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Commercial Information Circulars

Issued During 2019 - Americas

Click here for commercial information circulars related to the trade conflict between the US and the Mainland.

Circular No. Date of Issue Subject
946/2019 30.12.2019 Mexico : Higher Duties on Apparel, Textile and Footwear Products
934/2019 30.12.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Fluid End Blocks from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigation and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigation
928/2019 24.12.2019 Mexico : Expiration of Anti-dumping Duties of Various Products Originating in the Mainland of China
927/2019 24.12.2019 Mexico : Updated Mandatory Standards for Certain Electronic Products for Household Use
926/2019 23.12.2019 US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Seeking Public Comments on Extension of Second Batch of Products Excluded from 25% Tariffs for Up to Twelve Months
925/2019 23.12.2019 US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Extension of Certain First Batch Product Exclusions from 25% Tariffs until 28 December 2020
902/2019 16.12.2019
(updated on
19.12.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$300 billion - Suspension of 15% Tariffs for List 4B (Originally Scheduled for 15 December 2019) and Planned Reduction of Tariffs from 15% to 7.5% for List 4A
900/2019 13.12.2019
(last updated on
24.12.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Sixth Batch of Products Excluded from Additional Tariffs
884/2019 06.12.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Polyester Textured Yarn from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
858/2019 27.11.2019
(last updated on
09.12.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Fifth Batch of Products Excluded from Additional Tariffs
853/2019 25.11.2019 Peru : Revocation of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Slide Fasteners and Parts Thereof Originating in the Mainland of China
852/2019 25.11.2019 Argentina : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Steel Wheels Originating in the Mainland of China
851/2019 25.11.2019 Argentina : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order against Certain Cotton Denim Fabric Originating in the Mainland of China
839/2019 19.11.2019 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Bottle-type Hydraulic Jacks Originating in the Mainland of China
831/2019 18.11.2019 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners from the Mainland of China: Conclusion of Re-investigation
830/2019 15.11.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Ceramic Tile from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
828/2019 14.11.2019 Brazil : Amendments on Terms of Price Agreement for Certain Citric Acid and Citrate Salts Originating in the Mainland of China
827/2019 14.11.2019 Brazil : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Flat-rolled Magnetic Silicon Steel Products Originating in the Mainland of China
821/2019 13.11.2019 Brazil : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Motor Vehicle Tyres and Steel Pipes Originating in the Mainland of China
820/2019 13.11.2019 Brazil : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Table Fans Originating in the Mainland of China
817/2019 12.11.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Certain Collated Steel Staples from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
811/2019 08.11.2019
(last updated on
26.06.2020)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Fourth Batch of Products Excluded from Additional Tariffs
794/2019 04.11.2019 Brazil : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Pencils Originating in the Mainland of China
787/2019 01.11.2019 Brazil : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Rolls for Rolling Mills Originating in the Mainland of China
783/2019 31.10.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Aluminium Wire and Cable from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
781/2019 29.10.2019
(updated on
01.11.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Seeking Public Comments on Extension of First Batch of Products Excluded from 25% Tariffs for Up to Twelve Months
780/2019 29.10.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Vertical Metal File Cabinets from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
772/2019 25.10.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
771/2019 24.10.2019
(last updated on
25.08.2020)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Third Batch of Products Excluded from Additional Tariffs
770/2019 24.10.2019 US : Antidumping Action against Mattresses from the Mainland of China: Final Determination
759/2019 21.10.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Glass Containers from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
758/2019 21.10.2019
(updated on
28.10.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on US$300 billion of Products of Mainland China - Request for Product Exclusion Process (Applicable to Those Products with Tariffs Implemented on 1 September 2019)
743/2019 14.10.2019 US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$250 billion - Suspension of Tariff Increase (25% to 30% ) Scheduled for 15 October 2019
738/2019 10.10.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
734/2019 04.10.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Glass Containers from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
728/2019 30.09.2019 Canada : Antidumping Action against Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods and Certain Seamless Casing from the Mainland of China: Re-investigations
725/2019 30.09.2019
(last updated on
17.07.2020)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$16 billion - Third Batch of Products Excluded from Additional Tariffs
724/2019 30.09.2019
(last updated on 21.08.2020)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Eighth Batch of Products Excluded from Additional Tariffs
723/2019 30.09.2019 Argentina : List of Products Subject to Criterion Values
722/2019 30.09.2019 Argentina : Postponement of Certain Requirements for Sworn Declaration for Product Composition of Textiles, Apparel and Footwear Products
721/2019 30.09.2019 Argentina : Labelling Requirements for Pre-packaged Products
718/2019 26.09.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Tricycles Originating in the Mainland of China
717/2019 26.09.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
711/2019 23.09.2019 Argentina : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Vacuum Cleaners Originating in the Mainland of China
710/2019 20.09.2019 Mexico : Renewal of Anti-dumping Order on Ferrosilicomanganese Originating in the Mainland of China
709/2019 20.09.2019 Mexico : Renewal of Anti-dumping Order on Steel Chain with Welded Links Originating in the Mainland of China
708/2019 20.09.2019 Mexico : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order Against Short-fiber Polyester Staple Fiber Originating in the Mainland of China
707/2019 20.09.2019 Argentina : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order against Certain Shock Absorbers Originating in the Mainland of China
