>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕1608号预警信息：The United States issued the Chinese plant derived recombinant human serum albumin and its productsFinal ruling on Section 337
9月12日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision under Section 337: Limited Exclusion Order issued for Specific plant derived recombinant human serum albumin and its products (Investigation code: 337-TA-1238)，The targets are named defendants Wuhan Heyuan Biotechnology Co., LTD., Hubei, China, and ScienCell Research Laboratories Inc., United States. of Carlsbad CA, Aspira Scientific Inc. of Milpitas CA、美国eEnzyme LLC of Gaithersburg MD及其任何关联公司、母公司、子公司或其他相关业务实体或其继承人或受让人进行生产或进口的未经授权的侵权产品和存在侵权10618951的产品和虚假设计来源是上述企业的产品；对美国ScienCell Research Laboratories Inc. of Carlsbad CA, Aspira Scientific Inc. Restraining order issued by Milpitas CA, eEnzyme LLC of Gaithersburg MD, USA;Discontinue the investigation。
贸促〔2022〕1609号预警信息：Us-china specific automatic seeding walls and automatic access systems, related vehicle and control software and components thereof (II) File an application for a 337 investigation
9月9日，OPEX Corporation filed an application with the United States International Trade Commission under Section 337 of the United States Customs Act of 1930，Asserts that certain automatic seeding walls and automatic access systems, related vehicle and control software and components thereof (II) exported to, imported into, and sold in the United States infringe its intellectual property rights。Huicang Information Technology Co., LTD., Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, and Invata LLC (d/b/a Invata Intralogistics) Conshohocken PA of the United States are named defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1610号预警信息：The US enterprises raised specific elevated flower beds and their components related to China337 Application for Investigation
September 13, Vego Garden Inc.Filed an application with the United States International Trade Commission under Section 337 of the United States Customs Act of 1930, alleging that certain elevated flower beds and their components exported to, imported into, and sold in the United States infringe its intellectual property rights。Hulk Technology Co., LTD., Huizhou City, Guangdong, China; Utopban Limited, Hong Kong, China; Quanzhou Jieliya Trading Co., Fujian, China. Ltd.They are named defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1611号预警信息：The United States issued the China-related automatic seeding Wall and automatic access system, related vehicle and control software and their componentsFinal ruling on Section 337
9月13日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision of Part 337 on specific automatic Seeding walls and automatic access systems, related vehicle and control software and their components (Investigation code: 337-TA-1293) : Preliminary decision of the Administrative Judge in this case dated 12 August 2022 (No.10) No review, that is, based on the consent order, partially terminates the investigation of the OmniSort Generation 1 product of the named defendant in this case, and issues consent orders against the two named defendants。China Zhejiang Hangzhou Huicang Information Technology Co., Ltd. and other listed defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1612号预警信息：India delays the release of China stainless steel seamless steel pipe final
On September 9, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that it received the office memorandum on approving the extension of the issuance of the final cut of stainless steel seamless steel pipes with a diameter of less than or equal to 6 inches from China made by the Ministry of Finance on September 8, extended to September 24, 2022。
贸促〔2022〕1613号预警信息：The EU has made a final ruling on the anti-circumvention of the Chinese and Egyptian glass fiber fabric double reverse case
9月8日，The European Commission issued a statement，The anti-dumping and countervailing cases of glass fiber fabrics originating in China and Egypt made final anti-circumvention rulings，Ruled to be of Chinese and Egyptian origin，There is avoidance behavior in glass fiber fabrics re-exported through Turkey，Therefore, it was decided to impose a 69% anti-dumping duty and a 30% anti-dumping duty on products re-exported from Turkey (whether or not marked as originating in Turkey).7% countervailing duty。The products involved are stitched filament glass fiber roving fabric，It covers products under the EU CN code ex 70196100, ex 70196200, ex 70196300, ex 70196400, ex 70196500, ex 70196600, ex 70196910, ex 70196990 and ex 70199000，It does not include impregnated or pre-impregnated fiberglass fabrics with a weight exceeding 35 g/m2 and mesh lengths and widths exceeding 1.8mm mesh fabric。The announcement shall take effect the day after its promulgation。
贸促〔2022〕1614号预警信息：Vietnam launched a new exporter review investigation on the anti-dumping case of color coated steel plate related to China
