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- / N2N / – I have an acquaintance who owns a small, non-asset third party logistics (3PL) company.  He is constantly complaining to me about how cutthroat the transportation business is and how his customers and vendors are always cheating him out of money.  He spends a great deal of time trying to collect money and often ends up having to sue companies in order to get them to pay.

I’ve been involved in the transportation industry for a little over three years now and I can tell you that my experience has been exactly the opposite of that of my friend’s.  In three years I haven’t had a single customer stiff me for so much as a penny.  Sure, there’ve been a few slow-pays, but that’s to be expected.  In these 3 years I’ve met a lot of good people and I now consider many of them to be friends.

As a consultant that helps companies get C-TPAT certified my primary customers are importers, NVOCC’s (non vessel operating common carriers / international freight forwarders), U.S. Customs Brokers and Cross-Border Highway Carriers.  I also offer a program called “C-TPAT Compliant” for those companies that aren’t eligible for C-TPAT certification such as draymen, customs bonded warehouses, domestic trucking companies, most 3PL’s and domestic shipping and distribution companies. I think that’s a pretty good cross-section of the industry.  Even so, I’ve never encountered anyone who’s tried to cheat me.

Maybe I’ve just been lucky or maybe I’m just plain naive.  But what about you?  I’d be very interested to hear about your experiences.  I’m sure there are probably a lot of horror stories out there, but I’ll bet there are also some nice stories about transportation companies watching out for each other and stepping up to do the right thing.

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Jeff Platts is the president of Combination Sales, Inc., a consulting firm with locations in California & New York.  Jeff can be contacted at 714-788-1531 or jeff@combinationsales.com.

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- / N2N / – UPS (NYSE: UPS) has activated its newly-created Logistics Action Teams (LAT) to support the American Red Cross’s relief efforts for victims of the recent tornadoes in the southeastern United States.

Additionally, the company pledged an additional $100,000 to its original $500,000 commitment to the American Red Cross and made a $50,000 contribution to the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter of the Red Cross, also earmarked for emergency relief for tornado victims.

LATs were established in January to leverage UPS’s transportation network, logistics expertise and far-reaching employee volunteer base for the benefit of the Red Cross during natural disasters and emergencies. The LAT approach was modeled after the World Food Programme’s Logistics Emergency Teams, which utilize logistics experts from private companies like UPS in times of crisis. This is the first deployment of a UPS LAT team, one of four created so far and assigned to the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter. In addition to Atlanta, UPS has trained LAT teams to work with the Red Cross in San Francisco, Houston and Louisiana.

In addition to the Atlanta team’s efforts, UPS also is managing emergency supply shipments to Alabama and Mississippi for the Red Cross’s national office.

“The UPS Logistics Action Team has been invaluable to our tornado relief operation,” said Nancy Brockway, Chief Emergency Services Officer for Metro Atlanta Chapter of the American Red Cross. “Their expertise has helped us be more efficient in transporting meals and supplies to the families who so desperately need them.”

Mark Krause, a UPS operations division manager, is working directly with the Red Cross’s Logistics Command Center in Atlanta. His current assignment is working with the local Red Cross Bulk Distribution Manager to help coordinate relief efforts in Georgia. Projects underway include:

• Bulk distribution of clean-up supplies to the hardest hit areas.
• Pick-up and delivery of hot meals to fixed feeding sites.
• Transportation of documents, equipment and supplies from warehouses to service delivery sites.
• Operation of daily pick-up and delivery routes between Red Cross warehouses and affected areas.

This week, UPS volunteers saw the benefits of recent donations of time and labor. On April 15 in Atlanta, the employees on their day off cut huge donated linoleum sheeting for use to protect school gymnasium floors used for shelters. That sheeting has been delivered to schools around the region.

UPSers also got a “thank you” from the mayor of Geiger, Ala., who asked UPS to lend the town two 53-foot trailers to protect personal items that were retrieved after the storms.

