The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain height-adjustable desk platforms and components thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s Notice of Investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Varidesk LLC of Coppell, TX, on June 22, 2018.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain height-adjustable desk platforms and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Albeit LLC of San Francisco, CA;
ATC Supply LLC of Plainfield, IL;
Shenzhen Atc Network Scienology Co., LTD., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Best Choice Products of Ontario, CA;
Huizhou Chang He Home Supplies Co., Ltd., of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
Dakota Trading, Inc., of Emerson, NJ;
Designa Inc. of Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China;
Designa Group, Inc., of El Dorado Hills, CA;
Eureka LLC of El Dorado Hills, CA;
LaMountain International Group LLC of El Dorado Hills, CA;
Amazon Import Inc. of El Monte, CA;
Hangzhou Grandix Electronics Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou, Zhejian, China;
Ningbo GYL International Trading Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, Zhejian, China;
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Co. of Grand Rapids, MI;
JV Products Inc. of Milpitas, CA;
Vanson Distributing, Inc., of Milpitas, CA;
Vanson Group, Inc., of Milpitas, CA;
S. P. Richards Co. DBA Lorell of Smyrna, GA;
Nantong Jon Ergonomic Office Co., Ltd., of Nantong, Jiangsu, China;
Jiangsu Omni Industrial Co., Ltd., of Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China;
OmniMax USA, LLC, of Anna, TX;
Haining Orizeal Import and Export Co., Ltd., of Haining, China;
Qidong Vision Mounts Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Qidong, Jiangsu, China;
Hangzhou KeXiang Keji Youxiangongsi of Hangzhou, China;
Smugdesk, LLC, of La Puente, CA;
Venditio Group, LLC, of Elkton, FL;
Versa Products Inc. of Los Angeles, CA;
Victor Technology, LLC, of Bolingbrook, IL;
CKnapp Sales, Inc. DBA Vivo of Goodfield, IL;
Wuhu Xingdian Industrial Co., Ltd., of Wuhu, Anhui, China; and
Wuppessen, Inc., of Ontario, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1125), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

David S. Johanson, Chairman of the United States International Trade Commission (USITC), announced today that Jennifer Andberg has been named Director, Office of External Relations, at the USITC.

Andberg will serve as the agency’s liaison with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, executive branch agencies, and foreign embassies.  She will also oversee the work of the agency’s congressional relations and public affairs programs and advise the Commission on external relations matters.

“The Commission is pleased to welcome Jennifer Andberg to the USITC,” said Chairman Johanson.  “She brings with her extensive experience interacting with high-ranking officials in the U.S. federal government, state and local governments, foreign governments, and the business community, as well as building and managing relationships across a wide range of organizations.  We look forward to working with her.”

Before coming to the USITC, Andberg was the Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Business Liaison (OBL), which is the primary point of contact between the agency’s Secretary and the business community.  In her 18 years as Deputy Director, Andberg oversaw OBL’s team and programs related to private sector engagement, including the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic and operational plans to communicate complex industry, economic, and trade policy positions and evaluate business reaction to these initiatives.  In this role, Andberg was responsible for the execution of more than 40 international business development missions to over 30 countries resulting in billions of dollars in commercial deal signings.  Additionally, she served as the Department of Commerce (Commerce) lead for planning large U.S. government stakeholder engagement initiatives such as the U.S.-Africa Business Forum and the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.

Andberg joined Commerce in 1992. Prior to working in OBL, she worked in the International Trade Administration’s Commercial Service as the Budget and Resource Manager and as a Program Analyst in the Office of Strategic Planning.

Andberg holds a Master of Arts degree from American University’s School of International Service and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Skidmore College. 

The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency.  The agency investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade, and competitiveness to the President and the Congress; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of low melt polyester staple fiber from Korea and Taiwan that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping duties on imports of this product from Korea and Taiwan.

The Commission also made a negative finding concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from Korea.  As a result, imports of low melt polyester staple fiber from Korea will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.

