Taxonomy: Sector Affected - 21
Meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, oils and fats
The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Elimination of an import tariff on concentrated apple juices
Description
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: Withdrawal of the temporary rebate provision for canned pineapples
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The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa has recommeded that the rebate provision 460.04/2008/02.06 providing for partial rebate for the duty on canned pineapples be withdrawn.Sudan: Temporarily waive of taxes and customs duties on selected food items
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On 20 September 2011, a Sudanese official (Khartoum governor Abdulraham al-khidir) has indicated government intends to temporarily waive taxes and customs duties on a range of basic food items such as lentils, milk and cooking oil.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.United States of America: Postponement in imposition of reinspection user fees for food
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The U.S.Republic of Belarus: Export ban on some agricultural products
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The Customs Union Commission (Decision # 821 from 18 October 2011) has introduced an export ban on the following agricultural items: HS 1204, HS 1205, HS 1514, HS 1517 from the territory of the Republic of Belarus effective from 21 September 2011Republic of Kazakhstan: Export ban on vegetable oil
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The Customs Union Commission (Decision # 822 from 18 October 2011) has introduced an export ban on vegetable oil (HS 1512) from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan effective from 29 October 2011 for 4 months.China: VAT rebates for more than 2600 products
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On 3 June 2009, the government of China raised the Value Added Tax (VAT) rebates for designated textile and garment exports. Exporters of the benefiting products may recuperate part of the VAT included in intermediate products.China: Increased VAT rebates for exports of food, mineral, chemical and wood products
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On 1 November 2008, the government of China raised the Value Added Tax (VAT) rebates for designated exports. Exporters of the benefiting products may recuperate up to 80 percent of the VAT included in intermediate products.











