Taxonomy: Type of Measure - Quota (including tariff rate quotas)
Colombia: Introduction of import quotas on corn and soya beans
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On 23 November 2009, Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism adopted Decree No.Colombia: Elimination of rice ban on imports from Andean Community countries
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On 21 June 2012, Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism published Circular No. 029 of 2012, in conjunction with Circular 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.United States of America: Temporary waiver of sugar restrictions
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on May 1, 2013 that it is waiving certain provisions in the Refined Sugar Re-Export Program. Under the program, refiners may enter raw sugar unrestricted by the quantitative limit establishedUnited States of America: New farm bill under development
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The agriculture committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate are developing new farm bills to replace the previous (2008) farm bill. Each of them approved their versions in the week of May 13, 2013.India: Import restrictions for certain dairy products
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On 21 November 2012, the Indian Ministry of Finance issued the Notification No. 59/2012-Customs amending the Notification No. 12/2012 as follows:China: Export quota on Rare Earths for 2012
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On 22 August 2012, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the 2012 second batch of export quota on rare earths. The 2012 second batch of 9,770 tons is 37 per cent lower compared to the 2011 second batch quota.Colombia: Application of a provisional special measure for the importation of powdered milk from Argentina.
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On April 5, 2013, the Government of Colombia announced a provisional special measure on imports of powdered milk from Argentina under the Economic Complementation Agreement No. 59 (ACE No.Colombia: Suspension of tariff preference and introduction of import quota for oil imports from Argentina
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On April 5, 2013, the Government of Colombia announced a provisional special measure on imports of oils from Argentina under the Economic Complementation Agreement No. 59 (ACE No. 59) with Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