The Commission’s public report Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber from Korea and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1378 and 1379 (Final), USITC Publication 4808, August 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by August 22, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

 

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) from Korea and Taiwan
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1378-1379 (Final)

Product Description:  Low melt polyester staple fiber (PSF) is a synthetic (man-made) staple fiber,  not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, made entirely of polyester. It is similar in appearance to cotton or wool fiber when baled. It is most commonly comprised of a pure polyester core and a pure polyester outer sheath. The sheath, which melts at a lower temperature (approximate melt point of 90  C to 220  C) than the core (approximate melt point of 250  C), provides a stable structure that allows the fiber to be processed smoothly into another form  and acts as an agent for thermal-bonding to the core polymer. Low melt PSF can be used in nonwoven products for a broad spectrum of downstream industries:  automotive (door trim, dash pads, wheel guards, carpets, trunk and hood liners), industrial purposes (soundproofing and insulation for construction, water and air filtration (such as air-filtering face masks)), and hygienic products (wipes, diapers, sanitary and medical goods, etc.). 

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Final phase antidumping duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners:  Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Livingston, NJ.
3.   USITC Institution Date:  Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
4.   USITC Hearing Date:  Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
5.   USITC Vote Date:  Thursday, July 19, 2018.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

U.S. Industry in 2017:

1.   Number of U.S. producers:  2.
2.   Location of producers’ plants:  South Carolina and Tennessee.
3.   Production and related workers:  ^[1]
4.   U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments:  ¹
5.   Apparent U.S. consumption:  ¹
6.   Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  ¹

U.S. Imports in 2017:

1.   Subject imports:  ¹
2.   Nonsubject imports:  ¹
3.   Leading import sources:  Korea, Taiwan.

 

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain powered cover plates.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s Notice of Investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by SnapRays, LLC, d/b/a SnapPower of Vineyard, UT, on June 20, 2018.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain powered cover plates that infringe patents asserted by the complainant.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative, a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Ontel Products Corporation of Fairfield, NJ;
Dazone LLC of Ontario, CA;
Shenzhen C-Myway of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
E-Zshop4u LLC of Howey in the Hills, FL;
Desteny Store of Fort Meyers, FL;
Zhongshan Led-Up Light Co. Ltd. of Zhongshan, Guangdong, China;
AllTrade Tools LLC of Cypress, CA;
Guangzhou Sailu Info Tech. Co., Ltd., of Guangzhou, Gunagdong, China;
NEPCI--Zhejiang New-Epoch Communication Industry Co., Ltd., of Yueging, Zhejiang, China;
KCC Industries of Eastvale, CA;
Vistek Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Enstant Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China; and
Manufacturers Components Incorporated of Pompano Beach, FL.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1124), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain carburetors and products containing such carburetors.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s Notice of Investigation. 

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Walbro, LLC, of Tucson, AZ, on June 14, 2018.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain carburetors and products containing such carburetors that infringe patents asserted by the complainant.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative, a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Ruixing Carburetor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Zhejiang, China;
Huayi Carburetor Factory of Chongking, China;
Tillotson of Kerry, Ireland;
Fujian Hualong Carburetor Co., Ltd., of China;
Fuding Guangda General Machinery Co., Ltd., of Fujian Province, China;
Wuyi Henghai Tools Co., Ltd., of Zhejiang, China;
Fuding Youyi Trade Co., Ltd., of Fujian, China;
Amazon.com, Inc., of Seattle, WA;
Amerisun Inc. of Itasca, IL;
Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, WI;
Buffalo Corporation of O’Fallon, MO;
Cabela’s Incorporated of Sidney, NE;
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA;
Feldman Eng. & Mfg. Co., Inc., of Sheboygan Falls, WI;
FNA Group, Inc., of Pleasant Prairie, WI;
Frictionless World, LLC, of Denver, CO;
Generac Power Systems, Inc., of Wakesha, WI;
Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc., of Charlotte, NC;
Imperial Industrial Supply Co. d/b/a Duromax Power Equipment of Ontario, CA;
Kmart Corporation of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., of Mooresville, NC;
Mat Industries, LLC, of Lake Zurich, IL;
Menards, Inc., of Eau Claire, WI;
MTD Products Inc. of Valley City, OH;
North American Tool Industries of Huntington, IN;
Northern Tool & Equipment Co., Inc., of Burnsville, MN:
QV Tools LLC of Las Vegas, NV;
Sears, Roebuck and Co. of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Target Corporation of Minneapolis, MN;
Techtronics Industries Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong d/b/a Techtronic Industries Power Equipment of Hong Kong;
The Home Depot, Inc., of Atlanta, GA;
Thunderbay Products of Clayton, WI;
Tool Tuff Direct LLC of Golden, CO;
Tractor Supply Company of Brentwood, TN; and
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, AR.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1123), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of tapered roller bearings from Korea that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative.  Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative and found that the domestic industry is threatened with material injury.  Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in this vote.

