last update: August 18, 2008
Import Monitoring, Licensing and Compliance Programs


Cement from Mexico - Import Licensing System:  
  Imports are subject to regional export limits, which are monitored by both Commerce and Secretaria de Economia
through export license and import license systems. The Agreement provides that, if Mexican Cement producers
successfully abide by the terms of the Agreement for three years, then the antidumping duty order will be revoked
with respect to those producers.


Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico - 2008 Suspension Agreement:  
  On January 22, 2008, the Department of Commerce and producers/exporters accounting for substantially all imports
of fresh tomatoes from Mexico signed this agreement suspending the antidumping investigation on fresh tomatoes
from Mexico. The basis for the agreement was a commitment by each signatory producer/exporter to sell the subject
merchandise at or above the reference price, which will eliminate completely the injurious effects of exports of
fresh tomatoes to the United States.


Softwood Lumber Export Charges:  
  The Softwood Lumber Act of 2008 requires the Under Secretary for International Trade to publish on a monthly basis
export charges collected by countries exporting softwood lumber to the United States to ensure compliance with any
international agreement entered into by that country and the United States.


Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis:  
  Provides steel producers, steel consumers, importers, and the general public with accurate and timely information
on anticipated imports of certain steel products.


Subsidies Enforcement:  
  Monitors foreign subsidies and identifies subsidies that can be remedied under the WTO Subsidies Agreement.
The Subsidy Library is an easily accessible one-stop shop providing user-friendly information on foreign government
subsidy practices.


Textiles and Apparel:  
  Oversees programs and strategies to improve the domestic and international competitiveness of the U.S. fiber, textile,
and apparel industries. Determines when market disrupting factors exist in the domestic fiber, textile, and apparel
marketplace. Administers U.S. textile quota agreements, formulates trade policy, performs research and analysis,
compiles industry data, and promotes U.S. trade events.


Textile and Apparel Products from Vietnam: Import Monitoring Program  
  On January 11, 2007, the Department of Commerce began monitoring imports of textile and apparel products from
Vietnam, concurrent with Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organization. This monitoring program is in effect
until the end of the current Administration.


Trade Remedy Compliance:  
  Provides assistance to U.S. businesses that believe their trade problems may stem from unfair practices or the
improper application of foreign unfair trade laws. For key countries, tracks foreign government policies and market
developments that might contribute to unfairly traded imports. Keeps watch on foreign antidumping and countervailing
activity to identify potential difficulties for U.S. exporters and/or conflicts with WTO obligations.





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United States Department of Commerce . International Trade Administration . Import Administration . 1401 Constitution Ave. N.W. Washington DC 20230
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