Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Germany
Pakistan: potential ban on imports of used computers and parts
Description
The government of Pakistan is considering to impose a ban on imports of used computers and computer parts. On 7 March 2010, the President asked the Ministry of Information Technology to propose a draft law in that respect.Argentina: Tariff-rate quota for imports of foils and strips of refined copper
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By virtue of Decree 687/2010, Argentina implemented Directive 24/09 of MERCOSUR’s Common Trade Commission, which authorized it to open a tariff-rate quota of 20.000 m2 for imports of foils and strips of refined copper, at in-quota rateSouth Africa: Reduction in rate of duty on certain aluminium products
Description
In 2010, the general rate of duty on aluminium products classifiable under tariff sub-headings 76.06 and 76.07 have been reduced to 2.5%.South Africa: Increase in rate of duty on wheat and wheaten flour from the EU and EFTA
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The rate of duty on wheat and wheaten flour from the EU and EFTA have been increased from free of duty to 14,07c/kg and 21,10c/kg (both approximately 10% ad valorem), respectively.South Africa: Increase in customs duty on glycerol
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General customs duty on glycerol classifiable in tariff sub-heading 2905.45, have been increased from free of duty to 10% as recommended by the South Africa International Trade Administration Commission.South Africa: Reduction in customs duty on self-copy paper
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Customs duty on self-copy paper classifiable under tariff sub-headings 4809.20 and 4816.20 have been reduced from 2.5% to free of duty, as recommended by the South Africa International Trade Administration Commission.Indonesia: Increased import tariffs on medicines, cosmetics and energy efficient lights
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The ministry of Commerce issued Regulation No. 23/M-DAG/PER/5/2010, amending Regulation No.Argentina: Export quota and export ban for certain fish
Description
On 5 March 2010, the government of Argentina set export quotas for certain freshwater fish.Argentina: Reference prices for designated exports
Description
On 5 March 2010, the government of Argentina set new reference prices for a designated number of exports. The goods affected through decrees 2786-2790 include agricultural poducts such as grapes, honey and milk, but also articles of copper.
