub, customs code 7304.29.00.42、7304.29.00.43、7304.29.00.44等。
贸促〔2022〕1364号预警信息：Australia launched a double-reverse interim review investigation on Chinese aluminum profiles
On August 8, the Australian Anti-dumping Commission issued Notice No. 2022/081, saying that at the request of domestic enterprises, the anti-dumping and countervailing interim review investigation was launched on aluminum profiles imported from China。The dumping investigation period in this case is from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022。The product in question has the Australian Customs code 7604.10.00.06、7604.21.00.07、7604.21.00.08等。The Australian Anti-dumping Committee is expected to submit its final recommendation to the Australian Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction no later than November 28。The companies involved did not include Guangdong Jiangsheng Aluminum Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Zhongya Aluminum Co., LTD。Interested parties should contact investigations@adcommission by September 14.gov.au Submit relevant materials。
贸促〔2022〕1365号预警信息：The United States issued a practical platform and falling film evaporator system and its components for China-related centrifugesFinal ruling on Section 337
On August 5, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that the specific centrifuge utility platform and falling film evaporator system and its components (investigation code: 337-TA-1311) made Part 337 final ruling: the preliminary ruling made by the administrative judge in the case on July 19 (No.21) No review, that is, listed defendants China Henan Lanfan Industrial Co., LTD., China Shaanxi Xi 'an Tepsun Instrument Equipment Co., LTD., as defendants in absentia;The preliminary ruling of the Administrative Judge on 20 July (No.22) No review, that is, the defendant, Ezhydro of Sacremento CA, USA, is named as defendant in absentia;The preliminary ruling of the Administrative Judge on 19 July (No.23, 24) No review, i.e., settlement and withdrawal by the petitioner, respectively, discontinuance of the investigation of named defendants Idea Makers LLC of Salt Lake City UT, USA, and Comerg LLC of Phoenix AZ, USA。
贸促〔2022〕1366号预警信息：Argentina on the Chinese hand saw with high-speed steel saw blade anti-dumping sunset review investigation
On August 4, the Argentine Ministry of Production and Development issued No. 661 announcement, in response to the application of Argentine enterprises, the handsaw with high-speed steel saw blade originating from China to start the second anti-dumping sunset review investigation, the case investigation period, the current anti-dumping duties continue to be effective, the product involved in the Mercosur customs code 8202.91.00和8202.99.00。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。Stakeholders are invited through the www.argentina.gob.ar/cnce/cuestionarios Download the questionnaire to participate in the survey。The enterprise concerned shall submit the questionnaire to Albania within 30 working days from the date of receipt of the questionnaire。Interested parties have until October 13 to submit relevant information on the case。Interested parties involved in the investigation should also attach certification documents to the materials that demonstrate their eligibility for signing rights。
贸促〔2022〕1367号预警信息：India continues to impose anti-dumping duties on heat-resistant glass appliances related to China
8月3日，The Tax Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of India issued circular No. 24/2022-Customs (ADD)，Accepted the positive final ruling of the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 6 May on the second anti-dumping sunset review of heat-resistant glass appliances originating in or imported from China and the United Arab Emirates，Decided to continue to levy on China and UAE products involved in the case on CIF basis of 30.64%和4.The anti-dumping duty of 38% is valid for 5 years。This measure shall enter into force on the date of publication of this communication in the Official Gazette。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 7013。
贸促〔2022〕1368号预警信息：U.S. automatically detains Chinese exports of shepherd's purse
On August 2, according to the official website of the United States Food and Drug Administration, the United States implemented automatic detention measures for the export of burslaw from a company in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China, due to the detection of bromofenitrile and high-efficiency cyhalothrin。Warning number 99-08。
贸促〔2022〕1369号预警信息：Japan reported that China's export of vegetable preparation products unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the detection of designated foreign additives cysosylate, Yokohama Quarantine Office in Japan notified China's Guangxi export of vegetable conditioning products unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1370号预警信息：Sweden has notified China that its exports of frozen crayfish are substandard
On August 3, according to the EU Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Sweden notified that the frozen crayfish exported from China was unqualified because the product detected excessive salmonella。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.4536。
贸促〔2022〕1371号预警信息：Us automatically detains Chinese dragon fruit exports
On August 2, according to the official website of the United States Food and Drug Administration, the United States imposed automatic detention measures on dragon fruit exported by a company in Linyi, Shandong Province, China, because the product tested excessive isobacillon。Warning number 99-08。
贸促〔2022〕1372号预警信息：The Czech Republic reported that China's export of lollipops was unqualified
On August 4, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, the Czech Republic notified that the lollipop exported from China was unqualified due to the excessive content of sunset yellow detected in the product。The notification type is Subsequent Information Notification and the alert number is 2022.4570。
贸促〔2022〕1373号预警信息：Us automatically detains Chinese sweet plum exports
The United States has imposed automatic detention measures on sweet plums exported by a company in Jieyang, Guangdong Province, due to excessive lead levels, according to the official website of the US Food and Drug Administration。Warning number20-03。
贸促〔2022〕1374号预警信息：South Korea reports that Chinese exports of spicy noodles are unqualified
