Federal Register #Investigation No. 332-608

USITC Information Collection on USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin and Complaint on Imported Pickleball Paddles

This notice summarizes two separate actions by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC):

• USITC is conducting Investigation No. 332608 on the USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin:
  • Seeking data from North American motor vehicle producers with U.S. operations
  • Utilizing the 'USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin Motor Vehicle Producer Questionnaire' (approx. 25 recipients)
  • Purpose: Assess economic impact, competitiveness, and technological relevance of USMCA automotive rules of origin
  • No procurement of goods or services; this is an information collection only
  • USITC is the only agency or OEM mentioned
• USITC received a complaint (DN 3898) from Sport Squad, Inc. regarding certain pickleball paddles:
  • Alleged violations related to importation and sale of specific pickleball paddles
  • Multiple respondents named; requests for exclusion and cease and desist orders
  • Public comments solicited on the public interest impact of the complaint
• No specific products, part numbers, or vendors are being procured
• All activities are centered at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building in Washington, DC
• No contract value, period of performance, or procurement competition is associated with these actions

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection related to the USMCA automotive rules of origin. The collection involves a questionnaire aimed at North American motor vehicle producers with U.S. production operations to assess the economic impact and operation of the automotive rules of origin under the USMCA agreement. The data gathered will support a report due in 2027 evaluating the impact on the U.S. economy, competitiveness, and technological relevance. Comments on the draft questionnaire are invited within 60 days of publication.

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