As a result of the USITC’s negative determination, no antidumping duty order will be issued.

The Commission’s public report Tapered Roller Bearings from Korea (Inv. No. 731-TA-1380 (Final), USITC Publication 4806, August 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.

The report will be available by August 22, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Tapered Roller Bearings (TRB) from Korea
Investigation No. 731-TA-1380 (Final)

Product Description:  The scope of this investigation covers all tapered roller bearings with a nominal outside cup diameter of eight inches and under, regardless of type of steel used to produce the bearing, whether of inch or metric size, and whether the tapered roller bearing is a thrust bearing or not. Such tapered roller bearings include finished cup and cone assemblies entering as a set, finished cone assemblies entering separately, and finished parts (cups, cones, and tapered rollers). These tapered roller bearings are sold individually as a set (cup and cone assembly), as a cone assembly, as a finished cup, or packaged as a kit with one or several tapered roller bearings, a seal, and grease. The scope of the investigation includes finished rollers and finished cones that have not been assembled with rollers and a cage. Tapered roller bearings can be a single row or multiple rows (e.g., two- or four-row), and a cup can handle a single cone assembly or multiple cone assemblies.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
2.   Petitioners:  The Timken Company, North Canton, Ohio.
3.   USITC Institution Date:  Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
4.   USITC Hearing Date:  Tuesday, June 05, 2018.
5.   USITC Vote Date:  Friday, July 13, 2018.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Wednesday, August 01, 2018.

U.S. Industry in 2017:

1.   Number of U.S. producers:  7.
2.   Location of producers’ plants:  Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
3.   Production and related workers:  3,180.
4.   U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments:  $861.9 million.
5.   Apparent U.S. consumption:  $1.5 billion.
6.   Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  5.3 percent.

U.S. Imports in 2017:

1.   Subject imports:  $78.3 million.
2.   Nonsubject imports:  $529.2 million.
3.   Leading import sources:  Japan, China, and Korea.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of stainless steel flanges from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from China.

The Commission’s public report Stainless Steel Flanges from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1383 (Final), USITC Publication 4807, July 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.

The report will be available by August 16, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Stainless Steel Flanges from China
Investigation No. 731-TA-1383 (Final)

Product Description:  The stainless steel flanges subject to this investigation are forged and can be finished, semifinished, or unfinished. Subject flanges are made from stainless steel and are generally manufactured to, but not limited to, the material specification of ASTM/ASME A/SA182 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Subject stainless steel flanges meet the sizes and description standards for all pressure classes of ASME B16.5 and range in size from one-half inch to 24 inches in nominal pipe size. Stainless steel flanges are used to connect stainless steel pipe sections and piping components (valves, pumps, tanks, and other equipment) to form a piping system. Stainless steel flanges are usually welded or screwed to the ends of pipes or other equipment requiring a connection and are joined to each other by bolting. Forged stainless steel flanges are a component of stainless steel process piping in oil and gas refineries, nuclear power plants, chemical synthesis plants, paper mills, food processing facilities, and other applications where cleanliness and corrosion resistance are required and in electric power-generating plants where their high-temperature properties are needed.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
2.   Petitioners:  Core Pipe Products, Inc., Carol Stream, IL; and Maass Flange Corporation, Houston, TX.
3.   USITC Institution Date:  August 16, 2017.
4.   USITC Hearing Date:  April 10, 2018.
5.   USITC Vote Date:  July 13, 2018.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  July 25, 2018.