9月12日，The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 1758/QD-BCT of August 31, 2022，The applicant filed a new exporter review application on May 9 against Boxhing Hengrui New Materials Co., LTD，Decided to initiate a new exporter review investigation on the anti-dumping cases of color-coated steel plates originating in China and the Republic of Korea。The case involves Vietnamese tax code 7210.70.11、7210.70.19、7210.70.91、7210.70.99、7212.40.11、7212.40.12、7212.40.19、7212.40.91、7212.40.92、7212.40.99、7225.99.90、7226.99.19和7226.99.Products under 99。Contact the investigation agency at minhbty@moit.gov.vn。
贸促〔2022〕1615号预警信息：Peru continues to impose anti-dumping measures on Chinese footwear products
9月12日，The Commission on Dumping, Subsidies and the Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers of the National Competition and Intellectual Property Office of Peru published in the official daily newspaper El Peruvianum No. 205-2022/CDB-INDECOPI，The final review of the changes in the anti-dumping regime on Footwear products originating in China as determined in Announcement No. 061-2022/CDB-INDECOPI remains unchanged，According to different materials and different categories, 0 is charged in different price ranges.$22 / pair ~ 26.The US $33 / double anti-dumping duty will not be imposed on products whose customs declaration price is higher than the maximum ceiling price, and the measure will be effective from November 30, 2021, and will be valid for five years。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2022〕1616号预警信息：Estonia reports that frozen Alaskan cod fillets exported to China are unqualified
On September 12, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF), Estonia notified that frozen Alaskan cod fillets exported from China were unqualified due to the detection of parasitic infections in the products。The notification type is Subsequent Information Notification and the alert number is 2022.5293。
贸促〔2022〕1617号预警信息：Spain reported that China's export of sugarcane wax was unqualified
On September 12, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF), Spain notified that the sugarcane wax exported from China was unqualified because the product was an unauthorized new food。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.5309。
贸促〔2022〕1618号预警信息：Germany reported that China's export of glass jars is not qualified
On September 12, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF), due to the high level of overall product migration, Germany notified that the glass cans exported from China were unqualified。The notification type is Warning Notification and the alert number is 2022.5314。
贸促〔2022〕1619号预警信息：Germany notified China Taiwan's export of rice cakes unqualified
On September 9, according to the official website of the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF), due to the use of unapproved new food raw materials (knife beans), Germany notified that the rice cakes exported from China's Taiwan region were unqualified。The notification type is Subsequent Information Notification and the alert number is 2022.5244。
贸促〔2022〕1620号预警信息：South Korea reports Chinese exports of dried bracken unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, due to the detection of residual pesticide (acetochlor) exceeded the standard, the Busan Department of South Korea (Shendetai) notified that the dried bracken exported by a Chinese enterprise was unqualified。In Korea, the level of pesticide residues (acetochlor) in such products should be maintained at0.Less than 01mg/kg。
贸促〔2022〕1621号预警信息：Spain reported that China's export of tableware is not qualified
On September 12, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF), Spain notified China of the unqualified export of tableware (bowls, cups and plates) due to the unauthorized use of bamboo and other plant fibers。The notification type is Subsequent Information Notification and the alert number is 2022.5283。
贸促〔2022〕1622号预警信息：Poland has notified Taiwan of unqualified black tea exports
On September 13, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF), Poland notified that black tea exported from Taiwan was unqualified due to the excessive content of zolacidamide and furacidamine detected in the products。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.5325。
贸促〔2022〕1623号预警信息：Japan reports China's export of dried red guava unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the unqualified use of the product test benchmark and excessive sulfur dioxide, the Japanese Kobe quarantine Office notified that the dried red guava exported by a Chinese enterprise was unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1624号预警信息：Us dehydrated spinach flakes, spinach powder detained from China
On September 14, according to the website of the United States Food and Drug Administration, due to the product detection of pyrimethanil and flurpyrimethylene exceeded the standard, the United States implemented automatic detention measures for the dehydrated spinach slices and spinach powder exported by a company in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, and the warning number was 99-08。
