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Commercial Information Circulars

Issued During 2015 - Americas

Circular No. Date of Issue Subject
1253/2015 31.12.2015 Colombia : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Footwear Originating in the Mainland of China
1252/2015 30.12.2015 Chile : Initiation of Safeguard Investigation and Imposition of Provisional Safeguard Duty on Steel Wire Rods
1250/2015 30.12.2015 Brazil : Extension of the Lists of Exceptions to Common External Tariff and Certain Goods
1249/2015 30.12.2015 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Various Products
1235/2015 23.12.2015 Argentina : Amendment on Anti-dumping Order against Certain Bicycle Tyres Originating in the Mainland of China
1234/2015 23.12.2015 Brazil : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Rubber Tyres Originating in the Mainland of China
1233/2015 23.12.2015 Brazil : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Carbon Steel Pipe Originating in the Mainland of China
1232/2015 23.12.2015 Brazil : Initiation of Anti-circumvention Investigation on Graphite Electrodes Originating in the Mainland of China
1228/2015 23.12.2015 US : Countervailing Action against Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
1211/2015 22.12.2015 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Certain Flat-Rolled Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products Originating in the Mainland of China
1204/2015 18.12.2015 Chile : Elimination of Port Charges for Certain Goods
1203/2015 18.12.2015 Colombia : Reduction of Import Duties on Certain Magnetic Media, Projectors and Television Reception Apparatus
1202/2015 18.12.2015 Uruguay : New Control Procedures for Consolidated Air Cargo
1194/2015 18.12.2015 The Free Trade Agreement Transhipment Facilitation Scheme -
Service on handling goods routed through Hong Kong
1128/2015 27.11.2015 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe from the Mainland of China: Preliminary Determinations
1124/2015 26.11.2015 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Iron Mechanical Transfer Drive Components from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
1116/2015 24.11.2015 Colombia : Duty-free Treatment to Certain Automotive Parts
1115/2015 24.11.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of Anti-circumvention Review against Certain Chromium Flat-rolled Products Originating in the Mainland of China
1101/2015 18.11.2015 Brazil : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Glass Mirrors Originating in the Mainland of China
1100/2015 18.11.2015 Brazil : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain PVC Coated with Textile Reinforcement Originating in the Mainland of China
1084/2015 13.11.2015 Uruguay : Modifications of Requirements of Authorised Economic Operator Programme
1083/2015 13.11.2015 Mercosur1 : Extension of Tariff Rate on Toys
1082/2015 13.11.2015 Colombia : Import Tariffs on Various Products
1081/2015 13.11.2015 Brazil : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Automotive Glass Originating in the Mainland of China
1062/2015 09.11.2015 US : Countervailing Action against Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
1059/2015 06.11.2015 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Iron Mechanical Transfer Drive Components from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
1055/2015 05.11.2015 Colombia : Imposition of Safeguard Duties on Certain Iron and Steel Products
1054/2015 05.11.2015 Chile : Sanitary Registration Requirements for Pharmaceutical Products Containing Macromolecule
1053/2015 05.11.2015 Chile : Elimination of Requirements for Imported Pharmaceutical Products
1052/2015 05.11.2015 Chile : Modifications of Electronic Manifest System for Sea Cargo
1051/2015 05.11.2015 Brazil : Electronic Administrative Procedures for Trade Remedy Proceedings
1050/2015 05.11.2015 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Various Products
979/2015 20.10.2015 US : Anti-dumping Action against Certain Polyethyelene Terephthalate Resin from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
938/2015 12.10.2015 Removal Notice
919/2015 05.10.2015 Removal Notice
893/2015 08.09.2015 Uruguay : Modifications of Requirements for On-line Purchases of International Consignments
892/2015 08.09.2015 Paraguay : Establishment of Various Customs Requirements for Payments for International Trade Operation
891/2015 08.09.2015 Colombia : Creation of Sub-headings of Certain Flowers and Signal Decoders 
890/2015 08.09.2015 Colombia : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Stranded Wire and Steel Cables Originating in the Mainland of China
889/2015 08.09.2015 Argentina : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Spanners and Wrenches Originating in the Mainland of China
884/2015 07.09.2015 Chile : Extension of Compliance Dates of Test Protocols for Certain Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
