The federal government offers several programs to prevent homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. Through the President's Making Home Affordable plan, you can apply to refinance or modify your mortgage. The Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, facilitates refinancing through its HOPE for Homeowners program. To determine which program is best for you--or if you are even eligible--you need to know some basic facts.
The foreclosure process begins once you start missing mortgage payments. By the fourth missed payment, according to HUD, you are perilously close to losing your home. You should not wait until this point to seek help. Making Home Affordable and HOPE for Homeowners accepts mortgage holders who believe they are at risk of default as well as those already behind. The overarching aim of these programs is to bring your monthly mortgage payment down to a more manageable level.
Eligibility varies from program to program. The federal government requires lenders who service Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans to participate in Making Home Affordable; all others are "encouraged" to take part. To refinance through Making Home Affordable, you must be current on your loan and realistically be able to meet the payment obligations of your new loan. To modify your existing mortgage under Making Home Affordable, you must document financial hardship that renders your current mortgage payment unaffordable. The current payment must surpass 31 percent of your monthly gross income. The HOPE for Homeowner's refinance scheme uses the same hardship and 31 percent criteria. Both programs require that the property you own is a one- to four-unit dwelling.
When you refinance, you move from your current presumably unaffordable loan to an entirely new loan with new terms and a lower monthly payment. Under a modification, your lender simply "modifies" the terms of your current loan. Both the Making Home Affordable and HOPE for Homeowners' refinance options get homeowners into new fixed-rate loans with consistent monthly payments, unlike the adjustable rate options many past-due homeowners are struggling with. Making Home Affordable's modification program tweaks the terms of your loan to bring the monthly payment down. Lenders can increase the term of your loan, lower the interest rate and forgive or forebear a portion of the principal balance.
Making Home Affordable has a program for the unemployed. The Home Affordable Unemployment Program reduces your mortgage payment to below 31 percent of your gross monthly household income, generally for three months. At the end of this term, your lender provides instructions on how to apply for Making Home Affordable's modification option.
If you are ineligible for unemployment assistance, refinancing or a modification, the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, or HAFA, might be your best bet. This program uses two options--a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. Your lender allows you to sell your home for less than you owe him under a short sale. The lender then forgives the balance left on your loan after a sale. With a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure you "voluntarily" hand over the deed on your home to your lender, who allows you to walk away, exonerated from financial responsibility, according to the Making Home Affordable website.
Pendola, Rocco. "About Federal Government Mortgage Help to Stop Foreclosures." Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/federal-government-mortgage-stop-foreclosures-2515.html. Accessed 24 April 2019.


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Miss STEM: 10 Must-Know Female Scientists and Mathematicians, Part 1
"How many scientists or mathematicians can you name?"
I've asked this question to several people and received plenty of household names in response: Einstein, Newton, Galileo, Darwin, Hawking, Edison–and the list goes on. I then asked this question again with a slight alteration:
"How many female scientists or mathematicians can you name?"
Most of the people I talked to mentioned Marie Curie, and a few also mentioned Lise Meitner and Rosalind Franklin. In fact, last year an alarming Europe-wide study organized by the Women in Science Research Network revealed that one out of every four people cannot name a single famous female scientist, living or dead. The study also revealed that Marie Curie, the physicist and chemist who was the first to win a Nobel Prize, was by far the most well-known.
There are several reasons that can account for this lack of public awareness on distinguished women in STEM. Women were historically discouraged from pursuing STEM fields, instead being confined to domestic tasks. Also, the women that did pursue scientific fields were often written off by history.
Here are "10 Must-Know Female Scientists and Mathematicians Part 1" (I'll tell you about five women in this blog post, and in Part 2 I'll talk about the next five). I understand that there are many more than 10 female scientists/mathematicians worth mentioning, but I hope that these can help represent the contributions of women in STEM as a whole.
1. Hypatia (ca. 350 or 370 – 415 or 416)
"Alfred Seifert Hypatia" by Alfred Seifert (1850-1901) – Bonhams. Licensed under Public Domain.
Hypatia, a Greek mathematician, astronomer and philosopher, was one of the earliest known female mathematicians. She was the head of the Neoplatonic school in Alexandria and is known primarily for her work on conic sections (dividing cones into different parts by a plane), which eventually developed the ideas of hyperbolas, parabolas and ellipses.
2. Caroline Herschel (1750 – 1848)
"Herschel Caroline 1829" by M. F. Tielemanm. Licensed under Public Domain
Caroline Herschel was a German-British astronomer who discovered many new nebulae and star clusters. She was the first woman to discover a comet (she discovered eight in total) and to have her work published in the Royal Society. She was also the first British woman to get paid for her scientific work.
3. Ada Lovelace (1815 – 1852)
Portrait of Ada Lovelace by Margaret Sarah Carpenter, Under Public Domain
Augusta Ada Byron, later known as Countess of Lovelace, a British mathematician, not only translated an analysis on the Analytical Engine (a machine that could perform simple calculations); she wrote her own set of notes about the machine and included a method for calculating a sequence of Bernoulli numbers. Essentially, she wrote the world's first computer program.
4. Sofia Kovalevskaya (1850 – 1891)
"Kovalevskaïa".Under Public Domain .
Sofia Kovalevskaya, a Russian mathematician, moved to Germany (because women in Russia were not allowed to attend university at the time) where she eventually received a doctorate for her treatises on partial differential equations, Abelian integrals and Saturn's rings. She was later appointed lecturer in mathematics at the University of Stockholm, becoming the first woman in that region to be a full professor.
5. Lise Meitner (1878 – 1968)
Lise Meitner at Kaiser-Wilhelm Institute, Berlin Licensed under Public Domain.
Lise Meitner, an Austrian physicist, was the first to hypothesize the process of nuclear fission. Additionally, she observed that no element larger than uranium could exist naturally and that nuclear fission could potentially be harnessed to generate great amounts of energy. Although the men she worked with went on to receive a Nobel Prize for their "discovery," element 119 is named after her.
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Court of Appeal uphelds Legal Professional Privilege
In a recent grounds of judgment, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the High Court in finding that information pertaining to law firm's client accounts are protected by the veil of legal professional privilege and that such right can only be waived by the Client.
I have previously covered the grounds of judgment by the Learned High Court Judge here but it is worth analysing the difference in the mode of interpretation by the Court of Appeal.
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia ("IRB") sought to obtain information pertaining to law firms client accounts. The Malaysia Bar (or Bar Malaysia) vide a judicial review application sought several declaratory orders from the court of law to find that such information were privileged.
The reason for the audit by the IRB was that the IRB alleged that law firms may be understating their income by "hiding" monies in the law firm's client accounts.
Decision of the High Court:
The High Court found in favour of Bar Malaysia on the following grounds:
1. Privilege is absolute unless it is waived by the privilege holder or falls within the proviso to s 126 of the Evidence Act 1950 ("EA") and it therefore affords protection to clients and not to lawyers;
2. It is not open for the defendant to have any access to the clients' account with a view to checking whether the law firms have understated their income without having any reasonable suspicion of any misconduct or criminal conduct on the part of the law firms;
3. The defendant cannot be allowed to use the Income Tax Act 1967 ("ITA") as an instrument of fraud purportedly to fish for information on the clients of the law firms;
4. The non-obstante nature of s 142(5)(b) of the ITA ought to be read in accordance with the actual words of Parliament;
5. S 142(5)(b) of the ITA, at most, only has the effect of removing privilege in respect of any book, account, statement or other record prepared or kept by 'practitioners' such as tax accountants and tax agents with a view to taxing their clients and it does not extend to 'advocates and solicitors';
6. In s 142(5)(b) of the ITA, Parliament had clearly used different words as it recognised that 'practitioner' and 'advocate and solicitor' are different persons;
7. S 142(5)(b) of the ITA does not oust the common law on privilege; and
8. Based on the clear and express language in s 126 of the EA, it cannot be disputed that s 126 of the EA is the specific provision which governs matters pertaining to privilege. The defendant has misunderstood and misapplied the Latin maxim of generalia specialibus non derogant.
Decision of the Court of Appeal
Instead of focusing on whether Section 142(5) of of the ITA oust the privilege under the common law, the Court of Appeal did an in depth excursus on the limitations and interpretation of Section 142(5) of the ITA and the EA.
