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BILLING CODE 3290–F0–P 

OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES 

TRADE REPRESENTATIVE 

Determination of Trade Surplus in 

Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and 

Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, 

Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican 

Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, 

Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, 

and Panama 

AGENCY: Office of the United States 

Trade Representative. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 

United States (HTSUS), the Office of the 

United States Trade Representative 

(USTR) is providing notice of its 

determination of the trade surplus in 

certain sugar and syrup goods and 

sugar-containing products of Chile, 

Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican 

Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, 

Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia 

and Panama. The level of a country’s 

trade surplus in these goods relates to 

the quantity of sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products for 

which the United States grants 

preferential tariff treatment under (i) the 

United States-Chile Free Trade 

Agreement (Chile FTA); (ii) the United 

States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement 

(Morocco FTA); (iii) the Dominican 

Republic-Central America-United States 

Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA–DR); 

(iv) the United States-Peru Trade 

Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA); (v) 

the United States-Colombia Trade 

Promotion Agreement (Colombia TPA); 

and (vi) the United States-Panama Trade 

Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA). 

DATES: This notice is applicable on 

January 1, 2021. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin 

H. Nicholson, Office of Agricultural 

Affairs, (202) 395–9419 or 

Erin.H.Nicholson@ustr.eop.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Chile FTA 

Pursuant to section 201 of the United 

States-Chile Free Trade Agreement 

Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108–77; 19 

U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential 

Proclamation No. 7746 of December 30, 

2003 (68 FR 75789) implemented the 

Chile FTA on behalf of the United States 

and modified the HTSUS to reflect the 

tariff treatment provided for in the Chile 

FTA. 

Note 12(a) to subchapter XI of HTSUS 

chapter 99 requires USTR annually to 

publish a determination of the amount 

of Chile’s trade surplus, by volume, 

with all sources for goods in HTSUS 

subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 

1701.99, 1702.20, 1702.30, 1702.40, 

1702.60, 1702.90, 1806.10, 2101.12, 

2101.20, and 2106.90, except that 

Chile’s imports of goods classified 

under HTSUS subheadings 1702.40 and 

1702.60 that qualify for preferential 

tariff treatment under the Chile FTA are 

not included in the calculation of 

Chile’s trade surplus. Proclamation 8771 

of December 29, 2011 (77 FR 413) 

reclassified HTSUS subheading 1701.11 

as 1701.13 and 1701.14. 

Note 12(b) to subchapter XI of HTSUS 

chapter 99 provides duty-free treatment 

for certain sugar and syrup goods and 

sugar-containing products of Chile 

entered under subheading 9911.17.05 in 

any calendar year (CY) (beginning in 

CY2015) is the quantity of goods equal 

to the amount of Chile’s trade surplus in 

subdivision (a) of the note. During 

CY2019, the most recent year for which 

data is available, Chile’s imports of the 

sugar and syrup goods and sugarcontaining products described above 

exceeded its exports of those goods by 

633,441 metric tons according to data 

published by its customs authority, the 

Servicio Nacional de Aduana. Based on 

this data, USTR has determined that 

Chile’s trade surplus is negative. 

Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 

12(b) to subchapter XI of HTSUS 

chapter 99, goods of Chile are not 

eligible to enter the United States dutyfree under subheading 9911.17.05 in 

CY2021. 

II. Morocco FTA 

Pursuant to section 201 of the United 

States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement 

Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108–302; 

19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential 

Proclamation No. 7971 of December 22, 

2005 (70 FR 76651) implemented the 

Morocco FTA on behalf of the United 

States and modified the HTSUS to 

reflect the tariff treatment provided for 

in the Morocco FTA. 

Note 12(a) to subchapter XII of 

HTSUS chapter 99 requires USTR 

annually to publish a determination of 

the amount of Morocco’s trade surplus, 

by volume, with all sources for goods in 

HTSUS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 

1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, 

except that Morocco’s imports of U.S. 

goods classified under HTSUS 

subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that 

qualify for preferential tariff treatment 

under the Morocco FTA are not 

included in the calculation of Morocco’s 

trade surplus. Proclamation 8771 of 

December 29, 2011 (77 FR 413) 

reclassified HTSUS subheading 1701.11 

as 1701.13 and 1701.14. 