883/2015 07.09.2015 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs on Various Products
882/2015 07.09.2015 Argentina : Establishment of New Requirements for Herbal Products
881/2015 07.09.2015 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Steel Wire Rod Originating in the Mainland of China
875/2015 07.09.2015 Removal Notice
863/2015 02.09.2015 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe from the Mainland of China: Initiation of Investigations
842/2015 26.08.2015 US : Anti-dumping Action against Certain Uncoated Paper from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
827/2015 24.08.2015 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
825/2015 20.08.2015 US : Countervailing Action against Certain Polyethyelene Terephthalate Resin from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
767/2015 06.08.2015 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against  Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
738/2015 29.07.2015 US : FDA's Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff : Third-Party Auditor/ Certification Body Accreditation for Food Safety Audits: Model Accreditation Standards
737/2015 29.07.2015 US : User Fee Programme to Provide for Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/ Certification Bodies to Conduct Food Safety Audits and to Issue Certifications
693/2015 24.07.2015 US : Antidumping Action against Hydrofluorocarbon Blends and Components from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigation
663/2015 16.07.2015 Colombia : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Iron and Steel Wire Rods Originating in the Mainland of China
659/2015 14.07.2015 Argentina : List of Products Subject to Criterion Values
654/2015 13.07.2015 Colombia : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Ceramic Tiles and Coatings Originating in the Mainland of China
653/2015 13.07.2015 Argentina : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Ceramic Insulators Originating in the Mainland of China
644/2015 10.07.2015 US : FDA's Final Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils
639/2015 08.07.2015 US : Antidumping Action against Hydrofluorocarbon Blends and Components from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigation and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigation
632/2015 07.07.2015 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
605/2015 02.07.2015 US : Countervailing Action against Certain Uncoated Paper from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
604/2015 30.06.2015 Brazil : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Automotive Glass Originating in the Mainland of China
603/2015 30.06.2015 Brazil : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Rubber Tyres Originating in the Mainland of China
575/2015 26.06.2015 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Evaporators and Condensers Originating in the Mainland of China
574/2015 26.06.2015 Brazil : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) Originating in the Mainland of China
573/2015 26.06.2015 Colombia : Minimum Descriptions on Import Declarations for Textile Products
572/2015 26.06.2015 Argentina : Inclusion of Port of Neuquén under the "Specialised Customs" Regime
571/2015 26.06.2015 Chile : Implementation of Electronic Manifest System for Sea Cargo
570/2015 26.06.2015 Chile : Conformity Certification Requirements for Various Products
569/2015 26.06.2015 Uruguay : Technical Requirements for Plastic Containers in Contact with Food
568/2015 26.06.2015 Argentina : Extension of Compliance Date of Technical Requirements for Electric Metres
567/2015 26.06.2015 Ecuador : Duty-Free Treatment to Electric Water Heaters and Heat Pumps
556/2015 18.06.2015 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Various Products
555/2015 18.06.2015 Brazil : Conformity Certification Requirements for Lead-acid Batteries and Infant Cribs
554/2015 18.06.2015 Brazil : Technical Requirements for PVC Hose
553/2015 18.06.2015 Brazil : Procedures for Non-Preferential Origin Investigation
552/2015 18.06.2015 Colombia : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Footwear Originating in the Mainland of China
524/2015 11.06.2015 Chile : Extension of Compliance Dates of Test Protocols for Certain Dishwashers and Clothes Dryers
523/2015 11.06.2015 Colombia : Minimum Descriptions on Import Declarations
522/2015 11.06.2015 Ecuador : Imposition of Tariff Surcharge on Various Products
521/2015 11.06.2015 Argentina : Implementation of Online System for Customs Procedures
520/2015 11.06.2015 Uruguay :  Benefits for Authorised Economic Operators
519/2015 11.06.2015 Uruguay : Single Window for Foreign Trade for  Footwear and Textile Products
518/2015 11.06.2015 Uruguay : Establishment of Various Customs Regulations
517/2015 11.06.2015 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against  Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
