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CBP Makes Narrow Changes in Final Rule on Forced Labor Regulations
June 7, 2017 |Customs

A CBP final rule will remove "consumptive demand" considerations from the agency's regulations when looking at possible use of forced labor for imported goods, the agency said in a notice (here). The changes are the result of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA), which repealed the exemption for imports necessary to meet the "consumptive demands" in the U.S. from the prohibition on forced labor goods (see 1603010043). While CBP previously considered making additional regulatory changes (see 1606170040), "this rulemaking is limited to this conforming amendment and other minor non-substantive amendments," CBP said. A CBP official recently said the agency would need more time to consider making other changes (see 1705260007).

Topics:Forced Labor
Dominican Republic Is Country of Origin of Surgical and Isolation Gowns for Procurement, CBP Says
June 6, 2017 |Customs

The Dominican Republic is the country of origin for surgical and isolation gowns for U.S. government procurement purposes, CBP said in a final determination (here). The gowns are made "from foreign nonwoven fabric by cutting the fabric into components and assembly of those components in the Dominican Republic," CBP said. Therefore, " the country of origin of the gowns is the Dominican Republic," it said.

CBP Seeks Applicants for COAC
June 6, 2017 by Brian Feito|Customs

CBP is seeking applicants for the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC), the agency said in a notice (here). Applications should be submitted to CBP by July 24. The COAC meets quarterly each year, though additional meetings may be scheduled, CBP said. The COAC provides advice on commercial operations of CBP "with respect to significant changes that are proposed with respect to regulations, policies, or practices of CBP," it said.

CBP Withdraws Proposed Ruling Revocations on Double-Walled Beverage Bottles, Laminated Fiberboard Panels
June 6, 2017 |Customs

CBP is withdrawing two proposed ruling revocations after further review, as noted in the June 7 Customs Bulletin (here). The first is being withdrawn due to some comments submitted response to the agency's 2015 proposal to revoke rulings on double-walled beverage bottles (see 1512230028). "All three comments noted that the proposed heading 9617, [Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States] HTSUS, provides for '[v]acuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners,'" CBP said. "The instant steel vacuum flasks are not equipped with an outer case or casing. Therefore, we concur that the stainless steel, double-walled beverage bottles are properly classified in subheading 7323.93.00."