The questions of law posed by the IRB in this instant case are as follow:
a. Whether Section 142(5) of the ITA 1967 overrides the Solicitor-Client Privilege as provided under section 126 of the EA 1950.
b. Whether the Client's Account under the Legal Firm's name and administered by the Firm falls within the ambit of Privilege under section 126 of the EA 1950 as section 126 of the EA 1950 provides Privilege only for communications between solicitors and client.
c. Whether the word "practitioner" in section 142(5)(b) of the ITA 1967 refers to and includes "advocate and solicitor" or it merely refers to other practitioners such as tax agent and accountant.
The IRB argued that since Section 142(5)(a) states that "except provided in paragraph (b)", Section 142(5)(b) purportedly excludes the application of the said subsection from the EA. in other words, Section 142(5)(b) of the ITA overrides the EA, and hence privilege. Since Section 142(5)(b) employs the words "notwithstanding any other written law", Section 142(5)(b) overrides Chapter IX of Part III of the EA, and along it, section 126 of the EA.
Bar Malaysia on the other hand argued that privilege cannot be abrogated save by clear and unequivocal language, which is absent in this instant case.
The Court of Appeal started with an analysis of Section 142(5)(a) and found that a part of the EA was singled out as being unaffected by the ITA but also that the same part of the EA may only be affected "as provided in paragraph (b)".
The Court of Appeal then dissected Section 142(5)(b) of the ITA into three partes, ie: as a non obstante provision, subject matter of the provision and circumstances in which privilege from disclosure may not be invoked, and against whom.
The Court of Appeal noted the differences in the use of the word "practitioner" and "advocate in solicitor" within the ITA. It held that there is no reason to equate "practitioner" with the term "advocate and solicitor" when the term "practitioner" is specifically used in section 142(5)(b) instead of, and after the express use of, the term "advocate and solicitor". Similarly, the concluding words of Section 142(5)(b) were "any other person" instead of "advocate and solicitor".
Although the use of the word "practitioner" may be intended to cast a wider net, the Court of Appeal held that the use of two different terms in the same provision would imply that the narrower term would have been carved out of the wider term and excluded.
As such, the Court of Appeal upheld the finding of the High Court that Section 142(5)(b) ITA precludes ITA claim to any privilege from disclosure that are "prepared or kept by" any practitioner or firm of practitioners and the term "practitioner" does not include "advocate and solicitor".
Client accounts are trust accounts and the monies are not the advocate and solicitors'. The privilege accorded under Section 126 is an ancient and important one. This privilege must remain as close to absolute if possible. The removal of this privilege must be manifest by clear and unambiguous language and anything less will not do.
However, the Court of Appeal noted that if there is basis for the IRB to rely on provisos under Section 126 of the EA i.e. for illegal purpose, the IRB may still do so. If the IRB cannot establish that the proviso under Section 126 applies, it will endure against the IRB.
Finally, the Court of Appeal held that financial information such as data contained in any document and kept in respect of the client's account for the advocate's employment would be protected. Hence, client's account and information falls within the ambit of Section 126 of the EA.
"Privilege is absolute until waived" remains steadfast and the principles enunciated by the Federal Court in the seminal decision of Dato' Au Ba Chi v Koh Keng Kheng [1989] 3 MLJ 445. Therefore, unless the IRB can prove any of the exceptions under the EA, the privilege accorded to solicitor-client relationship still stands and even information pertaining to clients account are protected.
The case is now pending before the Federal Court.
Author Sophia ChoyPosted on November 7, 2021 November 14, 2021 Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Court of Appeal uphelds Legal Professional Privilege
(slightly belated but… ) Budget 2022 was one of the more highly anticipated as it may be the last budget of the current government prior to the national elections next year and also to determine the allocation of funds towards economic recovery.
Whilst some of the measures were expected i.e. "windfall taxes" and the extension of the voluntary to indirect taxes, some measures were a little unexpected such as the introduction of world-wide income tax. This post highlights some of the key areas to look out in Budget 2022.
Introduction of Prosperity Tax (Cukai Makmur)
Presumably inspired by the large amount of taxes generated by certain industries during the Covid-19 pandemic, the government seek to introduce a 33% income tax rate levied on taxable profits earned by companies above RM 100 million.
Currently, companies taxed under the Income Tax Act 1967 are taxed at a rate of 24%.
The new tax will see companies making extraordinary profits to be taxed at a higher rate.
Comments: Whilst the intention of the tax seems to be to equalize wealth within certain industries during certain times, the outcome maybe less desirable as it is unsure whether the taxes received from extraordinary profits will be diverted to industries more adversely affected (i.e. the tourism industry in this Covid season).
Furthermore, the imposition of the prosperity tax may see very profitable companies to not want to conduct business in Malaysia or set up an regional office in Malaysia due to the higher tax rate than the countries around it. In view that the expected revenue generated from this prosperity tax is RM8.5 billion, it is unlikely that Multinational Corporations or even Malaysian Corporations would sit still without taking corresponding efforts to, perhaps, divert resources to countries around the region.
Implementation of income tax on income derived from foreign sources but received in Malaysia
Under Section 3 of the Income Tax Act 1967, only income derived in Malaysia will be taxed in Malaysia, "income tax shall be charged for each year of assessment upon the income of any person accruing in or derived from Malaysia or received in Malaysia from outside Malaysia".
In other words, only income which accrued in and derived from Malaysia will be taxed in Malaysia. The few exceptions are the banking, insurance, air transport or shipping industries.
This new tax may see companies who derive income from other countries to be taxed in Malaysia, subject to the application of the Double Taxation Agreement.
Comments: Similarly, the implementation of bringing to tax foreign sources of income may cause possibly hostile relationships with foreign countries as it appears to bring to tax income earned by companies resident in Malaysia but generated the revenue from foreign countries.
Whilst companies may have the Double Taxation Agreement to shield them from possibly double taxation, the new tax will have its share of complications without adequate drafting and guidelines in place, such as the implementation of withholding tax previously which had a lifeline of less than 2 years.
Elimination of Real Property Gains Tax from 6th year onwards
At present, disposal of real property from the 5th year onwards is subjected to a real property gains tax of approximately 5%.
The elimination of the 5% real property gains tax may encourage property owners to dispose of their properties after 6 years from the date of acquisition. Taxpayers should be wary of the possible existence of badges of trade which may see the profit generated from disposal of real property to income tax instead.
Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme for Indirect Taxes
The Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme was previously only limited to income tax matters. The programme was able to generate revenue amounting to approximately RM 8 billion. The extension of the programme to indirect taxes may encourage taxpayers to revisit their tax affairs to benefit from the lower tax rate.
However, the programme recently came under scrutiny as there were alleged tax audits conducted by the IRB on taxpayers on years of assessment which were covered during the programme.
Assurance would be required to be made in order to ensure that taxpayer's legitimate expectation that their voluntary disclosure would not form as admission of liability or opening the gates to more tax audits.
Extension of tax reliefs for individuals
Budget 2022 had also extended various of the additional tax reliefs for individuals introduced in previous years and introduced some new ones. Amongst others:
Tax relief for individuals and tax deduction for employers on costs associated with taking self-purchased booster vaccines;
Tax relief for full medical check-up expenses;
Tax relief of up to RM2,500 for the purchase of mobile phones, computers and tablets is extended until 31 December 2022; and
Tax relief for up-skilling and self-enhancement course fees of up to RM 2,000.
Without looking at the Finance Bill 2021, the Budget 2022 appears to take too drastic actions too fast. The implementation of a world-wide based income tax is especially precarious as Malaysia had always practiced territorial income tax since her inception. It is also particularly sensitive as it may affect bilateral relationships with other countries if the determination of taxation is not done properly.
Author Sophia ChoyPosted on November 4, 2021 November 4, 2021 Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Budget 2022


Middle age: The kids are almost out of the house (though that may be irrelevant since divorce is about half likely), male-pattern baldness is setting in (even if you don't want to admit it), and fun, well, it's a three-letter word you can barely remember the meaning of. Hardly a hopeful outlook. But what else can you expect from a stage in life that itself is only tepidly titled? Fortunately, we heard that 40s are the new 30s. And indeed, when it comes to dressing, this decade should be a continuation of your more youthful past — with a few age-appropriate alterations, of course.


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Schronisko Środkowe – schron jaskiniowy znajdujący się na wzniesieniu Rogożowej Skały, w miejscowości Przeginia, w województwie małopolskim, w powiecie krakowskim, w gminie Jerzmanowice-Przeginia.

