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Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - United Arab Emirates


Italy: State aid for agricultural products from Calabria

Measure #4252 | Published 18 Mar 2013 | Inception 5 Dec 2012 ▲

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On 14 May 2012, the Italian Government notified to the European Commission its support to producers (SMEs) of  peaches, nectarine peaches and clementines in Calabria. The aid can be awarded until 31 December 2015.

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South Africa: Import tariff imposed on alkyd resins from non-EU/EFTA countries

Measure #4242 | Published 13 Mar 2013 | Inception 12 Oct 2012 ▲

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On 12 October 2012, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) imposed an import tariff of 15% on alkyd resins (HS 3907.50) for non-EU/EFTA countries.

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Italy: State support for super-fast broadband

Measure #4231 | Published 13 Mar 2013 | Inception 18 Dec 2012 ▲

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On 4 June 2012, the Italian Government notified the European Commission about a support program for a nationwide rollout of access to fast and superfast broadband.  

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India: Re-introduction of bonded warehouses for gems and jewelry sector

Measure #4226 | Published 11 Mar 2013 | Inception 5 Mar 2013 ▲

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On 31 January 2013, the Department of Revenue of the Ministry of Finance announced the re-introduction of bonded warehouses in Special Economic Zones and Domestic Tariff Areas for the import and re-export of the following products: cut and polishe

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Pakistan: Reduced custom duty on PET film grade resin

Measure #4225 | Published 11 Mar 2013 | Inception 4 Mar 2013 ▲

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On 4 March 2013, the Revenue Division of Pakistan announced the reduction of the import duty on PET film grade resin to 8%. The product was previously subject to a general duty of 9% and a duty of 20% if imported by BOPET-film manufacturers.

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Indonesia: Restrictions on timber product exports

Measure #4215 | Published 9 Mar 2013 | Inception 1 Jan 2013 ▲

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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.

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Indonesia: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain goods

Measure #4209 | Published 7 Mar 2013 | Inception 15 Oct 2012 ▲

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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 the

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India: Additional import duties on certain fertilisers

Measure #4198 | Published 28 Feb 2013 | Inception 17 Aug 2012 ▲

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On 17 August 2012, the Indian Ministry of Finance (according to notification no.

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Oman: Restrictions on employment of foreign workers

Measure #4192 | Published 27 Feb 2013 | Inception 9 Feb 2013 ▲

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On 9 February 2013, the Shura Council of Oman approved a measure reducing the employment of foreigners in the country.

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Sri Lanka: Increased import duties on several products

Measure #4191 | Published 27 Feb 2013 | Inception 23 Jan 2013 ▲

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On 23 January 2013, Sri Lanka increased import duties on the following items:   - Waters, falling under HS codes 2202.10 and 2202.90;

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