703/2019 19.09.2019
(last updated on
08.10.2020)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Second Batch of Products Excluded from Additional Tariffs
702/2019 19.09.2019
(last updated on
17.07.2020)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$16 billion - Second Batch of Products Excluded from Additional Tariffs
701/2019 19.09.2019
(last updated on
08.06.2020)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Seventh Batch of Products Excluded from Additional Tariffs
699/2019 18.09.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Spray Apparatus and Liquid Product Dispensers Originating in the Mainland of China
698/2019 18.09.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Machines and Apparatus for Arc Welding of Metals Originating in the Mainland of China
693/2019 13.09.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Motors of the Kind Used in Washing Machines Originating in the Mainland of China
691/2019 13.09.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Ceramic Tile from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
688/2019 12.09.2019 US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$250 billion - Delaying Implementation Date from 1 October 2019 to 15 October 2019 for Tariff Increase (25% to 30% )
685/2019 11.09.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Fabricated Structural Steel from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
682/2019 09.09.2019 Brazil : Expiration of Anti-dumping Duties of Various Products Originating in the Mainland of China
665/2019 30.08.2019
(updated on
03.09.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$250 billion - Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Increase of Tariffs from 25% to 30%
645/2019 26.08.2019 Brazil : Amendments on Terms of Price Agreement for Certain Citric Acid and Citrate Salts Originating in the Mainland of China
642/2019 26.08.2019
(updated on
03.09.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$550 billion - A further 5% Increase of Tariffs
621/2019 19.08.2019 Brazil : Lowers Duties on Additional Products
618/2019 14.08.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Knitted Gloves in the Mainland of China
614/2019 14.08.2019
(updated on
24.06.2020)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$300 billion - Finalized Tariff Lists and Implementation Dates for 10% Tariffs (1 September 2019 and 15 December 2019)
611/2019 13.08.2019 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Aluminium Discs Originating in the Mainland of China
610/2019 12.08.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
603/2019 07.08.2019 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Slide Fasteners Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal Originating in the Mainland of China
596/2019 05.08.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Vertical Metal File Cabinets from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
595/2019 05.08.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Vertical Metal File Cabinets from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
594/2019 05.08.2019
(updated on
08.08.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - First Batch of Products Excluded from 25% Tariffs
582/2019 02.08.2019
(updated on
14.08.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$300 billion - Imposition of Additional 10% Tariffs on 1 September 2019
578/2019 30.07.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
577/2019 30.07.2019 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs on Various Products
576/2019 30.07.2019
(last updated on 19.11.2020)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$16 billion - First Batch of Products Excluded from 25% Tariffs
574/2019 30.07.2019 Colombia : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Steel Tubes Originating in the Mainland of China
573/2019 30.07.2019 Colombia : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Citric Acid Originating in the Mainland of China
567/2019 26.07.2019 Colombia : Imposition of Safeguard Tariff on Certain Bars and Rods
566/2019 26.07.2019 Colombia : Initiation of Safeguard Investigation on Certain Cardboard and Polyethlene Sheets
565/2019 26.07.2019 Peru : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Footwear Originating in the Mainland of China
564/2019 26.07.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Steel Racks from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
550/2019 22.07.2019 Argentina : List of Products Subject to Criterion Values
534/2019 15.07.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Fabricated Structural Steel from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
533/2019 15.07.2019 Chile : Investment Agreement between Hong Kong and Chile
527/2019 12.07.2019 Mexico: Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Aluminium Pressure Cookers Originating in the Mainland of China
526/2019 12.07.2019 Mexico: Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Aluminium Foil Coils Originating in the Mainland of China
525/2019 11.07.2019 Chile : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order Against Grinding Steel Balls Originating in the Mainland of China
524/2019 11.07.2019 Mexico : Amended Minimum Estimated Prices for Textile, Apparel and Footwear Products
517/2019 09.07.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Steel Wheels 12 to 16.5 Inches in Diameter from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
516/2019 09.07.2019
(last updated on
19.12.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Sixth Batch of Products Excluded from 25% Tariffs
501/2019 04.07.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Collated Steel Staples from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
499/2019 03.07.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Polyester Textured Yarn from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
490/2019 02.07.2019 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Copper Pipe Fittings from the Mainland of China: Conclusion of Re-investigation
473/2019 21.06.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Steel Propane Cylinders from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
464/2019 20.06.2019
(updated on
24.06.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on US$200 billion of Products of Mainland China - Request for Product Exclusion Process
455/2019 18.06.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Electric Ovens Originating in the Mainland of China
454/2019 17.06.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Collated Steel Staples from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
447/2019 11.06.2019 US : Additional Tariffs against Imported Steel and Aluminium - New Product Exclusions Portal
445/2019 06.06.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Aluminium Wire and Cable from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
443/2019 05.06.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
442/2019 05.06.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Mattresses from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
440/2019 04.06.2019
(updated on
