Proposed Rule2021-16753
Non-Preferential Origin Determinations for Merchandise Imported From Canada or Mexico for Implementation of the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA)
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Published
August 5, 2021
Effective
July 6, 2021
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionTreasury Department
Abstract
This document provides additional time for interested parties to submit comments on the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on July 6, 2021, to amend the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations regarding non-preferential origin determinations for merchandise imported from Canada or Mexico. Based on a request from the public to provide additional time to prepare comments on the proposed rule, CBP is extending the comment period to September 7, 2021.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 148 (Thursday, August 5, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 42758]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16753]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
19 CFR Parts 102 and 177
[USCBP-2021-0025]
RIN 1515-AE63
Non-Preferential Origin Determinations for Merchandise Imported
From Canada or Mexico for Implementation of the Agreement Between the
United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA)
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security; Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: This document provides additional time for interested parties
to submit comments on the proposed rule published in the Federal
Register on July 6, 2021, to amend the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) regulations regarding non-preferential origin
determinations for merchandise imported from Canada or Mexico. Based on
a request from the public to provide additional time to prepare
comments on the proposed rule, CBP is extending the comment period to
September 7, 2021.
DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published July 6, 2021
(86 FR 35422), is extended. Comments must be received on or before
September 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number USCBP-
2021-0025 by one of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Mail: Due to COVID-19-related restrictions, CBP has
temporarily suspended its ability to receive public comments by mail.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received will be
posted without change to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any
personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting
comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the
``Public Participation'' heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section of this document.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Due to the
relevant COVID-19-related restrictions, CBP has temporarily suspended
on-site public inspection of the public comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Operational Aspects: Queena Fan,
Director, USMCA Center, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, (202) 738-8946 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#daafa9b7b9bb9ab9b8aaf4beb2a9f4bdb5ac"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c9bcbaa4aaa889aaabb9e7ada1bae7aea6bf">[email protected]</span></a>.
Legal Aspects: Craig T. Clark, Director, Commercial and Trade
Facilitation Division, Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection, (202) 325-0276 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bfdccdded6d891cb91dcd3decdd4ffdcddcf91dbd7cc91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92f1e0f3fbf5bce6bcf1fef3e0f9d2f1f0e2bcf6fae1bcf5fde4">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Participation
Interested persons are invited to participate in this rulemaking by
submitting written data, views, or arguments on all aspects of the
proposed rule. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also invites
comments that relate to the economic, environmental, or federalism
effects that might result from this proposed rule. Comments that will
provide the most assistance to CBP will reference a specific portion of
the proposed rule, explain the reason for any recommended change, and
include data, information or authority that support such recommended
change.
II. Background
On July 6, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published
a document in the Federal Register (86 FR 35422), that proposes to
amend the CBP regulations regarding non-preferential origin
determinations for merchandise imported from Canada or Mexico. The
document solicited public comments on the proposed rule and requested
that commenters submit their comments on or before August 5, 2021.
Extension of Comment Period
In response to the proposed rule published in the Federal Register,
CBP has received correspondence from the public requesting an extension
of the comment period for 30 days. CBP has decided to grant the
extension. Accordingly, the comment period for the proposed rule is
extended to September 7, 2021.
Dated: August 2, 2021.
Alice A. Kipel,
Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2021-16753 Filed 8-4-21; 8:45 am]
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