The Red Cross partnership and recent activation in the Southeast are extensions of The UPS Foundation’s innovative use of logistics experts for humanitarian relief around the globe.

Yuki Muramatsu, UPS Japan, has been assigned to the World Food Programme Logistics Emergency Team (LET) in Tokyo to support relief efforts for earthquake victims there. She began on March 23 and continues to serve as the LET lead coordinator, responsible for handling all incoming relief shipments for the WFP including warehouse management, customs clearance and transportation to the impacted areas.

Other recent UPS humanitarian relief activities include grants to the Red Cross of Columbia (Cruz Roja Colombiana) after extensive floods and mudslides; shipments of relief supplies to refugees in Tunisia and Liberia for CARE and the UNHCR, respectively, and continued shipping of goods for Japan relief efforts.

About The UPS Foundation
Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, supporting programs that provide long-term solutions to community needs. Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2011, is responsible for facilitating employee involvement in the local, national and global communities. In 2010, UPS and its employees, active and retired, invested more than $95 million in charitable giving around the world. The UPS Foundation, which has urgent humanitarian relief as part of its core focus giving areas, can be found on the web at UPS.com/foundation. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

“This agreement represents the shared commitment of both the United States and China to enhance global peace and security by working to prevent nuclear smuggling,” said Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman. “Preventing illicit transfers of nuclear materials is a critical part of NNSA’s efforts to implement President Obama’s goal of securing vulnerable nuclear material around the world. The success of this program is due in no small part to continued and future cooperation and support from partners such as the People’s Republic of China.”

NNSA is working to expand and strengthen nonproliferation efforts throughout East Asia. Through its Second Line of Defense (SLD) program, NNSA will provide radiation detection equipment and support the development of training materials for use at the Qinhuangdao Training Center. The radiation detection training facility at the Qinhuangdao Training Center will be the first of its kind in the region.

This agreement will complement ongoing cooperative efforts established by a 2005 MOU to combat nuclear and radiological smuggling. The 2005 agreement supports NNSA’s Megaports Initiative, which is working to equip the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai with radiation detection equipment.

NNSA’s SLD program works collaboratively with foreign governments at land border crossings, airports and seaports to install specialized radiation detection equipment, mobile radiation detection equipment, and associated communications equipment. Through its SLD program, NNSA also provides training to host government law enforcement officers and other personnel to detect smuggled nuclear and other radioactive materials.

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Registration for the seminar is free, but only C-TPAT certified or validated companies may attend. CBP allows each company to have up to two (2) employees attend either event, but not both. The seminar in San Diego will be limited to 1,200 participants. The seminar in New Orleans will be limited to 600 participants.

In San Diego there will be two sessions:
Session 1 – Tuesday & Wednesday, March 29-30, 2011
Session 2 – Wednesday & Thursday, March 30-31, 2011
Schedule:
Monday, March 28, 2011
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Registration

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM – Registration
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – Supply Chain Security Workshops

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Registration
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – General Session

Thursday, March 31, 2011
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – Supply Chain Security Workshops

Location:
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
One Market Place
San Diego, California, 92101

In New Orleans there will be one session:
Schedule:
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Registration

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Registration
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – General Session

Thursday, June 9, 2011 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – Supply Chain Security Workshops
Location:
New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130

Expenses for lodging are the responsibility of the C-TPAT members. You should not make reservations at the hotels until you have received confirmation of your attendance. Those members who successfully register for the first seminar will not be eligible to register for the second seminar.

These seminars are open to certified C-TPAT members only. Attendees should be individuals directly responsible for the implementation of the C-TPAT program throughout the organizations’ supply chain.
T
he agenda for both seminars will focus on facing the challenges of balancing security needs and economic efficiency in today’s environment. In addition to significant program updates, joint CBP/Trade presentations, panel discussions, and seminar workshops will be conducted.