Opis schroniska
Schronisko znajduje się u zachodniej podstawy skały Jednorożec, w dolnej części dzielącego ją pęknięcia. Powyżej otworu znajduje się zaklinowana w szczelinie skała. Jest to krótki korytarz, o mniej więcej trójkątnym kształcie, rozszerzający się ku dołowi. W stropie znajdują się zaklinowane skały. Kończy się progiem, za którym ciągnie się niedostępna dla człowieka szczelina. Korytarz ma jedno boczne odgałęzienie (prawe). Zaczyna się 1,5 m od otworu wejściowego, ale jest zbyt ciasne dla człowieka.

Schronisko powstało na szczelinie. Ściany pokryte grubą warstwą sadzy, dno kamieniste z dużą ilością liści i śmieci. Jest wilgotne, o klimacie uzależnionym od środowiska zewnętrznego. Rozproszone światło słoneczne dociera na odległość około 2 m od otworu. Przy otworze na ścianach rozwijają się glony. Ze zwierząt obserwowano pająki sieciarze jaskiniowe i muchówki.

Schronisko powstało w wapieniach z jury późnej. Zdaniem Adama Poloniusa układ i położenie Schroniska Lewego, Prawego i Środkowego wskazują, że jest to jeden obiekt przez zawalisko podzielony na trzy części. Schronisko Lewe po raz pierwszy opisał A. Polonius w 2014 r., on też wykonał jego plan. Pomiary wykonali w lipcu 2014 roku M. Kozioł i A. Polonius.

Historia poznania i dokumentacji
Miejscowej ludności schronisko znane jest od dawna. Świadczą o tym śmieci na jego dnie. Było przekopywane, przed jego otworem znajduje się bowiem niewielki wał ziemi. W literaturze nie było wymieniane. Po raz pierwszy jego plan opis sporządził A. Polonius w 2014 r.  Pomiary wykonali w lipcu 2014 roku M. Kozioł i A. Polonius.

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Section 301 List 3 Exclusions Extended
Two hundred and sixty six (266) products from the List 3 exclusions have been extended until the end of the year. Effective September 24, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) imposed additional 10% ad valorem duties on imports from China classified in 5,757 full and partial subheadings of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), with an approximate annual trade value of $200 billion and increased that duty rate to 25% in May 2019. This list is also known as the Section 301 List 3 imports from China. Moreover, the USTR, initiated an exclusion process on June 24, 2019, and as of August 2020, has granted 15 sets of exclusions for products on Section 301 List 3 imports from China.
Product Exclusion Extensions
As mentioned before, some of these product exclusions have been extended until December 31, 2020. Therefore, importers can continue to import the items listed below without the added 10% duty by using HTS number 9903.88.56. If an importer has imported product between September 24, 2018 and August 7, 2020 on the original List 3 product exclusions mentioned above, it is eligible for a refund from U.S. Customs through a post summary correction. [You can search for your tariff number here.] However, if the entry is already liquidated, importers have 180 days to protest the exclusion. Already have a headache? Scarbrough can help! Complete the form at the bottom of this blog post.
Products and HTS numbers Effected:
The USTR has determined to extend the specific exclusions listed below through December 31, 2020 if entered into commerce on August 7, 2020 or after. The exclusions are available for any product that meets the description in the Annex, regardless of whether the importer filed an exclusion request. Again, use HTS 9903.88.56.
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Alaskan sole (yellowfin, rock or flathead), frozen in blocks, in cases with net weight of more than 4.5 kg (described in statistical reporting number 0304.83.5015)
Bananas, freeze-dried and sliced, put up for retail sale in packages each having a net weight of 15 g (described in statistical reporting number 0803.90.0045)
Apples, freeze-dried and sliced, put up for retail sale in packages each having a net weight of 15 g (described in statistical reporting number 0813.30.0000)
Peaches, freeze-dried and sliced, put up for retail sale in packages each having a net weight of 15 g (described in statistical reporting number 0813.40.4000)
Pears, freeze-dried and sliced, put up for retail sale in packages each having a net weight of 15 g (described in statistical reporting number 0813.40.9000)
Mixtures of strawberries and bananas, freeze-dried and sliced, put up for retail sale in packages each having a net weight of 15 g (described in statistical reporting number 0813.50.0020)
King crab meat, frozen in blocks each weighing at least 1 kg but not more than 1.2 kg, in airtight containers (described in statistical reporting number 1605.10.2010)
Snow crab meat (C. opilio), frozen in blocks, in airtight containers each with net weight of not more than 1.2 kg (described in statistical reporting number 1605.10.2022)
Dungeness crab meat, frozen in blocks, in airtight containers with net weight of not more than 1.2 kg (described in statistical reporting number 1605.10.2030)
Crab meat (other than King crab, Snow crab, Dungeness or swimming crabs), frozen in blocks, in airtight containers with net weight of not more than 1.5 kg (described in statistical reporting number 1605.10.2090)
Sodium metal (CAS No. 7440-23-5), in bulk solid form (described in statistical reporting number 2805.11.0000)
Sodium adipate (1,4-butanedicarboxylic acid, disodium salt) (IUPAC name: disodium hexanedioate) (CAS No. 7486-38-6) (described in statistical reporting number 2917.12.5000)
1-Cyanoguanidine (Dicyandiamide) (CAS No. 461-58-5) (described in statistical reporting number 2926.20.0000)
N-(n-Butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (IUPAC name: N-Diaminophosphinothioylbutan-1-amine) (CAS No. 94317-64-3) (described in statistical reporting number 2929.90.5090)
Pigment yellow 13 (CAS No. 5102-83-0) (described in statistical reporting number 3204.17.9050)
Disposable cloths of nonwoven textile materials impregnated, coated or covered with organic surface-active preparations for washing the skin, put up for retail sale (described in statistical reporting number 3401.30.5000)
Organic surface-active liquid for washing the skin, not containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent, put up for retail sale in a bottle of plastics with pump-action top, each bottle measuring not more than 17 cm in width, not more than 27 cm in height and not more than 6.5 cm in length and with a net weight of not more than 0.5 kg (described in statistical reporting number 3401.30.5000)
Laundry detergent powder, put up for retail sale, whether as powder or as watersoluble, pre-measured pods (described in statistical reporting number 3402.20.1100)
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film coated with a photoresist solution, in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm, not used as graphic arts film (described in statistical reporting number 3702.44.0160)
Artificial graphite, in powder form (described in statistical reporting number 3801.10.5000)
Artificial graphite, in powder or flake form, for manufacturing into the lithium-ion anode component of batteries (described in statistical reporting number 3801.10.5000)
Natural graphite, in powder form (described in statistical reporting number 3801.90.0000)
Herbicide consisting of 1,1′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride (CAS No. 1910-42-5) (Paraquat concentrate in liquid form) up to 45 percent concentration with application adjuvants (described in statistical reporting number 3808.93.1500)
Flux powder consisting wholly of inorganic substances, including but not limited to silicon dioxide, titanium oxide, manganese oxide, aluminum oxide, and calcium fluoride, for submerged arc welding (described in statistical reporting number 3810.90.2000)
Supported nickel-based catalysts, of a kind used for methanation, desulfurization, hydrogenation, pre-reforming or reforming of organic chemicals or for protection of hydrotreating catalysts from arsine poisoning (described in statistical reporting number 3815.11.0000)
Plate-type supported catalysts (reaction accelerators) for reduction of nitrous oxides (NOx) with enhanced mercury oxidation, with oxides of base metals being the active substances, applied to a stainless steel mesh (described in statistical reporting number 3815.19.0000)
Plate-type supported catalysts (reaction accelerators) for reduction of nitrous oxides (NOx), with base metals being the active substances, applied on a titanium dioxide based ceramic material to a stainless steel mesh (described in statistical reporting number 3815.19.0000)
Supported catalysts for polymerization (described in statistical reporting number 3815.19.0000)
Supported catalysts of cuprous oxide and zinc oxide as the active ingredients for arsine removal (described in statistical reporting number 3815.19.0000)
Supported catalysts with copper carbonate or zinc carbonate as the active ingredients for low temperature desulfurization (described in statistical reporting number 3815.19.0000)
Supported catalysts with metal sulfide as the active substance for mercury removal (described in statistical reporting number 3815.19.0000)
Supported catalysts with molybdenum compounds as the active substance for hydrogenation (described in statistical reporting number 3815.19.0000)
Supported catalysts with zinc oxide absorbent as the active substance (described in statistical reporting number 3815.19.0000)
Mixtures of hydrofluorocarbons, containing 40 to 44 percent by weight of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (CAS No. 811-97-2), 56 to 60 percent by weight of pentafluoroethane (CAS No. 354-33-6) and up to 2 percent by weight of lubricating oil (described in statistical reporting number 3824.78.0020)
Refrigerant gas R-421B, comprising mixtures containing at least 83 percent but not more than 87 percent by weight of pentafluoroethane, at least 13 percent but not more than 17 percent by weight of 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, and at least 0.5 percent but not more than 2 percent by weight of lubricant (described in statistical reporting number 3824.78.0020)