Note 12(b) to subchapter XII of 

HTSUS chapter 99 provides duty-free 

treatment for certain sugar and syrup 

goods and sugar-containing products of 

Morocco entered under subheading 

9912.17.05 in an amount equal to the 

lesser of Morocco’s trade surplus or the 

specific quantity set out in that note for 

that calendar year. 

Note 12(c) to subchapter XII of 

HTSUS chapter 99 provides preferential 

tariff treatment for certain sugar and 

syrup goods and sugar-containing 

products of Morocco entered under 

subheading 9912.17.10 through 

9912.17.85 in an amount equal to the 

amount by which Morocco’s trade 

surplus exceeds the specific quantity set 

out in that note for that calendar year. 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

for which data is available, Morocco’s 

imports of the sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products 

described above exceeded its exports of 

those goods by 694,075 metric tons 

according to data published by its 

customs authority, the Office des 

Changes. Based on this data, USTR has 

determined that Morocco’s trade surplus 

is negative. Therefore, in accordance 

with U.S. Note 12(b) and U.S. Note 12(c) 

to subchapter XII of HTSUS chapter 99, 

goods of Morocco are not eligible to 

enter the United States duty-free under 

subheading 9912.17.05 or at preferential 

tariff rates under subheading 9912.17.10 

through 9912.17.85 in CY2021. 

II. CAFTA–DR 

Pursuant to section 201 of the 

Dominican Republic-Central AmericaUnited States Free Trade Agreement 

Implementation Act (Pub. L. 109–53; 19 

U.S.C. 4031), Presidential Proclamation 

No. 7987 of February 28, 2006 (71 FR 

10827), Presidential Proclamation No. 

7991 of March 24, 2006 (71 FR 16009), 

Presidential Proclamation No. 7996 of 

March 31, 2006 (71 FR 16971), 

Presidential Proclamation No. 8034 of 

June 30, 2006 (71 FR 38509), 

Presidential Proclamation No. 8111 of 

February 28, 2007 (72 FR 10025), 

Presidential Proclamation No. 8331 of 

December 23, 2008 (73 FR 79585), and 

Presidential Proclamation No. 8536 of 

June 12, 2010 (75 FR 34311), 

implemented the CAFTA–DR on behalf 

of the United States and modified the 

HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment 

provided for in the CAFTA–DR. 

Note 25(b)(i) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR 

annually to publish a determination of 

the amount of each CAFTA–DR 

country’s trade surplus, by volume, with 

all sources for goods in HTSUS 


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subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 

1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, 

except that each CAFTA–DR country’s 

exports to the United States of goods 

classified under HTSUS subheadings 

1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, and 

1701.99 and its imports of goods 

classified under HTSUS subheadings 

1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for 

preferential tariff treatment under the 

CAFTA–DR are not included in the 

calculation of that country’s trade 

surplus. 

U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII 

of HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free 

treatment for certain sugar and syrup 

goods and sugar-containing products of 

each CAFTA–DR country entered under 

subheading 9822.05.20 in an amount 

equal to the lesser of that country’s trade 

surplus or the specific quantity set out 

in that note for that country and that 

calendar year. 

A. Costa Rica 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

for which data is available, Costa Rica’s 

exports of the sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products 

described above exceeded its imports of 

those goods by 92,924 metric tons 

according to data published by the Costa 

Rican Customs Department, Ministry of 

Finance. Based on this data, USTR has 

determined that Costa Rica’s trade 

surplus is 92,924 metric tons. The 

specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 

25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS 

chapter 98 for Costa Rica for CY2021 is 

14,300 metric tons. Therefore, in 

accordance with that note, the aggregate 

quantity of goods of Costa Rica that may 

be entered duty-free under subheading 

9822.05.20 in CY2021 is 14,300 metric 

tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser 

of Costa Rica’s trade surplus and the 

specific quantity set out in that note for 

Costa Rica for CY2021). 

B. Dominican Republic 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

for which data is available, the 

Dominican Republic’s imports of the 

sugar and syrup goods and sugarcontaining products described above 

exceeded its exports of those goods by 

16,676 metric tons according to data 

published by the National Directorate of 

Customs (DGA). Based on this data, 

USTR has determined that the 

Dominican Republic’s trade surplus is 

negative. Therefore, in accordance with 

U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98, goods of the 

Dominican Republic are not eligible to 

enter the United States duty-free under 

subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2021. 

