USTR Asks for ITC Investigation on New GSP Products, CNL Waivers in 2012 Review
The U.S. Trade Representative sent a letter to the International Trade Commission requesting an investigation in connection with the 2012 Annual Review of the Generalized System of Preferences. The USTR requested inquiries into the economic effects of (1) designating four products eligible for GSP benefits; and (2) granting competitive need limitation (CNL) waivers for 12 products. The USTR asked for the results of the investigation by April 10.
The petitions for GSP-eligibility accepted by the USTR and named in the request for investigation include:
- 0603.11.00 -- Sweetheart, spray, and other roses, fresh cut
- 0710.80.97 -- Frozen boiled or steamed vegetables not otherwise listed, or in the alternative, only frozen broccoli
- 2005.99.80 -- Artichokes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen
- 7408.19.0030 -- Refined copper, wire, w/maximum cross-sectional dimension of 6 mm or less
Petitions for CNL waivers named in the investigation request include:
- 0410.00.00 -- Miscellaneous edible products of animal origin (Indonesia)
- 0603.13.00 -- Cut orchids (Thailand)
- 1102.90.25 -- Rice flour (Thailand)
- 2106.90.99 -- Miscellaneous prepared foods (Thailand)
- 6911.10.37 -- Porcelain or china table and kitchenware (Indonesia)
- 7202.21.50 -- Ferrosilicon with between 55% and 80% of silicon by weight (Russia)
- 7202.30.00 -- Ferrosilicon manganese (Georgia)
- 7202.99.20 -- Calcium silicon ferroalloys (Brazil)
- 7307.21.50 -- Certain stainless steel flanges for pipes (India)
- 7307.91.50 -- Certain iron or steel flanges for pipes (India)
- 7408.29.10 -- Copper wire, coated or plated with metal (Thailand)
- 9506.70.40 -- Ice skates w/ footwear permanently attached (Thailand)