478/2015 10.06.2015 Ecuador : Imposition of Safeguard Duties on Continuously Shaped Wood
463/2015 08.06.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain PET Films Originating in the Mainland of China
462/2015 08.06.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Ferrite Magnets Originating in the Mainland of China
461/2015 08.06.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Plastic Tubes for Blood Collection Originating in the Mainland of China
434/2015 28.05.2015 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Various Products
433/2015 28.05.2015 Brazil : Conformity Certification Requirements for Light-Emitting Diodes Lamps and Solar Water Heating Equipment
423/2015 21.05.2015 Mexico : New Sanitary and Labelling Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages
422/2015 21.05.2015 Mexico : Standards for Wired Access Equipment for Connecting to Public Telecom Networks
414/2015 18.05.2015 Venezuela : Initiation of Safeguard Investigation on Frozen Orange Juice
413/2015 18.05.2015 Peru : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Steel Tube Originating in the Mainland of China
412/2015 18.05.2015 Brazil : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Cuticle Pliers Originating in the Mainland of China
411/2015 18.05.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Adipic Acid Originating in the Mainland of China
410/2015 18.05.2015 Argentina : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Centrifugal Pumps Originating in the Mainland of China
409/2015 18.05.2015 Argentina : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Electric Ironing Presses Originating in the Mainland of China
408/2015 18.05.2015 Colombia : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Coloured Float Glass Originating in the Mainland of China
407/2015 18.05.2015 Colombia : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid Originating in the Mainland of China
368/2015 14.05.2015 Ecuador : Imposition of Tariff Surcharge on Various Products
367/2015 14.05.2015 Paraguay : Import Licensing Requirements for Certain Textiles and Apparel Products and Footwear
366/2015 14.05.2015 Chile : Import Taxes Lowered for "Extended Free Zones"
365/2015 14.05.2015 Uruguay : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Various Products
330/2015 13.05.2015 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Ceramic Flags, Paving and Tiles Originating in the Mainland of China
308/2015 29.04.2015 Canada : Safe Food for Canadians - Micro and Small Business Consultation
307/2015 29.04.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Grooved Copper Tubes Originating in the Mainland of China
306/2015 29.04.2015 Brazil : Conformity Certification Requirements for Tiles, Electric Products and Steel Cables
305/2015 29.04.2015 Brazil : General Conformity Certification Requirements
304/2015 29.04.2015 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Various Products
303/2015 29.04.2015 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Plastic Pools Originating in the Mainland of China
275/2015 20.04.2015 US : Countervailing Action against Melamine from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
274/2015 20.04.2015 Uruguay : Duty-free Treatment to Electric Cars
273/2015 20.04.2015 Colombia : Technical Regulation for Reinforcement Steel
272/2015 20.04.2015 Argentina : Amendment of Registration Requirements for Cleaning Products
271/2015 20.04.2015 Argentina : Traceability System for Pharmaceutical Products
270/2015 20.04.2015 Uruguay : Clarification on Requirements for Purchases delivered by International Postal Shipments
269/2015 20.04.2015 Colombia : Duty Increase on Float Glass
268/2015 20.04.2015 Argentina : Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Certain Chemicals
265/2015 16.04.2015 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Aluminium Cooking Utensils Originating in the Mainland of China 
253/2015 14.04.2015 US : Anti-dumping Action against Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
252/2015 14.04.2015 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Polyethyelene Terephthalate Resin from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
242/2015 09.04.2015 Brazil : Termination of the Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Acrylic Sheets Originating in the Mainland of China
241/2015 09.04.2015 Brazil : Termination of the Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Acrylic Sheets Allegedly Originating in Hong Kong
231/2015 31.03.2015 Brazil : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigations against Certain Glass Mirrors Originating in the Mainland of China
230/2015 31.03.2015 Brazil : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain PVC Coated with Textile Reinforcement Originating in the Mainland of China