10.06.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Fifth Batch of Products Excluded from 25% Tariffs
426/2019 03.06.2019
(updated on
26.04.2021)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Extension of Time for Higher Tariff (from 10% to 25% ) to 15 June 2019
424/2019 31.05.2019 Argentina : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order against Certain Vacuum Flasks Originating in the Mainland of China
423/2019 31.05.2019 Argentina : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order against Sunglasses and Optical Frames Originating in the Mainland of China
422/2019 31.05.2019 Argentina : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Pliers Originating in the Mainland of China
416/2019 30.05.2019 Brazil : Amendments on Terms of Price Agreement for Certain Citric Acid and Citrate Salts Originating in the Mainland of China
415/2019 30.05.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Aluminium Tubes Originating in the Mainland of China
403/2019 24.05.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Vertical Metal File Cabinets from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
400/2019 23.05.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Quartz Surface Products from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
372/2019 15.05.2019
(updated on
20.05.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Fourth Batch of Products Excluded from 25% Tariffs
365/2019 15.05.2019 Canada : Final Safeguard Measures (Tariff rate Quota) on Certain Steel Imports - Surtax (5% - 25% ) for Exceeding Specified Quota
364/2019 15.05.2019
(updated on
17.05.2019)
US : Proposed Additional Tariffs (up to 25% ) on Certain Mainland Products Worth US$300 Billion under Section 301 Investigation - Seeking Public Comment
358/2019 10.05.2019
(updated on
15.05.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Clarification on Increase of Tariff from 10% to 25% on 10 May 2019
357/2019 09.05.2019 US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Increase of Tariff from 10% to 25% on 10 May 2019
351/2019 09.05.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Ceramic Tile from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
350/2019 07.05.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Polyester Textured Yarn from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
345/2019 07.05.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Vertical Metal File Cabinets from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
344/2019 07.05.2019 US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Planned Increase of Tariff from 10% to 25% on 10 May 2019
328/2019 02.05.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Glycine from the Mainland of China: Final Determination
304/2019 24.04.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Certain Steel Wheels 12 to 16.5 Inches in Diameter from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
301/2019 23.04.2019 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Wind Towers Originating in the Mainland of China
300/2019 18.04.2019
(updated on
24.04.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Third Batch of Products Excluded from 25% Tariffs
292/2019 16.04.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Ceramic Tile from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
273/2019 10.04.2019 Mexico : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation Against Certain Flat-rolled Stainless Steel Products Originating in the Mainland of China
267/2019 09.04.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Aluminium Wire and Cable from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
266/2019 09.04.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
260/2019 04.04.2019 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners from the Mainland of China: Re-investigation
257/2019 02.04.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
236/2019 29.03.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Steel Wheels from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
209/2019 21.03.2019
(updated on
26.03.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Second Batch of Products Excluded from 25% Tariffs
205/2019 21.03.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Aluminium Foil Originating in the Mainland of China
202/2019 19.03.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
192/2019 13.03.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Wooden Cabinets and Vanities from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
179/2019 05.03.2019 US : Initiation of National Security Investigation into Titanium Sponge Imports
178/2019 05.03.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Fabricated Structural Steel from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
177/2019 04.03.2019 US : Anti-dumping Action against Steel Racks from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
172/2019 01.03.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
170/2019 01.03.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Cast Iron Soil Pipe from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
169/2019 01.03.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Aluminium Sheets Originating in the Mainland of China
168/2019 01.03.2019 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Chemical Mixtures Originating in the Mainland of China
160/2019 27.02.2019 Chile : Certificate Requirements for Certain Electrical Products
159/2019 26.02.2019
(updated on
06.03.2019)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$200 billion - Delaying the Tariff Increase ( from 10% to 25% ) Originally Scheduled for 2 March
153/2019 25.02.2019 US : Countervailing Action against Certain Steel Wheels 12 to 16.5 Inches in Diameter from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
150/2019 22.02.2019 Peru : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Poplin Fabric Originating in the Mainland of China
141/2019 19.02.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Truck and Bus Tires from the Mainland of China: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders
126/2019 12.02.2019 US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products Worth US$34 billion - Filing Entries Subject to Product Exclusions
125/2019 12.02.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Fabricated Structural Steel from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
102/2019 04.02.2019 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
97/2019 01.02.2019 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Copper Pipe Fittings from the Mainland of China: Re-investigation
73/2019 23.01.2019 Canada : Antidumping Action against Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet from the Mainland of China: Final Determination
31/2019 07.01.2019 US : Advance Electronic Data Required for All Postal Shipments
27/2019 07.01.2019 US : Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations
10/2019 03.01.2019 Argentina : Expiration of Anti-dumping Duties of Various Products Originating in the Mainland of China
9/2019 03.01.2019 Brazil : Suspension of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Graphite Electrodes Originating in the Mainland of China