Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Bangladesh
India: Removal of Minimum Export Price (MEP) of Basmati rice
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On 4 July, 2012, the government removed the Minimum Export Price (MEP) of Basmati rice.Egypt: Import certification required for imports of textiles and related products
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In November 2011, the Egyptian government (according to Ministerial Decrees 626 and 660) imposed additional requirements on imports of textiles, clothing, leather, footwear and bags, namely an inspection certificate to guarantee conformity with thGermany: State Guarantee to P+S Werften GmbH
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On 2 June 2012, Germany notified the EC to rescue the P+S Werften GmbH through a state guarantee.Germany: Innovation aid scheme for shipbuilding sector
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On 15 February 2012, Germany notified the EU commission about a new aid scheme for the shipbuilding sector. The measure started on 1 January 2012 and will be limited to the end of 2013.United States of America: Increased fees on imported cotton products
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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing in a June 12, 2012 Federal Register notice [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-06-12/html/2012-14184.htm] to amend the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations by increasing theAustralia: New visa rules for wealthy people
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The Government introduced from 1 July 2012 significant investor visa which target migrants who can make an investment of at least 5 million Australian dollars (US$4.87 million) in the Australian economy.India: Exemption from special CVD ( additional duty of customs) on Wearing Apparel, Office Machinery and Medical Instruments
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Special Countervailing Duty has been exempted on imports of the following goods falling under the HS codes:India: Exemption of Special Additional Duty Customs leviable on parts of mobile handsets, battery chargers and handsfree headphones of such mobile sets
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The Central Government, has exempted parts, components and accessories for the manufacture of mobile handsets; sub components; and parts or components for the manufacture of battery chargers and hands headphones of such mobile handsets from the whIndia: Inclusion of Finished Leather in the Focus Product Scheme of FTP 2009-14
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Finished Leather falling under HS 4107, 4112 and 4113 have been included in the Focus Product Scheme of FTP 2009-14.Focus Product Scheme incentivises export of such products which have high export intensity / employment potential, so as to offsetIndia: Removal of Duty Entitlement Pass Book benefit on export of Cotton.
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Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPB) benefit on export of “Cotton” was withdrawn on 31st March, 2011. However, now, exports made on or after 01.10.2010 will now be entitled for DEPB benefit.
