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Commercial Information Circulars

Issued During 2021 - Americas

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

Circular No. Date of Issue Subject
931/2021 31.12.2021
(updated on
03.01.2022)
US : Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
885/2021 16.12.2021 Argentina : Energy Efficiency Requirements for Electric Ovens
884/2021 16.12.2021 Argentina : Updated Restrictions on Mercury-added Products
883/2021 16.12.2021 Argentina : Amendments to Requirements for Electrical Equipment
882/2021 16.12.2021 Brazil : Import Licences for Advanced Therapy Products
881/2021 16.12.2021 Brazil : Conformity Assessments and Technical Requirements for Various Products
880/2021 16.12.2021 Brazil : Removal of Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Products
874/2021 14.12.2021 US : EPA's Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances
873/2021 14.12.2021 US : Section 232 Tariffs on Imported Steel and Aluminium - Removal of Certain General Approved Exclusions (GAEs)
829/2021 30.11.2021 Peru : Expiration of Provisional Anti-dumping Duty on Certain Polyester and Cotton Fabrics Originating in the Mainland of China
828/2021 30.11.2021 Argentina : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Orders on Certain Water Pumps, Ceramic and Porcelain Tableware and Pipe Fittings Originating in the Mainland of China
827/2021 30.11.2021 Argentina : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Parts of Motorcycles Originating in the Mainland of China
826/2021 30.11.2021 Brazil : Reapplication of Anti-dumping Duty on Certain PVC Resins Originating in the Mainland of China
804/2021 24.11.2021 Mexico : Modification of Import Ban on Electronic Cigarettes
799/2021 22.11.2021 Mexico : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Polyester Textured Yarn Originating in the Mainland of China
782/2021 11.11.2021
(Last updated on 07.02.2022)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products - Extension of Transition Period until 30 November 2021 and Further Extension of 81 Medical-care Products from Additional Tariffs until 31 May 2022 to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
776/2021 08.11.2021 US : Antidumping Action against Walk-Behind Snow Throwers from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
747/2021 27.10.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Components from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
738/2021 26.10.2021 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Container Chassis from the Mainland of China: Preliminary Determinations
733/2021 22.10.2021 Argentina : Reinstatement of Certification Requirements for Printed Materials
728/2021 20.10.2021 Argentina : Amendments to Requirements for Flat Board Furniture
727/2021 20.10.2021
(updated on
15.12.2021)
US : Countervailing Action against Mobile Access Equipment from the Mainland of China: Final Determination
723/2021 19.10.2021 Mexico : New Energy Efficiency Standard for Air-cooled Alternating Current Motors
713/2021 12.10.2021 Brazil : Removal of Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Products
709/2021 12.10.2021 Brazil : New Requirements for Personal Hygiene and Cosmetic Products
708/2021 12.10.2021 Argentina : Amendments to Criterion Values for Toy Products
702/2021 11.10.2021 Brazil : Conformity Assessments and Technical Requirements for Various Products
701/2021 08.10.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Components from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
700/2021 06.10.2021
(Last updated on 02.11.2021)
US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products - Seeking Public Comments on Reinstatement of Certain Exclusions
696/2021 05.10.2021 Argentina : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Orders on Certain Twist Drill Bits, Electrical Connection Terminals, Ironing Presses, Irons and Joints Originating in the Mainland of China
689/2021 04.10.2021 US : Seeking Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation into Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Permanent Magnets
688/2021 04.10.2021 US : Anti-dumping Action against Mobile Access Equipment from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
683/2021 30.09.2021 Brazil : Process to Ensure Compliance with Labelling Requirements For Textiles and Apparel
682/2021 30.09.2021 Brazil : Amendments to An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain PET Films Originating in the Mainland of China
678/2021 30.09.2021 Mexico : Modification of Import Ban on Electronic Cigarettes
676/2021 29.09.2021 US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products - Interim Extension of Exclusions of Certain Medical-care Products from Additional Tariffs to Address COVID-19 Pandemic until 14 November 2021
672/2021 27.09.2021 Peru : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Slide Fasteners and Parts thereof Originating in the Mainland of China
671/2021 27.09.2021 Colombia : Final Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Unframed Mirrors Originating in the Mainland of China
669/2021 27.09.2021 Mexico : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Cold-rolled Steel Sheet Originating in the Mainland of China
668/2021 27.09.2021 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Metal Protection Grilles Originating in the Mainland of China
664/2021 24.09.2021 Argentina : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Tennis Balls Originating in the Mainland of China
663/2021 24.09.2021 Brazil : Imposition of An Anti-dumping Duty Order against Certain Natural Gas Cylinders Originating in the Mainland of China
649/2021 14.09.2021 US : Countervailing Action against Walk-Behind Snow Throwers from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
648/2021 14.09.2021 US : New Requirement on Imports of Fish and Fish products to the US under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Effective on 1 January 2023
628/2021 02.09.2021 Brazil : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Hosiery and Socks Originating in the Mainland of China
627/2021 02.09.2021 Brazil : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Hosiery and Socks Originating in Hong Kong
