Notice2024-29071
Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and Panama
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December 11, 2024
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Trade Representative, Office of United States
Abstract
In accordance with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), USTR is providing notice of its determination of the trade surplus in certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and Panama. The level of a country's trade surplus in these goods relates to the quantity of sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products for which the United States grants preferential tariff treatment under the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement (Chile FTA), the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (Morocco FTA), the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR FTA), the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA), the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (Colombia TPA), and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 99956-99959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29071]
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods
and Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the
Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru,
Colombia, and Panama
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS), USTR is providing notice of its determination of
the trade surplus in certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and Panama.
The level of a country's trade surplus in these goods relates to the
quantity of sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products for
which the United States grants preferential tariff treatment under the
United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement (Chile FTA), the United
States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (Morocco FTA), the Dominican
Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR
FTA), the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA), the
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (Colombia TPA), and
the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA).
DATES: This notice is applicable on January 1, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin H. Nicholson, Office of
Agricultural Affairs, 202.395.9419 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f7b2859e99d9bfd9b99e949f989b849899b782848385d9929887d9909881"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2d685f444303650363444e4542415e42436d585e595f0348425d034a425b">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Chile FTA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Chile FTA Implementation Act (Pub.
L. 108-77; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 7746 of
December 30, 2003 (68 FR 75789) implemented the Chile FTA on behalf of
the United States and modified the HTSUS to reflect the tariff
treatment provided for in the Chile FTA.
Note 3(a) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of Chile's trade
surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in Harmonized System
(HS) subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.20,
1702.30, 1702.40, 1702.60, 1702.90, 1806.10, 2101.12, 2101.20, and
2106.90, except that Chile's imports of goods classified under HS
subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for preferential tariff
treatment under the Chile FTA are not included in the calculation of
Chile's trade surplus.
Note 3(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Chile entered under subheading 9822.02.01 in any calendar
year (CY) (beginning in CY2016) in the quantity of goods equal to the
amount of Chile's trade surplus in subdivision (a) of the note. During
CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available, Chile's
imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 662,341 metric
tons according to data published by its customs authority, the Servicio
Nacional de Aduana. Based on this data, USTR has determined that Chile
has a negative trade surplus. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
3(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98, goods of Chile are not
eligible to enter the United States duty-free under subheading
9822.02.01 in CY2025.
II. Morocco FTA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Morocco FTA Implementation Act (Pub.
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L. 108-302; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 7971 of
December 22, 2005 (70 FR 76651) implemented the Morocco FTA on behalf
of the United States and modified the HTSUS to reflect the tariff
treatment provided for in the Morocco FTA. Note 6(a) to subchapter XXII
of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR annually to publish a determination
of the amount of Morocco's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources
for goods in HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except that Morocco's imports of U.S.
goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify
for preferential tariff treatment under the Morocco FTA are not
included in the calculation of Morocco's trade surplus.
Note 6(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Morocco entered under subheading 9822.03.01 in any CY in
the quantity of goods equal to the amount of Morocco's trade surplus in
subdivision (a) of the note.
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
Morocco's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by
1,086,639 metric tons according to data published by its customs
authority, the Office des Changes. Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Morocco has a negative trade surplus. Therefore, in
accordance with U.S. Note 6(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98,
goods of Morocco are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free
under subheading 9822.03.01 in CY 2025.
III. CAFTA-DR FTA
Pursuant to section 201 of the CAFTA-DR FTA Implementation Act
(Pub. L. 109-53; 19 U.S.C. 4031), Presidential Proclamation No. 7987 of
February 28, 2006 (71 FR 10827), Presidential Proclamation No. 7991 of
March 24, 2006 (71 FR 16009), Presidential Proclamation No. 7996 of
March 31, 2006 (71 FR 16971), Presidential Proclamation No. 8034 of
June 30, 2006 (71 FR 38509), Presidential Proclamation No. 8111 of
February 28, 2007 (72 FR 10025), Presidential Proclamation No. 8331 of
December 23, 2008 (73 FR 79585), and Presidential Proclamation No. 8536
of June 12, 2010 (75 FR 34311), implemented the CAFTA-DR FTA on behalf
of the United States and modified the HTSUS to reflect the tariff
treatment provided for in the CAFTA-DR FTA.
Note 25(b)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of each CAFTA-DR
country's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HS
subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and
1702.60, except that each CAFTA-DR country's exports to the United
States of goods classified under HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13,
1701.14, 1701.91, and 1701.99 and its imports of goods classified under
HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for preferential tariff
treatment under the CAFTA-DR FTA are not included in the calculation of
that country's trade surplus.
U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 provides
duty-free treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-
containing products of each CAFTA-DR country entered under subheading
9822.05.20 in an amount equal to the lesser of that country's trade
surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that country
and that calendar year. In each successive year after CY2021, the
aggregate quantity for each country increases, from the aggregate
quantity permitted in the prior calendar year, by the quantity set out
in that note.
Costa Rica
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
Costa Rica's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 30,086
metric tons according to data published by the Costa Rican Customs
Department, Ministry of Finance. Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Costa Rica's trade surplus is 30,086 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of
HTSUS chapter 98 for Costa Rica for CY2025 is 15,180 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of
goods of Costa Rica that may be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY2025 is 15,180 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is
the lesser of Costa Rica's trade surplus and the specific quantity set
out in that note for Costa Rica for CY2025).
