Certain Superabsorbent Polymers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

On June 7, 2022, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (87 FR 34647) Certain Superabsorbent Polymers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

USTR Extends 301 Exclusions for Pandemic-Related Articles

On June 3, 2022, the Office of the United States Trade Representative published in the Federal Register (87 FR 33871) Notice of Product Exclusion Extensions: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. The Trade Representative has determined to extend 81 of the COVID–19 related product exclusions for an additional 6 months.

Army and Air Force Trouser Contract Awarded

Bethel Industries Inc., Jersey City, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $8,040,600 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for trousers. This was a competitive acquisition with nine responses received. This is a one-year base contract with three one-year option periods. Location of performance is Kentucky, with a May 25, 2023, ordering period end date. Using military services are Army and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2022 through 2023 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-22-D-1559).

Target Recalls Children’s Cat & Jack Unicorn Cozy Pajama Sets Due to Burn Hazard

Description: This recall involves a children’s two-piece, long-sleeved top and pant pajama sets. The pajama set is the brand “Cat & Jack” in the “Unicorn Cozy” pattern. The pajama top is black with ivory unicorns and ivory stars with the words “Dream Away” printed in metallic gold lettering. The pajama bottoms are ivory with black unicorns and black stars. The pajama set is 100% polyester and was sold in children’s sizes XS, S, M, L and XL. The product item number is printed on the inside sewn-in side seam label on both the pajama top and pant.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajama sets away from children and return the pajama sets to any Target store location for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the pajama sets on Target.com can contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the pajama set for a full refund. The firm is contacting known purchasers directly regarding the recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Exclusively At: Target stores nationwide and Target.com from October 2021 through March 2022 for about $15.

Importer(s): Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 22-142

More information and photos HERE.

Joey Clothing Recalls Children’s Robes Due to Burn Hazard

Description: This recall involves Leveret branded children’s robes. The robes are made of cotton and nylon, have an attached hood, cuffed wrists, two functional front pockets and a detachable belt. The robes were sold in children’s sizes 12-18 months through size 14 and in the following colors: black, dark blue, green, gray, navy, pink, purple and white. The sewn-in neck label displays the brand Leveret, the robe’s size, material content, washing instructions and “Made in China.”

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled robes away from children, stop using them and contact Joey Clothing for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the robes from Amazon.com will be contacted through Amazon’s messaging platform. Consumers who purchased the robes directly from Joey Clothing, Nordstrom Rack and Zulily will be contacted via email.

Consumers must cut the robes in half and send photo proof of the destroyed robes and sewn-in label to receive a $30 refund via email at productrecall@leveret.com. Joey Clothing will refund $35 to consumers who a show a receipt of the full purchase price. Consumers without a receipt will be refunded $30.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Online at amazon.com, leveret.com, nordstromrack.com and zulily.com from November 2020 through January 2022 for between $30 and $35.

Importer(s): Joey Clothing Inc., of Moonachie, New Jersey

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 22-145

More information and photos HERE.

2022 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit Anaheim, California July 18 - 20

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that the 2022 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit will be held July 18-20 at the Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, California, and virtually via webcast. CBP has combined its annual Trade Symposium and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) conference to bring you the best of both worlds! There will bethree full days packed with key industry speakers, panel discussions and workshops highlighting the latest requirement updates and best practices for navigating today’s complex supply chain challenges.

Information and registration HERE.

New Orleans Company Infringed the Copyright of Fashion Designers, Gucci, Supreme and Burberry,

According to court records, ODAI WIRELESS, LLC, d/b/a “ELITE WIRELESS” infringed the copyright of three fashion designers, Gucci, Supreme and Burberry, when it attempted to import for resale and distribution approximately 1,200 counterfeit cloth masks without the authorization of the three fashion designer copyright holders.

Read more HERE.