USTR Initiates GSP Review for Vietnam

On June 20, 2008, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced in the Federal Register the initiation of a review to consider designating the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a beneficiary developing country (BDC) for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program and solicits public comments on whether Vietnam meets eligibility requirements for designation as a BDC. Comments are due by Monday, August 4, 2008 and must be submitted in accordance with the requirements set out in the notice.

USTR Posts Notice Regarding Initiation of the 2008 Annual GSP Product and Country Eligibility Practices Review

On May 15, 2008, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that it will receive petitions in 2008 to modify the list of products that are eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and to modify the GSP status of certain GSP beneficiary developing countries because of country practices.

The material on this site is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America and international conventions, and is the exclusive property of Global Trade Expertise or any licensee. All rights reserved. © 2007 Global Trade Expertise Contact/Comments