C. El Salvador 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

for which data is available, El Salvador’s 

exports of the sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products 

described above exceeded its imports of 

those goods by 420,282 metric tons 

according to data published by the 

Central Bank of El Salvador. Based on 

this data, USTR has determined that El 

Salvador’s trade surplus is 420,282 

metric tons. The specific quantity set 

out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter 

XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for El 

Salvador for CY2021 is 36,720 metric 

tons. Therefore, in accordance with that 

note, the aggregate quantity of goods of 

El Salvador that may be entered dutyfree under subheading 9822.05.20 in 

CY2021 is 36,720 metric tons (i.e., the 

amount that is the lesser of El Salvador’s 

trade surplus and the specific quantity 

set out in that note for El Salvador for 

CY2021). 

D. Guatemala 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

for which data is available, Guatemala’s 

exports of the sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products 

described above exceeded its imports of 

those goods by 1,768,149 metric tons 

according to data published by the 

Guatemalan Sugar Association 

(ASAZGUA) and Bank of Guatemala. 

Based on this data, USTR has 

determined that Guatemala’s trade 

surplus is 1,768,149 metric tons. The 

specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 

25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS 

chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY2021 is 

50,760 metric tons. Therefore, in 

accordance with that note, the aggregate 

quantity of goods of Guatemala that may 

be entered duty-free under subheading 

9822.05.20 in CY2021 is 50,760 metric 

tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser 

of Guatemala’s trade surplus and the 

specific quantity set out in that note for 

Guatemala for CY2021). 

E. Honduras 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

for which data is available, Honduras’ 

exports of the sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products 

described above exceeded its imports of 

those goods by 127,399 metric tons 

according to data published by the 

Central Bank of Honduras. Based on this 

data, USTR has determined that 

Honduras’ trade surplus is 127,399 

metric tons. The specific quantity set 

out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter 

XXII of HTSUS chapter 98 for Honduras 

for CY2021 is 10,400 metric tons. 

Therefore, in accordance with that note, 

the aggregate quantity of goods of 

Honduras that may be entered duty-free 

under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY2021 

is 10,400 metric tons (i.e., the amount 

that is the lesser of Honduras’ trade 

surplus and the specific quantity set out 

in that note for Honduras for CY2021). 

F. Nicaragua 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

for which data is available, Nicaragua’s 

exports of the sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products 

described above exceeded its imports of 

those goods by 242,463 metric tons 

according to data published by the 

National Committee of Sugar Producers 

(CNPA). Based on this data, USTR has 

determined that Nicaragua’s trade 

surplus is 242,463 metric tons. The 

specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 

25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTSUS 

chapter 98 for Nicaragua for CY 2021 is 

28,600 metric tons. Therefore, in 

accordance with that note, the aggregate 

quantity of goods of Nicaragua that may 

be entered duty-free under subheading 

9822.05.20 in CY2021 is 28,600 metric 

tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser 

of Nicaragua’s trade surplus and the 

specific quantity set out in that note for 

Nicaragua for CY2021). 

IV. Peru TPA 

Pursuant to section 201 of the United 

States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement 

Implementation Act (Pub. L. 110–138; 

19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential 

Proclamation No. 8341 of January 16, 

2009 (74 FR 4105) implemented the 

Peru TPA on behalf of the United States 

and modified the HTSUS to reflect the 

tariff treatment provided for in the Peru 

TPA. 

Note 28(c) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR 

annually to publish a determination of 

the amount of Peru’s trade surplus, by 

volume, with all sources for goods in 

HTSUS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 

1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and 

1702.60, except that Peru’s imports of 

U.S. goods classified under HTSUS 

subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that 

are originating goods under the Peru 

TPA and Peru’s exports to the United 

States of goods classified under HTSUS 

subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 

1701.91, and 1701.99 are not included 

in the calculation of Peru’s trade 

surplus. 

Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free 

treatment for certain sugar goods of Peru 

entered under subheading 9822.06.10 in 

an amount equal to the lesser of Peru’s 

trade surplus or the specific quantity set 

out in that note for that calendar year. 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

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imports of the sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products 

described above exceeded its exports of 

those goods by 127,341 metric tons 

according to data published by the 

National Superintendence of Customs 

and Tax Administration (SUNAT). 