贸促〔2022〕1625号预警信息：Finland reported that Chinese tea exports were unqualified
On September 13, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF), Finland notified that Chinese tea exports were unqualified due to the excessive content of furodinium and zolidamide detected in products。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.5317。
贸促〔2022〕1626号预警信息：Romania reported that the export of chili powder from China was unqualified
On September 13, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF), Romania notified that the chili powder exported from China was unqualified due to the detection of salmonella in the product。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.5328。
贸促〔2022〕1627号预警信息：Japan reports that China's frozen sashimi exports are unqualified
On September 13, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, because the product tested positive for coliform bacteria, the quarantine office in Osaka, Japan, notified that the frozen raw fish exported by a Chinese enterprise was unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1628号预警信息：South Korea reports that Chinese exports of Buddha Jumping Wall are unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the product tested positive for bacteria, the Busan Department of South Korea (Gamcheon Port) notified that the Buddha jumping wall exported by a company in Fujian, China was unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1629号预警信息：Lithuania reported that China's export of tableware is not qualified
On September 15, according to the official website of the EU Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF), due to the unauthorized use of bamboo and corn products, Lithuania notified that Chinese exports of bamboo fiber, corn starch and melamine tableware were unqualified。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the alert number is 2022.5379。
贸促〔2022〕1630号预警信息：Germany notified that China's export laser marking machine is not qualified
On September 15, according to the official website of the European Union's non-food Rapid Warning System (RAPEX), Germany notified that the laser marking machine exported by China (model: RF-F-30W) was unqualified。The screen of this product does not meet the required level of protection, is harmful to the user's vision and does not comply with the requirements of the EU Machinery Directive and European standard EN 11553, alarm number A12/01308/22。
贸促〔2022〕1631号预警信息：Hungary notified China that the export of electric kettles is not qualified
On September 15, according to the official website of the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Hungary notified that the CiaoBosi electric kettle exported from China (model: TX-9942) was unqualified。The metal part of the product may become electrically charged in the event of the failure of the basic insulator, resulting in electric shock to the user, which does not comply with the requirements of the EU Low Voltage Directive and the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-15, alarm number A12/01310/22。
贸促〔2022〕1632号预警信息：Japan notifies China of unqualified export of heated meat products
On September 13, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the detection of polysorbate and the unqualified use of the benchmark, the Yokohama Quarantine Office in Japan notified that the heated meat products exported by a Chinese enterprise were unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1633号预警信息：South Korea reported that Chinese exports of Perilla leaf buds were unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, due to the detection of pesticide residues (cyhalothrin) exceeded the standard, the South Korean Jingin Agency (Pyeongtaek) notified that the leaf sprouts exported by a company in Qingdao, China were unqualified。In Korea, the level of pesticide residues (cyhalothrin) in such products should be maintained at3.Less than 0 mg/kg。
>>商务部调查通告
Notice on Soliciting concerns and comments on the US trade policy review
On September 14, according to the World Trade Organization Department of the Ministry of Commerce, according to the work arrangement of the WTO Trade Policy Review body, the 15th WTO Trade Policy Review Conference on the United States will be held on December 14 and 16。At that time, WTO members will conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of the United States' trade and investment policy moves since 2019 and their impact。The United States is a major member of the WTO and one of China's important trading partners。In order to further understand the barriers and discriminatory treatment encountered by Chinese enterprises in the process of trade and investment in the United States, as well as China's concerns and comments on US policies and measures, public comments are now being solicited。Relevant enterprises, industry associations and research institutions are welcome to submit their questions, concerns and comments in written or electronic form to the WTO Division of the Ministry of Commerce before November 18。Tel: 010-85093927, 010-65197341;Email: tbsy@mofcom.gov.cn; zhongke@mofcom.gov.cn。
