CSMS# 16-000311 - Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1602 - Additional Information

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On April 5, 2016 Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1602 was created. Although most of the modifications made included updates to Participating Government Agency flags, additional changes were

involved. On 12/24/15, Presidential Proclamation 9383, To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth

and Opportunity Act and for Other Purposes, was published in the Federal Register, Vol. 80,

No. 247, and it can be accessed via the link below…



https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/FR-2015-12-24.pdf



Modifications to the Quantitative Limitations on the Importation of Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses

were also incorporated in this update, and they were effective 01/01/16. The details of these changes,

including the new HTS numbers created, can be found within Annex I of this Proclamation.



For policy and procedure questions regarding the new sugar limitations, please contact Pelbea

Griffin-Jones at 202-863-6585. System related inquiries may be directed to your assigned Client

Representative.






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