Mixtures containing 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol (CAS No. 108-01-0) (described in statistical reporting number 3824.99.9297)
Silicon monoxide (SiO) (CAS No. 10097-28-6) in powder form (described in statistical reporting number 3824.99.9297)
Container units of plastics, each comprising a tub and lid therefore, configured or fitted for the conveyance, packing, or dispensing of wet wipes (described in statistical reporting number 3923.10.9000)
Injection molded polypropylene plastic caps or lids each weighing not over 24 grams designed for dispensing wet wipes (described in statistical reporting number 3923.50.0000)
One-piece stoppers, of polypropiolactone ("PPL") or polylactic acid ("PLA") polymers, each comprising a disc-shaped top attached to a rounded, tapered plug with a protruding stirrer, measuring at least 55 mm but not more than 120.7 mm in overall length, and weighing at least 0.6 g but not more than 1.1 g each, of a kind used with lids for beverage containers (described in statistical reporting number 3923.50.0000)
Endless synchronous belts of vulcanized rubber, molded polyurethane, neoprene, or welded urethane, each of an outside circumference of 60 cm or more but not more than 77 cm and a width of 2.5 cm or more but not exceeding 4 cm, weighing 0.18 kg or more but not exceeding 0.45 kg (described in statistical reporting number 4010.35.9000)
Seamless disposable gloves of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, other than for surgical or medical use (described in statistical reporting number 4015.19.1010)
Seamless disposable gloves of natural rubber latex, other than for surgical or medical use (described in statistical reporting number 4015.19.1010)
Brake bushings, hard or soft (described in statistical reporting number 4016.99.6050)
Cable protectors of rubber, each measuring not more than 91 cm in length, not more than 51 cm in width and not more than 5.2 cm in height, with 5 channels for multiple cables or hoses not more than 3.8 cm in diameter, with a lid of polyvinyl chloride, weighing not more than 14.5 kg, with a load capacity of not more than 8,200 kg (described in statistical reporting number 4016.99.6050)
Parking stops of recycled rubber, each measuring not more than 185 cm in length, not more than 15.5 cm in width and not more than 10.5 cm in height, weighing not more than 16 kg (described in statistical reporting number 4016.99.6050)
Messenger bags of polyester, each measuring not more than 50 cm by 38 cm by 11 cm, weighing not more than 2.5 kg (described in statistical reporting number 4202.12.8130)
Backpacks with hydration system, each measuring not more than 51 cm by 28 cm by 9 cm, weighing not more than 1 kg (described in statistical reporting number 4202.92.0400)
Backpacks with outer surface of textile materials of man-made fibers, each measuring at least 35 cm but not more than 75 cm in height, at least 19 cm but not more than 34 cm in width, and at least 5 cm but not more than 26 cm in depth (described in statistical reporting number 4202.92.3120)
Duffel bags made predominantly of man-made fibers, each measuring not more than 98 cm by 52 cm by 17 cm, weighing not more than 7 kg, with wheels (described in statistical reporting number 4202.92.3131)
Duffel bags of polyester, each measuring not more than 81 cm by 39 cm by 11 cm, weighing not more than 7 kg (described in statistical reporting number 4202.92.3131)
Stuff sacks with outer surface of textiles of man-made fibers, each measuring 77.5 cm or more but not over 127.7 cm in circumference, cylindrical in shape with a single compartment, a drawstring closure at one end and a strap at the other end of the sack (described in statistical reporting number 4202.92.3131)
Covers, of leather, designed for use with telecommunication devices (described in statistical reporting number 4205.00.8000)
Portable, single-use grills for heating food, each comprising bamboo charcoal fuel, expanded perlite insulation, bamboo rods for suspending foods over the charcoal flame, and cut paper or paperboard in shapes specially designed for assembly of a grill body (described in statistical reporting number 4402.10.0000)
Fiberboard sheets, containing phenolic resin, each not exceeding 0.635 mm in thickness (described in statistical reporting number 4411.93.9090)
Notebooks of paper or paperboard, each incorporating a plastic toy building block on the cover, measuring at least 13 cm but not more than 16 cm on the short side, at least 15 cm but not more than 22 cm on the long side and at least 1 cm but not more than 3 cm in thickness, with at least 192 but no more than 352 ruled or blank pages (described in statistical reporting number 4820.10.2060)
Trays, plates and bowls, of bamboo (described in statistical reporting number 4823.61.0040)
Plates, bowls or cups of molded or pressed bamboo pulp, each weighing at least 3 g but not more than 92 g (described in statistical reporting number 4823.70.0020)
Clamshell containers, pizza pans, lids, compartmentalized and other trays of molded or pressed bamboo pulp, each weighing at least 3 g but not more than 95 g (described in statistical reporting number 4823.70.0040)
Molded blocks of wood pulp cellulose sponge, each measuring not over 105 cm by 105 cm by 40 cm (described in statistical reporting number 4823.70.0040)
Paper pulp sponge blocks, measuring 38 cm by 38 cm by 102 cm (15 inches by 15 inches by 40 inches) (described in statistical reporting number 4823.70.0040)
Silk fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk, the foregoing not printed, not jacquard woven, measuring over 127 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5007.20.0065)
Silk fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk, the foregoing not printed, not jacquard woven, measuring 107 cm or more but not over 127 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5007.20.0085)
Yarn of cashmere or camel hair, carded but not combed, not put up for retail sale (described in statistical reporting number 5108.10.8000)
Woven dyed fabrics of 100 percent textured polyester filament yarn, measuring 332.7 cm in width, weighing more than 170 g/m² (described in statistical reporting number 5407.52.2060)
Woven fabric of 100 percent textured polyester filaments, dyed, weighing more than 170 g/m², measuring not more than 310 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5407.52.2060)
Woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn containing 85 percent or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed, measuring 249 cm in width, weighing more than 170 g/m² (described in statistical reporting number 5407.52.2060)
Woven dupioni fabric wholly of non-textured dyed polyester filaments, weighing not more than 170 g/m², measuring not more than 310 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5407.61.9930)
Woven fabric wholly of polyester, dyed, not flat, containing non-textured polyester filaments, weighing not more than 170 g/m², measuring not over 310 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5407.61.9930)
Woven fabric wholly of polyester, dyed, containing non-textured polyester filaments, weighing more than 170 g/m², measuring not over 310 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5407.61.9935)
Woven fabric containing by weight 47 percent of nylon and 53 percent of polyester, dyed, containing textured filaments, weighing not more than 170 g/m², measuring greater than 274 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5407.72.0015)
Polyester filament tow, measuring more than 50 ktex but not more than 275 ktex (described in statistical reporting number 5501.20.0000)
Polypropylene fiber tow, measuring more than 50 ktex but not more than 275 ktex (described in statistical reporting number 5501.40.0000)
Woven dyed fabrics wholly of spun polyester, weighing more than 240 g/m² and measuring not more than 310 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5512.19.0090)
Woven dyed 3-thread twill fabrics containing by weight 65 percent of polyester and 35 percent of cotton staple fibers, not napped, weighing more than 200 g/m² and exceeding 310 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5514.22.0020)
Nonwoven fabrics of man-made fibers, weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², with a smooth or embossed texture (not impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers), in rolls that are pre-slitted in lengths of not less than 15 cm to not more than 107 cm, for use in the manufacture of personal care wipes (described in statistical reporting number 5603.12.0090)
Non-woven fabrics of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), in sheets measuring not more than 160 cm by 250 cm, weighing more than 1,800 g/m² but not more than 3,000 g/m² (described in statistical reporting number 5603.94.9090)
Rugs of hand-knotted pile, of nylon and polypropylene, measuring at least 1.2 m2 (described in statistical reporting number 5701.90.1010)
Rugs of 100 percent polyester or polypropylene, with brass grommets and stainless steel springs, each measuring at least 44 cm by 45 cm but not exceeding 56 cm by 59 cm (described in statistical reporting number 5705.00.2030)
Woven dyed embroidery fabrics containing by weight 55 percent of polyester and 45 percent of nylon, weighing less than 115 g/m² and measuring 289 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 5810.92.9080)
Long pile knit fabrics, of acrylic pile on polyester ground, valued not over $16 per m2 (described in statistical reporting number 6001.10.2000)
Knitted or crocheted fabrics of artificial staple fibers derived from bamboo (described in statistical reporting number 6003.40.6000)
Sandstone known as brown wave, of a kind used in outdoor living spaces, containing one textured side and up to four chiseled edges with a density of 2,750 kg/m3 (described in statistical reporting number 6802.99.0060)
