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Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - South Africa


The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Elimination of an import tariff on concentrated apple juices

Measure #3033 | Published 3 Feb 2012 | Inception 2 Jan 2012 ▲

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The Commission decision #901 from 9 December 2011 introduces 0 percent import tariff rate on concentrated apple juices and apple sauce (HS 2007 and 2009) for 9 months.  

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South Africa: Creation of rebate for certain Monitors

Measure #2969 | Published 14 Dec 2011 | Inception 19 Oct 2011 ▲

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The International Trade Administration Commision of South Africa has recommeded for the creation of a rebate provision for monitors classified under tariff subheading 8528.51.90 and 8528.59.90 which was previously attracting a general rate of cust

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Zimbabwe:Trade Implications of the 2012 National Budget statement

Measure #2963 | Published 9 Dec 2011 | Inception 1 Jan 2012 ▲

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On 24 November 2011, the government of Zimbabew presented its 2012 national budget statement. The following components of the budget have implication for trade policy.

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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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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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UK: Further changes to list of shortage occupations

Measure #2943 | Published 30 Nov 2011 | Inception 14 Nov 2011 ▲

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On 18 October 2011, the British government accepted the recommended changes to the shortage occupations list provided by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). The list is important for citizens from non-EU/EFTA countries.

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UK: Introduction of minimum salaries for settlement permits to foreign workers

Measure #2942 | Published 30 Nov 2011 | Inception 31 Oct 2011 ▲

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On 6 April 2011, the British government raised the requirements to quailfy for a permanent settlement permit.  

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UK: Overhaul of student visa system

Measure #2941 | Published 30 Nov 2011 | Inception 21 Apr 2011 ▲

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On 22 March 2011, the UK Border Agency announced an overhaul of the British student visa system.   The overhaul includes the following measures. Unless stated otherwise, these measures came into effect on 21 April 2011.

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