ITC Issues Technology Agreement Report, Lists Nine Product Codes as Import Sensitive

The U.S. International Trade Commission Nov. 5 released a report identifying nine product codes as import sensitive that are being considered for coverage under the proposed expansion of the Information Technology Agreement.

The ITC report covers a draft list of information and communications technology (ICT) products, compiled by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, that could be considered for duty-free treatment under the ITA. In September 2012, countries participating in the ITA began formal consultations on eliminating tariffs on specific technology and telecommunication products, in addition to those information and technology products already covered by the ITA (190 ...