Sandstone with a flamed finish on one side and a length of 200 mm or more but not over 3,100 mm, a width of 100 mm or more but not over 1,380 mm and a thickness of 30 mm or more but not over 180 mm (described in statistical reporting number 6802.99.0060)
Grinding beads of yttria-stabilized zirconia (described in statistical reporting number 6909.11.2000)
Screen protectors of tempered safety glass, transparent, cut, and treated, with adhesive on one side, in rectangular sheets, each weighing at least 6 g but not more than 77 g, each measuring not less than 2.8 cm but not more than 28 cm in height, not less than 1.9 cm but not more than 21 cm in width, and not more than 0.1 cm in thickness (described in statistical reporting number 7007.19.0000)
Sheets of tempered safety glass, coated with silicone oxide, having a surface area of less than 2.5 m2, designed to be placed over solar cell panels for protection from external damage (described in statistical reporting number 7007.19.0000)
Rear-view mirrors of convex glass for motor vehicles, each measuring not less than 1.75 mm and not more than 2.4 mm in thickness, not less than 125 mm and not more than 210 mm in length, not less than 97 mm and not more than 180 mm in width, weighing not less than 74 g and not more than 188 g (described in statistical reporting number 7009.10.0000)
Rear-view mirrors of flat glass for motor vehicles, each measuring not less than 1.75 mm but not more than 2.4 mm in thickness, not less than 163 mm but not more than 210 mm in length, not less than 107 mm but not more than 167 mm in width and weighing not less than 80 g but not more than 188 g (described in statistical reporting number 7009.10.0000)
Tiles of non-recycled glass on a vinyl mesh backing, in a grid pattern of not less than 304 mm by 304 mm and not exceeding 305 mm by 305 mm, for mosaics or other decorative or construction purposes (described in statistical reporting number 7016.10.0000)
Windows of stainless steel incorporating tempered glass, each fitted with a rubber gasket that provides a water-tight seal when closed, designed for installation in ships and boats of chapter 89 (described in statistical reporting number 7308.30.1000)
Vault doors of stamped, welded and powder-coated 12-gauge carbon steel, each measuring 2 m or more in height, 81 cm or more but not more than 92 cm in width and 7.7 cm in thickness, each fitted with nine locking bolts, a slip-clutch handle and a programmable electric lock with keypad, with mechanical key override, presented with matching door frame (described in statistical reporting number 7308.30.5050)
Equipment for scaffolding, comprising powder coated or galvanized welded tubular steel frames, braces, guard rail systems, components and accessories, the foregoing for assembly into frame and brace configurations measuring at least 10 cm but not more than 3.3 m in height and at least 4 cm but not more than 8.8 m in width, weighing not more than 91 kg, with a load capacity not more than 2,750 kg (described in statistical reporting number 7308.40.0000)
Articulated chains of iron, not over 8 mm in thickness and valued not over $2 per m (described in statistical reporting number 7315.12.0080)
Portable outdoor cooker kits, consisting of at least a burner and stand made from steel and/or cast iron, with an adjustable pressure regulator/hose combination for connecting the burner to a source of natural gas or a portable container of liquefied propane (described in statistical reporting number 7321.11.1060)
Grills composed of steel wire, each measuring 49 cm by 47 cm (19.25 inches by 18.5 inches), weighing 0.36 kg (0.80 lbs.), designed as cooking surface of barbecue grill (described in statistical reporting number 7321.90.6090)
Awning stabilizer kits, each comprising two zinc-plated steel constructed spiral stakes with two rolls of cord or two pull-tension straps, weighing not more than 2 kg (described in statistical reporting number 7326.90.8688)
Cable hooks of steel, each weighing not less than 0.2 kg, measuring not less than 9 cm in length, not less than 5 cm in width and not less than 1 cm in height with spring loaded closure gate (described in statistical reporting number 7326.90.8688)
Tailor welded blanks of hot-formed steel sheets, cut into D-shaped form, each measuring not more than 2 mm by not more than 1.6 mm (described in statistical reporting number 7326.90.8688)
Nickel hydroxy carbonate (CAS No. 12607-70-4) (described in statistical reporting number 7501.20.0000)
Mounting boards of aluminum for guitar sound modifying ("effect") devices, each consisting of an aluminum frame with above ground slots for the placement of devices and floor level slots for the on/off foot-operated pedal switches which control the modifying devices (described in statistical reporting number 7616.99.5190)
Kitchen and table implements of iron or steel, non-electric, including but not limited to peelers, graters and whisks (described in statistical reporting number 8205.51.3030)
Automotive polishing attachments specially designed for use with a hand-held drill, each attachment including a 9.5 mm steel drive shaft, internal gear assembly, transverse hand brace and rotating disk components (described in statistical reporting number 8207.90.7585)
Bolt-on tips of carbon alloy steel of a kind used in tub or horizontal grinders (described in statistical reporting number 8207.90.7585)
Flat panel display mounting adapters of base metal (described in statistical reporting number 8302.50.0000)
Stamped and formed brackets of steel (described in statistical reporting number 8302.50.0000)
Gun safes with digital keypads, of base metal, each weighing at least 148 kg but not more than 422 kg, measuring at least 141 cm but not more than 183 cm in height, at least 55 cm but not more than 107 cm in width and at least 40 cm but not more than 71 cm in depth (described in statistical reporting number 8303.00.0000)
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines of heading 8407 for marine propulsion (other than cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery or connecting rods) (described in statistical reporting number 8409.91.9290)
Hydraulic valve lifters of steel with rollers, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (other than for aircraft engines, marine propulsion engines or for vehicles of subheading 8701.20, or headings 8702, 8703 or 8704), each measuring 5 cm or more but not over 13 cm in length and 2.5 cm or more but not over 3.9 cm in diameter and weighing 135 g or more but not over 410g (described in statistical reporting number 8409.91.9990)
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines of heading 8407 (other than for aircraft engines, cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery, for vehicles of subheading 8701.20 or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704, for marine propulsion engines or connecting rods) (described in statistical reporting number 8409.91.9990)
Solid valve lifters of steel, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (other than for aircraft engines, marine propulsion engines or for vehicles of subheading 8701.20, or headings 8702, 8703 or 8704), each measuring 19 mm or more but not over 114 mm in length and 6 mm or more but not over 26 mm in diameter and weighing 20 g or more but not over 250 g (described in statistical reporting number 8409.91.9990)
Wind turbine hubs (described in statistical reporting number 8412.90.9081)
Hand pumps (other than for fuel or lubricants, not fitted or designed to be fitted with a metering device), each used to dispense a metered quantity of liquid soap or sanitizer (described in statistical reporting number 8413.20.0000)
Hand pumps for liquids (other than those of subheading 8413.11 or 8413.19) of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastics (described in statistical reporting number 8413.20.0000)
Lubricating pumps for internal combustion piston engines (described in statistical reporting number 8413.30.9060)
Cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines of the motor vehicles of headings 8703 or 8704 (described in statistical reporting number 8413.30.9090)
Vacuum pumps, each composed of a cast aluminum body and an unalloyed steel cover, measuring not more than 85 mm in length, not more than 75 mm in width and not more than 96 mm in height, with a pump volume not more than 200 cc, for use in automotive braking systems (described in statistical reporting number 8414.10.0000)
Hand- or foot-operated air pumps, each weighing 400 g or more but not over 3 kg, with a maximum pressure of 1.52 MPa, imported with adapters for valves for tires and inner tubes (described in statistical reporting number 8414.20.0000)
DC blowers for use in motor vehicle climate control systems, each measuring no less than 323 mm by 122 mm by 102 mm and no more than 357 mm by 214 mm by 167 mm (described in statistical reporting number 8414.59.6540)
DC centrifugal radial blowers, each measuring not less than 345 mm by 122 mm by 102 mm and not more than 355 mm by 173 mm by 145 mm, of an output of 100 W to 285 W, and weighing at least 1.80 kg but no more than 2.72 kg (described in statistical reporting number 8414.59.6560)
Portable air compressors, each delivering under 0.57 cubic meters per minute (described in statistical reporting number 8414.80.1685)
Parts of fans, consisting of column assemblies comprising telescoping steel tubes, each with a mechanism to lock the assembly at a desired length, and front grills of steel, the foregoing for use in the manufacture of household pedestal fans (described in statistical reporting number 8414.90.1040)
Electric display cases incorporating refrigerating equipment designed for commercial use, each with a glass front to display the food or drink being stored (described in statistical reporting number 8418.50.0080)
