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The Foreign Agricultural Service, part of the USDA, has announced the implementation of a special agricultural safeguard duty on certain sugary products. This action follows the determination that the import volume of products containing over 65% sugar has exceeded the annual limit of 1,252 metric tons. The additional duties will vary and be applied from April 16, 2025, to September 30, 2025, based on the specific product classification within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. However, products from certain countries, like Canada and Mexico, are exempt from these duties.

The Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA has announced their intention to gather approval for a new information collection process related to their Trade Missions and Trade Shows Program. This collection will help determine the eligibility of applicants for participation in trade missions, shows, and virtual events sponsored by the USDA. Feedback is sought from participants about these events, such as their satisfaction and sales data. Comments on the necessity, burden, and ways to minimize the collection process are being requested from the public until April 19, 2021.

The Foreign Agricultural Service, part of the USDA, is planning to request an extension for a currently approved information collection concerning the Emerging Markets Program, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program involves collecting information from applicants seeking grants to evaluate the viability of proposed projects and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Public comments on this proposal must be submitted by May 5, 2025, via mail, email, or the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The estimated public reporting burden for respondents is about 6.4 hours per response, with an annual total burden of 2,100 hours.

The Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA has announced its intent to extend the approval for the information collection related to the USDA's Emerging Markets Program, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments on this proposal are welcomed until April 19, 2021, and can be submitted through various methods, including email and the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The program collects data to evaluate grant applications for activities in foreign countries and requires recipients to submit reports to ensure compliance and achieve objectives. The total annual reporting burden is estimated at 1,600 hours.