Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - China
Brazil: Tax relief on imported goods for use in the Olympic and Paralympic games of 2016
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On 10 October 2012, the Brazilian government announced in the Provisional Measure No.Brazil: Reduction of import value added taxes
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On 13 April 2012, Brazil’s Federal Senate adopted in Resolution No.Australia: Higher penalties for customs offenses
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On 6 December 2012, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service announced in Notice No. 2012/70 that the penalty unit for breaches of Commonwealth law will increase by 55 per cent from AUD 110 to 170 as of 28 December 2012.Colombia: Stricter rules for imports of machinery and chemicals for the mining sector
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On 2 November 2012, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Colombia adopted Decree No. 2261 imposing stricter rules and controls on the importation of machinery and parts for use in the mining industry.Belgium: Abolition of the upfront cash deposit for VAT import licenses
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On 28 September 2012, the Belgian government decided (according to circular letter No. AAFisc 30/2012 E.T.122.812) to abolish the upfront cash deposit required for VAT import licenses.Nigeria: Elimination of import duties and import VAT on machinery and equipment for the mining sector
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On 6 February 2013, Nigeria announced that import duties and import VAT on machinery and equipment imported for the solid minerals sector will be set at 0 per cent in order to boost the economy and investments in the Nigerian mining sector.Colombia: Temporary elimination of MFN import duties applicable to certain coloring materials, paper, cardboard, plastic and aluminum products
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On May 8, 2013, the Government of Colombia temporarily eliminated the Most Favored Nation (MFN) import duties applicable to certain coloring materials, paper, cardboard, plastic and aluminum products.Brazil: Temporary tariff reduction on certain information technology and telecommunications goods.
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On May 14, 2013, the Government of Brazil announced the temporary tariff reduction of the ad-valorem import duty applicable to certain information technology and telecommunications goods such as: printers, digital routers, LCD screens, ozone generBrazil: Temporary tariff reduction on certain capital goods
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On May 14, 2013, the Government of Brazil announced the temporary tariff reduction of the ad-valorem import duty applicable to certain capital goods.Nigeria: Reduction of import duty on components for mass transit buses
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On 6 February 2013, Nigeria reduced the import duty on completely knocked down (CKD) components for mass transit busses with a capacity of at least 40 seats from 5 per cent to 0 per cent in order to encourage the production of mass transit vehicle