619/2021 30.08.2021 US : Section 301 Tariffs on Mainland Products - Seeking Public Comments on Extension of Exclusions of Certain Medical-care Products from Additional Tariffs to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
609/2021 23.08.2021 US : Anti-dumping Action against Pentafluoroethane (R-125) from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
607/2021 19.08.2021 Brazil : Conformity Assessments and Technical Requirements for Various Products
606/2021 19.08.2021 Peru : Regulations to Prohibit Lead-Containing Paints and Coatings
603/2021 17.08.2021 Argentina : Labelling Requirements For Textiles and Apparel
588/2021 12.08.2021 Brazil : Expiration of Anti-Dumping Duties of Various Products Originating in the Mainland of China
587/2021 12.08.2021 Brazil : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain PET Films Originating in the Mainland of China
583/2021 10.08.2021 Mexico : Import Requirement for Organic Agricultural Products
569/2021 05.08.2021 Brazil : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Pre-sensitized Offset Aluminium Printing Plates Originating in the Mainland of China
565/2021 04.08.2021 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Upholstered Domestic Seating from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
564/2021 04.08.2021 Brazil : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Disposable Syringes Originating in the Mainland of China
560/2021 03.08.2021 US : Countervailing Action against Mobile Access Equipment from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
547/2021 29.07.2021 Mexico : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Steel Cables Originating in the Mainland of China
546/2021 29.07.2021 Mexico : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Stainless Steel Sinks Originating in the Mainland of China
545/2021 29.07.2021 Argentina : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Bicycles Originating in the Mainland of China
544/2021 29.07.2021 Brazil : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Plastic Tubes for Blood Collection Originating in the Mainland of China
531/2021 26.07.2021 Argentina : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Bicycle Tyres Originating in the Mainland of China
528/2021 23.07.2021 Argentina : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Electric Water Heaters Originating in the Mainland of China
525/2021 22.07.2021 Peru : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Polyester and Cotton Fabrics Originating in the Mainland of China
474/2021 08.07.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Metal Lockers from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
456/2021 05.07.2021 US : Countervailing Action against Pentafluoroethane (R-125) from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
425/2021 23.06.2021 Argentina : Technical and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Certain LED Lamps
415/2021 21.06.2021 Argentina : Import Licensing Requirements for Certain Products
414/2021 21.06.2021 Colombia : Expansion of Restrictions on Imports of Mercury-Containing Products
406/2021 17.06.2021 Brazil : Removal of Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Products
401/2021 16.06.2021 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Container Chassis from the Mainland of China: Initiation of Investigations
393/2021 08.06.2021 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Steel Doors Originating in the Mainland of China
390/2021 08.06.2021 Mexico : Updated Energy Efficiency Standard for LED Luminaires for Roads and Outdoor Public Areas
385/2021 07.06.2021 Mexico : Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement between Hong Kong and Mexico
364/2021 26.05.2021 Argentina : Labelling Requirements for Footwear Products
363/2021 26.05.2021 Colombia : Re-application of Higher Import Duties on Apparel Products
362/2021 26.05.2021 Uruguay : Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes
360/2021 25.05.2021
(updated on
14.07.2021)
US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
352/2021 24.05.2021 Brazil : Conformity Assessments and Technical Requirements for Various Products
351/2021 24.05.2021 Argentina : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Centrifugal Pumps Originating in the Mainland of China
350/2021 21.05.2021 US : Antidumping Action against Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from the Mainland of China: Final Determination
335/2021 18.05.2021 Brazil : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Adipic Acid Originating in the Mainland of China
329/2021 13.05.2021 Argentina : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Granular Expanded Polystyrene Originating in the Mainland of China
328/2021 13.05.2021 Peru : Termination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Polyester Fabrics Originating in the Mainland of China
326/2021 13.05.2021 Argentina : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Parts of Motorcycles Originating in the Mainland of China
310/2021 06.05.2021 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Upholstered Domestic Seating from the Mainland of China: Preliminary Determinations
306/2021 05.05.2021 Brazil : Conformity Assessments and Technical Requirements for Various Products
303/2021 03.05.2021 Argentina : Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetic and Oral Hygiene Products Regulations
302/2021 30.04.2021 Brazil: Labelling Requirements for Personal Hygiene Products
282/2021 27.04.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Walk-Behind Snow Throwers from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
277/2021 23.04.2021 Brazil : Modification of Import Tariffs and Establishment of Tariff Rate Quotas on Various Products
276/2021 23.04.2021 Colombia : Duty-Free Treatment to Certain Electric Motorcycles
268/2021 21.04.2021 Brazil : Final Determination in an Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Pencils Originating in the Mainland of China
267/2021 21.04.2021 Brazil : Reapplication of An Anti-dumping Duty on Certain Padlocks Originating in the Mainland of China
246/2021 13.04.2021 Colombia : Imposition of An Anti-dumping Duty Order against Certain Steel Line Pipes Originating in the Mainland of China
