Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Argentina
Tunisia: Reduction of import duties on certain raw materials, equipment and other products
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On 21 December 2009, Tunisia issued the finance law 2010 (Loi no 2009-71) that introduces reductions of import duties on certain raw materials, equipment and other products. The law entered into force as from 1 January 2010.The Custom Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
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The Customs Union (hereinafter – CU) was established between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia on the basis of the Eurasian economic community (EurAsEC) and is based on a system of treaties between or with participation of CU memberUnited States of America: Bill to strengthen customs enforcement for apparel
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Representative Larry Kissell (Democrat of North Carolina) and a bipartisan group of 23 cosponsors introduced on May 25, 2010 the Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (United States of America: Using revenue from apparel imports to fund program for domestic wool industry
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The U.S. House of Representatives attempted to include in a wide-ranging tax bill a measure that would tax imported clothing in order to fund benefits that are granted to U.S. apparel manufacturers.Canada: Elimination of import tariffs on all manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment
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As an accompanying measure to its 2010 budget, the Canadian government announced on 9 March 2010 that it intends to eliminate all remaining tariffs on manufacturing inputs and machinery and equipment in the near future.Uganda: Pre-export verification of all imports into the country
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The Uganda National Bureau of Standards is to begin pre-export verification of all imports into the country. This is to limit the amount of sub-standard goods imported into the country.Bolivia: Import ban on vehicles above a certain age
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Since December 2008, the government of Bolivia has restricted the imports of used vehicles above a certain age. In doing so, the government aims to lower emissions in the country.Venezuela: Official fund to promote import substitution and export projects
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On 13 January 2010, the government of Venezuela announced the creation of the Fondo Bicentenario to promote import substituting as well as export-related projects.Venezuela: Import ban on auto parts lifted
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As published in the official gazette on 3 May 2010, the Venezuelan government has lifted the import ban on certain auto parts. Under the new regime, parts and components for passenger vehicles may again be imported to Venezuela.
