Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Singapore
China: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 2013
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On December 17, 2012, the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China announced the Tariff Implementation plan for 2013.United Kingdom: Eased immigration rules for skilled workers
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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:Indonesia: Initiation of safeguard investigation on imports of condoms
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On 28 November 2012, the Indonesian Trade Security Committee (KPPI) initiated a safeguard investigation on condoms. The request was lodged by PT. Mitra Rajawali Banjaran on 9 November 2012. The concerned HS code is: 4014.1000.Mexico: Reduction of import tariffs on certain goods
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On 23 November 2012, the Mexican Government decided to lower import tariffs on a multitude of goods, mainly agriculture and chemical goods. 135 tariff lines are affected.Russian Federation: Approved programme for the development of the pharmaceutical and medical industries (2013-2020)
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On November 3, 2012 the Russian Government (according to Order №2057-р) approved the state programme („The Programme“) for the development of the pharmaceutical and medical industries for the period 2013-2020.Indonesia: Imposition of safeguard duties on imports of wheat flour
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On 24 August 2012, the Indonesian Government initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of wheat flour. The product falls under HS code 1101.0010.India: Initiation of safeguard investigation on imports of dioctyl phthalate
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On 23 May 2012, the Indian Government initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of dioctyl phthalate (DOP). The product is classified under HS code 2917.3920Nigeria: Increased import duty on wheat grain
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On 20 July 2012, the government of Nigeria increased import duty on wheat grain from 5% to 20%.Egypt: Provisional determination and subsequent termination of safeguard duties on imports of polypropylene
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On 31 May 2012, Egyptian Government initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of polypropylene. The subject product falls under HS code 3902.1090.
