Termination of Section 301 Investigation and Action Regarding the People's Republic of China's Protection of Intellectual Property and Provision and Market Access to Persons Who Rely on Intellectual Property Protection

Résumé

On February 4, 1995, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) determined pursuant to section 304(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act that certain acts, policies and practices of China with respect to the enforcement of intellectual property rights and the provision of market access to persons who rely on intellectual property protection are unreasonable and constitute a burden or restriction on U.S. commerce. The USTR also determined pursuant to section 304(a)(1)(B) and 301(b) that action in the form of increasing duties on certain products of China to 100 percent ad valorem was appropriate. 60 FR 7230 (February 7, 1995). Having reached a satisfactory resolution of the issues under investigation, the USTR has determined to: (1) Terminate this section 301 investigation; (2) monitor implementation of the agreement under section 306 of the Trade Act; (3) terminate the action ordered pursuant to section 301 with respect to raising tariffs on certain products originating in China; and (4) revoke China's identification as a priority foreign country under section 182 of the Trade Act. Public comments will be accepted on the decision to terminate the action ordered pursuant to section 301.