Appendix D. Category III Petitions - USITC · PDF filewith the modification specified.”...

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Appendix D. Category III Petitions | June 9, 2017

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Appendix D. Category III PetitionsAs required by Section 3(b)(3)(C)(ii) of the AMCA, the following table provides: “(III) A list of petitions for duty suspensions and reductions for which the Commission recommends modifications to the amount of the duty suspension or reduction that is the subject of the petition to comply with the requirements of this Act, with the modification specified.” These petitions are referred to as "Category III Petitions” for the purposes of this preliminary report.

Click on the petition identification number (ID) bookmark listing to link to a detailed summary for a specificpetition. If your petition ID does not appear in the first column it may have been consolidated. Please referto Appendix A to identify the Master petition ID.

ID Petitioner Product Name Consolidated Petitions

11

21

31

64

79

88

100

113

117

121

135

138

161

163

183

190

217

218

225

237

251

254

276

Bayer CropScience LP


Whirlpool Corporation

Chemtura Corporation

Bayer HealthCare LLC

TFM North America, Inc.

Drexel Chemical Company








PetSmart Home Office, Inc.

United Color Manufacturing, Inc.



Cummins Inc.

EMS-CHEMIE (North America) Inc.




Clothianidin

Glufosinate-ammonium

Automatic drip coffee makers

Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate

o-Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

4,4'-Diaminostilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acid

Diuron

Methylphosphinic acid N-butyl ester (MPE)

Cyprosulfamide

Isoxaflutole

FOE 5043 hydroxy

Huskie herbicide

1,2,4-Triazole

Oxadiazon

Plastic ornamentation for aquariums

Methanesulfonic acid

Iprodione

Metribuzin

Gensets with natural gas engine

Grilamid TR 90

Small metal wire crate for dogs

Large metal wire crate for dogs

1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethylpentan-3-one

N/A

1910

N/A

526, 824

N/A

1200, 1540

1350

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

886

N/A

N/A

1389, 1872

820, 1744

832, 2059

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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298

299

300

319

320

328

330

356

359

363

364

372

382

393

396

401

417

426

427

428

429

438

441

463

469

470

476

482

484

494

507

514

515






LANXESS Corporation

Nichino America Inc.

LANXESS Corporation

LANXESS Corporation


Russell Brands, LLC


LANXESS Corporation

LANXESS Corporation

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC

ANN INC.


BASF Corporation





Dow AgroSciences LLC

BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation


Milliken & Company




Imidacloprid

AE 747 ether

Isoxadifen-ethyl

2,3-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine

2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzamide

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Buprofezin

4-ADPA (4-aminodiphenylamine)

Benzoyl chloride

Fenpyroximate

Volleyballs

Flutolanil

Monochlorobenzene

m-Toluidine

Azoxystrobin

Women's leather/composition leather belts, ≥$7

Cloquintocent-mexyl

Bentazon

DEMBB

Difenoconazole

Fludioxinil technical

Flupyradifurone formulations

DEDS

Polyisobutylene: other

Imazethapyr

Glyoxal

Pyraclostrobin technical

Heterocyclic:other: herbicides: topramezone

Mefenoxam

4-Propyl benzaldehyde (NPBAL)

Mesotrione

Pinoxaden

Prodiamine

N/A

N/A

472

N/A

N/A

485

N/A

1955, 2091

1765, 2339

N/A

2838

N/A

N/A

497, 1836

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

1708

1364

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2141

Preliminary Report




517

519

523

525

528

529

530

531

538

544

546

555

557

584

598

603

607

610

619

626

629

656

668

670

677

687

698

700

701

702

746

750









Russell Brands, LLC

Russell Brands, LLC

LANXESS Corporation


LANXESS Corporation

BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation

Metglas, Inc.

United Phosphorous, Inc.


3V Sigma USA Inc.


BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation


BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation

BASF Corporation

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

PPG Industries, Inc.

ANN INC.


Propiconazole

Methoxyfenozide technical insecticide

S-Metolachlor

S-N-Alkyl-anilin

Thiamethoxam

Triasulfuron

Trifloxysulfuron

Trinexapac-ethyl

Basketballs other than leather or rubber

Rubber basketballs

o-Toluidine

Bicyclopyrone

p-Dichlorobenzene

Hydroxylmethylpentanone

Polyisobutylene

Ferroboron

Acephate formulations

Acephate CAS 30560-19-1

Hindered amine light stabilizer

Solatenol

Metconazole

5-Methylmethoxypyridine-2,3-dicar

2-Chloro-N-(4'-chloro-bipheny (boscalid tech)

1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride

PCM

Prothioconazole

2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid

4-Chlorophenylglycine

Pressure distillation column

1-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) benzene

Ftwr 4 W, 90% ext surf rubber/plas, ≥$15

Spirotetramat

686, 1153, 1276,1863

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

3054

3031

994, 2665

N/A

2403

N/A

N/A

N/A

1142, 2133

N/A

704

N/A

2951

N/A

N/A

2229

N/A

749

N/A

N/A

N/A

751, 2156

N/A

N/A

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752

757

760

762

763

780

795

799

801

819

836

844

855

857

862

863

865

921

942

943

959

963

965

970

972

985

991

993

1007

1009

1024

1029

1062


MTU America Inc.

ANN INC.


ANN INC.

MTU America Inc.




BRK Brands, Inc.

Isochem Colors, Inc.





LANXESS Corporation

3V Sigma USA Inc.

Sensient Colors LLC

Element TV Company, LP


REHAU Industries Inc.

REHAU Construction LLC

REHAU Automotive LLC


DuPont




BASF Corporation


Nufarm Americas Inc.



Spirodiclofen

Crankshaft

Women's footwear w/textile uppers, $15/pr or more

2-Cyanopyridine

Women's footwear w/textile uppers, $10-14.99/pr

Fuel injector

Acifluorfen MUP

Bifenthrin

Chlorothalonil

Antitheft steel case w/digital lock, val $24-36

THPS

Oryzalin

Oxyfluorfen

Sulfentrazone

Fluopyram + bacillus firmus formulations

Mesamoll

2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate

Sodium alginate

LCD television panel assembly


Acrylic poly methacrylate

Plastic, other fittings

Mufflers and exhaust pipes and parts thereof

Prothioconazole + tebuconazole formulations

MPD

Glyphosate

Trifloxystrobin + prothioconazole formulations

Spirotetramat formulations

3-(Difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-(3',(xemium tech)

Isoxaflutole + cyprosulfamide formulations

MCPA

Bromoxynil octanoate

Clopyralid technical

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

1496, 1608

1037

N/A

981, 2537

N/A

1057

N/A

N/A

N/A

1843

2936

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

1739

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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1105

1116

1160

1189

1190

1193

1195

1198

1204

1223

1246

1248

1251

1254

1275

1280

1312

1357

1366

1371

1377

1390

1423

1430

1433

1455

1472

1473

1475

1476

1501

1513

Sun Chemical Corporation


Navistar, Inc.

W. R. Grace & Co. - Conn.


Infineum USA L.P.

Infineum USA L.P.

Infineum USA L.P.


Pfizer Inc. (Anacor a subsidiary ofPfizer Inc.)



Cummins Inc.



DuPont

VF Outdoor, LLC

Arkema Inc.

Sunbeam Products, Inc.



Cummins Inc.

Clariant Plastics & Coatings USA Inc.

Hampton Products InternationalCorporation

Caterpillar Inc

Caterpillar Inc

Caterpillar Inc

Caterpillar Inc

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Caterpillar Inc

BASF Corporation

Navistar, Inc.

3,3' Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride

Clothianidin + bacillus firmus formulations

Engine blocks

Lanthanum oxide

2-Chloro-6-trichloromethyl pyridine

Fuel oil additive - cold flow improver

Lubricity Improver

Branched C24 benzene alkylate

Lanthanum carbonate

Crisaborole

Clothianidin formulations (acceleron IC-609)

Isoxadifen-ethyl + tembotrione formulations

Fuel transfer pumps

Copper phthalocyanine blue crude

Picloram technical

ODA - WANDA

W's WP ftwr w/otr sles&uprs rbr/plstcs >$25 no ank

11 Aminoundecanoic acid

Steam iron, cordless

Electrothermic expresso maker

Multicooker slow cooker 5-1

Ring gears

Propylene-ethylene copolymer

Padlocks of base metal imported in bulk

Used comp ignition internal combustion engine

Used fuel pumps

Used transmissions

Used starters

Lamps containing deuterium gas without RFID

Used alternators

1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, pol (PBAT)

Gear box

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

1599

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2283, 2302

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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1523

1533

1545

1564

1575

1588

1601

1625

1636

1640

1647

1687

1698

1701

1724

1734

1742

1748

1752

1773

1778

1796

1802

1806

1808

1814

1821

1838

1846

1879

1922

1923

Shakespeare Company, LLC

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate Inc.

Hampton Products InternationalCorporation

Arysta LifeScience

Lonza Inc.

Albaugh, LLC

Arysta LifeScience

Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc.

Solvay

Tyco Fire Products LP

ANN INC.

Georgia-Pacific LLC

Georgia-Pacific Dixie LLC


Columbia Brands USA, LLC

FMC Corporation

Arkema Inc.


Solutia, Inc.


Nautilus, Inc.

Symrise Inc.

Revlon Consumer Products Corporation


Arkema Inc.

Zeon Chemicals L.P.

Albany International

Mitsui & Co. (U. S. A.), Inc.

Univar USA Inc.

Sebacic acid

Cocoa powder

LED motion activated security lantern

Flutriafol

Propargyl butycarbamate

PMIDA

Tetraconazole

High silicon molybdenum exhaust manifolds

Flexplates

Flexplates

Connecting Rods

Lutetium oxide

Liquid-filled glass bulbs

Belts of furskin, not mink

Steam turbines more than 60MW

Flexographic printing machinery

Fluopyram + imidacloprid formulations

M's shoes w/outer sole, upper of rubber or plastic

Pyroxasulfone technical

Poly ether ketone ketone (PEKK)

Men's protective active footwear, not cover ankle

Saflex

W's PA ftwr, >$24, n/cov ank

Certain fitness equipment, tread climber

Methyl sal

Nail clippers, nail nippers and nail files

Manicure and pedicure sets

Orgasol polyamide powders

Hydrogenated polymers of norbornene derivatives

Heat-curable epoxy resin mixture

Suspension system stabilizer bar

Sorbic acid

1527

N/A

N/A

1707

N/A

N/A

2998

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2525

N/A

1826

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2312

Preliminary Report




1927

1959

1962

1970

1972

1982

1987

2001

2011

2012

2017

2021

2024

2060

2062

2077

2086

2087

2093

2097

2103

2105

2111

2117

2125

2132

2168

2184

2199

2206

2212

2228

2232


Valent U.S.A. LLC

Valent U.S.A. LLC

Afton Chemical Corporation


Coats Crafts NA

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.

ANN INC.

ANN INC.

Fiskars Brands, Inc.


BASF Corporation


Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.


ANN INC.

Caleres

ISK Biosciences Corporation


Pharr Yarns LLC


TEAM Industries, Inc.

BASF Corporation


Rohm and Haas Chemicals, LLC


KEEN, Inc.

Cabela's

DuPont

KEEN, Inc.

World Kitchen, LLC

Cargill, Inc.


Flumioxazin

Etoxazole

Ricinoleic acid

Sodium

Acrylic synthetic filament tow

Palm fatty acid distillate (“PFAD”)

Hats, plaited, not sewn

Hats, assembled strips, not sewn

Scissors, valued over $1.75/dozen

Eyelash curlers

Oxoiron

Tweezers

Fomlbin M and Z lubricants

Women's sports footwear w/waterproof soles >$20

M's sprts ftwr w/ WP soles >$20

Hats & headgear of MMF ≥$5

Leather upper house slippers

Technical cyazofamid fungicide

W's lthr shoes w/ WP soles n/cov ank ≥ $29/pair

Certain staple fibers of viscose rayon

Fomblin Z DOL and fluorolink D series

Differential

Diethyl ketone

pHBA

Amberlite XAD4

Technical isofetamid fungicide

M's WP leather shoes, n/cov ank, >$27

W's WP leather shoes, n/cov ank, >$27

Methomyl

K's WP leather shoe, n/cov ank, >$18

Opaque glass-ceramic cookware

Stevia rebiana

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2485

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2829

N/A

N/A

N/A

2323

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Preliminary Report




2239

2259

2260

2317

2322

2334

2337

2342

2355

2384

2390

2394

2406

2411

2416

2421

2427

2428

2445

2459

2471

2479

2481

2494

2500

2511

2515

2532

2551

2557

2561

2565

DuPont

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Quality Bicycle Products


ANN INC.

ANN INC.

The Procter and Gamble Company

Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.


Aisin Holdings of America, Inc.


HSN, Inc.

Caleres

HSN, Inc.

Evonik Corporation

Alchemix Corporation

Positec Tool Corporation

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.




MSSA Corporation


HSN, Inc.

HSN, Inc.

Gottex Swimwear Brands LTD







Formulated pyrithiobac-sodium

Certain portable air conditioners

Bicycle disc brakes

Motor for low wattage fan

Hats, plaited and sewed

Hats, sewn by assembled strips

Rayon staple fibers

15 Amp GFCI

Parking sensors, signaling equipment

Vehicle stability control actuator assemblies

Power back door actuator assembly

Portable air conditioner

W’s footwear made on a base or platform of wood

Patio umbrella frame

Organo-modified siloxanes combined with silica

Certain industrial nitrocellulose

Table saw

Electric knives

Carafe-less coffee makers

Indazaflam formulations

Automotive goods, chapter 87. O rings, fluid seals

Sodium containing not more than 200 ppm of calcium

Electric steam irons

Electric pressure cooker

Full tang knives

W's dresses 100% silk

W's blouses & the like, 100% silk

Women's skirts & the like, 100% silk

80D nylon

Huskie complete herbicide

Fluoxastrobin

Aminocyclopyrachlor

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2477

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Preliminary Report




2578

2579

2620

2621

2623

2624

2627

2644

2646

2654

2679

2696

2707

2728

2737

2743

2744

2754

2765

2776

2784

2800

2802

2811

2822

2826

2827

2834

2835

2858

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas,Inc.

Payless ShoeSource

BSN Sports LLC

Calphalon Corporation

Dunlop Sports Group Americas, Inc.


Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC

COSENTINO C&C North America, DBA.

Nautilus, Inc.

Chori America, Inc.

Nautilus, Inc.

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas,Inc.

Sears Holdings ManagementCorporation

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.

ElliptiGO Inc.


Everlast Sports Manufacturing


Harbor Freight Tools


Brooks Sports, Inc.

Implus Footwear LLC


Nohm, Inc.

Source Dynamics LLC

Brooks Sports, Inc.

Brunswick Corporation, Life FitnessDivision

FMC Corporation

Deckers Outdoor Corporation


Fuel pumps

Children's footwear w/ uppers of vegetable fibers

Tennis rackets, strung

Tempered glass cookware covers

Tennis racket frames, unstrung

Stainless steel handles for cookware

Plastic reusable freezer pack

Large format ultra-compacted ceramic surfaces

Fitness equipment incorporating several modalities

Acrylic films

Bluetooth enabled multimodality fitness equipment

Fuel injectors

Drill presses

Certain cases for electronic games or accessories

Stand-up bicycle

Certain titling arbor table saws

Speed bags and related equipment

Certain table saws with 10 inch (25.4 cm) blade

Mechanics' work gloves with fourchettes

PBA Solid (phenyl boronic acid)

Sports footwear for men, valued over $12/pair

Removable insoles

Leather gloves without fourchettes

Electric commercial vehicles

Paraquat dichloride

Sports footwear for women, valued over $12/pair

Flat panel LCD televisions for exercise equipment

Sodium alginate containing citrate

Women's textile/sheep furskin footwear

Leather gloves with fourchettes

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Preliminary Report




2875

2887

2904

2907

2937

2946

2983

2989

3027

3032

3050

3064

3094

3113

3122

3135

3146

3148

3154

3158

3163

3167

Nohm, Inc.

Johnson Health Tech North America,Inc.

Nfinity Athletic, LLC

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.

Isagro USA and its parent Isagro SPA

FUJIFILM North America Corporation


Broan-NuTone LLC

Broan-NuTone LLC

Humanscale Corporation


Sherwin-Williams Company

Novus International, Inc.



Acushnet Company

Hitachi Koki USA, LTD


Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc.


Mizuno USA


Cabs and bodies for electric vehicles

Exercise cycles

Competitive cheer shoe

Plastic cap for squeezable sport water bottle

Allyl isothiocyanate

Instant print film

Men's,children's,infants' sheep furskin footwear

Exhaust fans for permanent installation


LED lamp, mounting options, bases, clamps, mounts

Electric table or desk LED task lamp, ball joints

Butyl acrylate (buyl prop-2-enoate),

Food and feed preservative

DC pump motor

Men's, children's, infants' sheep furskin footwear

Iron head golf clubs

Miter saw cut-off

Lauryl-cetyl alcohol

Golf club iron heads of 6-Irons and 7-Irons

Compound miter saw, 10 in, without laser


Golf club putter heads

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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Preliminary Report - Petition 11OverviewPreliminary Category:

Petitioner:

Petitioner Location:

Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Clothianidin

2934.10.90

9902.10.84

210880-92-5

Article Description: (E)-1-(2-Chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-3-methyl-2-nitroguanidine (Clothianidin) (CAS No.210880-92-5) (provided for in subheading 2934.10.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to use an existing chapter 99 provision thatcovers the same product.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 3.5% to 6.2%.