Upright coolers incorporating refrigerating equipment, each measuring not more than 77 cm in width, not more than 78 cm in depth and not more than 200 cm in height, weighing not more than 127 kg, with one swing-type transparent glass door (described in statistical reporting number 8418.50.0080)
Retail computing scales, digital with tactile keypad or VGA display, with a maximum weighing capacity of not less than 10 kg but not more than 15.5 kg, measuring not less than 15 cm in width by 20 cm depth but not more than 41 cm in width by 32 cm in depth (described in statistical reporting number 8423.81.0030)
Compact portable shipping scales, of stainless steel, with a maximum weighing capacity of not more than 16 kg, with a digital display, weight below hook, and handles, measuring not less than 19 cm in width, not less than 21 cm in depth, not less than 3 cm in height but not more than 52 cm in width, not more than 41 cm in depth, not more than 13 cm in height (described in statistical reporting number 8423.81.0040)
Ratcheting chain, rope or cable hoists, other than skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising motor vehicles, such hoists not powered by an electric motor (described in statistical reporting number 8425.19.0000)
Winches powered by an electric motor, each with a pulling capacity of 4,300 kg or more but not exceeding 7,940 kg (described in statistical reporting number 8425.31.0100)
Screw jacks and scissor jacks, each comprising a base, two lift arms and adjustable wheel pads, weighing at least 22 kg but not more than 42 kg, with a weight limit of not more than 342 kg (described in statistical reporting number 8425.49.0000)
Portal cranes, each with a jib or operating arm to extend horizontally from the crane and run on rails, with the crane sitting on a pedestal, each crane with lifting capacity of at least 200 t (described in statistical reporting number 8426.30.0000)
Sewing machines, not of the household type, not specially designed to join footwear soles to uppers; each such machine weighing 45 kg or more but not over 140 kg, suitable for sewing leather (described in statistical reporting number 8452.29.9000)
Lottery ticket vending terminals, each terminal including a touchscreen monitor, barcode scanner, Wi-fi/Ethernet/Bluetooth connectivities, six USB ports, two LAN ports and two serial ports (described in statistical reporting number 8470.90.0190)
Mouse input devices for automatic data processing (ADP) machines, each valued over $70 (described in statistical reporting number 8471.60.9050)
Trackpad input units for automatic data processing (ADP) machines, each valued over $100 (described in statistical reporting number 8471.60.9050)
Printed circuit assemblies for rendering images onto computer screens ("graphics processing modules") (described in statistical reporting number 8473.30.1180)
Printed circuit assemblies to enhance the graphics performance of automatic data processing (ADP) machines ("accelerator modules") (described in statistical reporting number 8473.30.1180)
Printed circuit assemblies, constituting unfinished logic boards (described in statistical reporting number 8473.30.1180)
Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8471 not incorporating goods of headings 8541 or 8542 (described in statistical reporting number 8473.30.5100)
Ratchet tie down straps, each consisting of straps of textiles measuring not less than 25 mm and not more than 105 mm in width and not more than 12.5 m in length, steel hooks at opposite ends of the straps and a gear and pawl mechanism for adjusting the length of the whole (described in statistical reporting number 8479.89.9499)
Hand-operated valves of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic, each a hand operated, quarter-turn ball valve, threaded at one end to receive male end of U.S. garden hose (described in statistical reporting number 8481.80.5090)
Hand-operated valves of plastics, each comprising a bottle lid, drinking spout and flavor dispensing valve (described in statistical reporting number 8481.80.5090)
Parts of spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines or rotary engines, consisting of transmission shafts (including camshafts and crankshafts) and cranks, the foregoing of machined cast iron or other ferrous metals, other than for engines of vehicles of chapter 87 (described in statistical reporting number 8483.10.1050)
Electric gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 38 W or more but not exceeding 74.5 W, each enclosed in a housing of plastics measuring 12 cm or more but not more than 17 cm in length, which pivots at the end of a support of plastics, the other end of which houses on-off-oscillate and speed controls (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.2020)
Electric gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 38 W or more but not exceeding 74.5 W, each enclosed in a housing of plastics measuring 13 cm or more but not more than 16 cm in length, which pivots at the end of a support of plastics, the other end of which houses on-off and speed controls (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.2020)
Electric gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 38 W or more but not exceeding 74.5 W, each enclosed in a housing of plastics with on-off and speed controls (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.2020)
Electric motors other than gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 60 W or more but not exceeding 74.5 W, each with a rotary switch attached by insulated conductors, enclosed in a housing of base metals (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.2040)
Single phase AC electric motors (other than gear motors), of an output of 56 W or more but not exceeding 69 W, each measuring no more than 9 cm in length and no more than 11.5 cm in diameter, weighing no more than 2 kg, in a housing of base metals, with a switch (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.2040)
Electric gear motors, single phase AC, of an output of 74.6 W or more but not exceeding 228 W, each with a spring, a coupling, and a locking connector, the assembly measuring not more than 30 cm in length, not more than 11 cm in width, not more than 16 cm in height (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.4020)
Electric gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 75 W or more but not exceeding 95 W, enclosed in a housing of plastics which pivots at the end of a support of plastics, the other end of which houses on-offoscillate and speed controls (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.4020)
AC motors, single phase, each of an output exceeding 74.6 W but not exceeding 335 W, measuring not more than 13 cm in diameter and not more than 13 cm in height and with a shaft measuring not more than 39 cm in length (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.4040)
Electric motors other than gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 75 W or more but not exceeding 110 W, each with a switch attached by insulated conductors, enclosed in a round housing of base metals with outside diameter measuring 85 mm or more but not exceeding 95 mm (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.4040)
Single-phase AC electric motors incorporating permanent split capacitors, each of an output range of 367 W or more but not exceeding 565 W, operating at not less than 115 V of alternating current (VAC) but not more than 230 VAC, capable of operating while submerged in water, each weighing at least 7 kg but not more than 11 kg, measuring not more than 10 cm in diameter and at least 22 cm but not exceeding 34 cm in length (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.4040)
Single-phase AC electric motors, other than gear motors, whether or not incorporating permanent split capacitors, each of an output range of 746 W or more but not exceeding 1.13 kW, operating at not less than 115 V of alternating current (VAC) but not more than 250 VAC, capable of operating while submerged in water, each weighing at least 9 kg but not more than 12.5 kg, measuring not more than 10 cm in diameter and at least 25 cm but not exceeding 36 cm in length (described in statistical reporting number 8501.40.6040)
Power supplies suitable for physical incorporation into automatic data processing (ADP) machines or units thereof of heading 8471, each with a power output exceeding 500 W, measuring 148mm in length, 43 mm in width and 335 mm in height (described in statistical reporting number 8504.40.6018)
Power supplies for cable networks, that convert 120 V/60 Hz AC input to either 63 VAC or 87 V AC output, each measuring not more than 200 mm by 425 mm by 270 mm and weighing not more than 27.5 kg, containing printed circuit board assemblies, a transformer, and an oil filled capacitor (described in statistical reporting number 8504.40.8500)
Static converters designed for wireless (inductive) charging of telecommunication apparatus (described in statistical reporting number 8504.40.8500)
Static converters of a kind used to charge telecommunication apparatus in cars or homes, valued not over $2 each (described in statistical reporting number 8504.40.8500)
Power adapters for a weather sensor or weather station display (described in statistical reporting number 8504.40.9580)
Inductors, each with inductance of 22 microhenrys (µH), a tolerance of no greater than 20 percent, with a DC resistance of 198 milliohms (mΩ) and a DC current of 1.9 A (described in statistical reporting number 8504.50.8000)
Inductors, each with inductance of 220 microhenrys (µH), a tolerance of no greater than 20 percent, with a DC resistance of 550 milliohms (mΩ) and a DC current of 510 milliamps (mA) (described in statistical reporting number 8504.50.8000)
Robotic vacuum cleaners designed for residential use, each with a self-contained electric motor of a power not exceeding 50 W and dust bag/receptacle capacity not exceeding 1 L, whether or not shipped with accessories (described in statistical reporting number 8508.11.0000)
