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Late on Friday, August 28, 2020, The U.S Trade Representative (USTR) denied all requests to extend the existing China 301 duty exclusions for spectacle frames and reading glasses. Therefore, as of September 1, 2020, the 7.5% China 301 duty will be imposed again on those optical products. Other relevant duties, taxes and fees assessed on frames…
Last week, we reported an increase in voluntary mask usage among U.S. eyecare patients from June to July. We continued our analysis of mask use and policy compliance in this week’s ECP Insights Panel survey. Following are three highlights from that survey.
Majority of ECPs require employees and patients to wear face masks
Most…
Industry Data Snapshot, Updates on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Process and a Call for Submissions – What Creative Solutions is Your Optical Practice Implementing to Stay Open for Patients Amidst Childcare Disruptions
Reopeneyecare.com, the digital platform…
The Vision Council serves as a leading resource for the most comprehensive optical industry research, fielding surveys on a regular basis to monitor attitudes and behaviors among consumers, industry member companies and eyecare professionals. Below is a snapshot of compelling data from the research team’s recent studies.
Voluntary mask…
Reopeneyecare.com, the recently launched digital platform sponsored by The Vision Council and designed to help eyecare providers navigate the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses, posted an industry data snapshot on the website’s homepage this week regarding the…
Reopeneyecare.com, the recently launched digital platform sponsored by The Vision Council and designed to help eyecare providers navigate the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses, posted an encouraging industry data snapshot on the website’s homepage this week…
The Vision Council serves as a leading resource for the most comprehensive optical industry research, fielding surveys on a regular basis to monitor attitudes and behaviors among consumers, industry member companies and eyecare professionals. Below is a snapshot of compelling data from the research team’s recent studies.
More than half…
The Vision Council serves as a leading resource for the most comprehensive optical industry research, fielding surveys on a regular basis to monitor attitudes and behaviors among consumers, industry member companies and eyecare professionals. Below is a snapshot of compelling data from the research team’s recent studies.
Consumer…
On July 8, 2020, the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Office granted an exclusion from China 301 duties for over-the-counter reading glasses. On July 15, 2020, the USTR’s office issued a Federal Register notice announcing it is considering extending this exclusion for up to 12 months. Public comments on this proposed action have been…
The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office issued a Federal Register notice announcing it is considering a possible extension for up to 12 months for certain product exclusions, including eyeglass frame exclusions. Public comments on this proposed action have been requested, with the comment period running from July 1–July 30, 2020.
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