Duty calls

Revised Drawback Item 521.00 Documents A revised Guidelines, Rules and Conditions Pertaining to Drawback Item 521.00, and Application Form 521.00/00.00/01.00 has been published. Drawback Item 521.00/00.00/01.00 in essence provides for a company to reclaim i.e. apply for a refund of the customs duty paid on goods used in the manufacture, processing, finishing, equipment or packing of any goods that have subsequently been exported. No Tariff Amendments – 13 April 2007 Tariff Applications – Response due The reduction in the rate of customs duty on slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools from 15% ad valorem to free of customs duty. The rebate of the customs duty on woven fabrics for use in the manufacture of clothing. Response due by 2 7 April 2 007. No Trade Remedy Amendments – 13 April 2007 The withdrawal of the anti-dumping duty on lysine, originating in or imported from Indonesia. The imposition of anti-dumping duties on polymers of propylene, originating in or imported from Brazil. Trade Remedy Applications – Response Due The initiation of a sunset review of the anti-dumping duties on spades and shovels, forks, picks and rakes originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China (China). Response due by April 16, 2 007.