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USITC Seeks Public Comments on Proposals to Update the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Seeks Public Comments on Proposals to Update the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
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News Release 26-061
Inv. No(s). 1205-14
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) wants to hear from interested federal agencies and the public about proposed updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).
The Commission has posted its proposed updates to the HTS on the USITC website. Interested federal agencies and the
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WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Seeks Public Comments on Proposals to Update the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
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News Release 26-061
Inv. No(s). 1205-14
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) wants to hear from interested federal agencies and the public about proposed updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).
The Commission has posted its proposed updates to the HTS on the USITC website. Interested federal agencies and thepublic are invited to submit written comments on the proposed updates by May 18, 2026. All written submissions, except confidential business information, will be available to the public.
Last year, members of the World Customs Organization agreed on about 300 sets of amendments to the Harmonized System (HS), the global system that categorizes products imported and exported around the world. Countries then began their individual processes to incorporate these changes into their own domestic product category systems. The United States and other countries have until January 1, 2028, to implement the changes.
The USITC is the federal agency charged with maintaining and updating the United States' product category system, the HTS. Last August, the USITC instituted an investigation that will lead to recommendations to the President to update the HTS to implement the HS amendments.
HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: All comments must be submitted through the Commission's Electronic Document Information System. Questions regarding electronic filing should be directed to the Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division, or consult the Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures and the Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8).
More information about the USITC investigation and procedures to file comments are available in the Commission's Federal Register notice soliciting public comments on the preliminary report, dated April 17, 2026, and on the USITC website.
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0417_68457.htm
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving SpringFlower 5-in-1 Montessori Toy Set
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: SpringFlower 5-in-1 Montessori Toy Set
Hazard: The Montessori toy sets contain an airplane shaped teething toy that has tentacle ends that can pose a choking hazard to young children. The toys also violate the teething toy provision of the mandatory standard for children's toys.
Remedy: Refund/Replace
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Units: About 21,900
Consumer Contact: SpringFlower at 540-533-7323 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at
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WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: SpringFlower 5-in-1 Montessori Toy Set
Hazard: The Montessori toy sets contain an airplane shaped teething toy that has tentacle ends that can pose a choking hazard to young children. The toys also violate the teething toy provision of the mandatory standard for children's toys.
Remedy: Refund/Replace
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Units: About 21,900
Consumer Contact: SpringFlower at 540-533-7323 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email atrecall@springflower.com.cn or online at springflower.com.cn/product-recall for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves SpringFlower-branded 5-in-1 Montessori Toy Sets, model SFTODD05IN1. The model number is printed on the bottom of the product packaging. The set comes with six stacking blocks, six stacking rings, five sensory balls, a shape sorting bin with four shapes, and an airplane shaped pull string toy with six colored tentacles.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Montessori toy sets immediately and take them away from children and contact SpringFlower for a free replacement part or a refund. Consumers will be asked to cut off all the tentacles from the airplane shaped teething toy, write the date and customer's initials in permanent marker on its base, and submit photos of the destroyed and marked airplane shaped toy to springflower.com.cn/product-recall. Consumers can then dispose of the airplane shaped toy.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from October 2023 through November 2025 for about $30.
Retailer: Shantou Ai Xing Trading Co., Ltd., dba SpringFlower, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-427
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Montessori-Toy-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Teething-Toys-Sold-on-Amazon-by-SpringFlower
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Sanlebi Pet Vet Playsets
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: Sanlebi Pet Vet Playsets
Hazard: The Pet Vet Playset violates the mandatory standard for toys because the button cell batteries in the nail grinder and otoscope can be easily accessed by children.
Remedy: Refund/Replace
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Units: About 4,650
Consumer Contact: Letokids by email at letorecall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the Sanlebi Pet Vet Playset, model MX094. The playset includes 25 toy veterinary
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WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: Sanlebi Pet Vet Playsets
Hazard: The Pet Vet Playset violates the mandatory standard for toys because the button cell batteries in the nail grinder and otoscope can be easily accessed by children.