USITC Petition Findings and Determinations Summary

Proposed Duty Rate:

Estimated Revenue Loss:

6.2%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Syngenta Crop Protection LLC, Valent USA

Petition Determinations:Domestic Production:

Domestic Producer Objection:

Relief Sought Is Available to Any Importer:

Petitioner Is A Likely Beneficiary: Yes

Yes

No

No

Department of Commerce Report Summary

Commerce Domestic Production Determination:

Commerce Producer Objection Determination:

CBP Technical Changes Required:

No

No

No

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Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Glufosinate-ammonium

2931.90.90

N/A

77182-82-2

Duplicate Petitions: 1910

Article Description: Ammonium (2RS)-2-amino-4-(methylphosphinato)butyric acid (Glufosinate Ammonium) (CASNo. 77182-82-2) (provided for in subheading 2931.90.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 0.7% to 2.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.1%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC, Loveland Products, Inc., NuAg Co LLC, NuAgro Resources, LLC, NufarmAmericas Inc., Renwick Duwest, Summit Agro USA LLC, United Phosphorus Inc.,Willowood USA





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No

1910

No

No

Yes

Master & Duplicate Petitions: 21

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Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Whirlpool Corporation

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Automatic drip coffee makers

8516.71.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Electrothermic automatic drip coffee makers of a kind used for domestic purposes, eachcapable of brewing multiple servings and incorporating a removable water tank with ahandle; the foregoing excluding coffee makers with dome-shaped housing or designed forpermanent installation into a wall, cabinet or shelf, and excluding coffee makers designed toutilize coffee capsules or pods (provided for in subheading 8516.71.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetitions 33, 43, and 2856.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.6%

$496,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,000 $496,000 $496,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Conair Corporation





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Chemtura Corporation

Middlebury, CT 06749

Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate

2919.90.50

9902.24.62

78-42-2

Duplicate Petitions: 526, 824

Article Description: Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate (CAS No. 78-42-2) (provided for in subheading 2919.90.50)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.7%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.7%

$486,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,000 $486,000 $486,000

Likely Beneficiaries: LANXESS Corporation, Members of National Association of Chemical Distributors,Syngenta Crop Protection LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

526 824

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Bayer HealthCare LLC

Whippany, NJ 07981

o-Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

2918.22.10

9902.12.11

50-78-2

Article Description: o-Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) (CAS No. 50-78-2) (provided for in subheading 2918.22.10)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.1%

$493,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,000 $493,000 $493,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Members of National Association of Chemical Distributors





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

TFM North America, Inc.

Vancouver, WA 98683

4,4'-Diaminostilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acid

2921.59.20

N/A

81-11-8


Article Description: 4,4'-Diamino-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonic acid (CAS No. 81-11-8) (provided for in subheading2921.59.20)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number for the chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.8%

$425,500

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$462,500 $499,500 $518,000

Likely Beneficiaries: 3V Sigma USA Inc., Archroma U.S., Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

1200 1540

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Drexel Chemical Company

Memphis, TN 38106

Diuron

2924.21.16

N/A

330-54-1


Article Description: 3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (Diuron) (CAS No. 330-54-1) (provided for insubheading 2924.21.16)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.0%


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.0%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Adama USA, AlzChem LLC, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, LANXESSCorporation, Red Eagle International, Troy Chemical Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

1350

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Methylphosphinic acid N-butyl ester (MPE)

2931.39.00

N/A

6172-80-1

Article Description: Butyl methylphosphinate (CAS No. 6172-80-1) (provided for in subheading 2931.39.00).

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 2.8% to 2.9%


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.9%

$448,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$448,000 $448,000 $448,000

Likely Beneficiaries: None





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Cyprosulfamide

2935.90.75

N/A

221667-31-8

Article Description: N-{[4-(Cyclopropylcarbamoyl)phenyl]sulfonyl}-2-methoxybenzamide (Cyprosulfamide) (CASNo. 221667-31-8) (provided for in subheading 2935.90.75)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 5.0% to 5.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.1%

$471,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$471,800 $471,800 $471,800






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Isoxaflutole

2934.99.15

9902.11.46

141112-29-0

Article Description: (5-Cyclopropyl-1,2-oxazol-4-yl)(α,α,α-trifluoro-2-mesyl-p-tolyl)methanone (Isoxaflutole) (CASNo. 141112-29-0) (provided for in subheading 2934.99.15).

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 5.5% to 5.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.6%

$461,880

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$461,880 $461,880 $461,880






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

FOE 5043 hydroxy

2924.29.71

9902.03.38

54041-17-7

Article Description: N-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-N-(1-methylethyl)acetamide (CAS No. 54041-17-7) (providedfor in subheading 2924.29.71)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to use an existing chapter 99 provision thatcovers the same product.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 3.9% to 4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.0%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Huskie herbicide

3808.93.15

N/A

365400-11-9

Article Description: Product mixtures containing (5-Hydroxy-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)[2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanone (Pyrasulfotole) (CAS No. 365400-11-9); 2,4-Dibromo-6-cyanophenyl octanoate (Bromoxynil Octanoate) (CAS No. 1689-99-2); 2,6-Dibromo-4-cyanophenyl heptanoate (Bromoxynil Heptanoate) (CAS No. 56634-95-8); and Diethyl 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-3,5-dicarboxylate (Mefenpyr-diethyl)(CAS No. 135590-91-9) (provided for in subheading 3808.93.15)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 3.0% to 4.5%


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.5%

$396,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$435,600 $479,160 $527,076






Yes

No

Yes

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

1,2,4-Triazole

2933.99.97

N/A

288-88-0


Article Description: 1H-[1,2,4]Triazole (1,2,4-Triazole) (CAS No. 288-88-0) (provided for in subheading2933.99.97)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 1.7% to 4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.0%

$400,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$425,000 $450,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: LANXESS Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

886

No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Oxadiazon

2934.99.11

9902.10.73

19666-30-9

Article Description: 3-[2,4-Dichloro-5-(1-methylethoxy)phenyl]-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one(Oxadiazon) (CAS No. 19666-30-9) (provided for in subheading 2934.99.11)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 1.3% to 1.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.4%

$494,700

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,700 $494,700 $494,700

Likely Beneficiaries: Adama USA, Nufarm Americas Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Phoenix, AZ 85027

Plastic ornamentation for aquariums

3924.90.56

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Plastic ornamentation designed for aquariums that house fish, reptiles or small pets(provided for in subheading 3924.90.56)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission also modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflectthe correct classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.8%

$404,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$444,800 $489,600 $539,200

Likely Beneficiaries: Amazon, Chewy, Doctors Foster and Smith, Pet Supplies Plus, Petco, Target, Wal-Mart





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

United Color Manufacturing, Inc.

Newtown, PA 18940

Methanesulfonic acid

2904.10.50

N/A

75-75-2


Article Description: Methanesulfonic acid (CAS No. 75-75-2) (provided for in subheading 2904.10.50)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.7%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.7%

$487,500

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$487,500 $487,500 $487,500

Likely Beneficiaries: Arkema Inc., Ashland, BASF Corporation, Chemtura Corporation, Clariant Corporation,Dow Chemical Company, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, FMC Corporation,Members of National Association of Chemical Distributors, PPG Industries, Inc., Rohmand Haas Electronic Materials, Sigma-Aldrich, Varsal





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

1389 1872

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Iprodione

2933.21.00

9902.01.51

36734-19-7


Article Description: 3-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-N-isopropyl-2,4-dioxoimidazolidine-1-carboxamide (Iprodione) (CASNo. 36734-19-7) (provided for in subheading 2933.21.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 0.7% to 3.2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.2%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Adama Celsius Property B.V., FMC Corporation, Nufarm Americas Inc., UnitedPhosphorus Inc.





Yes

No

Yes





Yes

No

No

820 1744

Yes Yes

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Metribuzin

2933.69.60

N/A

21087-64-9


Article Description: 4-Amino-6-tert-butyl-3-methylthio-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one (Metribuzin) (CAS No. 21087-64-9) (provided for in subheading 2933.69.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.3%

$492,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$492,000 $492,000 $492,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc., United Phosphorus Inc., VCG, LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

832 2059

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cummins Inc.

Columbus, IN 47201

Gensets with natural gas engine

8502.20.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Electric generating sets, each with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine fueled bynatural gas (provided for in subheading 8502.20.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$333,140

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$348,420 $364,400 $381,110






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

EMS-CHEMIE (North America) Inc.

Sumter, SC 29151-1717

Grilamid TR 90

3908.10.00

9902.40.93

163800-66-6

Article Description: Dodecanedioic acid, polymer with 4,4ʹ-methylenebis(2- methylcyclohexanamine) (CAS No.163800-66-6) (provided for in subheading 3908.10.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number for the chemical.The Commission modified the article description to add the HTS subheading from elsewherein the petition.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.1%

$496,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,000 $496,000 $496,000






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Phoenix, AZ 85027

Small metal wire crate for dogs

7323.99.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Wire crates of iron or steel, designed for dogs, the foregoing that can be folded down, lessthan or equal to 0.76 m in length (provided for in subheading 7323.99.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to convert English units of measurement tometric units to make it consistent with HTS usage.The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$399,300

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$439,200 $483,150 $531,450

Likely Beneficiaries: Amazon, Chewy.com, Dr. Fosters & Smith, MidWest Homes for Pets, Pet Supplies Plus,Petco, PetSense, Target, Tractor Supply Company, Walmart





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Phoenix, AZ 85027

Large metal wire crate for dogs

7323.99.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Wire crates of iron or steel, designed for dogs, the foregoing that can be folded down,greater than 0.76 but less than 1.37 m in length (provided for in subheading 7323.99.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage, including to convert English units of measurement to metric units.The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$399,300

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$439,200 $483,150 $531,450

Likely Beneficiaries: Amazon, Chewy.com, Dr. Fosters & Smith, MidWest Homes for Pets, Pet Supplies Plus,Petco, PetSense, Target, Tractor Supply Company, Walmart





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethylpentan-3-one

2914.79.40

9902.02.53

66346-01-8

Article Description: 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethylpentan-3-one (Alkylketone) (CAS No. 66346-01-8) (providedfor in subheading 2914.79.40).

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 3.3% to 3.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Imidacloprid

2933.39.27

9902.10.32

138261-41-3

Article Description: N-[1-[(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-yl]nitramide (Imidacloprid) (CASNo. 138261-41-3) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.27)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.9%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC, Nufarm Americas Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

AE 747 ether

2930.90.29

9902.40.84

120100-77-8

Article Description: 2-Chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)-3-((2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)methyl) benzoic acid (CAS No.120100-77-8) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.29)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 5.7% to 5.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.8%

$497,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$497,000 $497,000 $497,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Isoxadifen-ethyl

2934.99.39

9902.11.45

163520-33-0


Article Description: Ethyl 5,5-diphenyl-4H-1,2-oxazole-3-carboxylate (Isoxadifen-ethyl) (CAS No. 163520-33-0)(provided for in subheading 2934.99.39)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.7%

$450,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,000 $486,000 $504,000

Likely Beneficiaries: BASF Corporation, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

472

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

2,3-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine

2933.39.61

N/A

69045-84-7

Article Description: 2,3-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine (CAS No. 69045-84-7) (provided for in subheading2933.39.61)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.6%

$495,300

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,300 $495,300 $495,300






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzamide

2924.29.71

N/A

360-64-5

Article Description: 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzamide (CAS No. 360-64-5) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.71)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.3%

$493,567

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,567 $493,567 $493,567






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

LANXESS Corporation

Pittsburgh, PA 15275

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

2903.99.10

9902.22.33

120-82-1


Article Description: 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene (CAS No. 120-82-1) (provided for in subheading 2903.99.10)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.6%

$488,300

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$488,300 $490,200 $492,100

Likely Beneficiaries: BASF Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

485

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Wilmington, DE 19808

Buprofezin

2934.99.16

N/A

69327-76-0

Article Description: (2Z)-3-Isopropyl-2-[(2-methyl-2-propanyl)imino]-5-phenyl-1,3,5-thiadiazinan-4-one(Buprofezin) (CAS No. 69327-76-0 or 953030-84-7) (provided for in subheading 2934.99.16)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

LANXESS Corporation


4-ADPA (4-aminodiphenylamine)

2921.51.50

9902.40.81

101-54-2


Article Description: N-Phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (CAS No. 101-54-2) (provided for in subheading 2921.51.50)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.1%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,000 $490,000 $504,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Afton Chemical Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Flexsys America LP





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

1955 2091

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

LANXESS Corporation


Benzoyl chloride

2916.32.20

N/A

98-88-4


Article Description: Benzoyl chloride (CAS No. 98-88-4) (provided for in subheading 2916.32.20)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number for the chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.1%

$472,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,200 $499,800 $516,800

Likely Beneficiaries: Akzo Nobel Inc., Archroma U.S., Inc., Arkema Inc., Charkit Chemical Corporation,INEOS, United Initiators Incorporated





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

1765 2339

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Fenpyroximate

2933.19.23

N/A

134098-61-6

Article Description: tert-Butyl (E)-α-(1,3-dimethyl-5-phenoxypyrazol-4-ylmethyleneamino oxy)-p-toluate(Fenpyroximate (ISO)) (CAS No. 134098-61-6) (provided for in subheading 2933.19.23)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.3%

$434,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$434,000 $496,000 $496,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Russell Brands, LLC

Bowling Green, KY 42103

Volleyballs

9506.62.80

9902.13.10

N/A


Article Description: Inflatable volleyballs (provided for in subheading 9506.62.80)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.0%

$494,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,000 $494,000 $494,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Baden Sports, BSN Sports LLC, Franklin Sports, Inc., Member(s) of the Sports & FitnessIndustry Association, Mikasa Sports USA, PSI 91, Inc., Rawlings Sporting Goods Co.,Inc., Tachikara USA, Inc., Wilson Sporting Goods





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2838

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Flutolanil

2924.29.47

9902.10.82

66332-96-5

Article Description: N-[3-(1-Methylethoxy)phenyl]-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide (CAS No. 66332-96-5) (providedfor in subheading 2924.29.47)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.6%

$407,190

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$447,370 $492,450 $541,450






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

LANXESS Corporation


Monochlorobenzene

2903.91.10

N/A

108-90-7

Article Description: Chlorobenzene (CAS No.108-90-7) (provided for in subheading 2903.91.10)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.3%

$456,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$468,000 $486,000 $498,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Aceto Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

LANXESS Corporation


m-Toluidine

2921.43.90

N/A

108-44-1


Article Description: m-Toluidine (CAS No.108-44-1) (provided for in subheading 2921.43.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number for the chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.1%

$496,320

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,960 $497,600 $498,240

Likely Beneficiaries: Aceto Corporation, Archroma U.S., Inc., Milliken & Company, Parchem Trading Ltd, SunChemical Corporation





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes

497 1836

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Greensboro, NC 27409

Azoxystrobin

2933.59.15

9902.02.06

131860-33-8

Article Description: Methyl (2E)-2-(2-{[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yl]oxy}phenyl)-3-methoxyacrylate(Azoxystrobin) (CAS No. 131860-33-8) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.15)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 6% to 6.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


6.3%

$350,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$350,000 $350,000 $350,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC, Control Solutions Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Women's leather/composition leather belts, ≥$7

4203.30.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Women’s belts of leather or of composition leather, each valued at $7.00 or more (providedfor in subheading 4203.30.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.6%

$241,330

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$265,460 $292,000 $321,200

Likely Beneficiaries: Anthropologie, Catherines, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Dress Barn, Gap, J.Crew, J.Jill,Lane Bryant, Loft, Lord & Taylor, LouandGrey, Macys, Maurices, Nordstrom, Talbots, TheLimited - Express, White House Black Market





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Cloquintocent-mexyl

2933.49.60

9902.12.57

99607-70-2

Article Description: 1-Methylhexyl [(5-chloroquinolin-8-yl)oxy]acetate (Cloquintocet-mexyl) (CAS No. 99607-70-2) (provided for in subheading 2933.49.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.3%

$484,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$484,000 $484,000 $484,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation

Florham Park, NY 07932

Bentazon

2934.99.15

9902.05.10

50723-80-3

Article Description: 3-Isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one- 2,2-dioxide, sodium salt (Bentazon, sodiumsalt) (CAS No. 50723-80-3) (provided for in subheading 2934.99.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.6%

$477,470

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$477,470 $477,470 $477,470

Likely Beneficiaries: United Phosphorus Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



DEMBB

2903.99.80

9902.11.06

314084-61-2

Article Description: 2-Bromo-1,3-diethyl-5-methylbenzene (CAS No. 314084-61-2) (DEMBB) (provided for insubheading 2903.99.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.4%

$496,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,000 $496,000 $496,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Difenoconazole

2934.99.12

9902.02.12

119446-68-3

Article Description: 1-({2-[2-Chloro-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)phenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl}methyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole (Difenoconazole) (CAS No. 119446-68-3) (provided for in subheading 2934.99.12)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.8%

$476,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$476,000 $476,000 $476,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Fludioxinil technical

2934.99.12

9902.12.54

131341-86-1

Article Description: 4-(2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile (Fludioxonil (ISO)) (CAS No.131341-86-1) (provided for in subheading 2934.99.12)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 5% to 5.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.3%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC, Nufarm Americas Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Flupyradifurone formulations

3808.91.25

N/A

951659-40-8

Article Description: Product mixtures containing 4-{[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl](2,2-difluoroethyl)amino}-2(5H)-furanone (Flupyradifurone) (CAS No. 951659-40-8) (provided for in subheading3808.91.25)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 4.2% to 4.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.3%

$481,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$481,800 $481,800 $481,800






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Indianapolis, IN 46158

DEDS

2933.59.70

N/A

166524-75-0

Article Description: 2,2'-Disulfanediylbis(5-ethoxy-7-fluoro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine) (CAS No. 166524-75-0) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.70)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.8%

$493,050

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$394,440 $493,050 $493,050






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation

Florham Park, NJ 07932

Polyisobutylene: other

3902.20.50

N/A

337367-30-3

Article Description: Poly(isobutylene) hydroformylation products, reaction products with ammonia (CAS No.337367-30-3) (provided for in subheading 3902.20.50)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.4%

$464,640

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$478,610 $493,020 $507,760






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Imazethapyr

2933.39.25

N/A

81335-77-5


Article Description: 5-Ethyl-2-[(RS)-4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl]nicotinic acid (Imazethapyr)(CAS No. 81335-77-5) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.25)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 2.1% to 3.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.3%

$352,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $496,000 $504,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Adama USA, Albaugh, LLC, FMC Corporation, Sharda USA, Syngenta Crop Protection LLC





Yes

No

Yes





Yes

No

No

1708

Yes

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Glyoxal

2912.19.30

N/A

107-22-2


Article Description: Glyoxal (CAS No. 107-22-2) (provided for in subheading 2912.19.30)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.2%

