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South Africa: Removal of import tariff on aluminium products, paper and polymers

Measure #3015 | Published 9 Jan 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 2012 ▲

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Effective 1 January 2012, the government of South Africa removed import duties on a range of products. The prior rates were:

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Canada: New health-of-animals regulations for imports of aquatic animals

Measure #3007 | Published 31 Dec 2011 | Inception 10 Dec 2011 ▲

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On December 22, 2011 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that it had amended the

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South Africa: Withdrawal of the temporary rebate provision for canned pineapples

Measure #2973 | Published 15 Dec 2011 ▲

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The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa has recommeded that the rebate provision 460.04/2008/02.06 providing for partial rebate for the duty on canned pineapples be withdrawn.

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Thailand: Restricted permission of foreign workers in promoted projects

Measure #2961 | Published 8 Dec 2011 | Inception 13 Sep 2010 ▲

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Effective 13 September 2010, the Board of Investment of Thailand allows the employment of foreign workers under restrictive conditions in the projects its promotes.   These conditions are:

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Thailand: Import duty exemption for flood-damaged machinery

Measure #2960 | Published 8 Dec 2011 | Inception 24 Nov 2010 ▲

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Effective 24 November 2010, the Board of Investment of Thailand accepts applications for an import duty exemption for machinery damaged by flooding.  

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Thailand: Promotion of machinery upgrades to counter the strengthening Baht

Measure #2959 | Published 8 Dec 2011 | Inception 24 Nov 2010 ▲

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Effective 24 November 2010, the Board of Investment of Thailand introduced new investment incentives to upgrade production machinery. The stated purpose of these incentives is to counter the effects of a strengthening Baht.  

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Canada: Elimination of tariffs on 70 items

Measure #2958 | Published 8 Dec 2011 ▲

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     Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced on November 27, 2011 that the government will eliminate 70 import tariffs on items used in a range of manufacturing and processing industries, including food processing

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Argentina: Reference prices on imports of baby carriages from certain Latin-American countries.

Measure #2954 | Published 7 Dec 2011 | Inception 7 Dec 2011 ▲

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On December 7, 2011, the Government of Argentina adopted reference prices applicable to the importation of certain types of baby carriages (including strollers) from Brazil and other Latin-American countries.

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Argentina: Reference prices on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware from certain Asian, European, and Latin-American countries.

Measure #2951 | Published 5 Dec 2011 | Inception 5 Dec 2011 ▲

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On December 5, 2011, the Government of Argentina adopted reference prices applicable to the importation of certain types of ceramic tableware and kitchenware from Brazil, China, Colombia, Indonesia, and other Asian, European, and Latin-American co

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UK: Relaxed permanent settlement rules for foreign entrepreneurs

Measure #2944 | Published 30 Nov 2011 | Inception 16 Mar 2011 ▲

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On 16 March 2011, the British government announced a relaxation of the requirements for permanent settlement of foreign entrepreneurs.

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