In United States, following events have been occurred under the several PGA during the month of November 2013.

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Federal Register Fresh Beans, Shelled or in Pods Importation from Jordan into the Continental United States:
A rule has been implemented by APHIS and it allows for the importation of fresh beans, shelled or in pods, while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of plant pests. Regulations are amending to allow the importation of commercial shipments of fresh beans, shelled or in pods (French, green, snap, and string), from Jordan into the continental United States. As a condition of entry, the beans must be produced in accordance with a systems. The beans must also be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate attesting that all phytosanitary requirements have been met and that the consignment was inspected and found free of quarantine pests.		 Details
Import Administration; Change of Agency Name:
This final rule has effected on October 1, 2013. The Department of Commerce changed the name of “Import Administration” to “Enforcement and Compliance.” This also sets forth a Savings Provision that preserves, under the new name, all actions taken under the name of Import Administration and provides that any references to Import Administration in any document or other communication shall be deemed to be references to Enforcement and Compliance.		 Details
Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Calendar Year 2015:
This notice covers selection for IBP participation during calendar year 2015. U.S. Department of Commerce announces that it will begin accepting applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for calendar year 2015 (January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015). The purpose of the IBP is to bring international buyers together with U.S. firms in industries with high export potential at leading U.S. trade shows. Specifically, through the IBP, the DOC selects domestic trade shows which will receive DOC assistance in the form of global promotion in foreign markets, provision of export counseling to exhibitors, and provision of matchmaking services at the trade show.		 Details
Ovine Meat Importation from Uruguay:
This action will allow the importation of fresh ovine meat from Uruguay into the United States while continuing to protect the United States against the introduction of foot-and-mouth disease. Regulations are amending by APHIS that governs the importation of certain animals, meat, and other animal products to allow, under certain conditions, the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) ovine meat from Uruguay.		 Details
Importer ID Input Record:
By using this notice, CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Importer ID Input Record (CBP Form 5106). This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13).		 Details
Trade Barriers – U.S. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Perceive as Affecting Exports to the European Union:
Due to the lapse in appropriations and resulting furlough, the Commission has rescheduled the Washington, DC, public hearing (on November 20, 2013), deadline for filing requests to appear (on November 12, 2013), deadline for filing pre-hearing (on November 13, 2013), and post-hearing (on December 2, 2013) briefs and statements, deadline for filing all other written submissions (on December 2, 2013), and transmittal of Commission report to the USTR (on February 28, 2014).		 Details
Aviation Trade Mission to Brazil:
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (CS) and Industry and Analysis are organizing an Aerospace and Aviation Trade Mission to Brazil from May 12-16, 2014. The objective of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms to Brazil’s rapidly expanding market for aerospace and aviation products and services, and to assist U.S. companies in the pursuit of export opportunities.		 Details
Modification of National Customs Automation Program Test:
This document discloses U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) plan to both rename and modify the National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test concerning the Simplified Entry functionality in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). The test is also modified by expanding its coverage and by removing the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) status requirement for importer self-filers and customs brokers and by adding new data elements.		 Details
Subsidy Programs Supplied by Softwood Lumber and Softwood Lumber Products  Exporting Countries to the United States:
The Department of Commerce (Department) seeks public comment on any subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by certain countries exporting softwood lumber or softwood lumber products to the United States during the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013.		 Details
General Provisions; Revised List of Migratory Birds:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service revise the List of Migratory Birds by both adding and removing species. Reasons for the changes to the list include adding species based on new taxonomy and new evidence of occurrence in the United States or U.S. territories, removing species no longer known to occur within the United States, and changing names to conform to accepted use.		 Details
CBP Special Import Quota Announcements for Upland Cotton:
Special import quota for upland cotton has published on November 29, 2013.		 Details
Korea Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA):
The Korea Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA) went into effect on March 15, 2012. Under the agreement most Korean industrial and consumer goods enter the United States free of duty and the merchandise processing fee (MPF) and by 2016 that figure will grow to over 95 percent.		 Details
Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA):
The Colombia Trade Agreement (CTPA) went into effect on May 15, 2012. Under the agreement most Colombian goods enter the United States free of duty and the merchandise processing fee (MPF) and virtually all will enter free by the time it is fully implemented in 2028.		 Details
Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (PATPA):
The Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (PATPA) went into effect on October 31, 2012. Under the agreement most Panamanian goods enter the United States free of duty and the merchandise processing fee (MPF) and virtually all will enter free by the time it is fully implemented in 2028.		 Details
Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA):
The Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) went into effect on February 1, 2009. Almost all Peruvian goods currently enter the United States free of duty and the merchandise processing fee (MPF).		 Details
Quota Bulletin 14-108:
This notice is for Tires for the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement, as described in Chapter 99. The quota indicators have been removed from Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers 9911.40.10 and 9911.40.30. Effective immediately entry summaries classified as such shall be a “01” entry type and not process via the Quota Module. HTS numbers 9911.40.05 and 9911.40.25 are still quota classifications and shall be processed accordingly.		 Details
FTC FTC Extends Deadline for Comments on Proposed Changes to Wool Products Labeling Rules:
In response to requests from stakeholders, the Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline for the public to submit comments on proposed changes to its Wool Products Labeling Rules as part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides.  The deadline to submit comments will be extended from November 25, 2013 to December 3, 2013.		 Details
ITC Four New USITC Investigations:
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched four investigations to examine the impact that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program has had on the economies of sub-Saharan Africa and identify factors that have impacted trade, investment, and the economic climate of the region.		 Details
USDA APHIS Finalizes Bovine Import Regulations with International Animal Health Standards:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced today a final rule that will complete efforts to modernize the Agency’s import regulations for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).  The final rule will allow for the safe trade of bovines and bovine products, while still protecting the United States from the introduction of BSE.		 Details