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Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Germany


Brazil: Extension of Investment Support Program

Measure #4611 | Published 20 May 2013 | Inception 1 Jan 2013 ▲

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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).

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Colombia: Temporary elimination of import duties on 3,095 tariff lines to benefit agricultural and industrial sectors

Measure #4595 | Published 19 May 2013 | Inception 15 Aug 2012 ▲

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On 15 August 2012, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of the Republic of Colombia adopted Decree No.

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Argentina: Repatriation obligation for foreign earnings in mining and oil and gas

Measure #4591 | Published 19 May 2013 | Inception 26 Oct 2011 ▲

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On October 25, 2011, the Argentine president issued Decree no. 1722/2011, which stated the obligation for all mining and oil and gas companies to repatriate their foreign earnings.

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Vietnam: Increased in import duties on oil, gasoline and related products

Measure #4588 | Published 18 May 2013 | Inception 26 Apr 2013 ▲

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On 8 May 2013, the Minister of Finance issued Circular No. 58/2013/TT-BTC increasing import duties on the following products: - petrol (from 16 to 19 per cent), - diesel (from 12 to 14 per cent),

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Brazil: Reduction of import value added taxes

Measure #4581 | Published 18 May 2013 | Inception 1 Jan 2013 ▲

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On 13 April 2012, Brazil’s Federal Senate adopted in Resolution No.

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Australia: Higher penalties for customs offenses

Measure #4579 | Published 18 May 2013 | Inception 28 Dec 2012 ▲

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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.

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Colombia: Stricter rules for imports of machinery and chemicals for the mining sector

Measure #4577 | Published 18 May 2013 | Inception 2 Nov 2012 ▲

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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.

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Belgium: Abolition of the upfront cash deposit for VAT import licenses

Measure #4576 | Published 17 May 2013 | Inception 1 Jan 2013 ▲

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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.

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Nigeria: Elimination of import duties and import VAT on machinery and equipment for the mining sector

Measure #4574 | Published 17 May 2013 | Inception 6 Feb 2013 ▲

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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. 

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Colombia: Temporary elimination of MFN import duties applicable to certain coloring materials, paper, cardboard, plastic and aluminum products

Measure #4568 | Published 17 May 2013 | Inception 8 May 2013 ▲

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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.

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