This years C-TPAT Training seminars will include topics such as:
- Anatomy of a PIA
- Conducting a Supply Chain Security Risk Assessment
- Evidence of Implementation/Documentation
- Suspensions and Removals
- CBP Risk Indicators
- Developing a Security Training & Awareness Program
- Proactive Approaches to Security Breach Prevention

There will be no registration fee for this seminar; however space is limited to 1,200 participants in San Diego and 600 participants in New Orleans.

C-TPAT Training Seminar Registration for both conferences will be conducted via an on-line registration process beginning January 5, 2011. Registration will open at 12:00 Noon Eastern Standard Time (9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time). Each company will be required to pick one seminar only for two participants. You must have your C-TPAT account number to register. If you do not have it immediately available, you will not be able to register in a timely manner!

Attendees will be selected based on certified membership status and on a first come first served basis. Tier 3 members will be given preference for the event they choose. Attendance is limited to a maximum of two (2) persons per C-TPAT certified account. At least one person registering to attend must be a designated point of contact (POC) listed in the company’s C-TPAT Portal account. At time of registration, members will be required to provide identifying information exactly as it appears in the C-TPAT Portal account. Identifying information will include: company name, C-TPAT account number, and POC email addresses. Information not accurately matching the information contained in the C-TPAT Portal may delay registration processing.

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Recognizing that nearly 1,000 families in the Greater New Orleans region are still in FEMA trailers or temporary housing, UPS has partnered with the St. Bernard Project and United Way’s NO Place Like Home campaign to move local families from temporary housing back into their own permanent homes.

In addition to the move-in, volunteers will also work on the construction of three new homes for Katrina-affected families.

Executives and volunteers from UPS, United Way and the St. Bernard Project will be on hand as well as The Treaudo family and other families affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Volunteers will be rebuilding homes, planting and painting. The volunteers will also be helping move displaced families into their new homes.

This isn’t the first time that UPS has aided victims of Hurricane Katrina. The UPS Foundation initially donated $1.25 million toward relief efforts in 2005, but since then UPS has donated a total of more than $2 million and countless volunteer hours to recovery efforts.

Source = Business Wire

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“Beyond strong earnings growth, the real highlight was achieving a 69.4 percent operating ratio – our first sub-70 quarterly mark, ” said Jim Young, Union Pacific chairman and chief executive officer. “We demonstrated great volume leverage, efficiently handling an 18 percent increase in carloadings at modest incremental cost. This is a tremendous achievement for the men and women of UP, who not only operated a very safe and efficient network, but also drove an all-time-high for customer satisfaction.”

Second Quarter Summary

Second quarter business volumes, as measured by total revenue carloads, grew 18 percent versus the prior year’s recession-impacted levels. This is the first time in six years that all six Union Pacific business groups reported volume growth in the same quarter. Quarterly operating revenue increased 27 percent in the second quarter 2010 to $4.2 billion versus $3.3 billion in the second quarter 2009. In addition:

* Freight revenues for all six business groups increased in the second quarter, up 27 percent versus 2009 to a total of $4.0 billion. Driving the increase were double-digit volume growth, increased fuel cost recoveries and core pricing gains.
* Quarterly diesel fuel prices increased 46 percent from an average of $1.57 per gallon in the second quarter 2009 to an average of $2.29 per gallon in the second quarter 2010.
* Union Pacific’s operating ratio was a best-ever 69.4 percent, an 8 point improvement versus 2009. Strong volume growth combined with ongoing efficiency initiatives and quarterly pricing gains drove the record performance.
* The Company’s Customer Satisfaction Index of 89 was a quarterly best and 2 points better than the second quarter 2009.
* Quarterly train speed, as reported to the Association of American Railroads, was 26.4 mph, down 4 percent versus record velocity in the second quarter 2009. Operations were slowed by June flooding in the Midwest and network infrastructure replacement and improvement programs.
* The Company repurchased nearly 6.5 million shares in the second quarter 2010 at an average share price of $71.74, and aggregate cost of approximately $466 million.