Remedy: Refund/Replace
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Units: About 4,650
Consumer Contact: Letokids by email at letorecall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the Sanlebi Pet Vet Playset, model MX094. The playset includes 25 toy veterinaryrole-play parts in blue and white colors. The parts include: a plush dog, pet cage, vet coat, vet hat, eyeglasses, pen, ID badge, bandage, Elizabethan collar, forceps, infusion bottle, nail grinder, syringe, thermometer, dental mirror, otoscope, clipboard, two pill bottles, medicine tray, scissors, tweezer, scalpel, reflex hammer, and pulse monitor. "Sanlebi" is printed on the front of the package and "MX094" is printed on the back of the package.
Remedy: Consumers should take away the nail grinder and otoscope from children immediately, stop using them and remove and properly dispose of the batteries. Consumers will be asked to throw the nail grinder and otoscope components away and send a photo of the disposed components to letorecall@outlook.com to receive a $5 refund or replacement nail grinder and otoscope.
Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2025 through January 2026 for between $20 and $26.
Manufacturer(s): Guangzhou Letao Keji Youxiangongsi, doing business as Letokids, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-408
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Sanlebi-Pet-Vet-Playsets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Letokids
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving SEGMART 55" Indoor/Outdoor Mini Round Toddler Trampolines With Enclosure Nets & Accessory Kits
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: SEGMART 55" Indoor/Outdoor Mini Round Toddler Trampolines with Enclosure Nets and Accessory Kits
Hazard: Young children can become entangled in the straps of the hammock, punching bag and hand ring accessories, posing a strangulation hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Units: About 1,200
Consumer Contact: SEGMART by email at segmartservice@outlook.com, online at segmart.com and click "RECALL
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WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: SEGMART 55" Indoor/Outdoor Mini Round Toddler Trampolines with Enclosure Nets and Accessory Kits
Hazard: Young children can become entangled in the straps of the hammock, punching bag and hand ring accessories, posing a strangulation hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Units: About 1,200
Consumer Contact: SEGMART by email at segmartservice@outlook.com, online at segmart.com and click "RECALLINFORMATION" for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves SEGMART 55" indoor/outdoor mini round toddler trampolines with enclosure nets. Certain versions of the trampolines included promotional accessory kits consisting of a hammock, punching bag, hand rings, basketball board, basketball, pump and colorful balls. The trampolines and accessories come in a variety of colors. Model numbers SOSTT051BR, SOSTT051CR and SOSTT051YP are included in the recall. The model number can be found on a label located on the handlebar of the trampoline. Trampolines that did not include promotional accessory kits are not included in the recall.
Remedy: Consumers should remove the hammock, punching bag, hand ring and basketball board accessories immediately before continuing to use the trampoline. SEGMART will provide a $30 refund to consumers who remove and destroy the hammock, punching bag, hand ring and basketball board accessories. Consumers will be asked to cut the straps on the accessories and submit photos of the cut accessories to the firm. Instructions can be found at www.segmart.com.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an incident in which a child's neck became entangled in the hammock straps, resulting in a rope burn injury around the child's neck.
Sold Online At: Walmart.com and TikTok Shop from December 2025 through February 2026 for about $140.
Manufacturer(s): Shenzhen Segmart Technology Electronics Co., Ltd., of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-414
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Mini-Round-Toddler-Trampolines-Recalled-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Manufactured-by-SEGMART
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Lil' Buddies Pet Laser Toy
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: Lil' Buddies Pet Laser Toy
Hazard: The recalled pet toys violate the mandatory standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the battery compartment is not secure, making the button cell batteries easily accessible to children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. In addition, the button batteries provided with the pet toys are not in child-resistant packaging, and the packaging does not have the warnings as required by Reese's Law.
