Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 1301
Lac, Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins And Balsams
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.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.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).Indonesia: Reduced number of gateways for horticulture imports
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Ministry of Agriculture Regulations 88, 89, and 90/2011, as well as 03/2012 restrict the entry and exit points of agriculture products, implement testing at the border for fruits, vegetables and cereals, and requires pre-approval of imports from tUnited States of America: Postponement in imposition of reinspection user fees for food
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The U.S.Canada: Possible adoption of a licensing regime for food imports
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is considering adoption of a licensing regimeIndia: Tariff concessions for imports from enumerated LDCs
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On 13 August 2008, the government initiated a scheme granting tariff concessions to enumerated least developed countries (LDCs). The list of beneficiaries from the Indian programme has repeatedly been extended since.Vietnam: Fifth devaluation of the Dong
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On 17 August 2010, the State Bank of Vietnam has devalued the national currency, the Dong, for the fifth time since 2008.India: Union Budget 2010-11 announces Tariff measures
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The Union Budget 2010-11 was passed in the Parliament on 4 May, 2010. It announced a host of tariff measures for commodities and services. The budget also announced certain credit incentives for trade.
