IMPORTANT!

The EU Regulation outlining 14% retaliatory tariffs on certain imported US goods is now being rescinded.

The US Congress voted to repeal the FSC/ETI grandfathering benefits for sales contracts which were the EU's primary impetus for initiating the tariffs. The European Commission subsequently passed Regulation 728/2006 which suspends the additional customs duties until the US legislation is signed by President Bush (expected May 17, 2006). Once this occurs, the EU Regulation then automatically cancels the additional tariffs.

Regulation 728/2006: FSC Revocation

For More Information

The U.S. Commercial Service at the US Mission to the European Union can be contacted via e-mail at: Jennifer.Kane@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov ; Phone: 32-2-508-2840; Fax: 32-2-513-1228 or by visiting our website: www.buyusa.gov/eu.

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