Summary of Second Quarter Freight Revenues

* Automotive up 105 percent.
* Intermodal up 35 percent.
* Industrial Products up 30 percent.
* Chemicals up 19 percent.
* Energy up 17 percent.
* Agricultural up 13 percent.

Outlook

“While the pace and direction of the economic recovery is uncertain, we expect and are prepared to handle continued volume growth on our network, both in 2010 and beyond,” Young said. “As carloadings increase, we are focused on meeting the increased expectations of customers and shareholders to move new and existing business safely, efficiently and more profitably. We’re also planning for tomorrow, investing for growth as we deliver higher shareholder returns.”

About Union Pacific

Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America’s leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers and provides Americans with a fuel-efficient, environmentally responsible and safe mode of freight transportation. Union Pacific’s diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad emphasizes excellent customer service and offers competitive routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada’s rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico, making it North America’s premier rail franchise.

Source = Union Pacific

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IDGA’s Maritime Piracy Summit brings the global shipping community together with those responsible for the safety and security of the world’s oceans. This event will present strategies for partnership between the public and private sectors to improve the stability of maritime operations. The Summit will also present the most innovative security measures and tactics to reduce vessel vulnerability.

Several important Maritime leaders have spoken up about these pressing issues recently. VADM Maurizio Gemignani discussed the current NATO maritime mission and what role the organization plays in providing security in the European theater with IDGA.org’s Senior Editor Nick Younker. He also spoke about expanding mission areas such as participation in non-traditional roles like ISAF in Afghanistan and in the fight against terrorism and piracy. The entire podcast is available at IDGA.org.

ADM Mark Fitzgerald, Commander Naval Forces Europe/Africa and Commander, Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, also spoke with Younker about U.S. Navy and Coalition efforts against Piracy in the Horn of Africa. Events off the Somali coast have been a major disruption to maritime traffic and ADM Fitzgerald spoke candidly about the root causes of the problem and attempts to solve them from a tactical, operational, and strategic level. The podcast has been made available at www.MaritimePiracySummit.com, along with additional information including webcasts, articles, previous speaker presentations, and past attendee profiles.

For more information on attending the Maritime Piracy Summit, and to see a full list of subject matter, please visit: www.MaritimePiracySummit.com or contact Helen Frank at helen.frank@idga.org.

The Institute for Defense & Government Advancement (IDGA) is a non-partisan information-based organization dedicated to the promotion of innovative ideas in public service and defense through live conferences and events. We bring together speaker panels and events comprised of military and government professionals while attracting delegates with decision-making power from military, government, and defense industries.

In addition to our live events, IDGA also offers an online community dedicated to providing defense industry professionals with breaking news, business opportunities, introductions, podcasts, webinars, and presentations from key industry leaders. Members of our online community are able to extend their live event experience and interact with the defense industry by leveraging the opportunity to network, share ideas, best practices, and business solutions.

Source = Business Wire

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C-TPAT COMPILANT LOGO

Once the bill has been passed CBP will have 60 days to define the criteria for non-asset logistics providers.

There is certain to be a rush of logistics companies to become C-TPAT Certified after the passage of this bill. Logistics providers should strongly consider becoming C-TPAT Compliant immediately, because this will make certification a substantially easier and faster process once it is available.

Here’s the full bill:

111th CONGRESS, 2d Session, H. R. 5619

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 28, 2010

Mr. OWENS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

To amend the SAFE Port Act to provide for the eligibility of certain third party logistics providers for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS PROVIDERS FOR PARTICIPATION IN C-TPAT PROGRAM.

(a) In General- Section 212 of the SAFE Port Act (Public Law 109-347; 6 U.S.C. 962) is amended by inserting after ‘contract logistics providers,’ the following: ‘non-asset based third party logistics providers that arrange international transportation of freight, including motor carrier brokers of property licensed by the Department of Transportation,’.

