Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Netherlands
The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain types of organic chemical substances
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On March 5, 2013, the Collegium of the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan (according to Decision № 29) has temporarily set a zero import duty on organic chemical substances with the following codes from the Commodity Nomenclature forIndonesia: Restrictions on timber product exports
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On 22 October 2012, the Minister of Trade introduced export restrictions on timber products namely: 4407.10.00 to 4407.99.90; 4409.10.00 to 4409.29.00; 4412.31.00 to 4412.99.00; 4418.10.00 to 4418.90.90 and 9406.00.92.00.Indonesia: Tightened provisions for tin exports
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On 14 December 2012, the Minister of Trade issued a regulation that tightens the export provisions on tin. The regulation implies a 3 per cent royalty on all tin exports and asks for additional technical verification.Russian Federation: Simplified visa regime for big international investors
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On December 30, 2012, the Russian President, Mr Vladimir Putin, signed amendments (№ 303-FZ) to Articles 25 and 25.6 of the Federal Law "On the Procedure for Exit from the Russian Federation and Entry into the Russian Federation".Indonesia: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain goods
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Under its so-called “Government Borne Import Duty” regime ex Regulation 23/PMK.011/2012 - in which the Indonesian Ministry of Finance can decide to reduce/eliminate the import duties normally payable by importers in order to serve theThe Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Decreased import tariffs on certain types of fish
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On October 2, 2012, the EEC Collegium introduced with Decision No. 175 the following amendments to the Unified Customs Tariff of the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan:Russian Federation: Tax benefits for farmers
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On September 19, 2012, the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament, adopted amendments to the Federal Tax Code, which have the aim to support farmers in light of Russia’s accession to the WTO.Belarus: State support for an investment project in the confectionery industry
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With Decree № 57 of February 4, 2013, the President of the Republic of Belarus authorised the state financing of an investment project (EUR 15.73 million) in the confectionery industry.Sri Lanka: Elimination of value added tax on certain imported items
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On 1 January 2013, amendments to the VAT act of 2002 of Sri Lanka entered into force. Imports of the following items are excluded from VAT as from 1 January 2013 (HS codes in parenthesis):Indonesia: Stronger import regulations on cell phones and tablets
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On 27 December 2012, the Ministry of Trade issued Regulation 82/2012 regarding the importation of cellular Phones, Handheld Computers as well as Tablets.