$443,750

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$462,500 $481,250 $493,750

Likely Beneficiaries: Archroma U.S., Inc., Astro Chemicals, Inc., Member(s) of the National Associaton ofChemical Distributors, T Square, Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

1364

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Pyraclostrobin technical

2933.19.23

9902.01.21

175013-18-0

Article Description: Methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)pyrazol-3-yl]oxymethyl]- phenyl)-(N-methoxy)carbamate(Pyraclostrobin) (CAS No. 175013-18-0) (provided for in subheading 2933.19.23)



Proposed Duty Rate:


6.3%

$400,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$400,000 $400,000 $400,000

Likely Beneficiaries: FMC Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Heterocyclic:other: herbicides: topramezone

2934.99.15

N/A

210631-68-8

Article Description: [3-(4,5-Dihydro-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)-4-mesyl-o-tolyl](5-hydroxy-1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)methanone(Topramezone) (CAS No. 210631-68-8) (provided for in subheading 2934.99.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.8%

$476,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$289,000 $289,000 $289,000

Likely Beneficiaries: AMVAC Chemical Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Mefenoxam

2924.29.47

9902.12.58

70630-17-0

Article Description: Methyl N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)-D-alaninate (Metalaxyl-M and L-Metalaxyl)(CAS Nos. 70630-17-0 and 69516-34-3) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.47)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the article description to correct a non-proprietary common namefor the chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 4.2% to 4.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.4%

$483,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$483,000 $483,000 $483,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Milliken & Company

Spartanburg, SC 29303

4-Propyl benzaldehyde (NPBAL)

2912.29.60

9902.40.37

28785-06-0

Article Description: 4-Propylbenzaldehyde (CAS No. 28785-06-0) (provided for in subheading 2912.29.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $530,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Mesotrione

2930.90.10

9902.11.03

104206-82-8

Article Description: 2-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanedione (Mesotrione) (CAS No. 104206-82-8) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.10)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 6% to 6.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


6.3%

$350,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$350,000 $350,000 $350,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Pinoxaden

2934.99.15

9902.12.60

243973-20-8

Article Description: 8-(2,6-Diethyl-4-methylphenyl)-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-7-oxo- 7H-pyrazolo[1,2-d][1,4,5]oxadiazepin-9-yl2,2- dimethylpropanoate (Pinoxaden) (CAS No. 243973-20-8)(provided for in subheading 2934.99.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Prodiamine

2921.59.80

9902.03.19

29091-21-2


Article Description: 2,6-Dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzenediamine (Prodiamine) (CAS No.29091-21-2) (provided for in subheading 2921.59.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.9%

$489,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$489,600 $489,600 $489,600

Likely Beneficiaries: ProActive, LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2141

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Propiconazole

2934.99.12

9902.29.80

60207-90-1

Duplicate Petitions: 686, 1153, 1276, 1863

Article Description: 1-[[2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]- methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole(Propiconazole) (CAS No. 60207-90-1) (provided for in subheading 2934.99.12)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.0%

$472,500

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$472,500 $472,500 $472,500

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC, BASF Corporation, Dow AgroSciences LLC, Janssen PMP, LANXESSCorporation, Loveland Products, Inc., Makhteshim, Tide International USA, Inc.,Willowood USA





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

No

686 1153 1276 1863

Yes No No No

No No No No

Yes No No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Methoxyfenozide technical insecticide

2928.00.25

9902.32.93

161050-58-4

Article Description: N'-(3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-N'-(2-methyl-2-propanyl)benzohydrazide(Methoxyfenozide) (CAS No. 161050-58-4) (provided for in subheading 2928.00.25)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.8%

$498,150

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$476,010 $494,100 $494,100






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



S-Metolachlor

2924.29.47

N/A

87392-12-9

Article Description: 2-Chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-[(1S)-2-methoxy-1-methylethyl]acetamide ((S)-Metolachlor) (CAS No. 87392-12-9)(provided for in subheading 2924.29.47)



Proposed Duty Rate:


6.1%

$460,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$460,000 $460,000 $460,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



S-N-Alkyl-anilin

2921.42.65

N/A

118604-70-9

Article Description: 2-Ethyl-N-[(2S)-1-methoxypropan-2-yl]-6-methylaniline (CAS No. 118604-70-9) (provided forin subheading 2921.42.65)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 4% to 4.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.1%

$483,120

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$483,120 $483,120 $483,120






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Thiamethoxam

2934.10.90

9902.03.11

153719-23-4

Article Description: Thiamethoxam (3-(2-chloro-5-thiazolylmethyl)tetrahydro-5-methyl-N-nitro-1,3,5-oxadiazin-4-imine) (CAS No. 153719-23-4) (provided for in subheading 2934.10.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.7%

$494,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,000 $494,000 $494,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Triasulfuron

2935.90.75

9902.13.28

82097-50-5

Article Description: 2-(2-Chloroethoxy)-N-[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)carbamoyl]benzenesulfonamide (Triasulfuron) (CAS No. 82097-50-5) (provided for insubheading 2935.90.75)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.0%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Trifloxysulfuron

2935.90.75

9902.13.32

199119-58-9

Article Description: Sodium 4,6-dimethoxy-2-[({[3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-2-yl]sulfonyl}carbamoyl)imino]-2H-pyrimidin-1-ide (Trifloxysulfuron-sodium) (CAS No. 199119-58-9) (provided for insubheading 2935.90.75)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 4.6% to 4.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.9%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Trinexapac-ethyl

2918.99.50

9902.29.93

95266-40-3

Article Description: Ethyl (RS)-4-cyclopropyl(hydroxy)methylene-3,5- dioxocyclohexanecarboxylate (Trinexapac-ethyl) (CAS No. 95266-40-3) (provided for in subheading 2918.99.50)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$494,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,000 $494,000 $494,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Russell Brands, LLC


Basketballs other than leather or rubber

9506.62.80

9902.13.07

N/A


Article Description: Inflatable basketballs, each having an external surface other than of leather or of rubber(provided for in subheading 9506.62.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.5%

$494,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,000 $494,000 $494,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Baden Sports, BSN Sports LLC, Franklin Sports, Inc., Members of Sports & FitnessIndustry Association, Mikasa Sports USA, Molten USA Inc. , Nike, PSI 91, Inc., RawlingsSporting Goods Co., Inc., Spalding, Sporting Goods, Under Armor, Wilson SportingGoods





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

3054

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Russell Brands, LLC


Rubber basketballs

9506.62.80

9902.13.09

N/A


Article Description: Inflatable basketballs, each with an outer surface of rubber (provided for in subheading9506.62.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.1%

$493,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,000 $493,000 $493,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Baden Sports, BSN Sports LLC, Franklin Sports, Inc., Members of Sports & FitnessIndustry Association, Mikasa Sports USA, Molten USA Inc. , Nike, PSI 91, Inc., RawlingsSporting Goods, Spalding, Tachikara USA Inc., Under Armor, Wilson Sporting GoodsCompany





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

3031

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

LANXESS Corporation


o-Toluidine

2921.43.90

N/A

95-53-4


Article Description: o-Toluidine (CAS No. 95-53-4) (provided for in subheading 2921.43.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number for the chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 5.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.8%

$427,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$434,000 $442,400 $450,100

Likely Beneficiaries: Monsanto Company, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company





Yes

No

Yes





Yes

No

Yes

994 2665

Yes Yes

No No

Yes No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Bicyclopyrone

2933.39.25

N/A

352010-68-5

Article Description: 4-Hydroxy-3-[[2-[(2-methoxyethoxy)methyl]-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl]carbonyl]bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-2-one (Bicyclopyrone) (CAS No. 352010-68-5)(provided for in subheading 2933.39.25)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 4% to 4.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

LANXESS Corporation


p-Dichlorobenzene

2903.91.30

N/A

106-46-7


Article Description: p-Dichlorobenzene (1,4-dichlorobenzene) (CAS No. 106-46-7) (provided for in subheading2903.91.30)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.4%

$462,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$483,000 $493,500 $504,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Big D Industries, Inc., Celanese Corporation and its subsidiary Ticona Polymers, Inc.,Fresh Products, LLC, Willer Home Products Co. Ltd.





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

2403

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Hydroxylmethylpentanone

2914.40.90

N/A

27970-79-2

Article Description: 1-Hydroxy-2-methylpentan-3-one (CAS No. 27970-79-2) (provided for in subheading2914.40.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$281,300

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$491,550 $356,700 $517,650

Likely Beneficiaries: Vigon





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Polyisobutylene

3902.20.50

N/A

9003-27-4

Article Description: Poly(2-methylpropene) (polyisobutylene), other than elastomeric (CAS No. 9003-27-4)(provided for in subheading 3902.20.50)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the article description to provide a more specific tariff description.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 3.2% to 5.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.5%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Metglas, Inc.

Conway, SC 29526

Ferroboron

7202.99.80

9902.72.02

N/A

Article Description: Ferroboron to be used for manufacturing amorphous metal strip (provided for in subheading7202.99.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.9%

$435,010

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$460,430 $488,720 $516,190






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


King of Prussia, PA 19406

Acephate formulations

3808.91.50

N/A

30560-19-1


Article Description: Formulations of O,S-dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate (Acephate) (CAS No. 30560-19-1)(provided for in subheading 3808.91.50)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.7%

$485,300

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$485,300 $485,300 $485,300

Likely Beneficiaries: Adama USA, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, Gruhn Mill Crop Solutions, LLC, LovelandProducts, Inc., Tide International USA, Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

1142 2133

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Acephate CAS 30560-19-1

2930.90.43

9902.25.68

30560-19-1

Article Description: O,S-Dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate (Acephate) (CAS No. 30560-19-1) (provided for insubheading 2930.90.43)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to use an existing chapter 99 provision thatcovers the same product.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.0%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Adama USA, AMVAC Chemical Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

3V Sigma USA Inc.

Georgetown, SC 29440

Hindered amine light stabilizer

2933.39.20

9902.12.47

52829-07-9


Article Description: Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate (CAS No. 52829-07-9) (provided for insubheading 2933.39.20)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to .2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$470,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$487,200 $498,400 $515,200

Likely Beneficiaries: BASF Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

704

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Solatenol

2933.19.23

N/A

1072957-71-1

Article Description: N-[9-(Dichloromethylidene)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide (Benzovindiflupyr) (CAS No. 1072957-71-1) (provided for in subheading 2933.19.23)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to delete a proprietary product name.The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission notes that while the petition information suggests the relief sought may notbe available to any person importing the article, the language of the article description itselfdoes not limit importation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination isbased upon the language of the article description, as specified in the petition with anynecessary technical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 4.0% to 4.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.6%

$482,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$482,600 $482,600 $482,600






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Metconazole

2933.99.22

N/A

125116-23-6


Article Description: 5-[(4-Chlorophenyl)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentan-1-ol(Metconazole) (CAS No. 125116-23-6) (provided for in subheading 2933.99.22)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.6%

$499,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$499,800 $499,800 $499,800

Likely Beneficiaries: Kureha America Inc., Valent USA





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2951

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


5-Methylmethoxypyridine-2,3-dicar

2933.39.61

N/A

143382-03-0

Article Description: 5-Methylmethoxypyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (CAS No. 143382-03-0) (provided for insubheading 2933.39.61)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 3.8% to 4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.0%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000

Likely Beneficiaries: KWF Colors





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


2-Chloro-N-(4'-chloro-bipheny (boscalid tech)

2933.39.21

N/A

188425-85-6

Article Description: 2-Chloro-N-(4'-chloro-biphenyl-2-yl)-nicotinamide (Boscalid) (CAS No. 188425-85-6)(provided for in subheading 2933.39.21)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.3%

$472,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$472,800 $472,800 $472,800






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride

3808.93.15

N/A

1910-42-5


Article Description: Mixtures of 1,1′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride (Paraquat Dichloride Technical) (CASNo. 1910-42-5) and 2-amino-4,5-dihydro-6-methyl-4-propyl-s-triazole-[1,5-a]pyrimidin-5-one(Emetic PP796) (CAS No. 27277–00–5) (provided for in subheading 3808.93.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.1%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,000 $490,000 $84,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Gruhn Mill Crop Solutions, LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

2229

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


PCM

2929.90.15

N/A

874909-61-2

Article Description: Ethyl [4-chloro-2-fluoro-5-[[[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]amino]carbonyl]phenyl]carbamate (CAS No. 874909-61-2)(provided for in subheading 2929.90.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.7%

$476,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$483,200 $252,000 $252,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Prothioconazole

2933.99.22

N/A

178928-70-6


Article Description: 2-[(2RS)-2-(1-Chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2H-1,2,4-triazole-3(4H)-thione (Prothioconazole) (CAS No. 178928-70-6)(provided for in subheading2933.99.22)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 5.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.6%

$468,450

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$468,450 $468,450 $468,450

Likely Beneficiaries: Bayer CropScience LP





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes

749

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid

2933.39.61

9902.24.17

89-00-9

Article Description: 2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid (CAS No. 89-00-9) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.61)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.2%

$498,200

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$498,200 $498,200 $498,200

Likely Beneficiaries: KWF Colors LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


4-Chlorophenylglycine

2922.49.30

N/A

6212-33-5

Article Description: 4-Chlorophenylglycine (CAS No. 6212-33-5) (provided for in subheading 2922.49.30)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 0.5% to 1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.0%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000

Likely Beneficiaries: KWF Colors LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Allentown, PA 18195

Pressure distillation column

8419.60.10

9902.40.36

N/A

Article Description: Pressure distillation columns, designed to liquefy air and its component gases, the foregoingcontaining brazed aluminum plate-fin heat exchangers (provided for in subheading8419.60.10)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.1%

$204,666

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$468,666 $248,666 $193,666

Likely Beneficiaries: Air Liquide Industrial, Linde Process Plants, Praxair Surface Technologies





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

PPG Industries, Inc.


1-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) benzene

2903.99.08

9902.25.36

98-56-6


Article Description: 1-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) benzene (CAS No. 98-56-6) (provided for in subheading2903.99.08)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.6%

$474,300

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$474,300 $474,300 $474,300

Likely Beneficiaries: A.G. Layne Chemical Company, Axalta Coating Systems LLC, Brenntag Northeast Inc.,ChemSynergy Inc., FBC Chemical Corporation, Members of National Association ofChemical Distributors, Moris Technology Center LLC, Silver Fern Chemical, SpecialMaterials Company, Superior Oil Company Inc., Univar USA Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

751 2156

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Ftwr 4 W, 90% ext surf rubber/plas, ≥$15

6402.99.31

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not covering the ankle, havinguppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area is rubber or plastics, other thantennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, such footwear forwomen (and other than work footwear), valued $15/pair or higher (provided for insubheading 6402.99.31)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage and to take into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 5.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.6%

$488,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,000 $500,000 $508,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Anthropologie, Catherines, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Dressbarn, Gap-Banana Republic,J. Crew, J. Jill, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Lord & Taylor, LouandGrey, Macy's, Maurices,Nordstrom, Talbots, The Limited-Express, White House Black Market





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Spirotetramat

2933.79.08

N/A

203313-25-1

Article Description: (5s,8s)-3-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-2-oxo-1-azaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl ethylcarbonate (Spirotetramat) (CAS No. 203313-25-1) (provided for in subheading 2933.79.08)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.3%

$498,560

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$498,560 $498,560 $498,560






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Spirodiclofen

2932.20.10

9902.12.02

148477-71-8

Article Description: 3-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl 2,2-dimethylbutanoate(Spirodiclofen) (CAS No. 148477-71-8) (provided for in subheading 2932.20.10)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.0%

$494,550

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,550 $494,550 $494,550






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

MTU America Inc.

Novi, MI 48377

Crankshaft

8483.10.30

N/A

N/A

Article Description: New crankshafts of forged steel designed for use solely or principally with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines, other than for vehicles of chapter 87, eachmeasuring more than 1.86 m in length and weighing 453 kg or more (provided for insubheading 8483.10.30)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.1%.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 1469.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.1%

$426,300

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$447,580 $493,500 $518,140

Likely Beneficiaries: Interstate Power Systems, Smith Power Products, Terex Advance





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Women's footwear w/textile uppers, $15/pr or more

6404.19.37

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics, with uppers of textile material other thanvegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surfacearea in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additionalnote U.S. note 5 to chapter 64, with open toes or open heels or of the slip-on type, weighing10 percent or more of rubber or plastics, valued $15/pair or higher; the foregoing forwomen (other than house slippers) (provided for in subheading 6404.19.37)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.8%

$486,850

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$492,200 $496,480 $501,830

Likely Beneficiaries: Anthropologie, Catherines, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Dressbarn, Gap - Banana Republic,J. Crew, J. Jill, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Lord & Taylor, LouandGrey, Macy's, Maurices,Nordstrom, Talbots, The Limited - Express, White House Black Market





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



2-Cyanopyridine

2933.39.91

9902.22.35

100-70-9

Article Description: 2-Cyanopyridine (2-Pyridinecarbonitrile) (CAS No. 100-70-9) (provided for in subheading2933.39.91)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.4%

$496,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,000 $496,000 $496,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Women's footwear w/textile uppers, $10-14.99/pr

6404.19.37

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics, with uppers of textile material other thanvegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surfacearea in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additionalnote U.S. note 5 to chapter 64, with open toes or open heels or of the slip-on type, weighing10 percent or more of rubber or plastics, valued at $10 or more but not over $14.99/pair;the foregoing for women (other than house slippers) (provided for in subheading6404.19.37)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.8%

$486,850

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$492,200 $496,480 $501,830






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

MTU America Inc.