On August 5, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the product was detected to exceed the benzopyrene standard, the South Korean Jingin Department notified that the spicy noodles exported from China were unqualified。In Korea, the benzopyrene content in such products should be maintained at 2.Below 0μg/kg。
贸促〔2022〕1375号预警信息：Germany reports that matcha powder exported from China is unqualified
On August 5, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, because the product detected benzopyrene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exceeded the standard, Germany notified that China's matcha powder exports were unqualified。The notification type is Subsequent Information Notification and the alert number is 2022.4578。
贸促〔2022〕1376号预警信息：Spain reported that China's export of tableware is not qualified
On August 4, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, Spain notified that Chinese tableware exports were unqualified due to the unauthorized use of bamboo and other plant fibers。The notification type is Subsequent Information Notification and the alert number is 2022.4551。
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贸促〔2022〕1377号预警信息：Madagascar: Reprisal attacks by bandits on villages in the central Akazube region and a rally in the opposition capital to denounce rising prices and remind compatriots in Madagascar not to engage in or participate in illegal gold mining
On 29 July, a village in the Akazube region of central Madagascar, about 75 km from the capital Antananarivo, was attacked, causing many casualties。The defence minister said the attacks, or Dahalo gangs of cattle rustlers, were retaliating against villagers who had tipped off law enforcement officers in a government crackdown on crime。On July 23, activists of the opposition Alliance for Democracy of Madagascar held a protest in Antananarivo, denouncing the rising cost of living due to high prices。In the coming days, organizers of the event are expected to hold another protest。In addition, on July 22, the Chinese Embassy in Madagascar issued a notice saying that the Ministry of Mining and Strategic Resources in Madagascar will take action to crack down on illegal gold mining activities in the near future, reminding compatriots in Madagascar to abide by local laws and regulations and not engage in or participate in illegal gold mining activities。
It is suggested that Chinese-funded enterprises and expatriates stationed in all parts of Madagascar, especially in central cities such as Antananarivo, the capital, should carry out overseas security work in accordance with laws and regulations, effectively prevent and defuse security risks, earnestly fulfill their security responsibilities, and pay close attention to them"Small scattered far soft" weak link。In the recent sensitive period and in the coming months, it is necessary to be cautious or avoid going to areas with high incidence of demonstrations, pay close attention to the tracking reports of social security incidents by local media, and increase vigilance and pay attention to safety precautions。Contact with strangers should be minimized, and time spent around sensitive areas such as political party offices, government service facilities, and public squares should be minimized。Personal and property insurance should be purchased in advance and kidnap for ransom prevention crisis management solutions should be introduced to reduce personal injury and property damage。
贸促〔2022〕1378号预警信息：秘鲁 Chinese citizens are reminded to be vigilant against currency exchange scams and telecom fraud
On August 4, the Chinese Embassy in Peru issued a reminder that the embassy had recently received a number of calls from Chinese citizens in Peru, reflecting that they had suffered foreign exchange fraud or telecom fraud, causing economic losses and even personal injury。According to the victims, the criminals use the "preferential exchange rate" as the bait, in addition to defrauding cash, but also wait for the opportunity to rob。
Remind Chinese citizens in Peru to be vigilant and enhance their awareness of fraud prevention, especially for the so-called fraudBe wary of "prime rate" foreign exchange。Foreign exchange should go to a bank or a currency exchange point with formal business qualifications, and do not believe advertisements such as "preferential exchange"。In addition to being vulnerable to fraud, there may be other legal risks involved。If unfortunately cheated, please report to the local police in time。In case of suspicious calls, hang up in time and consult for help through regular channels, so as not to give criminals an opportunity。
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贸促〔2022〕1379号预警信息：Brazil's federal government has announced a tax cut on manufactured goods35%
Federal Government of BrazilDecree No. 11158 was issued on July 29, cutting the tax on manufactured goods (IPI) by 35 percent。The decree applies to more than 4,000 products made outside the Manaus free trade zone, including household appliances, motorcycles, shoes and computers。
贸促〔2022〕1380号预警信息：Issued by the Government of Ireland Trade and Investment Report 2021
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in Ireland has published the "Delivering Value to Ireland:Trade and Investment Report 2021。According to the report, Ireland's imports and exports of goods and trade in 2021 amounted to €842 billion, an increase of 5.4%, including exports of 451 billion euros, an increase of 11.1%, a 13% increase in Ireland's GDP.5% make an important contribution。
贸促〔2022〕1381号预警信息：Saudi Arabia attracted a year-on-year increase in foreign direct investment in the first quarter9.5%
Recently, the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank and the Ministry of Investment show thatIn the first quarter of 2022, Saudi Arabia attracted foreign direct investment of 7.4 billion riyals (about 19 billion.$7.3 billion), an increase of 9.5%。
贸促〔2022〕1382号预警信息：CanadaWholesale trade rose steadily in May
According to Statistics CanadaWholesale trade data for May 2022 showed that Canada achieved $81.1 billion in sales for the month, up 11 percent from a year earlier.7%;Month-on-month increase of 1.6 percent, the eighth increase in the past 10 months。
贸促〔2022〕1383号预警信息：First half of the year Thailand andTrade among RCEP members increased by 13%
Recently, the Thai Ministry of Commerce reported data showing that the first half of this yearThe trade volume of RCEP member countries exceeded 169 billion US dollars, an increase of 13%, including the transaction volume of special tax preference application.$041.3 billion。The main commodities include petroleum, canned fish, cassava and so on。