Vacuum cleaners, bagless, upright, each with self-contained electric motor of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust receptacle capacity not exceeding 1 liter (described in statistical reporting number 8508.11.0000)
Starter motors for internal combustion gasoline engines designed for use in the lawn, automotive, watercraft, motorcycle, industrial and garden industries (described in statistical reporting number 8511.40.0000)
Projectors ("trumpets") of plastics for air horns (described in statistical reporting number 8512.90.2000)
Fan-forced portable electric heaters, each with a ceramic heating element (described in statistical reporting number 8516.29.0030)
Fan-forced, portable electric space heaters, each having a power consumption of not more than 1.5 kW and weighing more than 1.5 kg but not more than 17 kg, whether or not incorporating a humidifier or air filter (described in statistical reporting number 8516.29.0030)
Electric fireplace inserts and free-standing electric fireplace heaters, rated at 5,000 British thermal units (BTUs) (described in statistical reporting number 8516.29.0090)
Electric fireplaces, weighing not more than 55 kg (described in statistical reporting number 8516.29.0090)
Portable countertop air fryers of a kind used for domestic purposes (described in statistical reporting number 8516.60.4070)
Tubular electric heating resistors (described in statistical reporting number 8516.80.8000)
Closed-loop, digital, video security systems, each consisting of one 4-, 8- or 16-channel digital video recorder (DVR) that connects via cables to at least 2 but no more than 16 color television cameras in housings of plastics, cables and power adapters, put up for retail sale (described in statistical reporting number 8525.80.3010)
Color video cameras for use with microscopes, each camera with C-mount lens mount, weighing not more than 87 g, measuring not more than 109 mm in length and 31 mm in diameter, presented with a cable measuring not more than 1.5 m in length (described in statistical reporting number 8525.80.3010)
Digital color video cameras for use with microscopes, each camera with 10 megapixel resolution, weighing not more than 175 g, measuring 63 mm by 37 mm in length, presented with USB cable, reduction lens, eyepiece adapters, software CD and calibration slide (described in statistical reporting number 8525.80.3010)
Digital color video cameras for use with microscopes, each camera with autofocus, Cmount lens mount, 1080p resolution, weighing not more than 450 g, measuring not more than 67 mm by 67 mm by 81 mm, presented with AC power adapter and power cable (described in statistical reporting number 8525.80.3010)
Indicator panels incorporating LEDs, designed for use in medical infusion equipment (described in statistical reporting number 8531.20.0040)
Printed circuit boards, each with a base wholly of plastics impregnated glass, not flexible, with 4 layers of copper (described in statistical reporting number 8534.00.0020)
Printed circuit boards, with a base of glass reinforced epoxy laminate material that is compliant with NEMA grade FR-4 fire resistance, not flexible, with 10 layers, designed for use in a flow meter, and measuring not more than 6.35 cm by 6.35 cm by 0.1575 cm (described in statistical reporting number 8534.00.0020)
Floor-mounted receptacles conforming to types 1-15R, 5-15R or 5-20R of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) (described in statistical reporting number 8536.69.8000)
Gas ignition safety controls, measuring 3.8 to 5.3 cm in height, 6.4 to 10.1 cm in width and 13.2 to 13.9 cm in depth; weighing 160 g to 380 g each; and valued not over $26 each; of a kind used in patio heaters, agricultural heaters or clothes dryers (described in statistical reporting number 8537.10.9170)
Printed circuit board assemblies specially designed to control medical infusion pumps (described in statistical reporting number 8537.10.9170)
Digital sound processing apparatus capable of connecting to a wired or wireless network for the mixing of sound, each capable of mixing 16, 24, 32 or 64 channel, each measuring not more than 17 cm in height, not more than 60 cm in depth, and not more than 83 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 8543.70.9100)
Insulated electric conductors for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, fitted with connectors of a kind used for telecommunications, each valued over $0.35 but not over $2 (described in statistical reporting number 8544.42.2000)
Extension cords of copper wire with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheaths, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, each measuring at least 9 m but not longer than 16 m in length, with National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) type 5-15P plug on one end and NEMA type 5-15R receptacle on the other (described in statistical reporting number 8544.42.9010)
Extension cords of copper wire with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheaths, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, each measuring at least 4 m but not longer than 16 m in length, with National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) type TT-30P plug on one end and NEMA type TT-30R receptacle on the other or NEMA type 14-50P plug on one end and NEMA type 14-50R receptacle on the other, with handles on each end in the shape of loops (described in statistical reporting number 8544.42.9090)
Insulated conductors, not of a kind used for telecommunications, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, each with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) covers and connectors at each end in bundles of 3, 5 or 6 for use in connecting patients to monitoring devices (described in statistical reporting number 8544.42.9090)
Junction box assemblies, of a kind used in solar panels, incorporating three bypass diodes and two insulated cables fitted with connectors, for a voltage not more than 1,000 V (described in statistical reporting number 8544.42.9090)
Ceramic electrical insulators of alumina for gas ignition electrode assemblies, each measuring at least 6.6 cm but not more than 11.5 cm in length and not more than 0.95 cm in diameter, weighing not more than 25 g (described in statistical reporting number 8546.20.0090)
Electrical insulators ("wire nuts") of plastics and steel (described in statistical reporting number 8546.90.0000)
Devices for mounting phones on motor vehicle interiors without a Universal Serial Bus (USB) charging port (described in statistical reporting number 8708.29.5060)
Tire carrier attachments, roof racks, fender liners, side protective attachments, the foregoing of steel (described in statistical reporting number 8708.29.5060)
Guide pins and guide bolts designed for use in brakes and servo-brakes of subheading 8708.30 (described in statistical reporting number 8708.30.5090)
Flange forgings of Society of Automotive Engineers ("SAE") 1035 carbon steel (described in statistical reporting number 8708.40.7570)
Hub forgings of Society of Automotive Engineers ("SAE") 1035 carbon steel (described
in statistical reporting number 8708.40.7570)
Park gear blanks of Society of Automotive Engineers ("SAE") 1520 carbon steel (described in statistical reporting number 8708.40.7570)
Stator shafts of Stahlwerk Annahutte ZF34C grade carbon steel (described in statistical reporting number 8708.40.7570)
Front output shafts of Society of Automotive Engineers ("SAE") 1045 carbon steel suitable for use in automatic transmission systems for passenger motor vehicles (described in statistical reporting number 8708.99.6890)
Hitches receivers of steel, not suitable for towing applications, each receiver to be clamped onto the rear bumper of a recreational vehicle, such bumpers being square in section and measuring not more than 102 mm on a side (described in statistical reporting number 8708.99.8180)
Bicycles, not motorized, each having aluminum- or magnesium- alloy wheels both measuring more than 69 cm but not more than 71 cm in diameter, tires of crosssectional diameter of 3.5 cm, aluminum frame, a polyurethane/carbon fiber cord drive belt, 3-, 7- or 12-speed rear hub and twist shifter (described in statistical reporting number 8712.00.2500)
Single-speed bicycles having both wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter, weighing less than 16.3 kg without accessories and not designed for use with tires having a cross-sectional diameter exceeding 4.13 cm (described in statistical reporting number 8712.00.2500)
Bicycles, not motorized, having both wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter, each having no more than three speeds and a coaster brake (described in statistical reporting number 8712.00.3500)
Bicycles, including mountain-type, with drop bar, tubeless, folding (described in statistical reporting number 8712.00.4800)
Bicycle frames, of carbon fiber, valued not over $600 each (described in statistical reporting number 8714.91.3000)
Bicycle saddles, each having a cover of plastics, man-made textile fabrics or a combination of the two (described in statistical reporting number 8714.95.0000)
Wheeled trailers suitable for towing behind an adult bicycle, each comprising a frame of aluminum with a hitch mechanism, weighing not more than 17.5 kg, with a capacity of not more than 46 kg, with those trailers designated for carrying children meeting ASTM International standard F1975 (described in statistical reporting number 8716.40.0000)
Casters, with diameter (including, where appropriate, tires) of 20 cm or more but not over 23 cm (described in statistical reporting number 8716.90.3000)
Truck trailer skirt brackets, other than parts of general use of Section XV (described in statistical reporting number 8716.90.5060)
