Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Turkey
The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Elimination of an import tariff on concentrated apple juices
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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.South Africa: Removal of import duty on pistons
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On 23 December 2011, the government of South Africa removed the import duty on certain pistons. Pistons with a diameter of less than 155 mm may now be imported free of charge.EC: Initiation of antidumping investigation concerning imports of certain tube and pipe fittings originating in Russia and Turkey
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On 1 November 2011 the European Commission announced an initiation of antidumping investigation concerning imports of certain tube and pipe fittings originating in Russia and Turkey.Zimbabwe:Trade Implications of the 2012 National Budget statement
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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.Liberia: Elimination of customs duties on selected items used by water and sewer corporation
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On 7th December 2011, the government of Liberia lifted customs duties on a number of items exclusively used by the Liberia water and sewer corporation to facilitates it operation.Thailand: Import duty exemption for flood-damaged machinery
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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.Thailand: Promotion of machinery upgrades to counter the strengthening Baht
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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.South Africa: Removal of customs duty on certian bags of low density polyethylene
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The International Trade administration Commission of South Africa has recommended a reduction in the rate of duty on certian bags of low density polyethlene of size not exceeding 15cmX23cm, with no opening, having one preforated edge that incorpraFrance: Announced 10 percent cut to non-EU/EFTA immigration
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On 15 April 2011, the French Minister of the Interior Guéant publicly stated his intention to reduce the number of legal immigrants.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.
