Federal Register #2026-15975

Presidential Proclamation: Safeguard Tariff-Rate Quota on Quartz Surface Product Imports

This opportunity concerns a presidential proclamation establishing a safeguard tariff-rate quota on imports of quartz surface products (QSP): - Government Buyer: - Executive Office of the President - Action based on United States International Trade Commission (ITC) recommendations - Products/Services: - Quartz surface products (QSP) classified under HTSUS subheadings 6810.99.0020, 6810.99.0040, and 7020.00.6000 - No specific part numbers, quantities, or vendors are listed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a trade safeguard action - Notable Requirements: - Four-year safeguard measure with annual adjustments to quota quantities and duty rates - Exclusions for imports from Australia, Canada, CAFTADR countries, Colombia, Israel, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Singapore, and CBERA beneficiary countries, unless import share thresholds are exceeded - Provisions for further modifications in response to import surges or circumvention - This is a trade action, not a procurement or product/service solicitation

Description

This presidential proclamation addresses the issue of increased imports of quartz surface products (QSP) causing serious injury to the domestic industry. It establishes a safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports of QSP for a period of four years, with specific exclusions for certain countries and provisions for adjustments based on import surges. The proclamation aims to facilitate positive adjustment to import competition and provide greater economic and social benefits than costs. It includes detailed provisions for implementation, exclusions, and potential modifications of the safeguard measure.

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