Dominican Republic
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
the Dominican Republic's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products described above exceeded its exports of those
goods by 97,159 metric tons according to data published by the General
Directorate of Customs (DGA). Based on this data, USTR has determined
that the Dominican Republic has a negative trade surplus. Therefore, in
accordance with U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter
98, goods of the Dominican Republic are not eligible to enter the
United States duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2025.
El Salvador
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available, El
Salvador's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 369,856
metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of El
Salvador. Based on this data, USTR has determined that El Salvador's
trade surplus is 369,856 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in
U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for El
Salvador for CY2025 is 39,440 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance
with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of El Salvador that may
be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2025 is 39,440
metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of El Salvador's trade
surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for El Salvador
for CY 2025).
Guatemala
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
Guatemala's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 983,553
metric tons according to data published by the Guatemalan Sugar
Association (ASAZGUA) and Bank of Guatemala. Based on this data, USTR
has determined that Guatemala's trade surplus is 983,553 metric tons.
The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII
of HTSUS chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY2025 is 54,520 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of
goods of Guatemala that may be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY 2025 is 54,520 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is
the lesser of Guatemala's trade surplus and the specific quantity set
out in that note for Guatemala for CY2025).
Honduras
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
Honduras' exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 158,791
metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of
Honduras. Based on
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this data, USTR has determined that Honduras' trade surplus is 158,791
metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to
subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for Honduras for CY2025 is 11,040
metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Honduras that may be entered duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2025 is 11,040 metric tons (i.e., the amount
that is the lesser of Honduras' trade surplus and the specific quantity
set out in that note for Honduras for CY2025).
Nicaragua
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
Nicaragua's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 349,119
metric tons according to data published by the National Committee of
Sugar Producers (CNPA). Based on this data, USTR has determined that
Nicaragua's trade surplus is 349,119 metric tons. The specific quantity
set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98
for Nicaragua for CY2025 is 30,360 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Nicaragua
that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2025 is
30,360 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Nicaragua's
trade surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for
Nicaragua for CY2025).
IV. Peru TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Peru TPA Implementation Act (Pub. L.
110-138; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8341 of
January 16, 2009 (74 FR 4105) implemented the Peru TPA on behalf of the
United States and modified the HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the Peru TPA.
Note 28(c) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of Peru's trade
surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60,
except that Peru's imports of U.S. goods classified under HS
subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating goods under the
Peru TPA and Peru's exports to the United States of goods classified
under HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, and 1701.99
are not included in the calculation of Peru's trade surplus.
Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-
free treatment for certain sugar goods of Peru entered under subheading
9822.06.10 in an amount equal to the lesser of Peru's trade surplus or
the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year.
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
Peru's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 249,090
metric tons according to data published by the National Superintendence
of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT). Based on this data, USTR has
determined that Peru has a negative trade surplus. Therefore, in
accordance with U.S. Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98,
goods of Peru are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free
under subheading 9822.06.10 in CY2025.
V. Colombia TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Colombia TPA Implementation Act
(Pub. L. 112-42; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No.
8818 of May 14, 2012 (77 FR 29519) implemented the Colombia TPA on
behalf of the United States and modified the HTSUS to reflect the
tariff treatment provided for in the Colombia TPA.
Note 32(b) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR to
publish annually a determination of the amount of Colombia's trade
surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60,
except that Colombia's imports of U.S. goods classified under
subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating goods under the
Colombia TPA and Colombia's exports to the United States of goods
classified under subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and
1701.99 are not included in the calculation of Colombia's trade
surplus.
Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-
free treatment for certain sugar goods of Colombia entered under
subheading 9822.08.01 in an amount equal to the lesser of Colombia's
trade surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that
calendar year.
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
Colombia's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 219,080
metric tons according to data published by the Colombian National Tax
and Customs Directorate (DIAN). Based on this data, USTR has determined
that Colombia's trade surplus is 219,080 metric tons. The specific
quantity set out in U.S. Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS
chapter 98 for Colombia for CY2025 is 59,750 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Colombia
that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.08.01 in CY2025 is
59,750 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Colombia's
trade surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for
Colombia for CY2025).
VI. Panama TPA
Pursuant to section 201 of the Panama TPA Implementation Act (Pub.
L. 112-43; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8894 of
October 29, 2012 (77 FR 66505) implemented the Panama TPA on behalf of
the United States and modified the HTSUS to reflect the tariff
treatment provided for in the Panama TPA.
Note 35(a) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR
annually to publish a determination of the amount of Panama's trade
surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60,
except that Panama's imports of U.S. goods classified under subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating goods under the Panama TPA and
Panama's exports to the United States of goods classified under
subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and 1701.99 are not
included in the calculation of Panama's trade surplus.
Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-
free treatment for certain sugar goods of Panama entered under
subheading 9822.09.17 in an amount equal to the lesser of Panama's
trade surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that
calendar year.
During CY2023, the most recent year for which data is available,
Panama's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 2,071
metric tons according to data published by the National Institute of
Statistics and Census, Office of the General Comptroller of Panama; and
the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama. Based on this data,
USTR has determined that Panama's trade surplus is 2,071 metric tons.
The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of
HTS chapter 98 for Panama for CY2025 is 570 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that Note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Panama
that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.09.17 in CY2025 is
570 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Panama's trade
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and the specific quantity set out in that Note for Panama for CY2025).
Douglas McKalip,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade
Representative.
[FR Doc. 2024-29071 Filed 12-10-24; 8:45 am]
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