Probable result of certain adaptations to NAFTA rules of origin
31 Aug '06
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The U.S. International Trade Commission announces the release of:
Probable Effect of Certain Modifications to the North American Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin.
This investigation was requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and is required by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act.
The ITC reviewed and analyzed the probable effect of the proposed modifications on U.S. trade under the NAFTA and on domestic production.
The proposed NAFTA rules of origin modifications covered a variety of articles including:
leather; fish and crustaceans; herbs and spices; fish oils; food preparations; oil, petroleum products, and bitumen; aluminum; diesel engines; other gas turbines and parts; valves; parts for electric motors, and generators; batteries; apparatus for radio telephony; turntables and cassette players; alarms; rail locomotives and parts; medical appliances and apparatus; lighters; time switches; others