CBP on LED Display Panels, Antidumping Petition, and a Fruitful New Agreement
CBP Sheds Light on Country of Origin for LED Display Panels
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final determination on the country of origin of specific LED display panels that may be supplied to the US government. These panels, utilized in commercial and educational settings for signage or digital displays in various applications, consist of module boards assembled in Taiwan and cabinets predominantly made up of Chinese components. CBP concluded in ruling HQ H332752 that the assembly of the main printed circuit board in Taiwan results in a substantial transformation, designating Taiwan as the country of origin for these LED display panels.
Highlights:
- CBP’s final determination on the country of origin of LED display panels
- Panels capable of producing high-definition video or photographic images for commercial and educational use
- Assembly of main printed circuit board in Taiwan contributes to substantial transformation
- Decision impacts Buy American restrictions and waivers for products offered to the US government
Antidumping Petition Targets Certain Brake Drums from China and Turkey
On June 20, 2024, Webb Wheel Products, Inc. filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of certain brake drums from the People’s Republic of China and Turkey. The scope of the investigation includes brake drums made of gray cast iron, with specific dimensions and weights, further processed in third countries or the United States, but excluding certain products already covered by existing anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders. The investigation schedule estimates key dates for the preliminary and final determinations, with alleged dumping margins of 300.83% for China and 168.34% for Turkey.
Highlights:
- Petition filed for antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of certain brake drums from China and Turkey.
- Scope covers brake drums made of gray cast iron meeting specific dimensional and weight criteria.
- Investigation schedule outlines key dates for preliminary and final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
- Alleged dumping margins of 300.83% for China and 168.34% for Turkey are reported.
A Fruitful Agreement for Avocado and Mango Inspections
Mexican and U.S. officials have reached an agreement on implementing new security measures to safeguard U.S. health safety inspectors responsible for checking avocados and mangos from Mexico. The decision to enhance security comes after the suspension of inspections following a security incident in Mexico’s top avocado growing state. The plan also involves collaboration on combating illegal deforestation, environmental certification for farm products, and labor issues. Additionally, there are discussions regarding the potential for Mexican inspectors to take over the checks presently handled by U.S. personnel. This initiative aims to address safety concerns and ensure the continuity of the lucrative agricultural trade between the two countries.
Highlights:
- Collaboration for curbing illegal deforestation, environmental certification, and labor issues agreed upon.
- Discussions around the possibility of Mexican inspectors taking over the checks currently handled by U.S. personnel.
- The agreement aims to ensure the safety of U.S. health safety inspectors handling avocado and mango inspections in Mexico.
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