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WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: Lil' Buddies Pet Laser Toy
Hazard: The recalled pet toys violate the mandatory standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the battery compartment is not secure, making the button cell batteries easily accessible to children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. In addition, the button batteries provided with the pet toys are not in child-resistant packaging, and the packaging does not have the warnings as required by Reese's Law.When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Units: About 51,160
Consumer Contact: JC Sales toll free at 866-540-3334 and leave a voicemail. Voicemails are processed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Recall@jcsales.net or online at https://www.jcsalesweb.com/ and click the "Recall" button on website for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Lil' Buddies Pet Laser Toys, model 24496. The products are white with small blue paw prints on the casing and include three button cell batteries. The model number is printed above the UPC# on the back of the package.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pet toys, place them in an area that children cannot access and properly dispose of the batteries. Contact JC Sales for a full refund. Customers will be asked to email a photograph of the disposed items to Recall@jcsales.net.
Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: VR Wholesale (Arizona), Viva Bargain (California), and various discount stores nationwide and online at jcsalesweb.com from February 2023 through November 2025 for about $1.
Importer(s): Shims Bargain, Inc., dba JC Sales, of Los Angeles, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-428
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/JC-Sales-Recalls-Lil-Buddies-Pet-Laser-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Consumer-Products-with-Button-Cell-Batteries
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Bayotak USA Electric Pressure Washers
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: BAYOTAK USA Electric Pressure Washers
Hazard: The recalled pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI), posing a serious risk of injury or death from shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Units: 360
Consumer Contact: BAYOTAK USA by email at bayotakservice@163.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves BATOYAK USA-branded pressure washers, The recalled, electric pressure
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WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026:
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Name of Product: BAYOTAK USA Electric Pressure Washers
Hazard: The recalled pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI), posing a serious risk of injury or death from shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Units: 360
Consumer Contact: BAYOTAK USA by email at bayotakservice@163.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves BATOYAK USA-branded pressure washers, The recalled, electric pressurewashers are green and black, and measure about 16 inches high, 11 inches wide and 16 inches deep. They come with a foam cannon, four connect nozzles, a 20-foot hose and two rollers. "Model: C4012PLUS-1500C" is printed on a label located on the back of the pressure washers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact BATOYAK USA for a free replacement pressure washer of at least equal value to the recalled pressure washer, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to destroy the pressure washer by unplugging it and cutting the power cord in half and send a photo of the destroyed power washer to bayotakservice@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed recalled product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from October 2025 through January of 2026 for about $110.
Importer(s): NingboRuiyaodianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, dba BAYOTAK USA, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-406
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Pressure-Washers-Recalled-Due-to-Serious-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death-from-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards-Imported-by-BAYOTAK-USA
CFTC and Kansas State University Announce Return of AgCon Conference
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC and Kansas State University Announce Return of AgCon Conference
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WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Risk Management Center at Kansas State University announced the return of the Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference, known as AgCon.
From October 22-23, the CFTC and KSU will jointly host the fourth AgCon, bringing government officials, agribusiness leaders, and academia together to discuss critical issues affecting America's agricultural futures markets.
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WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC and Kansas State University Announce Return of AgCon Conference
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WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Risk Management Center at Kansas State University announced the return of the Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference, known as AgCon.
From October 22-23, the CFTC and KSU will jointly host the fourth AgCon, bringing government officials, agribusiness leaders, and academia together to discuss critical issues affecting America's agricultural futures markets.
The conference will be held at the Marriott Overland Park Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas. To register, please visit here.
"The CFTC plays a critical role in ensuring American farmers and agribusinesses can effectively manage their risks utilizing the derivatives markets. This event, in partnership with KSU, will allow the agency to hear directly from agricultural leaders from across the country on how we can best serve the agriculture industry," said CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig.
"Kansas State University is proud to host the agricultural commodity futures conference in partnership with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission," said Dan Moser, Eldon Gideon Dean, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University. "Since 2018, the K State Risk Management Center and the CFTC have worked collaboratively to convene this unique forum focused on issues critical to producers, end users, market participants, and policymakers. AgCon2026 serves an essential role at a pivotal moment for American agriculture, helping ensure that robust, effective price risk management tools remain available to support informed decision making across the agricultural sector."
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9215-26
