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Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Lesotho


China: Import tax exemption on certain components and raw materials

Measure #4359 | Published 15 Apr 2013 | Inception 1 Apr 2013 ▲

Description

On 26 March 2013, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the General Administration of Customs (GAC) and the General Administration of Taxation (GAT) jointly released a Notice on Adjusting Import

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India: Joining the International Trademark Registration System

Measure #4348 | Published 10 Apr 2013 | Inception 8 Jul 2013 ▲

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On July 8, 2013, India will accede to the so-called Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks.

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EC: Suspension of autonomous common customs tariff duties on certain goods

Measure #3781 | Published 18 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 2012 ▲

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On 19 December 2011, the EC decided to suspend the common customs tariff on a multitude of goods, especially agricultural, fishery and industrial products. This tariff liberalisation will enter into force on 1 January 2012.

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South Africa: Bailout for South African Airways

Measure #3725 | Published 4 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Sep 2012 ▲

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On October 3, 2012, the National Treasury of South Africa issued a statement that the government has granted South African Airways (SAA) a 5 billion Rand (US$ 600 million) guarantee for a period of two years starting from 1 September 2012.

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United States of America: Renewal of preferences for African LDCs

Measure #3572 | Published 23 Jul 2012 ▲

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The Finance Committee of the U.S.

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United States of America: Government promotion of exports to Africa

Measure #3298 | Published 16 May 2012 ▲

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Legislation pending in the U.S.

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China: VAT rebates for more than 2600 products

Measure #2781 | Published 12 Oct 2011 | Inception 3 Jan 2009 ▲

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On 3 June 2009, the government of China raised the Value Added Tax (VAT) rebates for designated textile and garment exports. Exporters of the benefiting products may recuperate part of the VAT included in intermediate products.

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China: VAT rebate of 15 percent for textile products

Measure #2777 | Published 12 Oct 2011 | Inception 1 Feb 2009 ▲

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On 1 February 2009, the government of China raised the Value Added Tax (VAT) rebates for designated textile and garment exports.

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China: Increased VAT rebates for 553 products

Measure #2774 | Published 12 Oct 2011 | Inception 1 Jan 2009 ▲

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On 1 January 2009, the government of China raised the Value Added Tax (VAT) rebates for designated exports. Exporters of the benefiting products may recuperate up to 80 percent of the VAT included in intermediate products.

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China: Increased VAT rebates for food, textiles, wood products, metals, chemicals and machinery

Measure #2764 | Published 12 Oct 2011 | Inception 1 Dec 2008 ▲

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On 1 December 2008, the government of China raised the Value Added Tax (VAT) rebates for designated exports. Exporters of the benefiting products may recuperate up to 80 percent of the VAT included in intermediate products.

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