Another Opportunity for Duty-Free or Reduced Duties on Imports

The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Act eliminates or reduces import duties of certain raw materials and intermediate products used in manufacturing which are either not produced in, or available, domestically. It is a temporary reduction with the purpose of ensuring US manufacturers are not at a disadvantage compared to their foreign competitors when sourcing manufacturing components.

The MTB Petition System (MTBPS) will open for petition submissions at 8:45 a.m. ET on October 11, 2019. Through this portal, US importers may file for duty-free or reduced duty treatment of select imported products.

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is offering a seminar on the MTB petition process and web-based filing portal, which may also be attended virtually. Registration is required for the webinar, however no registration is required for in person attendance.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: USITC Building, Main Hearing Room, 500 E Street SW

Outside the area? Register to attend via an interactive webinar here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/719808961249241063

**The webinar will be archive and available for viewing later, although without interactivity

Why you should attend:

· Get an overview of the MTB petition filing process.

· See a preview and walk-through of the MTB Petition System portal, which you must use to file petitions.

· Take advantage of an opportunity to ask USITC staff procedural and technical questions.

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