Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Japan
China: Temporary increase of import tariffs on fuel
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As was notified by the Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO, the Chinese government has increased import tariffs on fuel oil and jet fuel.China: Elimination of export duties on certain mineral and iron or steel products
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As was notified by the Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO, the Chinese government has eliminated export duties or interim export duties on 17 tariff lines.Vietnam: Tax exemption for exporters of wood planks
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In April 2009 the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam decided to grant export tax exemption on wood planks. Under the new regulation exporters of wood planks no more than 100mm wide and 30mm thick do not need to pay the 10 per cent tax.South Africa: Decrease in rate of duty on tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanised rubber
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The International Administration Commission of South Africa has recommended a reduction in the rate of customs duty on tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanised rubber (excluding hard rubber) reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, without fiSouth Africa: New royalties law to take effect on 1 March 2010
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The Minerals and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act, 2008, is to take effect from 1 March 2010. The introduction of the new law was postponed for a year to give mining companies a rest from the global recession.Indonesia: state support for aircraft manufacturer
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The Indonesian government announced that it will settle the debts of a state-owned aircraft manufacturer, PT Dirgantara Indonesia so that the company is able to benefit from further bank loans and develop its business.Russia: Extension of the safeguard duty on tubes of large diameter
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By the Government Decree from 15 November 2006 # 685, the safeguard duty of 8% of the customs value was introduced for 3 years.Argentina: Extension of tax exemptions for locally produced capital goods
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On February 4, 2010, the Government of Argentina announced an extension of a tax-exemption program that benefits capital goods producers.Russia: Trade Ministry approves Light Industry Strategy until 2020
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The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has approved a light industry development strategy for the period until 2020.Singapore: Increased mandatory medical insurance for foreign employees
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On 25 September 2009, the Ministry of Manpower announced an increase in the mandatory medical insurance companies have to provide for foreign employees.