Novi, MI 48377

Fuel injector

8481.80.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Valve-type fuel injectors, each functional in a common rail fuel system with a pressuregreater than 120 Mpa (1200 bar) (provided for in subheading 8481.80.90), the foregoingother than used goods

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 1460.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.9%

$443,740

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$464,750 $486,750 $509,850

Likely Beneficiaries: Stewart & Stevenson Power, United Engines, US Coast Guard





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Acifluorfen MUP

3808.93.15

N/A

62476-59-9

Article Description: Mixtures containing 5-(2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoic acid (AcifluorfenMUP) (CAS No. 62476-59-9) (provided for in subheading 3808.93.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.3%

$484,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$484,000 $484,000 $484,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Bifenthrin

2916.20.50

9902.24.72

82657-04-3


Article Description: 2-Methylbiphenyl-3-ylmethyl (1RS,3RS)-3-[(Z)-2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate (Bifenthrin) (CAS No. 82657-04-3) (provided for insubheading 2916.20.50)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.7%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.7%

$429,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$443,000 $493,000 $493,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Aceto Corporation, Adama-Control Solutions, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, Ensystex IIInc., FMC Corporation, Rotam North America, Sharda USA, Tacoma AG, LLC





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes

1496 1608

No No

No No

Yes No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Chlorothalonil

2926.90.21

N/A

1897-45-6


Article Description: 2,4,5,6-Tetrachloroisophthalonitrile (Chlorothalonil) (CAS No. 1897-45-6) (provided for insubheading 2926.90.21)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 5.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.4%

$473,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$492,800 $495,000 $513,700

Likely Beneficiaries: SipcamRotam, Syngenta Crop Protection LLC





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes

1037

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BRK Brands, Inc.

El Paso, TX 79906

Antitheft steel case w/digital lock, val $24-36

8303.00.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Armored safes of welded steel (provided for in heading 8303.00.00), each weighing 11.8 kgor less, valued $24 or more but not over $36, with digital lock.



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.2%

$438,880

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$460,800 $483,840 $508,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Ace Hardware, Amazon, Best Lock and Safe Company, Diebold, Honeywell, Sears,Sentry, Target, Walmart





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Isochem Colors, Inc.

Clover, SC 29710

THPS

2931.90.90

N/A

55566-30-8


Article Description: Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate (CAS No. 55566-30-8) (provided for insubheading 2931.90.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,000 $490,000 $490,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Dow Chemical Company, Members of the National Association of Chemical Distributors,Solvay, Specialty Materials Company





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

981 2537

No No

No No

No No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Oryzalin

2935.90.95

9902.05.16

19044-88-3

Article Description: 3,5-Dinitro-N'4,N'4-dipropylsulfanilamide (Oryzalin) (CAS No. 19044-88-3) (provided for insubheading 2935.90.95)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Adama, Control Solutions





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Oxyfluorfen

2909.30.30

N/A

42874-03-3


Article Description: 2,Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-ptoyl-3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenyl ether (Oxyfluorfen) (CAS No. 42874-03-3) (provided for in subheading 2909.30.30)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.1%

$486,200

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,200 $486,200 $486,200

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC, Dow AgroSciences LLC, Willowood USA





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

1057

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Sulfentrazone

2935.90.75

N/A

122836-35-5

Article Description: N-{2,4-Dichloro-5-[4-(difluoromethyl)-3-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl]phenyl}methanesulfonamide (Sulfentrazone) (CAS No. 122836-35-5) (provided for insubheading 2935.90.75)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.7%

$477,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$457,600 $446,400 $456,000






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Fluopyram + bacillus firmus formulations

3808.92.15

N/A

658066-35-4

Article Description: Product mixtures containing N-[2-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]ethyl]-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide (Fluopyram) (CAS No. 658066-35-4) and Bacillus firmus (StrainI-1582) (provided for in subheading 3808.92.15)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 0.3% to 0.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.4%

$498,370

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$498,370 $498,370 $498,370






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

LANXESS Corporation


Mesamoll

3812.20.10

9902.38.14

70775-94-9

Article Description: Mixture of phenyl esters of C10-C18 alkylsulfonic acids (CAS No. 70775-94-9) (provided forin subheading 3812.20.10)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.0%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

3V Sigma USA Inc.

Georgetown, SC 29440

2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate

2918.99.43

9902.24.60

5466-77-3


Article Description: 2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate (CAS No. 5466-77-3) (provided for in subheading2918.99.43)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.7%

$493,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,000 $493,000 $493,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Symrise, Inc., Vivimed





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

1843

No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Sensient Colors LLC

St. Louis, MO 63106

Sodium alginate

3913.10.00

N/A

9005-38-3


Article Description: Sodium alginate (CAS No. 9005-38-3) (provided for in subheading 3913.10.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.4%

$475,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$475,000 $494,000 $494,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Algaia, Bright Moon Seaweed Group, DuPont, FMC Corporation, Horn, KimicaCorporation, Member(s) of the National Association of Chemical Distributors





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2936

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Winnsboro, SC 29180


9013.80.90

9902.85.21

N/A

Article Description: Liquid crystal display (LCD) television panel assemblies, each with a video display diagonalmeasuring over 124.46 cm but not over 137.16 cm (provided for in subheading 9013.80.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$320,350

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$484,180 $488,910 $491,490

Likely Beneficiaries: General Electric





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Winnsboro, SC 29180


9013.80.90

9902.85.21

N/A

Article Description: Liquid crystal display (LCD) television panel assemblies, each with a video display diagonalmeasuring over 137.16 cm (provided for in subheading 9013.80.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$473,860

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$487,190 $494,930 $470,420

Likely Beneficiaries: General Electric





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

REHAU Industries Inc.

Leesburg, VA 20176

Acrylic poly methacrylate

3920.51.50

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Sheets of plastics of poly(methyl methacrylate), noncellular and not reinforced, laminated,supported or similarly combined with other materials, not flexible, the foregoing of a kindused to produce counter tops or edging, cabinet tops, faces or edges for home or officefurnishings (provided for in subheading 3920.51.50)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage, taking into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 4.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.3%

$479,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$479,600 $479,600 $479,600






Yes

No

Yes





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

REHAU Construction LLC

Leesburg, VA 20176

Plastic, other fittings

3917.40.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Plastic elbows, holding pins, bend supports, anchor clips, staples of a kind used inconstruction applications (provided for in subheading 3917.40.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 5.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.1%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Leesburg, VA 20176

Mufflers and exhaust pipes and parts thereof

8708.92.75

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Mufflers and exhaust pipes for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 (other than fortractors suitable for agricultural use) (provided for in subheading 8708.92.50) and partsthereof (provided for in subheading 8708.92.75)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.4%

$491,170

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$491,170 $491,170 $491,170

Likely Beneficiaries: Daimler





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Prothioconazole + tebuconazole formulations

3808.92.15

N/A

178928-70-6

Article Description: Product mixtures containing 2-[(2RS)-2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2H-1,2,4-triazole-3(4H)-thione (Prothioconazole) (CAS No. 178928-70-6) and(RS)-1-p-chlorophenyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)pentan-3-ol(Tebuconazole) (CAS No. 107534-96-3) (provided for in subheading 3808.92.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.1%

$489,160

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$489,160 $489,160 $489,160






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

DuPont


MPD

2921.51.10

N/A

108-45-2

Article Description: 1,3-Benzenediamine (CAS No. 108-45-2) (provided for in subheading 2921.51.10)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 4.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.6%

$494,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,000 $494,000 $494,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Passaic Color & Chemical Co.





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Glyphosate

2931.90.90

N/A

1071-83-6


Article Description: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine (Glyphosate) (CAS No. 1071-83-6) (provided for in subheading2931.90.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 1.0% to 3.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.3%

$412,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$408,000 $404,000 $402,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC, Consus Chemicals LLC, Dow AgroSciences LLC, FMC Corporation, HELMAGRO US, Inc., MEY Corporation, Monsanto Company, Nufarm Americas Inc., Ragan &Massey, Sharda USA





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No

1739

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Trifloxystrobin + prothioconazole formulations

3808.92.15

N/A

141517-21-7

Article Description: Product mixtures containing methyl (E)-methoxyimino-{(E)-2-[1-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)ethylideneaminooxy]-o-tolyl}acetate (Trifloxystrobin) (CAS No. 141517-21-7) and 2-[(2RS)-2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2H-1,2,4-triazole-3(4H)-thione (Prothioconazole) (CAS No. 178928-70-6) (provided for in subheading 3808.92.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.1%

$489,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$489,600 $489,600 $489,600






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Spirotetramat formulations

3808.91.25

N/A

203313-25-1

Article Description: Product mixtures containing (5s,8s)-3-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-2-oxo-1-azaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl ethyl carbonate (Spirotetramat) (CAS No. 203313-25-1) (providedfor in subheading 3808.91.25)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.3%

$475,200

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$475,200 $475,200 $475,200






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


3-(Difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-(3',(xemium tech)

2933.19.37

N/A

907204-31-3

Article Description: 3-(Difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-(3',4',5'-trifluorobipehnyl-2-yl)pyrazole-4-carboxamide(Fluxapyroxad) (CAS No. 907204-31-3) (provided for in subheading 2933.19.37)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 5.7% to 5.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.8%

$438,270

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$438,270 $438,270 $438,270






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Isoxaflutole + cyprosulfamide formulations

3808.93.15

9902.40.65

141112-29-0

Article Description: Mixtures containing 5-cyclopropyl-4-(2-mesyl-4-trifluoromethylbenzoyl)isoxazole(Isoxaflutole) (CAS No. 141112-29-0) and N-({4-[(cyclopropylamino)carbonyl]phenyl}sulfonyl)-2-methoxybenzamide (Cyprosulfamide) (CASNo. 221667-31-8) (provided for in subheading 3808.93.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.6%

$491,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$491,400 $491,400 $491,400






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Morrisville, NC 27560

MCPA

2918.99.20

9902.13.60

94-74-6

Article Description: 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) (CAS No. 94-74-6) (provided for in subheading2918.99.20)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.6%

$499,200

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$499,200 $499,200 $499,200






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Bromoxynil octanoate

2926.90.25

9902.22.97

1689-99-2

Article Description: 2,6-Dibromo-4-cyanophenyl octanoate (Bromoxynil octanoate) (CAS No. 1689-99-2)(provided for in subheading 2926.90.25)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$497,700

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$497,700 $497,700 $497,700

Likely Beneficiaries: Albaugh, LLC, Bayer CropScience LP





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Clopyralid technical

2933.39.25

N/A

1702-17-6

Article Description: 3,6-Dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid (CAS No. 1702-17-6) (provided for in subheading2933.39.25)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.7%

$496,280

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,280 $496,280 $496,280

Likely Beneficiaries: Nufarm Americas Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Parsippany, NJ 07054-1285

3,3' Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride

2921.59.80

9902.03.28

612-83-9

Article Description: 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride (3,3'-Dichloro-4,4'-biphenyldiamine dihydrochloride)(CAS No. 612-83-9) (provided for in subheading 2921.59.80)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.3%

$496,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,000 $434,000 $434,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Aarti Group, Flint Group





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Clothianidin + bacillus firmus formulations

3808.91.50

N/A

210880-92-5

Article Description: Product mixtures containing 1-[(2-chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)methyl]-2-methyl-3-nitroguanidine(Clothianidin) (CAS No. 210880-92-5) and Bacillus firmus (Strain I-1582) (provided for insubheading 3808.91.50).



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.3%

$448,350

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$448,350 $448,350 $448,350






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Navistar, Inc.

Lisle, IL 60532

Engine blocks

8409.99.91

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Engine blocks, each weighing over 272 kg but not over 317 kg, for compression-ignitioninternal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) having a cylinder capacityof approximately 12.4 liters for vehicles of subheading 8701.20 (provided for in subheading8409.99.91)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.1%

$479,920

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$452,340 $426,300 $401,800






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Columbia, MD 21044

Lanthanum oxide

2846.90.80

N/A

1312-81-8

Article Description: Lanthanum(III) oxide (CAS No. 1312-81-8) (provided for in subheading 2846.90.80)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number for the chemical.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.8%

$423,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$443,700 $466,200 $489,600

Likely Beneficiaries: Achemetal Incorporated, Albemarle Catalyst Company LP, Demeter Technologies, EMDMillipore Corporation, Fastgrow International Co. Inc., Hitachi Metals North Carolina,Ltd., Molycorp Chemicals & Oxides Inc., Pacific Industrial Development Corp. (PIDC),Triebacher Indstrie AG C/O





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



2-Chloro-6-trichloromethyl pyridine

2933.39.27

N/A

1929-82-4

Article Description: 2-Chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine (CAS No. 1929-82-4) (provided for in subheading2933.39.27)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.0%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Infineum USA L.P.

Linden, NJ 07036

Fuel oil additive - cold flow improver

3811.90.00

N/A

24937-78-8

Article Description: Mixtures containing poly(ethylene-co-ethenyl acetate) of a kind used as fuel additives (CASNo. 24937-78-8) (provided for in subheading 3811.90.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.3%.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.3%

$488,040

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$488,460 $488,880 $488,880






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Infineum USA L.P.

Linden, NJ 07036

Lubricity Improver

3811.90.00

N/A

97722-02-6

Article Description: Mixtures of tall oil mono-, di-, and triglycerides of a kind used as lubricity improvers (CASNo. 97722-02-6) (provided for in subheading 3811.90.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage and to correct the CAS number.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.8%

$488,700

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$488,700 $488,970 $488,970

Likely Beneficiaries: Clariant Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Infineum USA L.P.

Linden, NJ 07036

Branched C24 benzene alkylate

3817.00.15

N/A

68081-77-6

Article Description: Branched chain C24 mixed alkylbenzenes (CAS No. 68081-77-6) (provided for in subheading3817.00.15)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 1.3% to 1.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$475,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $495,000 $510,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Columbia, MD 21044

Lanthanum carbonate

2846.90.80

N/A

54451-24-0

Article Description: Lanthanum carbonate (CAS No. 54451-24-0) (provided for in subheading 2846.90.80)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number for the chemical.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.5%

$448,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$470,400 $492,800 $518,400

Likely Beneficiaries: Molycorp Chemical Oxides, Pacific Industrial Development Corp. (PIDC)





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Pfizer Inc. (Anacor a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.)

Peapack, NJ 07094

Crisaborole

2934.99.30

N/A

906673-24-3

Article Description: 4-[(1-Hydroxy-1,3-dihydro-2,1-benzoxaborol-5-yl)oxy]benzonitrile (Crisaborole) (CAS No.906673-24-3) (provided for in subheading 2934.99.30)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission notes that while the petition information suggests the relief sought may notbe available to any person importing the article, the language of the article description itselfdoes not limit importation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination isbased upon the language of the article description, as specified in the petition with anynecessary technical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 6.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


6.4%

$275,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$275,000 $275,000 $275,000






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Clothianidin formulations (acceleron IC-609)

3808.91.50

N/A

210880-92-5

Article Description: Mixtures of 1-[(2-chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)methyl]-2-methyl-3-nitroguanidine (Clothianidin)(CAS No. 210880-92-5) (provided for in subheading 3808.91.50)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.9%

$483,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$483,000 $483,000 $483,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Isoxadifen-ethyl + tembotrione formulations

3808.93.15

N/A

163520-33-0

Article Description: Product mixtures containing ethyl 5,5-diphenyl-4H-1,2-oxazole-3-carboxylate (Isoxadifen-ethyl) (CAS No. 163520-33-0) and 2-{2-Chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)-3-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)methyl]benzoyl}-1,3-cyclohexanedione (Tembotrione) (CAS No. 335104-84-2) (provided for in subheading 3808.93.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.4%

$499,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$499,800 $499,800 $499,800






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cummins Inc.

Columbus, IN 47201

Fuel transfer pumps

8413.30.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: New fuel pumps for compression-ignition engines, other than fuel-injection pumps, suchpumps measuring 2 cm or more but not over 163 cm in length, 2 cm or more but less than127 cm in width and 2 cm or more but less than 95 cm in height (provided for in subheading8413.30.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1%.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 1455.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.0%

$445,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$465,600 $486,150 $507,750






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Parsippany, NJ 07054-1285

Copper phthalocyanine blue crude

3204.17.20

N/A

147-14-8


Article Description: Copper phthalocyanine ((Phthalocyanato(2-))-copper), not ready for use as pigment (PCNBlue Crude) (CAS No 147-14-8) (as per subheading 3204.17.20)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.9%

$487,500

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$474,500 $461,500 $448,500

Likely Beneficiaries: Aakash Chemical, Archroma U.S., Inc, Flint Ink, Sumitomo





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

1599

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Picloram technical

2933.39.25

N/A

1918-02-1

Article Description: 4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid (CAS No. 1918-02-1)(provided for insubheading 2933.39.25)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Nufarm Americas Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

DuPont


ODA - WANDA

2922.29.81

9902.05.12

101-80-4

Article Description: 4,4'-Oxydianiline (CAS No. 101-80-4) (provided for in subheading 2922.29.81)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to use an existing chapter 99 provision thatcovers the same product.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 1.3% to 2.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.5%

$484,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$488,000 $492,000 $496,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

VF Outdoor, LLC

Alameda, CA 94502


6402.99.33

9902.23.78

N/A

Article Description: Footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanizedfootwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms or vulcanized bottoms, includingbottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designedto be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), not covering the ankle orhaving a protective metal-toe cap, valued over $25/pair, designed to be worn in lieu of, butnot over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold orinclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is impartedby the use of a laminated textile fabric (provided for in subheading 6402.99.33)



Proposed Duty Rate:


9.9%

$488,520

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,040 $499,560 $505,080

Likely Beneficiaries: Academy, Amazon.com, Backcountry.com, BassPro, Brooks, Cabela's, Columbia BrandsUSA, LLC, Danner, Inc., Dick's Sporting Goods, Eastern Mountain Sports, GanderMountain, KEEN, Inc., Merrell, MooseJaw.com, Orvis, REI, Salomon, Sierra Trading Post,Sportsman's Warehouse, Zappos.com





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Arkema Inc.


