99-12600. Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of China's Accession to the WTO

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 19, 1999)]
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[FR Doc No: 99-12600]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-403]


Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of 
China's Accession to the WTO

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Revised completion date.

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SUMMARY: On May 5, 1999, the Commission received a request from the 
United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding its report, 
Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of China's 
Accession to the WTO (Inv. No. 332-403).

    The USTR requested that the ITC incorporate comparative static 
analysis of China's tariff offer made in April 1999. The USTR also 
extended the Commission's date for submitting the report to June 15, 
1999.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 10, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arona Butcher, Office of Economics 
(202-205-3301). For information on the legal aspects of this 
investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Office of the General 
Counsel (202-205-3091). The media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, 
Office of External Relations (202-205-1819). Hearing impaired 
individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained 
by contacting the TDD terminal on [phone].

Background:

    The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted investigation 
332-403, Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of 
China's Accession to the WTO, on January 19, 1999 following receipt on 
December 21, 1998 of a request under sec. 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)) from the USTR. Further information on the 
scope of the investigation is available in the ITC's notice of 
investigation, dated January 20, 1999, which may be obtained from the 
ITC Internet server (http://www.usitc.gov) or by contacting the Office 
of the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436 or at 202-205-1802.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: May 11, 1999.

Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-12600 Filed 5-18-99; 8:45 am]
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