Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Australia
Indonesia: Export ban on unprocessed metals and minerals
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On February 6, 2012, the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) issued Regulation no. 7/2012, which entered into effect on May 6, 2012.Brazil: Local content tax incentives for automotive industry
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Decree no.United States of America: Temporary waiver of sugar restrictions
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on May 1, 2013 that it is waiving certain provisions in the Refined Sugar Re-Export Program. Under the program, refiners may enter raw sugar unrestricted by the quantitative limit establishedSingapore: Extension of the duty free temporary import period to six months
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On 20 March 2012, the Singapore Customs announced in Circular No. 03/2012 the extension of the temporary import (TI) period from three to six months, effective as of 1 April 2012.Singapore: Tax relief for imported clinical trial materials
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On 1 September 2011, the Singapore Customs announced in Circular No. 20/2011 that a tax (GST) relief will be granted on all clinical trial materials (CTMs) imported into Singapore. The measure entered into force on of 1 October 2011.India: Additional import duties on fertilisers
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On 18 August 2012, the Indian Ministry of Finance published the Notification No. 46/2012 imposing a 1 per cent additional customs duty on the following fertilisers: 1) Kyanite salts 2) Muriate of potashIndia: Increased import duties on raw sugar and steel alloys
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On July 13, 2012, the Indian Ministry of Finance issued Notification No. 45/2012 increasing the import duties on raw sugar and stell alloy imports:The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Increased tariff on butter, dairy spreads, fats and oils derived from milk, cottage cheese and cheese
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On April 1, 2013, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission of the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan increased (according to Decision No.Russian Federation: Rules for federal subsidies to milk producers
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On December 12, 2012, the Government of the Russian Federation approved with Resolution No.Brazil: Extension of Investment Support Program
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On 6 December 2012, Brazil's government decided to extend its Investment Support Program (PSI) through 2013 with BRL 100 billion (USD 47.6 billion) to back subsidised loans for capital goods (e.g., machines, equipment).