11 Aminoundecanoic acid

2922.49.40

9902.32.49

2432-99-7

Article Description: 11-Aminoundecanoic acid (CAS No. 2432-99-7) (provided for in subheading 2922.49.40)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.9%

$494,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,000 $494,000 $494,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Boca Raton, FL 33431

Steam iron, cordless

8516.40.40

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Electrothermic steam irons of a kind used for domestic purposes, capable of operatingwithout power cord connected to mains, each with detachable base (provided in subheading8516.40.40)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 2481.The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$494,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,000 $494,000 $494,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Amazon.com, Bed Bath & Beyond, Black and Decker, Kohl's, Macy's, Maytag, Milex,Panasonic, QVC, Rowenta, Target, Walmart, Williams-Sonoma





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Electrothermic expresso maker

8516.71.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Electrothermic espresso makers of a kind used for domestic purposes, each withhydraulically activated "shower head" spray with automatic tamping and retractionfunctionality and magnetic locking drawer style filter, the foregoing without bayonet lockingtabs (provided for in subheading 8516.71.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclatureand usage and to take into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.TheCommission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$484,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$484,000 $484,000 $484,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Amazon.com, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bella, Best Buy, Breville, Conair Corporation(Cuisinart), De'Longhi Group, Gaggi, Jura Capresso, Krups, Macy's, Nespresso, NewellBrands Inc. (Mr. Coffee), Saeco, Target, Walmart





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Multicooker slow cooker 5-1

8516.79.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Electrothermic slow cookers of a kind used for domestic purposes with stainless steel orpainted metal exterior, each with a glass lid and removable ceramic cooking pot with acapacity of 5.68 liters, such cooker having five cooking functions (slow cook, brown andsaute, steam, bake and roast) controlled by a digital control panel (provided for insubheading 8516.79.00), the foregoing without a thermometer probe or boiling andsimmering functions

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage, taking into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description to convert English units of measurement tometric units to make it consistent with HTS usage.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetitions 2432 and 2404.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.1%

$436,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$436,800 $436,800 $436,800

Likely Beneficiaries: Amazon.com, Inc., Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., Breville Group Limited, Conair Corporationd/b/a Cuisinart, Euromarket Designs Inc. d/b/a Crate & Barrel, Focus Products GroupInternational, LLC d/b/a West Bend Housewares, LLC, Groupe SEB USA d/b/a Al-CladMetalcrafters LLC, Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., J. C. Penney Company, Inc., Kohl'sCorporation, Macy's, Inc., Sensio, Inc. d/b/a Bella Housewares, Shark Ninja OperatingLLC, Sur La Table, Inc., Target Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Williams-Sonoma,Inc.

Preliminary Report







Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cummins Inc.

Columbus, IN 47201

Ring gears

8483.90.50

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Ring gears, with diameter 30 cm or more but not over 200 cm and height of 6 cm or morebut not over 30 cm, the foregoing to be assembled onto the periphery of a flexplate orflywheel for a diesel engine ranging in cylinder capacity equal to or greater than 5,000 ccbut not exceeding 95,000 cc (provided for in subheading 8483.90.50)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the HTS number in the article description to take into accountinput from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.4%

$481,690

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$481,690 $481,690 $481,690






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Clariant Plastics & Coatings USA Inc.

Charlotte, NC 28205

Propylene-ethylene copolymer

3902.30.00

N/A

9010-79-1


Article Description: Poly(propylene-co-ethylene) (CAS No. 9010-79-1) (provided for in subheading 3902.30.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


6.0%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,000 $490,000 $490,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Bakaert Textile, Global Alliance Textiles, The Reynolds Company





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2283 2302

No No

No No

No Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Hampton Products International Corporation

Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

Padlocks of base metal imported in bulk

8301.10.80

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Padlocks of base metal, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, each measuring over 3.8 cmbut not over 6.4 cm in width, not put up for retail sale (provided for in subheading8301.10.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.8%

$462,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$471,800 $481,200 $490,800






Yes

No

Yes





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Caterpillar Inc

Peoria, IL 61629

Used comp ignition internal combustion engine

8408.20.20

9902.25.31

N/A

Article Description: Used compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines to be installed in vehicles ofsubheading 8701.20 or heading 8704 (provided for in subheading 8408.20.20)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.8%

$417,620

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$438,550 $460,530 $483,560






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Caterpillar Inc

Peoria, IL 61629

Used fuel pumps

8413.30.10

9902.25.30

N/A

Article Description: Used fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps designed for internal combustion pistonengines (provided for in subheading 8413.30.10 or 8413.30.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.1%

$474,740

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$474,740 $474,740 $474,740

Likely Beneficiaries: Cummins, Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Caterpillar Inc

Peoria, IL 61629

Used transmissions

8483.40.50

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Used fixed ratio speed changers (provided for in subheading 8483.40.50), other thantransmissions for the vehicles of headings 8701, 8702, 8703, 8704, and 8705

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.1%

$364,840

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$383,120 $402,280 $422,400






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Caterpillar Inc

Peoria, IL 61629

Used starters

8511.40.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Used electric starter motors for spark ignition or compression ignition internal combustionengines (provided for in subheading 8511.40.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.9%

$452,640

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$475,360 $499,200 $524,160






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Agilent Technologies, Inc.


Lamps containing deuterium gas without RFID

8539.49.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Ultraviolet lamps filled with deuterium gas, each without radio-frequency identificationdevice and valued over $300 (provided for in subheading 8539.49.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.0%

$472,220

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$482,020 $492,100 $502,320

Likely Beneficiaries: PerkinElmer, ThermoFisher Scientific Inc., Waters Corp





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Caterpillar Inc

Peoria, IL 61629

Used alternators

8511.50.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Used generators (alternators) of a kind used in conjunction with spark ignition orcompression ignition internal combustion engines (provided for in subheading 8511.50.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.8%

$434,210

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$455,980 $478,800 $502,740






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, pol (PBAT)

3907.99.50

N/A

60961-73-1

Article Description: Polymer of 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid with 1,4-butanediol and hexanedioic acid (CAS No.60961-73-1) (provided for in subheading 3907.99.50)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.9%

$468,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,000 $493,200 $504,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Novamont North America





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Navistar, Inc.

Lisle, IL 60532

Gear box

8708.40.11

N/A

N/A

Article Description: New gear boxes for the vehicles of headings 8702 or 8704, the foregoing gear boxes withsix speeds and with peak torque rating of at least 69 kg-m but not greater than 110 kg-m(provided for in subheading 8708.40.11)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 1480.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.2%

$410,130

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$428,850 $448,410 $468,870






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Columbia, SC 29223

Sebacic acid

2917.13.00

N/A

111-20-6


Article Description: Sebacic acid (CAS No. 111-20-6) (provided for in subheading 2917.13.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number for the chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.8%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Albany International, Americhem, Asten Johnson, Chemi, Coats North America, E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company, EMS-CHEMIE (North America) Inc., Jared AppliedMaterials, National Association of Chemical Distributors, Polyone, RPT Co., SabicInnovative Plastics, Xerium





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes

1527

No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate Inc.

Wayzata, MN 55301

Cocoa powder

1805.00.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter (provided for insubheading 1805.00.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.1% AVE (0.16 cents/kg).


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.1%

$305,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$311,200 $317,600 $324,000

Likely Beneficiaries: General Mills, Hershey, Nestle USA, Olam Cocoa





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Hampton Products International Corporation

Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

LED motion activated security lantern

9405.40.60

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Light emitting diode (LED) motion-activated security lantern kits, of a kind used for exteriorlighting, such lanterns of base metal and having antique bronze finish, each with frostedglass, with an integrated photocell and motion sensor, and with a wall mounting bracket(provided for in subheading 9405.40.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.4%

$465,440

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$474,880 $484,480 $494,240






Yes

No

Yes





Yes

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Arysta LifeScience

Cary, NC 27513

Flutriafol

2933.99.22

N/A

76674-21-0


Article Description: 1-(2-Fluorophenyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethanol (Flutriafol) (CAS no.76674-21-0) (provided for in subheading 2933.99.22)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$179,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$345,000 $492,200 $501,400






Yes

No

No





No

No

No

1707

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Lonza Inc.

Alpharetta, GA 30004

Propargyl butycarbamate

2924.19.80

N/A

76114-73-3

Article Description: 2-Propyn-1-yl butylcarbamate (CAS No. 76114-73-3) (provided for in subheading2924.19.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.8%

$461,700

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$473,100 $495,900 $507,300






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Albaugh, LLC

Ankeny, IA 50021

PMIDA

2931.39.00

N/A

5994-61-6

Article Description: 2,2'-[(Phosphonomethyl)imino]diacetic acid hydrate (1:1) (CAS No. 5994-61-6) (provided forin subheading 2931.39.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.8%.Taking into account the U.S. Department of Commerce report and based on all informationavailable, the Commission has made a negative determination on domestic production anddomestic producer objection.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.8%

$462,150

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$466,740 $471,420 $476,100






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







Yes

Yes

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Arysta LifeScience

Cary, NC 27513

Tetraconazole

2933.99.22

9902.11.15

112281-77-3


Article Description: 1-[2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)- propyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole(Tetraconazole) (CAS No. 112281-77-3) (provided for in subheading 2933.99.22)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.7%

$350,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$492,000 $492,000 $492,000

Likely Beneficiaries: 3M, Air Products, Arkema, Bayer, Celanese, Chemtura, Clariant, Isagro USA and itsparent Isagro SPA, SipCam Agro





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2998

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cummins Inc.

Columbus, IN 47201

High silicon molybdenum exhaust manifolds

8409.99.91

N/A

N/A

Article Description: High silicon molybdenum exhaust manifolds for use in compression-ignition internalcombustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) with cylinder capacity of 2,300 ccor more but not exceeding 20,000 cc, each manifold measuring at least 80 cm but notexceeding 200 cm in length, at least 10 cm but not over 200 cm in width, and at least 10 cmbut not exceeding 200 cm in height (provided for in subheading 8409.99.91)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.1%

$414,360

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$414,360 $414,360 $414,360

Likely Beneficiaries: Navistar





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cummins Inc.

Columbus, IN 47201

Flexplates

8483.60.80

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Flexplates designed for use in compression-ignition engines of a cylinder capacity equal to orgreater than 6,000 cc but not exceeding 20,000 cc, such flexplates measuring 5 cm or morebut not over 150 cm in length, 22 cm or more but not over 150 cm in width and 2 cm ormore but not over 150 cm in height (provided for in subheading 8483.60.80)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the HTS number in the article description to take into accountinput from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.0%

$486,160

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,160 $486,160 $486,160






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cummins Inc.

Columbus, IN 47201

Flexplates

8483.60.80

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Flexplates designed for use in compression ignition engines with cylinder capacity rangingbetween 1000 cc to 5900 cc, such flexplates measuring 35 cm or more but not over 50 cmin length, 35 cm or more but not over 50 cm in width and 2 cm or more but not over 10 cmin height (provided for in subheading 8483.60.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.1%

$487,350

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$487,350 $487,350 $487,350






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cummins Inc.

Columbus, IN 47201

Connecting Rods

8409.99.91

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Connecting rods designed for use in compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines(diesel or semi-diesel engines) for vehicles of subheading 8701.20 or heading 8702, 8703, or8704, each rod measuring at least 20 cm but not exceeding 120 cm in length, at least 10 cmbut not exceeding 60 cm in width, and at least 5 cm but not exceeding 90 cm in height(provided for in subheading 8409.99.91)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.0%

$429,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$453,600 $478,950 $505,800






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Solvay

Princeton, NJ 08540

Lutetium oxide

2846.90.80

9902.10.78

12032-20-1

Article Description: Lutetium oxide (CAS No. 12032-20-1) (provided for in subheading 2846.90.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.6%

$475,200

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$475,200 $475,200 $475,200

Likely Beneficiaries: Crystal Photonics, Siemens Medical Imaging





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Tyco Fire Products LP

Lansdale , PA 19446

Liquid-filled glass bulbs

7020.00.60

9902.24.26

N/A

Article Description: Liquid-filled glass bulbs designed for use in sprinkler systems and other release devices(provided for in subheading 7020.00.60)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.6%


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.6%

$494,160

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,160 $494,160 $494,160

Likely Beneficiaries: Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation, Reliable Automatic Fire Sprinkler Company, Victaulic,Viking Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Belts of furskin, not mink

4303.10.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Belts of furskin, other than of mink (provided for in subheading 4303.10.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$484,880

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$489,820 $494,380 $499,700






Yes

No

Yes





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Georgia-Pacific LLC

Atlanta, GA 30303

Steam turbines more than 60MW

8406.81.10

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Stationary steam turbines, condensing type, direct drive, suited for use with a generator,having an output of 60 MW or more but not over 120 MW, with a rotational speed morethan 3500 RPM (provided for in subheading 8406.81.10)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.3%

$405,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$491,400 $405,000 $675,000

Likely Beneficiaries: GE, Siemens





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Georgia-Pacific Dixie LLC

Atlanta, GA 30303

Flexographic printing machinery

8443.16.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Flexographic printing machinery, having continuous roll feed, designed for printing onpaperboard (whether or not such paperboard is coated), having a printing speed of 599m/minute or more but not more than 801 m/minute and a print width of 106 cm or morebut not more than 178 cm (provided for in subheading 8443.16.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.1%

$495,390

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$428,190 $469,770 $515,550

Likely Beneficiaries: Bobst Group, Inc., Gallus, Inc., Heidelberg Web, KBA North America





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Fluopyram + imidacloprid formulations

3808.92.15

N/A

658066-35-4

Article Description: Mixtures of N-[2-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]ethyl]-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide (Fluopyram) (CAS No. 658066-35-4) and N-[1-[(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-yl]nitramide (Imidacloprid) (CAS No. 138261-41-3)(provided for in subheading 3808.92.15)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.3%

$496,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,000 $496,000 $496,000






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Portland, OR 97229-5418

M's shoes w/outer sole, upper of rubber or plastic

6402.91.42

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Protective active footwear for men (except footwear with waterproof molded bottoms,including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper and except footwearwith insulation that provides protection against cold weather) whose height from the bottomof the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 15.34 cm (provided for insubheading 6402.91.42)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.4%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,900 $499,800 $504,700

Likely Beneficiaries: Academy, Amazon.com, Backcountry.com, BassPro, Brooks, Cabela's, Danner Inc., DicksSporting Goods, Eastern Mountain Sports, Gander Mountain, Keen, Inc., Members ofOutdoor Industry Association, Merrell, MooseJaw.com, Orvis, REI, Salomon, SierraTrading Post, Sportsman's Warehouse, VF Outdoor LLC, Zappos.com





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

FMC Corporation

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Pyroxasulfone technical

2934.99.90

N/A

447399-55-5


Article Description: 3-({[5-(Difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]methyl}sulfonyl)-5,5-dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazole (Pyroxasulfone) (CAS No. 447399-55-5) (provided for insubheading 2934.99.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.3%

$440,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$462,000 $486,200 $495,000

Likely Beneficiaries: BASF Corporation, FMC Corporation, K-I Chemical U.S.A Inc, Nufarm Americas, ValentU.S.A Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2525

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Arkema Inc.


Poly ether ketone ketone (PEKK)

3907.20.00

N/A

29658-26-2

Article Description: Polyetherketoneketone (CAS No. 29658-26-2) (provided for in subheading 3907.20.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the article description to correct the CAS number.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Cytec Corp., Gharda, Solvay





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Men's protective active footwear, not cover ankle

6402.99.32

N/A

N/A


Article Description: Protective active footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, notcovering the ankle, valued over $24/pair (provided for in subheading 6402.99.32)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the requested article description to more closely reflect HTSnomenclature or usage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 12.2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


12.2%

$485,550

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,152 $495,300 $499,200

Likely Beneficiaries: Garmont, Aku Mio, Amazon.com, American Apparel and Footwear Association, Ara,Asolo, Backcountry.com, Bass Pro, Brooks, Cabela's Inc, CampSaver, Cat Footwear,Danner, Inc, Dick's Sporting Goods, Eastern Mountain Sports, Ecco, Gander Mountain,Keen, Inc, La Sportiva, Lowa, Mammut, Members of Outdoor Industry Association,Merrell, MooseJaw.com, Online Shoes, Orvis, Paragon Sports, Peter Glenn, REI, Salewa,Salomon, Scarpa, Shoebuy, Sierra Trading Post, Sierra Trading Post, The North Face,Treksta, VF Outdoor LLC, Viking, Zamberlan, Zappos





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No

1826

Yes

Yes

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Solutia, Inc.

St. Louis, MO 63141

Saflex

3920.91.00

N/A

27360-07-2

Article Description: Poly(vinyl butyral) film (CAS No. 27360-07-2), certified by the importer to be used in aircraft(provided for in subheading 3920.91.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.8%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



W's PA ftwr, >$24, n/cov ank

6402.99.32

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Protective active footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, notcovering the ankle, valued over $24/pair (provided for in subheading 6402.99.32); theforegoing footwear, if valued over $26/pair, other than footwear which provides protectionagainst water that is imparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric and with openings inthe bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, ora combination thereof, designed to vent moisture



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.5%

$491,700

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,650 $497,310 $508,200

Likely Beneficiaries: Academy, Amazon.com, Backcountry.com, Bass Pro, Brooks, Cabela's, Inc., Danner,Inc., Dick's Sporting Goods, Eastern Mountain Sports, Gander Mountain, Keen, Inc.,Members of Outdoor Industry Association, Merrell, MooseJaw.com, Orvis, REI, Salomon,Sierra Trading Post, Sportsman's Warehouse, VF Outdoor LLC, Zappos.com





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Nautilus, Inc.

Vancouver, WA 98683

Certain fitness equipment, tread climber

9506.91.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Fitness equipment designed for in-home use, each unit incorporating two independenttreadmill decks with separately moving belts that rotate around a mechanical treadle andsimultaneously move up and down during use, designed to allow progressive amounts ofresistance and combine the functions of a treadmill, a stair climber and an elliptical machine(provided for in subheading 9506.91.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$486,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,000 $486,000 $486,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Amazon.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, MedFit AASES





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Symrise Inc.

Teterboro, NJ 07608

Methyl sal

2918.23.20

9902.24.47

119-36-8

Article Description: Methyl salicylate (CAS No. 119-36-8) (provided for in subheading 2918.23.20)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to use an existing chapter 99 provision thatcovers the same product.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.4%

$472,750

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,500 $488,250 $496,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Oxford, NC 27565

Nail clippers, nail nippers and nail files

8214.20.30

9902.25.52

N/A

Article Description: Nail nippers and clippers and nail files (provided for in subheading 8214.20.30), theforegoing other than nail nippers and clippers with one or both blades having roundededged cut-outs and designed for use in cutting nails of dogs, cats or other small pets(including birds, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs or gerbils)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 344.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.1%

$471,780

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$485,010 $496,890 $509,490

Likely Beneficiaries: Walmart





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Oxford, NC 27565

Manicure and pedicure sets

8214.20.90

9902.25.55

N/A

Article Description: Manicure and pedicure sets, each set containing clippers, files and similar manicure orpedicure products; the foregoing not in leather containers (provided for in subheading8214.20.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.3%

$456,480

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$470,160 $484,380 $498,960

Likely Beneficiaries: Walmart





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Arkema Inc.