Based on this data, USTR has 

determined that Peru’s trade surplus is 

negative. Therefore, in accordance with 

U.S. Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98, goods of Peru are 

not eligible to enter the United States 

duty-free under subheading 9822.06.10 

in CY2021. 

V. Colombia TPA 

Pursuant to section 201 of the United 

States-Colombia Trade Promotion 

Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 

112–42; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), 

Presidential Proclamation No. 8818 of 

May 14, 2012 (77 FR 29519) 

implemented the Colombia TPA on 

behalf of the United States and modified 

the HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment 

provided for in the Colombia TPA. 

Note 32(b) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR 

annually to publish a determination of 

the amount of Colombia’s trade surplus, 

by volume, with all sources for goods in 

HTSUS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 

1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 

1702.60, except that Colombia’s imports 

of U.S. goods classified under 

subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that 

are originating goods under the 

Colombia TPA and Colombia’s exports 

to the United States of goods classified 

under subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 

1701.14, 1701.91 and 1701.99 are not 

included in the calculation of 

Colombia’s trade surplus. 

Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free 

treatment for certain sugar goods of 

Colombia entered under subheading 

9822.08.01 in an amount equal to the 

lesser of Colombia’s trade surplus or the 

specific quantity set out in that note for 

that calendar year. 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

for which data is available, Colombia’s 

exports of the sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products 

described above exceeded its imports of 

those goods by 338,814 metric tons 

according to data published by the 

Colombian National Tax and Customs 

Directorate (DIAN). Based on this data, 

USTR has determined that Colombia’s 

trade surplus is 338,814 metric tons. 

The specific quantity set out in U.S. 

Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98 for Colombia for CY 

2021 is 56,750 metric tons. Therefore, in 

accordance with that note, the aggregate 

quantity of goods of Colombia that may 

be entered duty-free under subheading 

9822.08.01 in CY2021 is 56,750 metric 

tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser 

of Colombia’s trade surplus and the 

specific quantity set out in that note for 

Colombia for CY2021). 

VI. Panama TPA 

Pursuant to section 201 of the United 

States-Panama Trade Promotion 

Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 

112–43; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), 

Presidential Proclamation No. 8894 of 

October 29, 2012 (77 FR 66505) 

implemented the Panama TPA on behalf 

of the United States and modified the 

HTSUS to reflect the tariff treatment 

provided for in the Panama TPA. 

Note 35(a) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98 requires USTR 

annually to publish a determination of 

the amount of Panama’s trade surplus, 

by volume, with all sources for goods in 

HTSUS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 

1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 

1702.60, except that Panama’s imports 

of U.S. goods classified under 

subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that 

are originating goods under the Panama 

TPA and Panama’s exports to the United 

States of goods classified under 

subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 

1701.91 and 1701.99 are not included in 

the calculation of Panama’s trade 

surplus. 

Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of 

HTSUS chapter 98 provides duty-free 

treatment for certain sugar goods of 

Panama entered under subheading 

9822.09.17 in an amount equal to the 

lesser of Panama’s trade surplus or the 

specific quantity set out in that note for 

that calendar year. 

During CY2019, the most recent year 

for which data is available, Panama’s 

imports of the sugar and syrup goods 

and sugar-containing products 

described above exceeded its exports of 

those goods by 753 metric tons 

according to data published by the 

National Institute of Statistics and 

Census, Office of the General 

Comptroller of Panama; and the 

Ministry of Commerce and Industry of 

Panama. Based on this data, USTR has 

determined that Panama’s trade surplus 

is negative. Therefore, in accordance 

with that note, goods of Panama are not 

eligible to enter the United States dutyfree under subheading 9822.09.17 in 

CY2021. 

Gregory Doud, 

Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the 

United States Trade Representative. 

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Administration 

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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 

Applications; Vision 

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of final disposition. 

SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its 

decision to renew exemptions for 63 

individuals from the vision requirement 

in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate 

commercial motor vehicle (CMV) 

drivers. The exemptions enable these 

individuals to continue to operate CMVs 

in interstate commerce without meeting 

the vision requirement in one eye. 

DATES: Each group of renewed 

exemptions were applicable on the 

dates stated in the discussions below 

and will expire on the dates provided 

below. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. 

Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 

Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, 

fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, 

Department of Transportation, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office 

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To view comments, as well as any 

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