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Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Zimbabwe


EU: Import price scheme based on standard import values

Measure #4420 | Published 25 Apr 2013 | Inception 14 Jul 2011 ▲

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On 7 June 2011, the EC introduced (according to Regulation No. 543/2011) a new scheme of minimum import prices (so-called standard import values, SIVs) for certain fruits and vegetables.

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EU: Adjustment of tariff quotas on certain fruits & vegetables

Measure #4417 | Published 25 Apr 2013 | Inception 19 Apr 2013 ▲

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India: Joining the International Trademark Registration System

Measure #4348 | Published 10 Apr 2013 | Inception 8 Jul 2013 ▲

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On July 8, 2013, India will accede to the so-called Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks.

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Italy: Facilitating measures for participants to the Milan Universal Exposition 2015

Measure #4141 | Published 14 Feb 2013 | Inception 26 Jan 2013 ▲

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On 14 January 2013, the Italian Senate published law 3/2013, concerning measures aiming at easing the transit and stay of foreign workers participating to the Universal Exposition 2015, taking place in Milan.

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Brazil: Temporary increase of import tariffs on certain products

Measure #4119 | Published 31 Jan 2013 | Inception 1 Oct 2012 ▲

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The Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CAMEX) has issued Resolution no. 70/2012, in which the import tariffs on a number of products, concerning 100 tariff lines at the 8-digit level, were raised temporarily (up to 25%).

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Argentina: Increased import tax and VAT rate for imports

Measure #4074 | Published 16 Jan 2013 | Inception 24 Aug 2012 ▲

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The Argentinean government has increased taxes relating to imports in Resoclución General 3373/2012 (published in the official gazette on August 24, 2012).

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Ukraine: Customs tariff changes in accordance with WTO obligations

Measure #4020 | Published 3 Jan 2013 | Inception 1 Jan 2013 ▲

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[+ 30 more tariff lines]

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China: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 2013

Measure #4015 | Published 19 Dec 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 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.

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EU: Suspension of tariffs on certain fishery products

Measure #4014 | Published 19 Dec 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 2013 ▲

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United Kingdom: Eased immigration rules for skilled workers

Measure #4001 | Published 13 Dec 2012 | Inception 13 Dec 2012 ▲

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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:

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