Orgasol polyamide powders

3908.10.00

9902.39.08

356040-79-4

Article Description: Micro-porous, ultrafine, spherical polyamide powders of polyamide 6 (CAS No. 356040-79-4),polyamide-12 (CAS No. 338462-62-7) and polyamide 6, 12 (CAS No. 356040-89-6) (providedfor in subheading 3908.10.00 or 3908.90.70)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.5%

$422,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$457,600 $492,800 $528,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Evonik Corporation, Hexcel Corporation





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Zeon Chemicals L.P.

Louisville, KY 40211

Hydrogenated polymers of norbornene derivatives

3911.90.25

N/A

881025-72-5

Article Description: 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 2-ethylidene-1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydro-, polymer with3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene, hydrogenated (CAS No. 881025-72-5),presented in pellet form (provided for in subheading 3911.90.25)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.1%

$425,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$475,000 $500,000 $525,000

Likely Beneficiaries: West Pharmaceuticals





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Albany International

Rochester, NH 03867

Heat-curable epoxy resin mixture

3907.30.00

N/A

107934-68-9

Article Description: Heat-curable epoxy resin mixture containing more than 30 percent by weight of 4,4'-(9H-fluorene-9,9-diyl)bis(2-chloroaniline) (CAS No. 107934-68-9) as a curing agent (provided forin subheading 3907.30.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage, taking into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.3%

$493,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$406,000 $348,000 $290,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


New York, NY 10166

Suspension system stabilizer bar

8708.80.65

9902.25.77

N/A

Article Description: Suspension system stabilizer bars of alloy steel, weighing not more than 40 kg, designed foruse in Class 7 and Class 8 heavy duty trucks only (provided for in subheading 8708.80.65)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.4%

$497,070

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$497,070 $497,070 $497,070

Likely Beneficiaries: Daimler, PACCAR Inc





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Univar USA Inc.

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Sorbic acid

2916.19.20

9902.10.25

110-44-1


Article Description: (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid (Sorbic acid) (CAS No. 110-44-1) (provided for in subheading2916.19.20)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.0%

$494,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,400 $494,400 $494,400

Likely Beneficiaries: BC Williams Bakery Service Inc., Celanese Corporation and its subsidiary Celanese Sales,GC Ingredients Inc., Mitsui & Co. (U. S. A.), Inc., National Association of ChemicalDistributors, Prinova US LLC, Saminchem Inc., Watson Foods Company Inc., WendaAmerica, Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2312

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Portland, OR 97229


6402.99.33

9902.23.78

N/A

Article Description: Footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanizedfootwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms or vulcanized bottoms, includingbottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designedto be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported); the foregoing not coveringthe ankle or having a protective metal-toe cap, valued over $25/pair, designed to be worn inlieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicalsor cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that isimparted by the use of a coated textile fabric greater than or equal to 9 microns in thickness(provided for in subheading 6402.99.33)



Proposed Duty Rate:


12.5%

$485,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$498,750 $500,000 $525,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Brooks, Cabela's, Danner Inc, Dick's Sporting Goods, Keen, Inc, REI, Sierra Trading Post,Sportsman's Warehouse





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Valent U.S.A. LLC

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Flumioxazin

2934.99.15

9902.25.69

103361-09-7

Article Description: 2-[7-Fluoro-3-oxo-4-(2-propyn-1-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-6-yl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (Flumioxazin) (CAS No. 103361-09-7) (provided for insubheading 2934.99.15)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage, taking into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 3.5% to 6.2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


6.2%

$435,900

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$435,900 $435,900 $435,900

Likely Beneficiaries: Axss Technical Holdings LLC, Monsanto , Nufarm Americas Inc, Red Eagle InternationalLLC, Tenkoz Inc., United Phosphorous Inc





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Valent U.S.A. LLC

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Etoxazole

2934.99.18

9902.24.31

153233-91-1

Article Description: 2-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-4-[2-ethoxy-4-(2-methyl-2-propanyl)phenyl]-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazole(Etoxazole) (CAS No. 153233-91-1) (provided for in subheadling 2934.99.18)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 4.5% to 5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.0%

$478,500

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$478,500 $478,500 $478,500

Likely Beneficiaries: Esstar Cropscience Inc, Nufarm Americas, Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Richmond, VA 23219

Ricinoleic acid

3811.21.00

N/A

141-22-0

Article Description: Preparations containing 12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid (Ricinoleic acid) of a kind used as adiluent in lubricants (CAS No. 141-22-0) (provided for in subheading 3811.21.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 5.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.3%

$454,680

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$463,800 $473,040 $482,520






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Richmond, VA 23219

Sodium

2805.11.00

N/A

7440-23-5

Overlapping Petitions: 2485

Article Description: Sodium, containing more than 200 ppm of calcium (CAS No. 7440-23-5) (provided for insubheading 2805.11.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission notes that petitions 1972 and 2485 overlap in coverage and have beenconsolidated. The proposed rate of duty and estimated revenue loss reflect the scope ofarticles covered by the consolidated petitions.The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.2%

$489,300

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,500 $498,750 $501,900

Likely Beneficiaries: Columbia Sales International, Inc., MSSA Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2485

No

No

No

Master & Overlapping Petitions: 1972

Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Coats Crafts NA

Charlotte, NC 28277

Acrylic synthetic filament tow

5501.30.00

9902.40.22

N/A

Article Description: Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2percent or more but not more than 8 percent of water, dyed, such tow with a decitex of 5.0to 5.6, an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000and a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.0%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.

Princeton, NJ 08543

Palm fatty acid distillate (“PFAD”)

3823.19.20

9902.11.32

N/A

Article Description: Monocarboxylic fatty acids derived from palm oil (provided for in subheading 3823.19.20)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.6%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,000 $490,000 $490,000

Likely Beneficiaries: ADM, Tarome Inc, Virtus Animal Nutrition, Wilmar Oleo North America LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Hats, plaited, not sewn

6504.00.60

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarnor of any combination thereof, plaited, but not of plaited strips and not sewed (provided forin subheading 6504.00.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.5%

$446,160

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$467,280 $491,040 $517,440

Likely Beneficiaries: Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Catherines, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Dorfman Pacific,Dressbarn, Express, Gap, J. Crew, J. Jill, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Lord & Taylor, LouandGrey,Macy's, Maurices, Nordstrom, Talbots, The Limited, White House Black Market





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Hats, assembled strips, not sewn

6504.00.60

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarnor of any combination thereof, of plaited strips or made by assembling strips and not sewed(provided for in subheading 6504.00.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.1%

$448,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$468,000 $492,000 $516,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Catherines, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Dressbarn, Gap,J. Crew, J. Jill, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Lord & Taylor, LouandGrey, Macy's, Maurices,Member(s) of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, Nordstrom, Talbots, TheLimited-Express, White House Black Market





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Fiskars Brands, Inc.

Middleton, WI 53562

Scissors, valued over $1.75/dozen

8213.00.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Scissors, valued over $1.75/dozen, each with stainless steel blades, one small loop handleand one larger loop handle and with an overall length of less than 17 cm (provided for insubheading 8213.00.90), the foregoing other than those scissors designed for use in petgrooming and presented with attached retail labeling or put up for retail sale as goodsdesigned to cut pet hair

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 1633.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 1% to 4.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.9%

$481,712

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$483,472 $485,056 $486,640

Likely Beneficiaries: 3M, Acme United





Yes

No

Yes

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Oxford, NC 27565

Eyelash curlers

9615.90.20

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Eyelash curlers (provided for in subheading 9615.90.20)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.3%

$465,120

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$478,720 $493,000 $507,960






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Oxoiron

2821.10.00

N/A

1309-37-1

Article Description: Iron(III) oxide (Pigment red 101) (CAS No. 1309-37-1) (provided for in subheading2821.10.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclatureor usage.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.5%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Lanxess





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Oxford, NC 27565

Tweezers

8203.20.20

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Tweezers (provided for in subheading 8203.20.20)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.1%

$469,680

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$483,740 $498,180 $513,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Fomlbin M and Z lubricants

3904.69.50

9902.23.14

69991-61-3

Article Description: 1,1,2,2 Tetrafluoroethene, oxidized, polymerized (CAS No. 69991-61-3) (provided for insubheading 3904.69.50)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.5%

$376,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$450,000 $488,000 $498,960






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Newark, DE 19714-9029

Women's sports footwear w/waterproof soles >$20

6404.11.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Sports footwear for women, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textilematerials, valued over $20/pair, other than ski boots, cross country ski footwear andsnowboard boots; such footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, otherfootwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weatherwhere such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in thebottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or acombination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6404.11.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


14.5%

$409,750

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$451,000 $496,100 $545,600

Likely Beneficiaries: Aku Mio, Amazon.com, Ara, Asolo, Backcountry, CampSaver, Cat Footwear, Ecco,Garmont, La Sportiva, Lowa, Mammut, Merrell, Moosejaw, Online Shoes, ParagonSports, Peter Glenn, REI, Salewa, Scarpa, Shoebuy, Sierra Trading Post, The North Face,Treksta, Viking, Zamberlan, Zappos





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Newark, DE 19714-9029

M's sprts ftwr w/ WP soles >$20

6404.11.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Sports footwear for men, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textilematerials, valued over $20/pair, other than ski boots, cross country ski footwear andsnowboard boots; such footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, otherfootwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weatherwhere such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in thebottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or acombination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6404.11.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


16.3%

$479,520

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$484,330 $489,140 $493,950

Likely Beneficiaries: Aku Mio, Amazon.com, Ara, Asolo, Backcountry, CampSaver, Cat Footwear, Ecco,Gamont, La Sportiva, Lowa, Mammut, Moosejaw, Online Shoes, Paragon Sports, PeterGlenn, REI, Salewa, Scarpa, Shoebuy, Sierra Trading Post, The North Face, Treksta,Viking, Zamberlan, Zappos





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Hats & headgear of MMF ≥$5

6505.00.60

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Hats and headgear, of man-made fibers, knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted orcrocheted fabrics in the piece (but not in strips), not in part of braid, each valued at $5.00 ormore (provided for in subheading 6505.00.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


6.8%

$459,225

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$463,788 $468,000 $473,148

Likely Beneficiaries: Anthropologie, Catherines, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Dorfman Pacific, Dressbarn, Gap-Banana Republic, J. Crew, J. Jill, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Lord & Taylor, LouandGrey, Macy's,Maurices, Nordstrom, Talbots, The Limited-Express, White House Black Market





Yes

No

Yes





Yes

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Caleres

St. Louis, MO 63105

Leather upper house slippers

6403.99.60

N/A

N/A

Article Description: House slippers with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of leather, for men, youthsand boys (provided for in subheading 6403.99.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.8%

$486,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$491,670 $497,340 $503,280

Likely Beneficiaries: Famous Footwear, Member(s) of Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Concord, OH 44077

Technical cyazofamid fungicide

2933.29.43

N/A

120116-88-3

Article Description: 4-Chloro-1-(dimethylaminosulfonyl)-5-(p-tolyl)imidazole-2-carbonitrile (Cyazofamid) (CASNo. 120116-88-3) (provided for in subheading 2933.29.43)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.3%

$496,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$496,000 $496,000 $496,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Newark, DE 19714-9029

W's lthr shoes w/ WP soles n/cov ank ≥ $29/pair

6403.99.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear for women, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles ofrubber or plastics (other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes,gym shoes, training shoes and the like and other than slip-on footwear); such footwear notcovering the ankle, valued $29/pair or higher, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over,other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclementweather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and hasopenings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above thesole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading6403.99.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.8%

$478,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$483,600 $488,800 $494,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Amazon.com, Paragon Sports, Viking, Aku Mio, Ara, Asolo, Backcountry, CampSaver,Cat Footwear, Ecco, Garmont, La Sportiva, Lowa, Mammut, Merrell, Moosejaw, OnlineShoes, Peter Glenn, REI, Salewa, Scarpa, Shoebuy, Sierra Trading Post, The North Face,Treksta, Zamberlan, Zappos





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Pharr Yarns LLC

McAdenville, NC 28101

Certain staple fibers of viscose rayon

5504.10.00

N/A

N/A


Article Description: Flame resistant viscose rayon fibers suitable for yarn spinning, with minimum fiber tenacityof 25 cN/tex, based on modal fiber derived from beechwood and containing 20 to 22 percentby weight of phosphorus-based flame retardant agent (provided for in subheading5504.10.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.9%

$493,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,000 $493,000 $493,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Ivodex Enterprises Inc, Milliken & Company, Southern Mills Inc., SSM Industries





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No

2829

No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Fomblin Z DOL and fluorolink D series

3904.69.50

9902.23.19

88645-29-8

Article Description: Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxydifluoroethyl polyethylene glycol ether (CAS No. 88645-29-8)(provided for in subheading 3904.69.50)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.2%

$494,500

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,500 $494,500 $494,500






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

TEAM Industries, Inc.

Bagley, MN 56621

Differential

8708.50.89

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Differentials for vehicles of heading 8703, each incorporating a self-contained silicone-fluidfilled reservoir, shear pump and progressively-locking clutch pack, the foregoing other thanfor tractors (except road tractors) (provided for in subheading 8708.50.89)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.4%

$289,726

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$304,228 $319,446 $335,425






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BASF Corporation


Diethyl ketone

2914.19.00

9902.25.67

96-22-0

Article Description: 3-Pentanone (Diethyl ketone) (CAS No. 96-22-0) (provided for in subheading 2914.19.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 0.2% to 1.1%


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.1%

$493,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,000 $493,000 $493,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



pHBA

2918.29.22

9902.29.03

99-96-7


Article Description: 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS No. 99-96-7) (provided for in subheading 2918.29.22)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.2%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Celanese Corporation and its subsidiary Ticona Polymers, Inc., Elan Chemical CompanyInc., Solvay





Yes

No

No





No

No

No

2323

No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Rohm and Haas Chemicals, LLC


Amberlite XAD4

3911.90.90

N/A

9043-77-0

Article Description: Poly(divinylbenzene-co-ethylstyrene) (CAS No. 9043-77-0) (provided for in subheading3911.90.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.4%

$451,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$451,000 $492,000 $492,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Concord, OH 44077

Technical isofetamid fungicide

2933.39.21

N/A

875915-78-9

Article Description: N-[1-(4-Isopropoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-1-oxopropan-2-yl]-3-methylthiophene-2-carboxamide (Isofetamid) (CAS No. 875915-78-9) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.21)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.3%

$248,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$372,000 $496,000 $496,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

KEEN, Inc.

Portland, OR 97209

M's WP leather shoes, n/cov ank, >$27

6403.99.60

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear for men, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles of rubberor plastics; the foregoing other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketballshoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, and other than slip-on footwear; suchfootwear not covering the ankle, valued $27/pair or higher, designed to be worn in lieu of,but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or coldor inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that isimparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric (provided for in subheading 6403.99.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.2%

$484,610

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$489,340 $494,500 $498,800

Likely Beneficiaries: Academy, Amazon.com, Backcountry.com, BassPro, Brooks, Cabela's, Columbia BrandsUSA, LLC, Danner, Inc., Dicks's Sporting Goods, Eastern Mountain Sports, GanderMountain, Merrell, MooseJaw.com, Orvis, REI, Salomon, Sierra Trading Post,Sportsman's Warehouse, VF Outdoor LLC (The North Face), Zappos.com





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cabela's

Sidney, NE 69160

W's WP leather shoes, n/cov ank, >$27

6403.99.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear for women, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles ofrubber or plastics (other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes,gym shoes, training shoes and the like and other than slip-on footwear); such footwear notcovering the ankle, valued $27/pair or higher, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over,other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclementweather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the useof a laminated textile fabric) (provided for in subheading 6403.99.90); the foregoing, ifvalued $29/pair or higher, other than footwear with openings in the bottom and/or side ofthe sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof,designed to vent moisture

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 7.5%.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 2097.


Proposed Duty Rate:


7.5%

$478,500

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$483,000 $487,750 $492,500

Likely Beneficiaries: Academy, Amazon.com, Backcountry, BassPro, Brooks, Columbia Brands USA, LLC,Danner, Inc., Dick's Sporting Goods, Eastern Mountain Sports, Gander Mountain, KEEN,Inc., Merrell, MooseJaw.com, Orvis, REI, Salomon, Sierra Trading Post, Sportsman'sWarehouse, VF Outdoor LLC (The North Face), Zappos

Preliminary Report







Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

DuPont

Wilmington, DE 19805-1269

Methomyl

2930.90.43

N/A

16752-77-5

Article Description: Methyl (1E)-N-[(methylcarbamoyl)oxy]ethanimidothioate (Methomyl) (CAS No. 16752-77-5)(provided for in subheading 2930.90.43)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 5.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


5.4%

$473,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$473,000 $473,000 $473,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Bayer CropScience, Rotam, Source Dynamics





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

KEEN, Inc.

Portland, OR, OR 97209

K's WP leather shoe, n/cov ank, >$18

6403.99.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear for other persons, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles ofrubber or plastics (other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes,gym shoes, training shoes and the like and other than slip-on footwear), not covering theankle, valued $18/pair or higher; such footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over,other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclementweather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the useof a laminated textile fabric (provided for in subheading 6403.99.90); the foregoing otherthan footwear for women either (i) valued over $27 per pair, or (ii) if valued over $20/pair,having openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upperabove the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetitions 2088, 2097 or 2199.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 8.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


8.9%

$465,806

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$470,646 $475,321 $480,150

Likely Beneficiaries: Academy, Amazon.com, BackCountry.com, BassPro, Brooks, Cabela's, Columbia BrandsUSA, LLC, Danner, Inc., Dick's Sporting Goods, Eastern Mountain Sports, GanderMountain, Merrell, MooseJaw.com, Orvis, REI, Salomon, Sierra Trading Post,Sportsman's Warehouse, VF Outdoor LLC (The North Face), Zappos.com





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

World Kitchen, LLC

Rosemont, IL 60018

Opaque glass-ceramic cookware

7013.10.50

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Opaque cooking ware of glass-ceramics (provided for in subheading 7013.10.50)



Proposed Duty Rate:


12.0%

$499,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$499,800 $499,800 $499,800

Likely Beneficiaries: ARC International North America, Ceramcor, LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Cargill, Inc.