(b) Effective Date-

(1) IN GENERAL- The amendment made by subsection (a) takes effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and applies with respect to applicants seeking to participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (‘C-TPAT’) program on or after the date on which the regulations published pursuant to paragraph (2) take effect.

(2) REGULATIONS- The Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner responsible for United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security, shall publish in the Federal Register criteria for participation in C-TPAT program of non-asset based third party logistics providers described in section 212 of the SAFE Port Act, as added by subsection (a), not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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This Independence Day, U.S. servicemen and women at bases in Iraq, Afghanistan as well as South Korea will get a taste of home – Chicago and New York Style. Over 5,000 Award Winning Stuffed Pizzas from Edwardo’s Natural Pizza in Chicago, along with hundreds of pizzas from New York Flying Pizza will leave the U.S. on June 26, in time for Independence Day celebrations at U.S. military bases. DHL Express has donated its global shipping network for the delivery.

According to Ret. MSgt Mark Evans of Pizzas 4 Patriots, his non-profit has been incrementally gearing up to expand pizza deliveries to the U.S. servicemen and women stationed across the world, with this July 4 adding a special distribution to those stationed in Korea.

“We should never forget the sacrifices of the men and women based around the world that defend our freedoms and those of our allies, which is why we have been working to expand our distribution to all regions of the world where U.S. Commands are based,” said Ret. MSgt Mark Evans. “Since we started Pizzas 4 Patriots, the letters of appreciation that we get from the military as well as from friends and family of those stationed overseas is really heartwarming and makes it all worthwhile.”

The mission to show appreciation and bring reminders of home to the men and women in uniform overseas was conceived by Ret. MSgt. Mark Evans of Elk Grove Village, Ill. In 2008, Evans’ 15-year-old son Kent asked if there was a way to deliver freshly-frozen Chicago-style pizzas to servicemen and women stationed throughout Iraq in time for July Fourth Independence Day Celebrations. The initial effort required 2,000 pizzas and was extremely well received. Since the first effort, and with the support of DHL Express, Evans has been able to ship over 45,000 pizzas to U.S. military personnel overseas.

Over 5,000 pizzas, packaged in temperature-cooled containers, will be picked up at the Edwardo’s National Pizza restaurant on Wednesday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. in Wheeling, Illinois for a formal send-off event. The pizzas, along with letters of support to the troops, will be transported from Chicago to DHL’s hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport where they will move onward to regional DHL hubs in the Middle East and Asia. DHL provides door-to-door, final mile delivery for the entire distribution, working closely with the U.S. military to ensure the pizzas are delivered fresh and ready to heat and serve at various military bases.

DHL has been selected by the Department of Defense for service to numerous locations around the globe based on the extensive service capabilities and “first in market” approach provided in support of US servicemen and women. DHL was also the first international air express carrier to provide service to Iraq and Afghanistan, and operates the most extensive logistics service in the Middle East Region.

“As the specialists in international shipping, DHL is honored to leverage its global network in support for Pizzas 4 Patriots which continues to lift the spirits of our brave servicemen and women, “ said Christine Nashick, Vice President of Marketing for DHL Express USA. “During important holidays, it’s even tougher to be away from friends and family, so we trust these reminders of home will bring smiles to deserving military personnel.”

About Pizzas 4 Patriots

Pizzas 4 Patriots is a non-profit organization with the mission of making a positive difference in the lives of our servicemen and women. We proudly support those patriots presently serving, as well as our wounded Veterans. It is our goal to provide our Armed Forces with unique gifts from home. We have been fortunate to receive donations, ranging from financial to products and services, from individuals, families, corporations, and other organizations, all wanting to show appreciation for the sacrifice of our brave troops. Our goal is to bring a little bit of home to the troops, and show them that they are supported by the country and residents who enjoy the freedoms that they provide for us.

For more information on our programs, please visit: www.Pizzas4Patriots.com.

