# Class Deviation 2024-O0004
# Class Deviation 2024-O0004 – Implementation of the United States Trade Representative Trade Agreements Thresholds

Status: Archived
Date Issued: January 1, 2024
Signed By: John M. Tenaglia, Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting
Scope: All DoD contracting officers

## Summary

This deviation implements updated USTR trade agreements thresholds effective January 1, 2024, for calendar years 2024 and 2025. Contracting officers must use a revised threshold table in place of FAR 25.402(b) and updated photovoltaic devices provisions in place of DFARS 252.225-7017 and 252.225-7018. Because the Korea FTA threshold of $100,000 is now the lowest applicable FTA threshold, the prescriptions for alternates I, III, IV and V of DFARS 252.225-7036 are also revised accordingly.

## Required Contracting Officer Actions

1. Use the threshold table in Attachment 1 in lieu of the table at FAR 25.402(b) effective January 1, 2024.
2. Use the deviation version of DFARS 252.225-7018, Photovoltaic Devices Certificate, in lieu of the standard DFARS provision.
3. Use the deviation version of DFARS 252.225-7017, Photovoltaic Devices, in lieu of the standard DFARS clause.
4. Use the revised prescriptions for alternates I, III, IV and V of DFARS 252.225-7036 in lieu of the prescriptions at DFARS 225.1101(10)(i)(B), (D), (E) and (F).

## Affected Provisions and Clauses

### 252.225-7017, Photovoltaic Devices (Clause)
- Prescribed in: 225.7017-4(a)
- Change type: REPLACED
- Action: Replace DFARS clause 252.225-7017 with the deviation version reflecting updated dollar thresholds for photovoltaic device restrictions.

### 252.225-7018, Photovoltaic Devices Certificate (Provision)
- Prescribed in: 225.7017-4(b)
- Change type: REPLACED
- Action: Replace DFARS provision 252.225-7018 with the deviation version reflecting updated dollar thresholds for photovoltaic device certifications.

### 252.225-7036, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program (Clause)
- Prescribed in: 225.1101(10)
- Change type: MODIFIED
- Action: Replace the prescriptions for alternates I, III, IV and V in lieu of the prescriptions at DFARS 225.1101(10)(i)(B), (D), (E) and (F) to reflect the updated $100,000 Korea FTA threshold as the lowest applicable FTA threshold.

### FAR 25.402(b), Trade Agreements Thresholds Table (Clause)
- Change type: REPLACED
- Action: Replace the threshold table at FAR 25.402(b) with the updated table in Attachment 1 reflecting new USTR thresholds for 2024 and 2025.

## Notes

Duration: This deviation remains in effect until incorporated into the FAR and DFARS or until otherwise rescinded.

Korea FTA threshold: The Korea FTA threshold of $100,000 is unchanged and is now the lowest USTR FTA threshold applicable, which drives the revised alternate prescriptions for 252.225-7036.

Point of contact: Questions may be directed to Mr. Greg Snyder at gregory.d.snyder.civ@mail.mil.

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