Wayzata, MN 55301

Stevia rebiana

2938.90.00

N/A

57817-89-7

Article Description: 13-[(2-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]kaur-16-en-18-oic acid β-D-glucopyranosyl ester (Stevioside) (CAS No. 57817-89-7) (provided for in subheading2938.90.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection. The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Freeto 0.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.6%

$498,325

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$498,325 $498,325 $498,325






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

DuPont

Wilmington, DE 19805-1269

Formulated pyrithiobac-sodium

3808.93.15

9902.13.45

123343-16-8

Article Description: Mixtures of sodium-2-chloro-6-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)thio]benzoate (Pyrithiobac-sodium) (CAS No. 123343-16-8) and application adjuvants (provided for in subheading3808.93.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Charlotte, NC 28262

Certain portable air conditioners

8415.82.01

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Air conditioning machines, incorporating a refrigerating unit, mounted on wheels or castors,exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (provided for in 8415.82.01)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.2%

$445,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$462,000 $479,300 $497,300

Likely Beneficiaries: Haier, HiSense, Honeywell International Inc, LG Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Quality Bicycle Products

Bloomington, MN 55438

Bicycle disc brakes

8714.94.90

9902.24.71

N/A

Article Description: Disc brakes designed for bicycles, and parts thereof (provided for in 8714.94.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


7.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Giant Bicycles, Hawley, LLC, Hayes Brake, J&B Importers, Inc., Shimano AmericanCorporation, Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., SRAM, LLC, Trek Bicycle Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Boca Raton, FL 3341

Motor for low wattage fan

8501.40.20

N/A

N/A

Article Description: AC electric motors, single-phase, of an output exceeding 50 W but not exceeding 74.6 W,each equipped with a capacitor and a three-speed control switch (provided for in subheading8501.40.20)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.1%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Amazon Corporation, American Hotel Register, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Big AssFans, Big Lots, BJ's Wholesale, Cam Air, Costco Corporation, K-Mart, Kohls, Lowe'sCompanies Inc, Plaspros, Target Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Hats, plaited and sewed

6504.00.30

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarnor of any combination thereof, plaited but not of plaited strips, sewed (provided for insubheading 6504.00.30)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.8%

$482,040

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,840 $491,760 $496,680

Likely Beneficiaries: Anthropologie, Catherines, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Dorfman Pacific, Dressbarn, Gap -Banana Republic, J. Crew, J. Jill, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Lord & Taylor, LouandGrey, Macy's,Maurices, Nordstrom, Talbots, The Limited - Express, White House Black Market





Yes

No

Yes





Yes

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ANN INC.

New York, NY 10036

Hats, sewn by assembled strips

6504.00.30

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarnor of any combination thereof, made by assembling strips and sewed (provided for insubheading 6504.00.30)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.0%

$482,100

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,900 $491,700 $496,800

Likely Beneficiaries: Anthropologie, Catherines, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Dressbarn, Gap - Banana Republic,J. Crew, J. Jill, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Lord & Taylor, LouandGrey, Macy's, Maurices,Norstrom, Talbots, The Limited - Express, White House Black Market





Yes

No

Yes





Yes

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

The Procter and Gamble Company

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Rayon staple fibers

5504.10.00

9902.55.04

N/A

Article Description: Viscose rayon staple fibers having a decitex of less than 5.0 and a trilobal multi-limbedcross-section, the limbs having a length-to-width aspect ratio of at least 2:1, suitable for usein producing goods of heading 9619 (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.8%

$450,750

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$468,000 $485,250 $499,250

Likely Beneficiaries: Members of INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Chula Vista, CA 91914

15 Amp GFCI

8536.30.80

N/A

N/A

Article Description: 15 Amp ground fault circuit interrupters (provided for in subheading 8536.30.80)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission notes that the normal trade relations (NTR) rate of duty for the productchanges within the next five years due to the product’s inclusion in the WTO’s InformationTechnology Agreement. The Commission’s estimated Customs revenue loss reflects thisanticipated change in the NTR rate of duty.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.3%

$456,755

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$110,670 $0 $0

Likely Beneficiaries: Eaton Wiring Solutions





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Leesburg, VA 20176

Parking sensors, signaling equipment

8512.90.20

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Parts of signaling equipment, each with pressed sealing on the flanges (provided for insubheading 8512.90.20)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,000 $490,000 $490,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Torrance, CA 90505

Vehicle stability control actuator assemblies

8479.89.94

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Vehicle stability control actuator assemblies (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.4%

$276,650

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$290,480 $305,030 $320,250






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Torrance, CA 90505

Power back door actuator assembly

8501.31.40

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Power back door (liftgate) actuator assemblies for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to8705, each consisting of a brushless electric DC motor that generates between 350 and 400W, an electromagnetic clutch, a clutch magnet, a clutch flywheel, a clutch plate, a sensorand a housing (provided for in subheading 8501.31.40)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.3%

$445,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$467,500 $489,600 $515,100






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

HSN, Inc.

St. Petersburg, FL 33729

Portable air conditioner

8415.82.01

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Self-contained, portable air conditioning machines, not designed to be fixed to a window,wall, ceiling or floor, with cooling capacity rated at 3.52 kW per hour or more but less than17.58 kW per hour (provided for in subheading 8415.82.01)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to convert English units of measurement tometric units to make it consistent with HTS usage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.8%.The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.8%

$418,640

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$418,640 $418,640 $418,640






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Caleres

St. Louis, MO 63105

W’s footwear made on a base or platform of wood

6403.99.20

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear for women, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of leather, made on abase or platform of wood (provided for in subheading 6403.99.20)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.1%

$495,880

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$484,120 $471,870 $460,110

Likely Beneficiaries: Famous Footwear, Member(s) of Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

HSN, Inc.


Patio umbrella frame

6603.20.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Umbrella frames, not presented with bases, the foregoing with aluminum center supportpoles of a length greater than 2.133 m, whether or not including a tilt function (provided forin subheading 6603.20.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to convert English units of measurement tometric units to make it consistent with HTS usage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 4.7%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.7%

$428,510

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$472,310 $496,400 $521,220






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Evonik Corporation

Parsippany, NJ 07054

Organo-modified siloxanes combined with silica

3824.90.92

N/A

67762-96-3

Article Description: Mixtures containing 88 percent or more by weight of poly[oxy(dimethylsilanediyl)]bis[omega-butoxypoly(oxypropylene)] ether (CAS No. 67762-96-3), 8 percent or less byweight alpha-butyl-omega-hydroxylpoly(oxypropylene) (CAS No. 9003-13-8) and less than 4percent by weight silica dimethylsilylate (CAS No. 68611-44-9) (provided for in subheading3824.90.92).

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description by adding the IUPAC name of thechemicals.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.4%

$466,920

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$479,160 $487,440 $499,680






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Alchemix Corporation

College Park, GA 30337

Certain industrial nitrocellulose

3912.20.00

9902.10.23

9004-70-0


Article Description: Industrial grade nitrocellulose, having a nitrogen content of less than 12.4 percent on a dryweight basis, damped with an alcohol content of 28 to 32 percent by weight (CAS No. 9004-70-0), presented in fiber drums each containing 85 kg, 100 kg, 110 kg or 120 kg of suchnitrocellulose, certified by the importer as made from at least 50 percent cotton linter orwood pulp and as having each such drum lined with an antistatic plastic bag and equippedwith a coupling for mechanical unloading (provided for in subheading 3912.20.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage, taking into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number, as noted elsewherein the petition.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.3%

$468,160

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,510 $473,860 $473,860






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes

2477

No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Positec Tool Corporation

Charlotte, NC 28216

Table saw

8465.91.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Table saws for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hardmaterials, each with blade measuring 25.4 cm (provided for in subheading 8465.91.00),such saws excluding (i) tilting arbor table saws, non-laser guided, each with a 25.4 cm bladeand of a weight not exceeding 220 kg, and (ii) laser-guided tilting arbor table saws, eachwith 25.4 cm blade and detachable base with casters, weighing less than 31 kg

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage, taking into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetitions 2743 and 2754.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to1.7%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.7%

$484,380

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$484,380 $484,380 $484,380

Likely Beneficiaries: Black & Decker





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Glen Allen, VA 23060

Electric knives

8509.80.50

9902.23.39

N/A

Article Description: Electromechanical knives, each with self-contained electric motor (provided for insubheading 8509.80.50), the foregoing only if valued either less than $8 or more than $40each



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.3%

$498,150

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$498,150 $498,150 $498,150

Likely Beneficiaries: Bella Housewares, Conair Corporation (Cuisineart), Continental Electric, Deni, E. Misham& Sons Inc (Emson), Kalorik, Maxi-matic, NACCO Industries (Hamilton Beach, ProctorSilex), One Touch, Pure Fishing, Stanley Black & Decker, Sunbeam (Oster , Rival),Toastmaster (Middleby), Wolfgang Puck





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Carafe-less coffee makers

8516.71.00

9902.23.47

N/A

Article Description: Electrothermic automatic drip coffee makers of a kind used for domestic purposes, each withelectronic clock and self-contained coffee holding chamber, the foregoing designed to beused without separate carafe (provided for in subheading 8516.71.00); the foregoingexcluding coffee makers (i) designed for permanent installation in a wall, cabinet or shelf,(ii) with removable tank with a handle or (iii) with loading lever containing both stainlesssteel and plastics

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclatureand usage and to take into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetitions 31, 43, and 2856.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.2%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Conair Corporation (Cuisinart)





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Indazaflam formulations

3808.93.15

N/A

950782-86-2

Article Description: Mixtures containing N-[(1R,2S)-2,6-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl]-6-[(1R)-1-fluoroethyl]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (Indazaflam) and application adjuvants (CAS No.950782-86-2) (provided for in subheading 3808.93.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


5.7%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $480,000 $480,000






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Leesburg, VA 20176

Automotive goods, chapter 87. O rings, fluid seals

4016.93.10

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Gaskets, washers and other seals, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, of a kind inthe automotive goods of chapter 87 (provided for in subheading 4016.93.10)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.4%

$487,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$487,000 $487,000 $487,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

MSSA Corporation

Austin, TX 78701-3218

Sodium containing not more than 200 ppm of calcium

2805.11.00

N/A

7440-23-5

Article Description: Sodium, containing not more than 200 ppm of calcium (CAS No. 7440-23-5) (provided for insubheading 2805.11.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$472,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$481,100 $489,600 $496,400

Likely Beneficiaries: Columbia Sales International, Inc., Vertellus Performance Chemicals LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Electric steam irons

8516.40.40

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Electrothermic steam irons of a kind used for domestic purposes, each with a ceramic-coatedcast aluminum sole plate (provided for in subheading 8516.40.40), the foregoing not capableof operating without power connected to mains



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$468,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$468,000 $468,000 $468,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

HSN, Inc.


Electric pressure cooker

8516.79.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Electrothermic pressure cookers of a kind used for domestic purposes, each with a capacityof less than 5 liters and rated from 800 W to 1000 W (provided for in subheading8516.79.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage and to take into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.4%

$440,680

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$462,760 $485,760 $510,140






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

HSN, Inc.


Full tang knives

8211.92.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Kitchen knives with stainless steel fixed blades, each with visible full tang in handlecomponents of plastics, the foregoing whether or not packaged with a cutting block,scissors, knife sharpeners or related accessories (provided for in subheading 8211.92.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.1%

$443,054

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$465,348 $488,584 $513,076

Likely Beneficiaries: World Kitchen





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


New York, NY 10018

W's dresses 100% silk

6204.49.10

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Women's dresses, woven, wholly of silk (provided for in subheading 6204.49.10)



Proposed Duty Rate:


6.6%

$393,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$393,000 $393,000 $393,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Bloomingdale's, Camilla, Charlie Jade, Chico's, Emilio Pucci, Everything But Water, LilyPultizer, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Milly, Natalie Martin, Neiman Marcus, Norstrom, SaksFifth Avenue, Tory Burch, Vix Swimwear





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


New York, NY 10018

W's blouses & the like, 100% silk

6206.10.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Women's blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, woven, wholly of silk (provided for in subheading6206.10.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


6.6%

$407,100

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$407,100 $407,100 $407,100

Likely Beneficiaries: Banana Republic, Bloomingdales, Chico's, Eli Tahari, Everything But Water, J. Crew, KateSpade, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, TommyBahama, Tommy Hilfiger, Vince Camuto





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


New York, NY 10018

Women's skirts & the like, 100% silk

6204.59.40

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Women's skirts and divided skirts, wholly of silk (provided for in subheading 6204.59.40)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.0%

$489,600

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$482,400 $478,800 $475,200

Likely Beneficiaries: Bloomingdale's, Burberry, Chico's, Echo, Eileen Fisher, Everything But Water, KateSpade, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Marc Jacobs, MaxMara, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, RalphLauren, Saks Fifth Avenue, Vince Camuto





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Columbia, SC 29223

80D nylon

5404.19.80

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Monofilament of nylon, of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimensionexceeds 1 mm; designed with consistent diameter to be suitable for silk-screening (providedfor in subheading 5404.19.80)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.3%

$494,340

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$494,340 $494,340 $494,340

Likely Beneficiaries: The Quantum Group





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Huskie complete herbicide

3808.93.15

N/A

365400-11-9

Article Description: Mixtures containing (5-hydroxy-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)[2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanone (Pyrasulfotole) (CAS No. 365400-11-9); 2,4-dibromo-6-cyanophenyl octanoate (Bromoxynil Octanoate) (CAS No. 1689-99-2); methyl 4-{[(3-methoxy-4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)carbonyl]sulfamoyl}-5-methyl-3-thiophenecarboxylate (Thiencarbazone-Methyl) (CAS No. 317815-83-1); and diethyl 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-3,5-dicarboxylate (Mefenpyr-diethyl) (CASNo. 135590-91-9) (provided for in subheading 3808.93.15)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 3.6% to 3.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.8%

$486,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,000 $486,000 $486,000






Yes

No

Yes

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Fluoxastrobin

2934.99.12

N/A

361377-29-9

Article Description: (E)-{2-[6-(2-Chlorophenoxy)-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl}(5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)-N-methoxymethanimine (Fluoxastrobin) (CAS No. 361377-29-9) (provided for insubheading 2934.99.12)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 0.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.1%

$492,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$492,800 $492,800 $492,800






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


RTP, NC 27709

Aminocyclopyrachlor

2933.59.18

N/A

858956-08-8

Article Description: 6-Amino-5-chloro-2-cyclopropyl-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid (Aminocyclopyrachlor) (CAS No.858956-08-8) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.18)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.5%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$350,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$400,000 $500,000 $650,000






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.

Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Fuel pumps

8413.30.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Fuel pumps, each incorporating a default open or closed solenoid valve, certified by theimporter to be used in regulating the fuel supply into the fuel rail, designed for use withspark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (provided for in subheading 8413.30.90);the foregoing other than used goods

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage, taking into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 1455.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 1.5% to 2.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.3%

$309,240

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$322,900 $337,160 $352,060






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Payless ShoeSource

Topeka, KS 66607-2207

Children's footwear w/ uppers of vegetable fibers

6404.19.72

9902.13.92

N/A

Article Description: Footwear with uppers of vegetable fibers (other than such footwear for men or women),whether with outer soles of rubber or plastics (provided for in subheading 6404.11.41,6404.11.51, 6404.11.61, 6404.11.71, 6404.11.81, 6404.19.36, 6404.19.42, 6404.19.52,6404.19.72 or 6404.19.82) or with outer soles of materials other than leather or compositionleather (provided for in subheading 6405.20.30)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclatureand usage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 7.3% to 7.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


7.4%

$397,360

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$425,590 $453,820 $482,070






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

BSN Sports LLC

Farmers Branch, TX 75022

Tennis rackets, strung

9506.51.20

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Tennis rackets, strung and packaged for retail sale (provided for in subheading 9506.51.20)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 2.5% to 3.3%.The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.3%

$420,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$460,000 $500,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Adidas, Asics, Babolat, Baden Sports, Champion Sports, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.,Dunlop Sports Group Americas, Inc., Gamma, HEAD USA, Nike, Prince, ProKennex,Rawlings Sporting Goods, Spalding Sports, Technifibre , Under Armor, Volkl, WilsonSporting Goods, Yonex





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Atlanta, GA 30328

Tempered glass cookware covers

7010.20.20

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Tempered glass covers for cooking ware, such covers produced by automatic machine(provided for in subheading 7010.20.20)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.7%

$493,020

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,020 $493,020 $493,020






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Dunlop Sports Group Americas, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29611

Tennis racket frames, unstrung

9506.51.40

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Lawn-tennis rackets, unstrung (provided for in subheading 9506.51.40)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.3%

$468,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$481,000 $494,000 $507,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Asics, Babolat, Gamma, HEAD USA, Prince, ProKennex, Solinco , Technifibre , Volkl,Wilson Sporting Goods, Yonex





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Atlanta, GA 30328

Stainless steel handles for cookware

7323.93.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Handles of stainless steel, the foregoing comprising parts of cooking ware (provided for insubheading 7323.93.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.6%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC

Huntersville, NC 28078

Plastic reusable freezer pack

3926.90.99

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Rectangular plastic block filled with a polymer based freezer gel, designed to attach toreusable food storage containers(provided for in 3926.90.99)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.1%

$499,200

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$499,200 $499,200 $499,200

Likely Beneficiaries: World Kitchen LLC





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

COSENTINO C&C North America, DBA.

Sugar Land, TX 77479

Large format ultra-compacted ceramic surfaces

6914.90.80

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Stoneware ceramic slabs each measuring at least 320 cm in length by 144 cm in width(provided for in subheading 6914.90.80)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested rate of duty from 3.4% to 4.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.9%

$259,490

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$397,320 $496,650 $595,980

Likely Beneficiaries: Eminence Contractors LTD, Fox Marble, Gem Neo Surfaces LLC, Graniti Vicentia,International Stone Services, Inc., Lapitec S.P.A., Marva Marble and Granite Inc., StoneDesign Inc., Synergy Tiles Corporation, Toro Granite, Tuscany Collection, Unique StoneImports





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Nautilus, Inc.

