Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Luxembourg
Russian Federation: Elimination of import tariffs on polyester thread
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Russian Government eliminated import tariffs on polyester thread (HS 3907) from March 2009.Russian Federation: Increase of import tariffs on polycarbonates
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Russian government increased import tariffs on polycarbonates (from zero to 5%) (HS 3907.40.00) from February 2010.South Africa: Elimination of import tariffs on nonwovens
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Effective 26 August 2011, the government of South Africa has eliminated the import tariff on nowovens.Argentina: Reference prices on imports of certain type of articles of cermets from diverse countries.
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On April 24, 2012, the Government of Argentina adopted reference prices applicable to the importation of certain cermets and articles thereof, from Luxemburg, Israel, the US and other countries.The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Elimination of import and export licensing requirement on drugs
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The Customs Union Commission eliminated import and export licensing requirement on drugs used in veterinary medicines (HS 2922; 2930; 2932; 2936; 2937; 2938; 2939; 2941; 3001; 3002; 3003; 3004; 3006; 3401; 3402; 3808; 3822) from 1 October 2011.Brazil: Temporary tariff reduction on certain telecommunications, IT, and capital goods.
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On February 13, 2012, the Government of Brazil announced the temporary tariff reduction of the ad-valorem import duty applicable to certain telecommunications, information technology, and capital goods.Kenya: Tougher Rules for Horticulture Exporters
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Horticulture exporters must now identify farms where they source their fresh produce from or risk losing their licences, as the industry regulator tightens rules to comply with European Union standards.Norway: Removal of turnus requirement for EEA-educated doctors
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On 14 September 2011, the government of Norway abolished its turnus-requirement for doctors eductated in the European Economic Area (EEA).Switzerland: Elimination of import duties on selected IT-products
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On 23 November 2011, the government of Switzerland announced the abolishment of all import taxes on multi-use printers, flat screens, set-top boxes, cable used in telecom devices plus selected headphones.Japan: A program facilitating and speeding up the administration related to imports extended to manufacturers
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In July 2009, the Japanese authorities extended the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program to manufacturers. This means that manufacturers, customs brokers, logistics operators and warehouse operators are eligible to become AEO's.
