Taxonomy: Implementing Jurisdiction - Brazil
Brazil: Local content tax incentives for automotive industry
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Decree no.Brazil: Local content requirements in prime time radio and television shows
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Brazil’s media law (No. 12,485) of September 2011 introduced several local content requirements (art. 16-25), including:Brazil: Mandatory local partnerships in the insurance sector
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In December 2010 and March 2011, the Brazilian National Council on Private Insurance (CNSP) issued Resolutions no. 225 and 232, respectively, on foreign insurance firms. Resolution no.Brazil: Temporary increase of wheat-import quota
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On 9 April 2013, Brazil doubled its wheat-import quota for purchases outside its regional free trade bloc (Mercosur). The country's foreign trade commission Camex increased the wheat quota up to 2 million tonnes from 1 million tonnes.Brazil: Initiation and subsequent termination of antidumping investigation on certain yarns of mixed fibers imported from Turkey and Viet Nam
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On 12 September 2011, the Government of Brazil initiated an antidumping investigation on yarns of mixed fibers containing 50 per cent or more of viscose fibers originating in Turkey and Viet Nam.Brazil: Initiation of antidumping investigation on tires for motor cars imported from Chinese Taipei, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Ukraine
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On 20 July 2012, the Government of Brazil initiated an antidumping investigation on tires for motor cars originating in Chinese Taipei, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Ukraine. The HS code in question is 4011.1000.Brazil: Initiation of antidumping investigation on certain blenders imported from China
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On 13 December 2012, the Government of Brazil initiated an antidumping investigation on blenders of power equal to or less than 800 W originating in China. The HS code in question is 8509.4010.Brazil: Initiation of antidumping investigation on basic refractories imported from China and Mexico
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On 2 July 2012, the Brazilian Government initiated an antidumping investigation on basic refractories originating in China and Mexico. The HS codes in question are 6902.1018 and 6902.1019.Brazil: State support for energy projects
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In April 2013, the Brazilian government announced that it will provide funds amounting to BRL 3 billion in 2014 for projects in the sector of ultra-high-voltage transmission, smart grids, photovoltaics, heliothermics and wind energy.Brazil: Extension of Investment Support Program
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On 6 December 2012, Brazil's government decided to extend its Investment Support Program (PSI) through 2013 with BRL 100 billion (USD 47.6 billion) to back subsidised loans for capital goods (e.g., machines, equipment).