Vancouver, WA 98683

Fitness equipment incorporating several modalities

9506.91.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Fitness equipment, with pivoting handles and foot pedals that perform alternatingmovements which combine the motions of a stepper and an elliptical machine, drivingsimultaneously a radial fan and magnetic brake in the base, equipped with an electroniccontrol console incapable of the wireless exchange of data, with non-backlit LCD display andpresented with a heart-rate monitor chest strap (provided for in subheading 9506.91.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusageThe Commission modified the article description to delete a proprietary product name.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$486,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$486,000 $486,000 $486,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Dick's Sporting Goods





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Chori America, Inc.

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Acrylic films

3920.59.10

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Flexible film of acrylic polymers, other than poly(methyl methacrylate) (provided for insubheading 3920.59.10)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to add the permanent tariff subheading, asnoted elsewhere in the petition.The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.0%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Nautilus, Inc.

Vancouver, WA 98683

Bluetooth enabled multimodality fitness equipment

9506.91.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Fitness equipment, with pivoting handles and foot pedals that perform alternatingmovements which combine the motions of a stepper and an elliptical machine, drivingsimultaneously a radial fan and magnetic brake in the base, equipped with an electroniccontrol console capable of the wireless exchange of data, with backlit LCD display and heartrate monitor (provided for in subheading 9506.91.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to delete a proprietary product name.The Commission notes that while petitioner indicated the relief sought is not available to anyperson importing the article, the language of the article description itself does not limitimportation by any person and the Commission's affirmative determination is based uponthe language of the article description, as specified in the petition with any necessarytechnical changes incorporated.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.3%

$468,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$468,000 $481,000 $481,000






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.

Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Fuel injectors

8481.80.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Fuel Injectors, other than used, each incorporating a valve and a micro-stamped orifice hole,certified by the importer as designed to deliver fuel to the combustion chamber of a gasolineengine with a pressure not exceeding 120 Mpa (1200 bar) (provided for in subheading8481.80.90)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to take into account input from U.S.Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the article description so that its coverage does not overlap withpetition 1460.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 1.2% to 1.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$388,620

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$406,990 $426,230 $446,380






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Sears Holdings Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Drill presses

8465.95.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Drill presses, valued under $1,000 each (provided for in subheading 8465.95.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$487,200

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$487,200 $487,200 $487,200






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.

Woodinville, WA 98072

Certain cases for electronic games or accessories

4202.92.91

9902.11.90

N/A

Article Description: Cases or containers with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of man-made fibers, theforegoing specially shaped or fitted for, and with labeling, logo or other descriptiveinformation on the exterior of the case or container or retail packaging indicating itsintention to be used for, electronic games of heading 9504 or accessories thereof (providedfor in subheadings 4202.92.91 and 4202.92.97)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.9%

$496,120

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,765 $492,195 $490,625

Likely Beneficiaries: Best Buy, Costco, Dreamgear, Fred Meyer, GAEMS, GameStop, Hori USA, NykoTechnologies, Performance Designed Products, RDS Industries, Toys R Us, Walmart





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

ElliptiGO Inc.

Solana Beach, CA 92075

Stand-up bicycle

8712.00.15

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Bicycles designed to be ridden only from a standing position, the foregoing having noprovisions for a seat, seat tube or seat stay and having both wheels not exceeding 63.5 cmin diameter (provided for in subheading 8712.00.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.7%

$498,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$498,000 $498,000 $498,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Certain titling arbor table saws

8465.91.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Tilting arbor table saws, non-laser guided, each with a 25.4 cm blade and of a weight notexceeding 220 kg (provided for in subheading 8465.91.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.1%

$489,520

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$489,520 $489,520 $489,520






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Everlast Sports Manufacturing

New York, NY 10018

Speed bags and related equipment

9506.91.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Speed bags, free standing heavy bags, heavy bag stands of steel, speed bags with inflatableballs and heavy bag shells (provided for in subheading 9506.91.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.8%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,000 $490,000 $490,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



Certain table saws with 10 inch (25.4 cm) blade

8465.91.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Laser-guided tilting arbor table saws, each with 25.4 cm blade and presented with adetachable base with casters, the foregoing weighing less than 31 kg (provided for insubheading 8465.91.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.1%

$489,520

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$489,520 $489,520 $489,520






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Calabasas, CA 91302

Mechanics' work gloves with fourchettes

6216.00.58

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Mechanics' work gloves, not knit, of man-made fibers, with fourchettes, the foregoing notcontaining 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (provided for insubheading 6216.00.58)



Proposed Duty Rate:


10.2%

$434,997

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$450,000 $465,003 $477,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Westchester Protective Gear





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III



PBA Solid (phenyl boronic acid)

2931.90.30

N/A

944129-07-1

Article Description: 4-Chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenylboronic acid (CAS No. 944129-07-1) (provided for insubheading 2931.90.30)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.8%

$294,610

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$392,700 $490,960 $490,960






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Brooks Sports, Inc.

Seattle, WA 98103

Sports footwear for men, valued over $12/pair

6402.19.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Sports footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, valued over $12/pair, formen (provided for in subheading 6402.19.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


8.8%

$353,040

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$370,240 $387,440 $404,620






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Implus Footwear LLC

Durham, NC 27709

Removable insoles

6406.90.30

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Removable insoles of rubber or plastics, the foregoing designed to provide foot support(provided for in subheading 6406.90.30)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.7%

$456,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$456,000 $456,000 $456,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Powerstep, Sole, Superfeet





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Calabasas, CA 91302

Leather gloves without fourchettes

4203.29.18

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Gloves of horsehide or cowhide (except calfskin) leather, not specially designed for use insports, not wholly of leather, such gloves without fourchettes or sidewalls (provided for insubheading 4203.29.18)



Proposed Duty Rate:


13.6%

$407,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$420,000 $432,000 $445,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Nohm, Inc.

Burlingame, CA 94010

Electric commercial vehicles

8704.90.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods (provided for in subheading 8704.90.00), theforegoing with only electric motors for propulsion and powered entirely by 74 kWh lithiumiron phosphate batteries, such vehicles not including cab chassis



Proposed Duty Rate:


24.9%

$81,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$162,000 $324,000 $324,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Source Dynamics LLC

Yuma, AZ 85365

Paraquat dichloride

2933.39.23

9902.13.06

1910-42-5

Article Description: o-Paraquat dichloride (CAS No. 1910-42-5) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.23)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to use an existing chapter 99 provision thatcovers the same product.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 3% to 3.2%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.2%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000

Likely Beneficiaries: ADAMA, Drexel, Helm Ag, Sharda USA, Sinon, Syngenta, Willowood





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Brooks Sports, Inc.

Seattle, WA 98103

Sports footwear for women, valued over $12/pair

6402.19.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Sports footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, valued over $12/pair,other than for men (provided for in subheading 6402.19.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


8.6%

$410,240

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$434,960 $459,680 $484,400






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Brunswick Corporation, Life Fitness Division

Franklin Park, IL 60131

Flat panel LCD televisions for exercise equipment

8528.72.72

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Flat panel liquid crystal display (LCD) television reception apparatus, each including atelevision tuner, designed for incorporation into exercise equipment (provided for insubheading 8528.72.72)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.0%

$482,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$482,400 $482,400 $482,400

Likely Beneficiaries: Matrix Fitness (Johnson Fitness), Precor





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

FMC Corporation


Sodium alginate containing citrate

3913.10.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Sodium alginate (CAS No. 9005-38-3) containing citrate (provided for in subheading3913.10.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.2%

$480,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,000 $500,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Algaia, Bright Moon Seaweed Group, DuPont, Horn, Kimica Corporation





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Goleta, CA 93117

Women's textile/sheep furskin footwear

6404.19.39

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear for women, with open toes or open heels, containing 10 percent or more byweight of rubber or plastics, with uppers of textile materials and having uppers in which atleast 30 percent of the external surface area (including any sheepskin accessories orreinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to chapter 64) is sheepskin; theforegoing with outer soles of rubber or plastics and not having outer soles with textilematerials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken intoaccount under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64 (provided for in subheading6404.19.39)



Proposed Duty Rate:


35.4%

$465,360

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$474,810 $484,260 $493,920

Likely Beneficiaries: Bearpaw, Emu





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Calabasas, CA 91302

Leather gloves with fourchettes

4203.29.15

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Gloves of horsehide or cowhide (except calfskin) leather, not specially designed for use insports, not wholly of leather, the foregoing with fourchettes or sidewalls which, at aminimum, extend from fingertip to fingertip between each of the four fingers (provided forin subheading 4203.29.15)



Proposed Duty Rate:


10.5%

$444,500

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$465,500 $490,000 $514,500






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Nohm, Inc.

Burlingame, CA 94010

Cabs and bodies for electric vehicles

8707.90.50

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Bodies (including cabs) (provided for in subheading 8707.90.50), the foregoing designed foruse in all-electric vehicles of subheading 8702.90.31 and 8704.90.00

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.6%

$106,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$230,400 $460,800 $460,800






Yes

No

Yes





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc.

Cottage Grove, WI 53527

Exercise cycles

9506.91.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Upright, recumbent and semi-recumbent exercise cycles (provided for in subheading9506.91.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.4%

$400,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$400,000 $400,000 $400,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Dick's Sporting Goods, Nautilus, Stamina Products, Inc.





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Nfinity Athletic, LLC

Atlanta, GA 30318

Competitive cheer shoe

6402.99.90

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Women’s footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, each sole measuringnot over 12 mm in thickness, the foregoing footwear designed for use in cheerleadingactivities, valued over $19/pair and weighing not over 0.5 kg/pair (provided for insubheading 6402.99.90)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.0%

$497,344

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$497,344 $497,344 $497,344






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Plastic cap for squeezable sport water bottle

3923.50.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Plastic cap for sport water bottle of the squeezable type (provided for in 3923.50.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.8%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,000 $490,000 $490,000






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Isagro USA and its parent Isagro SPA


Allyl isothiocyanate

2930.90.91

9902.01.41

57-06-7

Article Description: Allyl isothiocyanate (CAS No. 57-06-7) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.91)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.4%

$495,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Aldrich Chemical Co., Allan Chemical Corp., Aroma Tech., Symrise, Inc





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

FUJIFILM North America Corporation

Valhalla, NY 10595

Instant print film

3701.20.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Instant print film, for color photography (polychrome) (provided for in subheading3701.20.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.3%

$343,660

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$396,272 $416,240 $437,408

Likely Beneficiaries: Polaroid





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Goleta, CA 93117

Men's,children's,infants' sheep furskin footwear

6404.19.36

N/A

N/A

Article Description:Footwear (other than for women) with uppers of vegetable fibers, with open toes or openheels, having uppers of which at least 30 percent of the external surface area (including anysheepskin accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to chapter64) is sheepskin; the foregoing having outer soles with textile materials having the greatestsurface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms ofadditional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64 (provided for in subheading 6404.19.36)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage. The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1.6%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.6%

$478,490

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$487,930 $497,370 $507,400






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Broan-NuTone LLC

Hartford, WI 53027


8414.51.30

9902.84.14

N/A

Article Description: Exhaust fans for permanent ceiling installation designed to be used in the bathroom, eachcontaining an electric motor with an output wattage not exceeding 125 W, with or without alight, with volume flow between 1.35 m3 and 2.04 m3 per minute and having a sound levelgreater than 2.2 sones but not exceeding 6.8 sones (provided for in subheading 8414.51.30)



Proposed Duty Rate:


4.6%

$340,540

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$340,540 $340,540 $340,540

Likely Beneficiaries: Delta, Panasonic





Yes

No

Yes





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Broan-NuTone LLC

Hartford, WI 53027


8414.51.30

9902.84.14

N/A

Article Description: Exhaust fans designed for permanent ceiling installation in bathrooms, each with a self-contained electric DC brush-less motor with an output wattage not exceeding 125 W, with orwithout a light, such fans having a sound level rating greater than 0.1 sone but notexceeding 1.2 sones (provided for in subheading 8414.51.30)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclatureand usage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 1.7% to 4.4%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


4.4%

$474,390

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$474,390 $474,390 $474,390






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


New York, NY 10010

LED lamp, mounting options, bases, clamps, mounts

9405.20.60

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Electric table or desk light-emitting diode (LED) task lamps, of base metal other than ofbrass, each with interchangeable mounting options including bases, clamps or other mounts(provided for in subheading 9405.20.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.8%

$316,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$397,760 $481,360 $567,160






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


New York, NY 10010

Electric table or desk LED task lamp, ball joints

9405.20.60

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Electric table or desk light-emitting diode (LED) task lamps, of base metal other than ofbrass, each with ball joints to allow multiple positions of the lamp head relative to the base(provided for in subheading 9405.20.60)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$324,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$406,800 $492,300 $580,050

Likely Beneficiaries: Modern Lantern





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Sherwin-Williams Company

Cleveland , OH 44115

Butyl acrylate (buyl prop-2-enoate),

2916.12.50

9902.24.06

1663-39-4

Article Description: t-Butyl acrylate (2-methyl-2-propanyl acrylate) (CAS No. 1663-39-4) (provided for insubheading 2916.12.50)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the article description to correct the IUPAC structural name for thechemical.The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


1.0%

$419,310

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$457,110 $494,640 $532,440

Likely Beneficiaries: BBC Global, Member(s) of the National Association of Chemical Distributors





Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Novus International, Inc.

St. Charles, MO 63304

Food and feed preservative

2933.49.10

9902.22.32

91-53-2

Article Description: Ethoxyquin (1,2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline) (CAS No. 91-53-2) (provided forin subheading 2933.49.10)



Proposed Duty Rate:


1.5%

$500,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Case Farms, Land O'Lakes, Mountaire Farms, Sanderson, Valley Proteins





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Torrance, CA 90505

DC pump motor

8501.31.40

N/A

N/A

Article Description: DC motors of an output between 190 W and 290 W, weighing less than 1 kg, each in acylindrical housing with height of approximately 55 mm and a radius of approximately 45mm (provided for in subheading 8501.31.40)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.1%

$433,800

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$455,400 $477,900 $501,300






Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Goleta, CA 93117

Men's, children's, infants' sheep furskin footwear

6404.19.39

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Footwear (other than for women) with open toes or open heels, containing 10 percent ormore by weight of rubber or plastics, with uppers of textile materials and having uppers inwhich at least 30 percent of the external surface area (including any sheepskin accessoriesor reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to chapter 64) is sheepskin; theforegoing with outer soles of rubber or plastics and not having outer soles with textilematerials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken intoaccount under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64 (provided for in subheading6404.19.39)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage and to take into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 28% to 33.1%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


33.1%

$471,152

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$480,568 $490,160 $499,224






Yes

No

No

Preliminary Report







No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Acushnet Company

Fairhaven, MA 02719

Iron head golf clubs

9506.39.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Golf club heads designed for clubs designated as 1-irons, 2-irons, 3-irons, 4-irons or 5-irons(provided for in subheading 9506.39.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.0%

$464,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,000 $493,000 $493,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Banjo Golf Co., Inc., Berttinardi, Bridgestone, Callaway, Carbite Golf Co., ConsolidatedSporting Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods, Edel, Itec Overseas, Ltd., Mizuno USA, Ping,Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc., Taylor Made, Wilson





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Braselton, GA 30517

Miter saw cut-off

8461.50.80

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Miter sawing machines, power operated, not numerically controlled, for working metal, withsafety cut off switch (provided for in subheading 8461.50.80)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage. The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 3.9%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


3.9%

$440,500

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$440,500 $440,500 $440,500






Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


New York, NY 10166

Lauryl-cetyl alcohol

3823.70.40

N/A

68855-56-1

Article Description: Lauryl-cetyl alcohol (alcohol, C12-16) (CAS No. 68855-56-1) (provided for in subheading3823.70.40)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to add a non-proprietary common name forthe chemical.The Commission modified the article description to add the CAS number for the chemical.The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclature orusage.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from 0.5% to 0.8%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


0.8%

$338,400

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$405,600 $472,800 $540,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Wilmar Oleo North America





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Huntington Beach, CA 92647


9506.39.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Golf club heads designed for clubs designated as 6-irons and 7-irons (provided for insubheading 9506.39.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


2.0%

$493,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$493,000 $493,000 $493,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Acushnet, Berttinardi, Callaway, Dick's Sporting Goods, Edel, Mizuno USA, PING, TaylorMade





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Braselton, GA 30517

Compound miter saw, 10 in, without laser

8465.91.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Miter sawing machines, power operated, not numerically controlled, for working wood, cork,bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, with 25.4 cm blade, capable ofadjusting bevel of cut, without laser guides (provided for in subheading 8465.91.00)

Technical Comments: The Commission modified the article description to more closely reflect HTS nomenclatureand usage and to take into account input from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The Commission modified the HTS number indicated in the article description to reflect thecorrect classification in the 2017 HTS.The Commission modified the requested duty rate from Free to 2.3%.


Proposed Duty Rate:


2.3%

$482,860

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$482,860 $482,860 $482,860

Likely Beneficiaries: Stanley Black & Decker





Yes

No

No





No

No

Yes


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III

Mizuno USA

Norcross, GA 30071


9506.39.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Golf club heads designed for clubs designated as 8-irons and 9-irons (provided for insubheading 9506.39.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


0.8%

$410,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$492,000 $492,000 $492,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Acushnet Company, Berttinardi, Dick's Sporting Goods, Edel, Roger Cleveland GolfCompany, Inc., Taylor Made





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


Preliminary Report




Petitioner:


Product Name:

HTS Number:

Chapter 99 Number:

CAS Number:

III


Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Golf club putter heads

9506.39.00

N/A

N/A

Article Description: Golf club putter heads (provided for in subheading 9506.39.00)



Proposed Duty Rate:


3.5%

$490,000

Petition Findings:

2018 2019 2020 2021

$490,000 $490,000 $490,000

Likely Beneficiaries: Berttinardi, Dick's Sporting Goods, Taylor Made





Yes

No

No





No

No

No


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