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CSMS #50019756 - Guidance: Entry/Entry Summary Reporting for Components of Watches or Clocks Subject to Section 301 China Duties - Customs & Border Protection
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the entry/entry summary filing requirements for components of watches or clocks subject to Section 301 trade remedies on products from China
BACKGROUND

Imports of watches or clocks are currently reported in ACE with one country of origin on one entry summary line. The components of a complete watch or clock are apportioned by value pursuant to Chapter 91, Statistical Note 1. All applicable duties and fees, to include Section 301 duties for all of the components, can still be reported on one entry summary line where all the components of a watch or clock have a country of origin of China, or all the components of a watch or clock have countries of origin other than China.
Components of watches or clocks may have different countries of origin if a component is not substantially transformed when joined to other components of a watch or clock. Please find below an example of how to enter a complete watch or clock with component(s) of Chinese origin that are not substantially transformed, retain a country of origin of China, and are subject to Section 301 duties. See HQ Ruling H304105 and H306338.
GUIDANCE

In circumstances where the band or case component in watches or clocks are made in China, if the band or case component(s) are not substantially transformed and are subject to Section 301 duties, then all of the components need to be constructively separated into their component parts and each component separately valued and reported on separate entry summary lines in the order outlined in Chapter 91, Statistical Note 1.
If the band or case component of a watch or clock classified under heading 9101 through 9105 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), has a country of origin of China and the watch or clock has components of one or more additional countries of origin, then filers will be required to break out the country of origin for each component of the watch or clock on a separate entry/entry summary line with the apportioned value in the order outlined in, Chapter 91, Statistical Note 1. The breakout will allow for the reporting of various countries of origin to pay proper duties on each component, including applicable 301 China duties.
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OTEXA: Announcements - Office of Textile & Apparel
11/05/2021 – September 2021 Textile and Apparel Import Report
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Federal Register Notices:
• Publication of a Report on the Effect of Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts on the National Security: Publication of a Report on the Effect of Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts on the National Security: An Investigation Conducted Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as Amended
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Glycine From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2018-2020
• Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Amended Final Results
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Superabsorbent Polymers From South Korea; Institution of Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigation
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Certain Road Milling Machines and Components Thereof; Issuance of a Modified Limited Exclusion Order and Two Modified Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of Remand Investigation
• Certain Oil-Vaping Cartridges, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019
• Certain Aluminum Foil From the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Turkey: Countervailing Duty Orders
• Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the United Kingdom: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020
• Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020
• Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Recission of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review; 2020
• Certain Steel Wheels 12 to 16.5 Inches in Diameter From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019
• Certain Aluminum Foil From the Republic of Armenia, Brazil, the Sultanate of Oman, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Turkey: Antidumping Duty Orders
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Certain Artificial Eyelash Extension Systems, Products, and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest
• Aluminum Foil From Armenia, Brazil, Oman, Russia, and Turkey; Determinations
• Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest; Certain Shingled Solar Modules, Components Thereof, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019
• Certain Aluminum Foil From the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Turkey: Countervailing Duty Orders
• Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the United Kingdom: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020
• Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020
• Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Recission of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review; 2020
• Certain Steel Wheels 12 to 16.5 Inches in Diameter From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019
• Certain Aluminum Foil From the Republic of Armenia, Brazil, the Sultanate of Oman, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Turkey: Antidumping Duty Orders
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Certain Artificial Eyelash Extension Systems, Products, and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest
• Aluminum Foil From Armenia, Brazil, Oman, Russia, and Turkey; Determinations
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Port of Los Angeles Accelerates Zero Emissions Truck Efforts - Port of Los Angeles
Port to Implement Truck Rate Prioritizing ZE Truck Grants
SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Nov. 4, 2021 – Effective April 1, 2022, the Port of Los Angeles will begin collecting its Clean Truck Fund (CTF) Rate to help speed the transition to zero-emissions trucks serving the San Pedro Bay port complex. The action was unanimously approved today by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Revenues will exclusively fund zero-emissions trucks and associated infrastructure to further the Port’s goal of eliminating emissions from all trucks calling at the Port by 2035. The approved CTF Rate of $10 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) hauled by non-exempt trucks, was jointly set by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in March 2020.
“The Port of Los Angeles, our longshore workers, the entire supply chain, and our frontline communities have demonstrated extraordinary dedication throughout this unprecedented crisis,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “As we continue to move record-breaking cargo through the busiest port in the Western Hemisphere, it is vital that we implement the Clean Truck Fund Rate to expedite the transition of trucks servicing the Port to zero-emissions. Cleaning up the air at our Port will protect surrounding neighborhoods, workers, and our region as whole. I am proud to have championed this program and thank the Commissioners for passing this significant policy.”
