Handel i polityka gospodarcza · 15/10/1996

Initiation of Section 302 Investigation and Request for Public Comment: Argentine Specific Duties and Non-Tariff Barriers Affecting Apparel, Textiles, Footwear

The Acting United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated an investigation under section 302(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the Trade Act), with respect to certain acts, policies and practices of the Government of Argentina concerning the imposition of (1) specific duties on apparel, textiles, footwear and other items above the 35 percent ad valorem rate to which Argentina is bound under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (``GATT 1994''); (2) a statistical tax of 3 percent ad valorem on imports from sources other than MERCOSUR countries; and (3) a burdensome labeling requirement on apparel, textiles and footwear. The United States alleges that these acts, policies and practices are inconsistent with certain provisions of the GATT 1994, the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, the Agreement on the Implementation of Article VII of the GATT 1994, and the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing. USTR invites written comments from the public on the matters being investigated.