美國對中國301關(guān)稅修改和機械產(chǎn)品排除程序的通知

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以下為譯文參考：
評論案件編號：USTR-2024-0007 就301條款調(diào)查四年審查中的擬議修改和機械排除程序征求意見
美國相關(guān)進口商、貨代、商協(xié)會等可在2024年6月28日截止收集意見之前在網(wǎng)站提交評論https://comments.ustr.gov/ 評論意見不局限于擬議排除清單內(nèi)的產(chǎn)品，也可提交其他非清單內(nèi)的產(chǎn)品。
排除評論意見會涉及的問題項請查看：https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/Preview%20of%20Questions%20for%20Proposed%20Modifications%20to%20Section%20301%20Action%20%20Proposed%20Exclusion%20Process%20Docket%20FINAL%2005242024.pdf

摘要：USTR在2022年9月8日發(fā)布的通知中宣布，在對中國的技術(shù)轉(zhuǎn)讓、知識產(chǎn)權(quán)和創(chuàng)新相關(guān)行為、政策和做法的301條款調(diào)查中，2018年7月6日和2018年8月23日的行動（經(jīng)修改）在其四周年的日期沒有終止，并將繼續(xù)。通知還宣布，美國貿(mào)易代表將對這些行動進行審查。根據(jù)總統(tǒng)的具體指示，美國貿(mào)易代表將根據(jù)總統(tǒng)的指示，通過增加或提高對中國某些戰(zhàn)略部門產(chǎn)品的從價稅率，對上述行動提出修改建議。此外，美國貿(mào)易代表還提出了可適用排除程序的子目，通過該程序，有關(guān)人士可要求將用于國內(nèi)制造業(yè)的特定機械暫時排除在這些關(guān)稅之外。美國貿(mào)易代表還建議修改這些行動，對某些太陽能制造設(shè)備給予 19 項臨時排除。本通知附件中列出了這些擬議修改的產(chǎn)品以及擬議排除程序的產(chǎn)品。美國貿(mào)易代表辦公室正在就擬議的修改和排除程序征求公眾意見。

評論日期：
評論開啟時間：美國東部時間 2024年5月29日上午12:01 https://comments.ustr.gov 門戶網(wǎng)站上的公開備審案件將開放，供相關(guān)人士提交評論。
評論截止時間：美國東部時間 2024年6月28日晚11:59時之前，請在此日期前就公開備審文件提交書面意見，以確保你的評論意見獲得考慮。
評論地址：您必須通過在線門戶網(wǎng)站 https://comments.ustr.gov 提交所有意見。
更多信息，請聯(lián)系美國貿(mào)易代表辦公室（USTR）第301條款款委員會主席 Philip Butler 和 Megan Grimball，電話：(202) 395-5725。
Docket Number USTR-2024-0007
Request for Comments on Proposed Modifications and Machinery Exclusion
Process in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the Section 301 Investigation:China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
ACTION: Request for comments.

SUMMARY: In a notice published on September 8, 2022, USTR announced that the July 6, 2018 and August 23, 2018 actions, as modified, in the Section 301 investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to  echnology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation did not terminate on their four-year anniversary dates and would continue. The notice also announced that the U.S. Trade Representative would conduct a review  f the actions. In connection with that review, and at the specific direction of the President, the U.S. Trade Representative is proposing modifications to the actions by adding or increasing ad valorem rates of duty, as  irected by the President, for certain products of China in strategic sectors. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative is proposing subheadings eligible for an exclusion process by which interested persons may request  hat  articular machinery used in domestic manufacturing be temporarily excluded from these tariffs. The U.S. Trade Representative also is proposing to modify the actions by granting 19 temporary exclusions for certain solar manufacturing equipment. The products subject to these proposed modifications and the products being proposed for the exclusion process are set out in annexes to this notice. USTR is seeking public comments  egarding the proposed modifications and exclusion process.

DATES:
May 29, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. EDT: The public docket on the web portal at https://comments.ustr.gov will open for interested persons to submit comments.
June 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST: To be assured of consideration, submit written comments on the public docket by this date.
ADDRESSES: You must submit all comments through the online portal: https://comments.ustr.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Butler and Megan Grimball, Chairs of the Section 301 Committee, (202) 395-5725.


附USTR官方原文：

USTR Issues Federal Register Notice on Section 301 Proposed Tariff Modifications and Machinery Exclusion Process

May 22, 2024

“Today, I am following through on my commitment to stand up to the People’s Republic of China’s unfair trade practices by issuing a formal proposal to modify the tariff actions,” said Ambassador Katherine Tai. “The President has directed me to make substantial tariff increases on targeted, strategic products, and this is an important step to carry out that vision. The President and I will continue to fight for American workers, and for our economic future and national security.”

On May 14, 2024, after considering the advice of the Trade Representative, President Biden directed the Trade Representative to take a number of actions.

Background
In May 2022, USTR commenced the statutory four-year review process by notifying representatives of domestic industries that benefit from the tariff actions of the possible termination of those actions and of the opportunity for the representatives to request continuation. In September 2022, USTR announced that because requests for continuation were received, the tariff actions had not terminated and USTR would conduct a review of the tariff actions. USTR opened a docket on November 15, 2022, for interested persons to submit comments with respect to a number of considerations concerning the review. USTR received nearly 1,500 comments.

As part of the statutory review process, throughout 2023 and early 2024, USTR and the Section 301 Committee (a staff-level body of the USTR-led, interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee) held numerous meetings with agency experts concerning the review and the comments received.

Specifically, the Report concludes:

The Section 301 actions have been effective in encouraging the PRC to take steps toward eliminating some of its technology transfer-related acts, policies, and practices and have reduced some of the exposure of U.S. persons and businesses to these technology transfer-related acts, policies, and practices.

The PRC has not eliminated many of its technology transfer-related acts, policies, and practices, which continue to impose a burden or restriction on U.S. commerce. Instead of pursuing fundamental reform, the PRC has persisted, and in some cases become aggressive, including through cyber intrusions and cybertheft, in its attempts to acquire and absorb foreign technology, which further burden or restrict U.S. commerce.

Economic analyses generally find that tariffs (particularly PRC retaliation) have had small negative effects on U.S. aggregate economic welfare, positive impacts on U.S. production in the 10 sectors most directly affected by the tariffs, and minimal impacts on economy-wide prices and employment.

Negative effects on the United States are particularly associated with retaliatory tariffs that the PRC has applied to U.S. exports.

Critically, these analyses examine the tariff actions as isolated policy measures without reference to the policy landscape that may be reinforcing or undermining the effects of the tariffs.

Economic analyses, including the principal U.S. Government analysis published by the U.S. International Trade Commission, generally find that the Section 301 tariffs have contributed to reducing U.S. imports of goods from the PRC and increasing imports from alternate sources, including U.S. allies and partners, thereby potentially supporting U.S. supply chain diversification and resilience.