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DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin - Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON – Today (11/10/21), Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the current heightened threat environment across the United States. This NTAS Bulletin replaces the current Bulletin, which was set to expire tomorrow at 2:00 pm.
As of November 10, 2021, DHS is not aware of an imminent and credible threat to a specific location in the United States. The United States continues to face a diverse and challenging threat environment as we approach several religious holidays and associated mass gatherings that in the past have served as potential targets for acts of violence. Through the remainder of 2021 and into 2022, domestic violent extremists (DVEs), including racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists and anti-government/anti-authority violent extremists, will continue to pose a significant threat to our homeland. Of note, DVEs and those inspired or motivated by foreign terrorists and other malign foreign influences will continue to exploit online forums to influence and spread violent extremist narratives and promote violent activity. The ongoing global pandemic continues to exacerbate these threats. Further, foreign terrorist organizations and DVEs continue to attempt to inspire potential followers to conduct attacks in the United States, including by exploiting recent events in Afghanistan.
“DHS has renewed its commitment to work with our partners across every level of government, the private sector, and local communities to combat all forms of terrorism and targeted violence. We have also renewed our commitment to communicate with the American public often about the evolving threat landscape,” said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “Today, we are issuing the fourth NTAS Bulletin since January 2021. The threat stream has not changed significantly; however this is an important product that keeps the public updated about threats facing the United States and underscores the importance of the public to staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement.”
Individuals can report suspicious activity and threats of violence, including online threats, to local law enforcement, FBI Field Offices, or a local Fusion Center. DHS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will continue to provide guidance to state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement and public safety partners about the current threat environment. DHS is also engaging industry partners to help identify and respond to the spread of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and false narratives on social media and other online platforms, while protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, DHS is prioritizing combating all forms of terrorism and targeted violence and increased information sharing as part of the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism. To this end, the Department has taken several steps to include increasing efforts to share timely and actionable information and intelligence to the broadest audience at the lowest classification possible, establishing a dedicated domestic terrorism branch within its Office of Intelligence & Analysis, forming the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) to provide communities with the tools to help individuals before they radicalize to violence, and increasing investments in grant programs to strengthen nationwide capabilities to detect and protect against these threats.
This is the fourth NTAS Bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since January 2021, and it will expire on February 8, 2022. The NTAS Bulletin provides the public with information about the threat landscape facing the United States, as well as information about how to report suspicious activity. Read the NTAS Bulletin here.
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Brownsville Port of Entry CBP Officers Seize $107K in Cocaine at Veterans International Bridge - U.S. Customs & Border Protection
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Veterans International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine valued at more than $107,000 hidden within a 2008 BMW.
“Every narcotics interception made by our CBP officers is meaningful as it is one less drug load that we keep off our streets and prevent from inflicting harm on our communities,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry.
The seizure took place on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the Veterans International Bridge when a 31-year-old male United States citizen applied for entry into the United States driving a 2008 BMW. The vehicle was referred to CBP secondary for further examination after a primary inspection. In secondary, CBP officers discovered six packages which contained a total of 13.93 pounds of alleged cocaine.
The estimated street value of the cocaine from the seizure is $107,440.
CBP officers seized the narcotics along with the vehicle, arrested the driver and turned him over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.
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Certain Subsidized Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof Injure U.S. Industry, says USITC - U.S. International Trade Commission
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain mobile access equipment and subassemblies thereof from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized by the government of China.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel made affirmative threat determinations.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative threat determination, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from China.
The Commission’s public report Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-665 (Final), USITC Publication 5242, December 2021) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by December 20, 2021; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof from China
Investigation No. 701-TA-665 (Final)
Product Description: Mobile access equipment (MAE) consists primarily of boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers, and subassemblies thereof. MAE combines a mobile (self-propelled or towed) chassis, with a lifting device (e.g., scissor arms, boom assemblies) for mechanically lifting persons, tools and/or materials capable of reaching a working height of ten feet or more, and a coupler that provides an attachment point for the lifting device, in addition to other components. MAE includes mobile access equipment and subassemblies thereof whether finished or unfinished, whether assembled or unassembled, and whether the equipment contains any additional features that provide for functions beyond the primary lifting function.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final countervailing duty investigation.
2. Petitioner: The Coalition of American Manufacturers of Mobile Access Equipment (“CAMMAE” or “the Coalition”).
3. USITC Institution Date: Friday, February 26, 2021.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
5. USITC Vote Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, December 3, 2021.
U.S. Industry in 2020:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 8.
2. Location of producers’ plants: California, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2020:
1. Subject imports: $122.9 million
2. Non-subject imports: $588.6 million
3. Leading import sources: Canada, China, and the United Kingdom.
 
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