U.S. Industry in 2017:

1.   Number of U.S. producers:  5.
2.   Location of producers’ plants:  Illinois, Michigan, and Texas.
3.   Production and related workers:  218.
4.   U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments:  ^[1]
5.   Apparent U.S. consumption:  ¹
6.   Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  ¹

U.S. Imports in 2017:

1.   Subject imports:  $77.8 million (China and India).
2.   Nonsubject imports:  $61.7 million.
3.   Leading import sources:  India, China, Canada, Philippines, and Mexico (in terms of total quantity).

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of ripe olives from Spain that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative.  Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative.  Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in these investigations.

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from Spain.

The Commission’s public report Ripe Olives from Spain (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-582 and 731-TA-1377 (Final), USITC Publication 4805, July 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.

The report will be available by August 14, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Ripe Olives from Spain
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-582 and 731-TA-1377 (Final)

Product Description:  Ripe olives are certain processed olives. Ripe olives are principally used as ingredients in pizzas, salads, and sandwiches but can also be eaten as snacks or appetizers.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners:  Bell-Carter Foods, Walnut Creek, CA and Musco Family Olive Company, Tracy, CA.
3.   USITC Institution Date:  Thursday, June 22, 2017.
4.   USITC Hearing Date:  Thursday, May 24, 2018.
5.   USITC Vote Date:  Tuesday, July 10, 2018.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

U.S. Industry in 2017:

1.   Number of U.S. producers:  2.
2.   Location of producers’ plants:  California.
3.   Production and related workers:  ^[1]
4.   U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments:  ¹
5.   Apparent U.S. consumption:  ¹
6.   Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  ¹

U.S. Imports in 2017:

1.   Subject imports:  $76.3 million.
2.   Nonsubject imports:  ¹
3.  Leading import sources:  Spain, Morocco.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain convertible sofas and components thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are convertible sofas that include the unitary combination of two upholstered seating areas, each bordered on the lateral end with a vertical armrest, such areas being separated by a flat table member that can be placed substantially level with the seating areas as well as raised above the level of the seating areas to various degrees to provide an open space beneath the table and for the full width of the table.  In addition, the sofa includes a full width, integral backrest that can be folded down on top of the seats and table to provide a sleep/rest surface.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Sauder Manufacturing Company of Archbold, OH, on June 7, 2018.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain convertible sofas and components thereof that infringe a patent asserted by the complainant.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

The USITC has identified Krug, Inc., of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, as the respondent in this investigation.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1122), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is in the homestretch of its multi-year effort to rebuild its online DataWeb system and is now seeking feedback from DataWeb users on improvements to the heart of the system – the trade data request tool.

The USITC has launched a beta version of the request tool and is asking users to fully test it, then report their feedback through a link on the beta site.

The USITC is currently testing only the trade data request tool.  Other features of the new DataWeb website, such as the tariff database, tools related to classifications systems, and certain pre-defined trade data reports, will come online as they are finalized.  The current version of the DataWeb will remain fully functional and available during the beta test period.

The beta site can be accessed here: https://datawebbeta.usitc.gov

The upgraded DataWeb has been entirely re-engineered to make it more modern, agile, and ready for future improvements.  It features a more modern interface, with a streamlined presentation and more user-friendly navigation.  The new DataWeb also will be mobile-friendly.

Because the DataWeb has been completely overhauled, users will have to re-create their user IDs and passwords, as well as any information currently saved in DataWeb, including search routines, queries, and commodity/country lists.  However, all information saved in the beta version will translate to the new DataWeb when it is launched.

The beta version of the DataWeb will be available until early September, at which time it will replace the current DataWeb, which will be decommissioned.

Background

The USITC DataWeb is an interactive, self-service, Internet-based system that provides access to extensive tariff and trade data, allowing users to run their own data queries using official U.S. government import and export data.  The data are updated monthly and can be retrieved on a monthly, quarterly, annual, or year-to-date basis and in a number of classification systems, including the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC), the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC), or the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). A “Commodity Translation Wizard” translates between these classification systems.  The DataWeb is used by USITC staff as well as staff at various federal government agencies, congressional offices, U.S. trade negotiating groups, U.S. embassies, educational institutions, the U.S. private sector, and numerous private and public entities in other countries.

The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency.  The agency investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade and competitiveness; and maintains the U.S. tariff schedule.

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