Applicable to imports of potato starch originating in the European Union
Announcement on launching a final review investigation of countervailing measures
On September 15, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 23 of 2022, deciding to conduct a final review of the anti-subsidy measures applied to imports of potato starch originating in the European Union from September 16, 2022。During the final review investigation of countervailing measures, the import of potato starch originating in the EU will continue to be subject to countervailing duties in accordance with the scope of taxable products and tax rates announced by the Ministry of Commerce in 2011 No. 54, 2016 No. 72, 2017 No. 38 and 2021 No. 4。From 16 September, the anti-subsidy measures applied to imports of potato starch originating in the United Kingdom expired。The subsidy investigation period of this review is from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, and the industry injury investigation period is from January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2022。Investigated product name: potato starch, also known as potato starch, potato refined starch, potato flour, potato starch or potato starch。This product belongs to the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China: 11081300。The survey commenced on September 16, 2022 and shall be concluded by September 16, 2023 (excluding this date)。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕1634号预警信息：Costa Rica Remind Chinese tourists to beware of robbery
9月12日，The Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica issued a reminder，Recently, several scenic spots in Costa Rica and on the way to and from scenic spots have targeted Chinese tourists with robberies: some have parked their cars in unattended parking lots，The backpack was stolen in the car window broken;Some get off briefly on the way to and from the scenic spot to rest or take photos，Theft of documents and valuables due to unlocked doors;Some belongings were pickpocketed in crowded areas such as tourist buses or restaurants。Not only caused personal property loss, but also affected the subsequent trip due to the theft of travel documents。
To avoid the recurrence of the above incidents，The Embassy reminds Chinese citizens to pay attention to the following matters: First, enhance security awareness，Keep your personal belongings and identity documents safe，Especially passport, residence card, ID card and other important documents, please carry closely;On the other，Copies of passport, visa, residence permit and other important documents and personal identification photos must be backed up in advance，In case you need it。Second, try to avoid crowded areas during travel, do not carry a lot of cash and valuables, avoid in public places“露富”。When staying in the scenic area and taking photos, pay attention to suspicious people around。Third, as many people as possible to travel together, avoid going to strange places alone or following strangers, and try to avoid traveling at night。4. Park your car in a supervised parking lot as far as possible;Under no circumstances should backpacks, handbags, mobile phones, cameras and other valuables be left in the carriage;Lock the car door or arrange for people to stay behind during parking。Fifth, in case of distress, we should respond calmly and securely, call the police at the first time, avoid direct conflict with criminals, and always put personal safety in the first place。
贸促〔2022〕1635号预警信息：捷克 Chinese citizens are reminded to step up security precautions
On September 14, the Chinese Embassy in the Czech Republic issued a reminder that a number of Chinese citizens have recently suffered theft, fraud and even robbery in the Czech Republic, and their personal safety and property have been infringed。
The Embassy reminds Chinese citizens in the Czech Republic to raise their awareness of safety and risk, strengthen safety precautions and epidemic protection, try to avoid walking alone at night, going to places with poor public security or more remote situations, take good care of their belongings when going out, and conduct transactions through formal or safe means(such as buying tickets through the airline's official website, regular ticket agents or platforms, exchanging foreign exchange or renting through regular channels), do not believe strange calls。In case of an emergency where personal safety is threatened, such as robbery，It should be handled calmly and properly，Try to get out as quickly as possible，And to ensure the safety of the first time after the alarm (+420-158，+420-156) or contact the Chinese Embassy in the Czech Republic (+420-728939951) for help and advice。
贸促〔2022〕1636号预警信息：南非 Attempted kidnapping in Cape Town area, remind the majority of overseas Chinese Strengthen security precautions
On September 15, the Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town issued a reminder that there was an attempted kidnapping of overseas Chinese in Cape Town recently, and the parties timely sought the assistance of the security company and the police, properly dealt with it, calmly handled it, and finally succeeded in escaping。The suspect has been arrested by the police and the case is under further investigation。