245/2021 13.04.2021 Brazil : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Float Glass Originating in the Mainland of China
232/2021 09.04.2021
(updated on
01.06.2021)
US : Section 232 Tariff on Aluminum Articles - Delay of Compliance Date (until 28 June 2021) for Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) System
229/2021 08.04.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Walk-Behind Snow Throwers from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
209/2021 01.04.2021 Brazil : Renewal of An Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Ceramic Flags and Paving Originating in the Mainland of China
205/2021 01.04.2021 Brazil : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Aluminium Plates, Sheets, Strips and Foils Originating in the Mainland of China
203/2021 31.03.2021 Mexico : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Slide Fasteners Originating in the Mainland of China
202/2021 31.03.2021 Mexico : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Bottle-type Hydraulic Jacks Originating in the Mainland of China
189/2021 29.03.2021 US : Countervailing Action against Mattresses from the Mainland of China: Final Determination
188/2021 29.03.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Mobile Access Equipment from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
182/2021 25.03.2021 Argentina : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order against Certain Knitted Gloves Originating in the Mainland of China
181/2021 25.03.2021 Argentina : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order against Certain Tricycles Originating in the Mainland of China
179/2021 24.03.2021 Argentina : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Electric Water Heaters Originating in the Mainland of China
167/2021 22.03.2021
(updated on
13.05.2021)
US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
166/2021 22.03.2021
(updated on
12.05.2021)
US : Countervailing Action against Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from the Mainland of China: Final Determination
161/2021 18.03.2021 Brazil : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Hosiery and Socks Originating in the Mainland of China
160/2021 17.03.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Small Vertical Shaft Engines from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
159/2021 17.03.2021 Brazil : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Hosiery and Socks Originating in Hong Kong
155/2021 16.03.2021 Brazil : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Polyester Textured Yarn Originating in the Mainland of China
145/2021 05.03.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Mobile Access Equipment from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
144/2021 05.03.2021 US : Anti-dumping Action against Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
139/2021 05.03.2021 Mexico : New Content Labelling Requirements for Video Games
119/2021 23.02.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Twist Ties from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
115/2021 19.02.2021 Brazil : Expiration of Anti-dumping Duties of Various Products Originating in the Mainland of China
114/2021 19.02.2021 Brazil : Suspension of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Cast Iron Pipes Originating in the Mainland of China
110/2021 16.02.2021 US : Anti-dumping Action against Metal Lockers from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value
100/2021 09.02.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Pentafluoroethane (R-125) from the Mainland of China : Initiation of Investigations
97/2021 08.02.2021 Mexico : Elimination of Certain Exemptions from Labelling Requirements
96/2021 08.02.2021 Colombia : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Steel Profiles Originating in the Mainland of China
95/2021 08.02.2021 Colombia : Preliminary Determination of Anti-dumping Investigation against Certain Acrylic Sheets Originating in the Mainland of China
94/2021 05.02.2021 US : Extension of Safeguard Measures on Large Residential Washers through 7 February 2023
86/2021 03.02.2021 Argentina : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order against Certain Electric Ovens Originating in the Mainland of China
84/2021 02.02.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Corrosion Inhibitors from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
81/2021 02.02.2021 Argentina : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order against Certain Aluminium Tubes Originating in the Mainland of China
80/2021 02.02.2021 Peru : Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation against Slide Fasteners and Parts thereof Originating in the Mainland of China
79/2021 01.02.2021 Mexico : Imposition of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Aluminium Discs Originating in the Mainland of China
78/2021 01.02.2021 Mexico : Renewal of Anti-dumping Duty Order on Steel Wire Cloth and Mesh Originating in the Mainland of China
74/2021 28.01.2021 US : Section 232 Tariff on Aluminum Articles - Delay of effective date (until 29 March 2021) and seeking comments on Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) System
64/2021 25.01.2021 Canada : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Decorative and other Non ‑ structural Plywood from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
60/2021 20.01.2021 US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Pentafluoroethane (R-125) from the Mainland of China: Institution of Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
58/2021 19.01.2021 US : Antidumping Action against Difluoromethane (R-32) from the Mainland of China: Final Determination
36/2021 11.01.2021
(updated on
08.03.2021)
US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Certain Vertical Shaft Engines and Parts Thereof from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
7/2021 04.01.2021
(updated on
17.02.2021)
US : Antidumping and Countervailing Actions against Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from the Mainland of China: Final Determinations
2/2021 04.01.2021 US : Countervailing Action against Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from the Mainland of China : Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination