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Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Libyan Arab Jamahiriya


China: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 2013

Measure #4015 | Published 19 Dec 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 2013 ▲

Description

On December 17, 2012, the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China announced the Tariff Implementation plan for 2013.

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United Kingdom: Eased immigration rules for skilled workers

Measure #4001 | Published 13 Dec 2012 | Inception 13 Dec 2012 ▲

Description

On 13th December 2012, the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) eased immigration regulations for skilled worker (sponsored with a job, Tier 2) transfers. The main changes are:

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China: Temporary changes in export taxes on certain products

Measure #3817 | Published 26 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Dec 2008 ▲

Description

As from 1 December 2008, China made a series of adjustments to export tariffs on certain goods. The changes were announced in the General Administration of Customs Report 84, 2008. The following adjustments were announced:

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Spain: Restrictions on imports of biodiesel

Measure #3800 | Published 22 Oct 2012 ▲

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On 20 April 2012, the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism approved a general provision concerning the supply of biodiesel in Spain.

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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 ▲

Description

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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[+ 9 more sectors]

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[+ 235 more tariff lines]

United Kingdom: Stricter immigration rules

Measure #3776 | Published 16 Oct 2012 | Inception 9 Jul 2012 ▲

Description

On 9 July 2012, new immigration rules for non-EEA citizens were introduced. The main changes cover these areas:

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Italy: Reduced cost of financing for exporting companies

Measure #3704 | Published 1 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Jul 2009 ▲

Description

On July 1st, 2009, the Italian Parliament approved a law decree titled "Anti-crisis measures".

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Italy: Tighter citizenship requirements

Measure #3691 | Published 26 Sep 2012 | Inception 8 Aug 2009 ▲

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On 15 July, 2009, the Italian government approved a decree on public safety including various legislative amendments (from penal and civil codes to traffic laws).The decree also deals with aspects of immigration.

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Algeria: 1,260 products excluded in Arabic Free Trade Area

Measure #3603 | Published 30 Aug 2012 | Inception 5 Mar 2011 ▲

Description

The Chambre Algérienne de Commerce et d' Industrie has published a "negative list" of 1,260 products which, in the context of the Arabic Free Trade Area (Zone Arabe de Libre Echange, ZALE), will be excluded from impo

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[+ 6 more sectors]

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[+ 108 more tariff lines]

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Portugal: State aid to PETROGAL, S.A.

Measure #3425 | Published 25 May 2012 | Inception 3 Aug 2011 ▲

Description

On 17 November 2008, registered on the same date, the Portuguese authorities notified regional investment aid in favour of an investment project by Petroleos de Portugal, Petrogal S.A.

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