The Consulate General reminds overseas Chinese that they must further improve their awareness of safety protection and take the initiative to prevent the risk of kidnapping: First, pay attention to commuting safety and effectively strengthen prevention。Change commuting routes frequently, pay attention to business, living places and the surrounding environment of driving routes to prevent being followed。Try to go to work in groups, in case of danger, expand the scope of witnesses, increase the clues to solve the crime。To upgrade the technical defense of the business premises and residences, improve remote monitoring efforts, and avoid single duty as far as possible。Second, make good use of technical and defense facilities and do an emergency response。It is recommended that overseas Chinese who do business and buy property in high-risk areas, configure"Intelligent monitoring", "one-click alarm" and other technical facilities and services, such as unfortunate distress, please remain calm, find the right time to use alarm equipment, do not conflict with the kidnappers, do not disclose the family, do not promise ransom, and try to remember the details of the kidnappers and the crime vehicle, to facilitate the police to solve the case。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕1637号预警信息：瑞士Electricity prices will rise by 27% in 2023
According to the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission, electricity prices in Switzerland will rise on average next year27 percent, the price increases vary widely。In addition, businesses will also pay more for electricity in 2023。The majority of Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises use residential electricity, so their electricity costs will also rise by 27%。
贸促〔2022〕1638号预警信息：美国Added 31 in August.50,000 jobs
According to the U.S. Department of LaborOn Sept. 9, it said 31 jobs were added in August.50,000, down from 52 new jobs created in July.60,000), and all sectors of the economy added jobs。The number of jobs created in August slowed from strong growth over the past two years, but remained well above pre-pandemic employment trends, indicating continued strength in the labor market。
贸促〔2022〕1639号预警信息：越南A record 18,000 original vehicles were imported in August
According to statistics from the Vietnam Customs Bureau,In August, 18,279 original cars were imported, and the import value reached 3.$85.4 billion。This is the largest number of imported cars in Vietnam's history。Vietnam's largest sources of auto imports are in Asia, such as Indonesia, Thailand and China。
贸促〔2022〕1640号预警信息：India declares expropriationRice tariff
The Indian government recently announced that fromOn September 9, a 20% tariff was imposed on some grades of rice exports, mainly for unmilled rice, shelled brown rice, semi-milled rice and whole milled rice。Analysts said that India's restrictions on rice exports may raise global rice prices, leading to more food inflation。
贸促〔2022〕1641号预警信息：波兰Producer prices rose 1. 1 in July from a month earlier.5%
According to data recently released on the website of Eurostat,In July 2022, industrial producer prices in Poland rose by 1.5%, up 33% from a year earlier.6%, both below the EU average。Industrial producer prices in the euro area rose by 4. 5% in July from a month earlier.0%, a year-on-year increase of 37%.9%;Eu industrial producer prices rose 3. 3 per cent month-on-month.7 percent, up 37 percent year on year.8%。
贸促〔2022〕1642号预警信息：Thailand before this yearEight months of rice exports of nearly 5 million tons
According to a report by Thailand's National Rice Management Policy Committee,In the global rice exports from January to August 2022, India exported about 11.23 million tons of rice, accounting for the first place in the world;Thailand exports about 4.75 million tons of rice, ranking second in the world。
贸促〔2022〕1643号预警信息：NZFood prices rose in August by the most since 2009
Statistics New Zealand released the latest data on the same day, New Zealand food pricesIt was up 8 percent in August from a year earlier.3 percent, the largest increase since July 2009。Compared with a year ago, fruit and vegetable prices are up 15% and grocery prices are up 8%.7%, meat up 7%.6%。
贸促〔2022〕1644号预警信息：瑞典Inflation hit a 30-year high in August
According to data released recently by the Swedish Central Statistics Office, SwedenInflation hit 9 percent in August, the highest since December 1991。To curb inflation, Sweden's central bank announced on June 30th that it would cut its benchmark interest rate from zero on July 6th.25% increased to 0.75%。。
贸促〔2022〕1645号预警信息：南非Mining production fell in July
Recently, Statistics South Africa data show that followingJune was revised down to a decline of 7.After 1%, mining output fell by 8% in July from a year earlier.4%。It was the sixth consecutive monthly decline in mining output since February。