Clear rectangular filter cover lenses, unmounted, of allyl diglycol carbonate for arc welding helmets, each measuring 50 mm by 110 mm or measuring 115 mm by 135 mm (described in statistical reporting number 9001.90.9000)
Compound binocular optical microscopes (other than stereoscopic microscopes and microscopes for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection), each with magnification of 40X or more but not exceeding 1,000X, weighing not more than 3 kg (described in statistical reporting number 9011.80.0000)
Compound optical microscopes (other than stereoscopic microscopes and microscopes for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection), each with magnification of 40X or more but not exceeding 400X, weighing not more than 15 kg (described in statistical reporting number 9011.80.0000)
Parts and accessories of meteorological instruments and appliances, each consisting of a wind vane made of plastics and base metal weighing no more than 25 g (described in statistical reporting number 9015.90.0190)
Parts and accessories of meteorological instruments and appliances, each consisting of an assembly comprising 3 rotating wind cups, bearings, an internal aspirating fan and one or more solar panels (described in statistical reporting number 9015.90.0190)
Parts and accessories of meteorological instruments and appliances, each consisting of an assembly made of plastic and metal comprising 3 wind cups weighing no more than 35 g (described in statistical reporting number 9015.90.0190)
Flexible probes, each measuring at least 1 m but not more than 2 m in length, with a thermistor heat sensor in the tip which transmits heat data directly to a temperature monitor (described in statistical reporting number 9025.90.0600)
Metal casings for, and metal parts of, thermometers of subheading 9025.11.40 designed for use in heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") equipment (described in statistical reporting number 9025.90.0600)
Hand-held card counters, each consisting of a plastic case containing a circuit board, rechargeable battery and controls, weighing less than 1 kg (described in statistical reporting number 9029.10.8000)
60-minute mechanical count-down kitchen timers (described in statistical reporting number 9106.90.8500)
Upholstered seats with wooden frames other than chairs, not of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials, each measuring at least 144 cm but no more than 214 cm in width, at least 81 cm but no more than 89 cm in height and at least 81 cm but not more than 163 cm in depth (described in statistical reporting number 9401.61.6011)
Stackable upholstered metal chairs for religious worship settings, capable of interlocking with each other, each with attached holders and racks (described in statistical reporting number 9401.71.0031)
Unassembled upholstered chairs with metal frames, other than household chairs, with seats and backs having a shell of plastics or wood and measuring at least 48 cm but not more than 61 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 9401.71.0031)
Folding chairs with aluminum frames, each comprising a seat of polyester ripstop fabric and polyester netting and an aluminum frame, weighing not more than 600 g (described in statistical reporting number 9401.79.0015)
Foldable stools with frames of steel or aluminum, each measuring not over 30.5 cm in width, 26 cm in depth and 39 cm in height (described in statistical reporting number 9401.79.0035)
Hunting stands of steel or aluminum (including ladder stands, pod stands, hang-on stands and climbing stands), each of which allows one or more hunters to ascend to a height and sit while waiting for game animals to appear (described in statistical reporting number 9401.79.0035)
Unassembled non-upholstered chairs with metal frames (other than household chairs) with seats and backs having a shell of plastics or wood and measuring at least 48 cm but not more than 61 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 9401.79.0050)
Parts of chairs of unfinished plywood, including bodies, legs and arms (described in statistical reporting number 9401.90.4080)
Bench frames of cast aluminum, each measuring at least 42 cm but not more than 79 cm in height, and at least 52 cm but not more than 62 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 9401.90.5081)
Chair frames of metal, each with integral bookshelf, capable of being stacked (described in statistical reporting number 9401.90.5081)
Foot assemblies of base metal and rubber, designed for folding chairs (described in statistical reporting number 9401.90.5081)
Household furniture of metal and high-pressure laminated bamboo (other than ironing boards, furniture for infants or children or bed frames) (described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0050)
Lockers, of steel (described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0050)
Display racks of powder coated steel, whether or not on casters, whether or not with LED lighting, each measuring at least 60 cm but not more than 125 cm in length, at least 60 cm but not more than 125 cm in width and at least 130 cm but not more than 225 cm in height, with slanted shelves with a lip at the front edge of each that measures 3 cm or more in height (described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0080 prior to July 1, 2019; described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0081 effective July 1, 2019)
Adjustable wire shelving units of steel, other than for household use, comprising vertical poles, foot caps or casters, clips and shelves, each when fully assembled measuring at least 35 cm or more but not more than 183 m in width, at least 35 cm but not more than 77 cm in depth, and at least 137 cm but not more than 183 cm in height (described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0081)
Storage racks of steel, powder-coated, designed to hang from overhead support, each weighing not more than 37 kg, measuring not more than 123 cm in width, not more than 123 cm in height and not more than 245 cm in length (described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0081)
Foldable cots with frames of steel and/or aluminum, each with sleeping surface of polyester or nylon fabric, each cot measuring 185 cm or more but not over 230 cm in length, 70 cm or more but not over 105 cm in width and 7 cm or more but not over 58 cm in height (described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0090)
Foldable tables with frames of steel and/or aluminum, each measuring 25 cm or more but not over 156 cm in length, 30 cm or more but not over 80 cm in width and 37 cm or more but not over 113 cm in height, with a tabletop surface of aluminum (described in statistical reporting number 9403.20.0090)
Household furniture of high-pressure laminated bamboo, other than babies' or children's furniture (described in statistical reporting number 9403.82.0015)
Bassinets, composed of polyester fabric with frames of steel tubing and partial solid wood rails, each measuring 86 cm by 51 cm by 86 cm, weighing 12 kg, with adjustable height legs on wheels (described in statistical reporting number 9403.89.6003)
Baby crib liners, each composed of two pieces of multi-layer warp polyester knit mesh without any padding, one measuring no more than 29 cm by 283 cm and the other measuring no more than 29 cm by 210 cm (described in statistical reporting number 9403.90.6005)
Bed rails, each of which attaches to the side of a bed to prevent the occupant of the bed from rolling out, with a nylon mesh fabric cover (described in statistical reporting number 9403.90.8041)
Outdoor lighting sets, each containing 6 or 10 polycarbonate bulb sockets (described in statistical reporting number 9405.40.8410)
Flameless pillar candles with LED lamps powered by batteries, each measuring at least 7.6 cm but not more than 20 cm in diameter and having a wax exterior (described in statistical reporting number 9405.40.8440)
Flexible strips, each having embedded light-emitting diodes electrically connected to a molded electrical end connector, each strip wound onto a reel measuring not more than 25 cm in diameter and not more than 1.5 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 9405.40.8440)
Garden, patio and table top wick burning torches for outdoor use (described in statistical reporting number 9405.50.4000)
Lamp shades of fabric over metal frame (described in statistical reporting number 9405.99.4090)
To date, the U.S. Trade Representative has granted more than 6,700 exclusion requests, has extended some of these exclusions, and may consider further extensions of exclusions. Furthermore, more than 200 requests are pending on the products covered by the action taken on August 20, 2019.
On August 18, 2017, USTR initiated an investigation into certain acts, policies and practices of the Government of China related to technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation (82 FR 40213). During the investigation, the Trade Representative determined that the acts, policies and practices of China under investigation are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce, and are thus actionable under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act). In response, President Trump initiated a number of actions which imposed ad valorem tariffs on certain imports originating in China. Four separate lists have been announced. To view the most up to date information, check out our debriefing on Section 301 Imports from China. This post indicates effective dates, duty rates, and more.
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Royal Wedding - Look Alive, Sunshine.
Kate's dress being similar to Grace Kelly's is an awesome choice. Gods, she's stunning.
Balcony appearance - OMFG! Kate mouthed, "Wow" at the crowd. It is pretty damn amazing.
Oh man, they just look so very happy together.
ETA 2: Her look back smile.
BTW, I just added you on my fandom account. The RL friendlist is pretty darned quiet these days.


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