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USTR Modifies EU Products/Countries Subject to 100% Duties Under WTO Beef Hormone Dispute, Etc.
January 21, 2009

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced that it is modifying the list of European Union products and countries subject to 100% duties in connection with the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement rulings in the EU beef hormone dispute. It is also raising the duty rate of one product to 300%.

Items effected are primarily food products, foliage & other plant products, chewing gum, certain fruits, juices & waters, chestnuts and wool grease.

Changes to List Take Effect March 23, 2009

The USTR's changes are effective with respect to products that are entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after March 23, 2009.

List Reflects Changes to Countries and Products Subject to Increased Duties

The list reflects changes to the countries and products subject to the increased duty rates and, in many cases, reflects its application to a wider range of EU countries (some of which were not part of the EU when the increased duties were originally imposed).
Certain articles are being removed from the list of sanctioned products.

If you would like a copy of the list, please email c.spoto@albawheelsup.com.