213/2015 20.03.2015 US : EPA's Significant New Use Rule for Pentane, 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-4-(1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)
212/2015 20.03.2015 US : CPSC Issued New Safety Standard for Frame Child Carriers
210/2015 19.03.2015 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Various Products
209/2015 19.03.2015 Brazil : Increase of Tax Rates on Imported Products for Social Integration Programme (PIS/PASEP) and Social Security Contribution (COFINS)
208/2015 19.03.2015 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Load Cells Originating in the Mainland of China
203/2015 18.03.2015 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Polyethyelene Terephthalate Resin from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
202/2015 17.03.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of the Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Pre-sensitized Offset Aluminium Printing Plates Originating in the Mainland of China
201/2015 17.03.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of the Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Pre-sensitized Offset Aluminium Printing Plates Allegedly Originating in Hong Kong
185/2015 12.03.2015 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from the Mainland of China: Preliminary Determinations
176/2015 09.03.2015 Colombia : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Ceramic Tiles and Coatings Originating in the Mainland of China
175/2015 09.03.2015 Argentina : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Tennis Balls Originating in the Mainland of China
173/2015 09.03.2015 Argentina : Documentary Requirements for Temporary Imports of Capital Goods
172/2015 09.03.2015 Mercosur : Extension of Tariff Rate on Toys
171/2015 09.03.2015 Uruguay : Modification of Import Tariff on Various Products
170/2015 06.03.2015 Chile : Conformity Certification Requirements for Certain Hot Water Storage Heaters, Various Electric Products and Electric Ovens
169/2015 06.03.2015 Chile : Energy Efficiency Requirements for Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers and Freezers for Household Use
168/2015 06.03.2015 Chile : Energy Consumption Labelling Requirements for Various Products
167/2015 06.03.2015 Mexico : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Ammonium Sulphate Originating in the Mainland of China 
151/2015 27.02.2015 Brazil : Conformity Certification Requirements for Televisions, Electric Ovens and Automotive Components
150/2015 27.02.2015 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Various Products
148/2015 24.02.2015 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Uncoated Paper from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
142/2015 18.02.2015 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Certain Pre-stressed Iron and Steel Products from the Mainland of China
141/2015 16.02.2015 US : FDA's Guidance on Children's Toy Laser Products
140/2015 16.02.2015 US : EPA's Significant New Use Rules on Benzidine-Based Chemical Substances, Di-n-pentyl Phthalate (DnPP) and Alkanes, C12-13, Chloro
139/2015 16.02.2015 US : DOE's More Stringent Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent Lamps
138/2015 16.02.2015 US : CPSC's General Compliance Certification Requirements for Drywall
136/2015 13.02.2015 Argentina : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Electrical Insulators of Ceramics Originating in the Mainland of China
135/2015 13.02.2015 Argentina : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Road Wheels Originating in the Mainland of China
119/2015 06.02.2015 Argentina : Sworn Declaration for Certain Low-Voltage Electrical Products
118/2015 06.02.2015 Paraguay : Conformity Certification Standards for Certain Electric Cables
109/2015 06.02.2015 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quota on Various Products
106/2015 05.02.2015 Brazil : Technical Requirements for Certain Electricity Meters
105/2015 03.02.2015 Mexico : Comprehensive Progamme to Fight Unfair Textile and Apparel Imports
98/2015 30.01.2015 US : Anti-dumping Action against Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
91/2015 27.01.2015 Colombia : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Coloured Float Glass Originating in the Mainland of China
85/2015 22.01.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Float Glass Originating in the Mainland of China
84/2015 22.01.2015 Brazil : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Technical Porcelain Originating in the Mainland of China
42/2015 08.01.2015 US : Countervailing Action against Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
35/2015 06.01.2015 Paraguay : Import Licensing Requirements for Certain Iron and Steel Products
34/2015 06.01.2015 Paraguay : Import Licensing Requirements for Certain Footwear and Textiles and Apparel Products
33/2015 06.01.2015 Chile : Labeling Requirements and Test Protocol for Certain Heaters