About Edwardo’s Pizza

Established in 1978, Edwardo’s Natural Pizza is home of the stuffed pizza concept that was created in Chicago. Edwardo’s has locations in Illinois and Indiana. In addition to its restaurants, Edwardo’s Natural Pizza distributes their product via online throughout the Continental United States. To learn more about our restaurants, visit our new website at www.edwardos.com.

About DHL

DHL – The Logistics company for the world

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The Logistics company for the world”. DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services to its customers. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and about 300,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection, disaster management and education.

Source = Business Wire

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FINAL DUMPING RATES:
PRODUCER/EXPORTER MARGIN
Dalian Huameilong Metal Products Co., Ltd. 17.75%
Dalian Eastfound Metal Products Co., Ltd. and its affiliate
Dalian Eastfound Material Handling Products Co., Ltd. 14.24%

SEPARATE RATE COMPANIES
Dandong Riqian Logistics Equipment Co. Ltd. 16.00%
Globsea Co., Ltd. 16.00%
Ningbo Xinguang Rack Co., Ltd. 16.00%

CHINA-WIDE* 143.00%
* This includes Brynick Enterprises Limited, Shanghai Hesheng Hardware Products Co., and Dalian Xingbo Metal Products Co., Ltd.

FINAL SUBSIDY RATES:

PRODUCER/EXPORTER SUBSIDY RATE
Dalian Huameilong Metal Products Co., Ltd. 1.52%
Dalian Eastfound Metal Products Co., Ltd. 3.55%
Adverse Facts Available Rate Companies* 437.11%
All Others 2.54%
*For a complete list of companies see the Federal Register notice for the final determination.

CASE CALENDAR:

EVENT DATE
Petitions Filed June 5, 2009
DOC Initiation Date June 25, 2009
ITC Preliminary Determination September 11, 2009
DOC CVD Preliminary Determination November 2, 2009
DOC AD Preliminary Determination January 4, 2010
DOC Final Determinations June 3, 2010
ITC Final Determination July 18, 2010
Issuance of Orders* July 25, 2010
* This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations by both Commerce and the ITC.
IMPORT STATISTICS:

CHINA 2007 2008 2009
Value (USD)* $258,081,000 $316,917,000 $235,936,000
Source: U.S Bureau of Census, accessed through Global Trade Atlas. (HTSUS 9403.90.8040. This HTSUS subheading is a basket category, covering
not only subject merchandise, but also other metal furniture parts).
Subject merchandise may also be classifiable under the following additional HTSUS subheadings: 7217.10.1000, 7217.10.2000, 7217.10.3000,
7217.10.4030, 7217.10.4090, 7217.10.5030, 7217.10.5090, 7217.10.6000, 7217.10.7000, 7217.10.8010, 7217.10.8020, 7217.10.8025, 7217.10.8030,
7217.10.8045, 7217.10.8060, 7217.10.8075, 7217.10.8090, 7217.10.9000, 7217.20.1500, 7217.20.3000, 7217.20.4510, 7217.20.4520, 7217.20.4530,
7217.20.4540, 7217.20.4550, 7217.20.4560, 7217.20.4570, 7217.20.4580, 7217.20.6000, 7217.20.7500, 7326.20.0010, 7326.20.0020, 7326.20.0070,
7326.90.1000, 7326.90.2500, 7326.90.3500, 7326.90.4500, 7326.90.6000, 7326.90.8505, 7326.90.8510, 7326.90.8530, 7326.90.8535, 7326.90.8545,
7326.90.8560, 7326.90.8575, 7326.90.8576, 7326.90.8577, 7326.90.8587, 7326.90.8588, 9403.20.0020, and 9403.20.0030. These additional HTSUS
subheadings may include significant amounts of non-subject merchandise and, therefore, have not been used for purposes of reporting import statistics
in the above table.
NOTE: HTS code 7326.90.8587 was in effect for subject merchandise for 2008 and is no longer used.
*U.S. Bureau of Census does not report volume data for this HTS code.

Source = ITA

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