Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 0703
Onions, Shallots, Garlic, Leeks Etc, Fr Or Chilled
Colombia: Import clearing approval (Visto Bueno) for vegetables and molluscs
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On 27 December 2012, Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism published Circular No.Poland: Tax refund scheme for the agricultural sector
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On 21 June 2012, Poland notified the EC on the amendment of their agriculture support scheme from 2006.United 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.Netherlands: Energy tax reduction to the horticulture sector
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On 5 September 2012, the Netherlands notified the EC on the reduction of energy taxes in the horticulture sector. The new measure is in line with the previous scheme (N270/2010), but is extended with two main provisions:Uzbekistan: Higher import duties on foodstuffs and cigarettes
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Effective from May 1, 2013, Uzbekistan has announced import tariff increases on a number of foodstuffs. The products involved are:Senegal: Temporary ban on imports of onions
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Effective February 10, 2013, the government of Senegal introduced a temporary ban on onions in order to promote local production. This state measure will remain in force until August 31, 2013.Indonesia: Import quota on horticultural products
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On 2 January 2013, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Rusman Heriawan announced import quotas for 11 fruit and vegetable products.Canada: Enactment of the Safe Food for Canadians Act
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On November 20, 2012, the House of Commons in Canada approved on a unanimous vote Bill S-11, The Safe Food for Canadians Act. The bill will proceed to the Senate for royal assent, but will not come into force until the regulations are completed.Namibia: Potato and Onion Scheme to Benefit Local Producers
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According to the Namibia Economist, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has approved the so-called “Potato and Onion Scheme” in February 2012.
