Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 1401
Vegetable Plaiting Materials (Bamboos, Reeds Etc.)
Egypt: Increase in import tariffs on certain luxury goods and foodstuffs
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On 25 March 2013, Egypt announced a heavy increase in the import duties on a variety of “unnecessary consumer goods”.India: Subsidy scheme to facilitate exports
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On 26 December 2012, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced the following measures to facilitate exports: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.Indonesia: Temporary ban on rattan exports
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According to numerous and consistent press reports, the government of Indonesia has banned the export of rattan from 1 November 2011. The ban shall be reviewed after two years.United States of America: Postponement in imposition of reinspection user fees for food
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The U.S.China: Second batch of export quotas for rush and rush products for 2011
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On 28 July 2011, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the 2011 second batch of export quota for rush and rush products.India: Trade implications of 2011-2012 budget
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On 28 February 2011, the Indian government announced its budget for the fiscal year of 2011-2012. Among other initiatives, the budget withholds a number of changes to the Indian customs code as well as general export promotional measures.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 regimeVietnam: 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.
