Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 1005
Corn (Maize)
Peru: Import tariff exemption on maize and grain
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On 9 April 2011, Peru’s Ministry of the Economy and Finances adopted Decree No. 055-2011-EF eliminating import tariffs on yellow, white and other types of maize and grain, effective 10 April 2011.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.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.Ukraine: Compensation of insurance payments for agricultural commodity producers
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On August 15, 2012, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Ukraine approved Resolution No.Russian Federation: Proposal of temporary abolishment of import duties on certain cereals
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The Russian Ministry of Economic Development (according to an official press release of the Russian Government of February 1, 2013) proposed the abolition of the current 5% import customs duties on whChina: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 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.Mexico: Reduction of import tariffs on certain goods
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On 23 November 2012, the Mexican Government decided to lower import tariffs on a multitude of goods, mainly agriculture and chemical goods. 135 tariff lines are affected.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.Iran: Export ban on 50 products
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The Iranian government has banned the export of 50 products, as a measure to support national production, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported on 30 October 2012, quoting the country's Consumer and Producer Protection Organization.Chile: Elimination of import duties by 2015
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On 27 April 2012, the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Felipe Larraín, announced that Chile will eliminate all import tariffs by 2015 (as a part of its tax reform which entered into force on 4 September 2012).
