Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 2104
Soups, Broths & Preps, Homogenized Comp Food Preps
United States of America: Postponement in imposition of reinspection user fees for food
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The U.S.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.Uzbekistan: Import tariff increase on agricultural products and food
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By the President Decree from 25 April 2011, the import tariff increase on agricultural and food products was introduced from 1 April 2011. The rage of the import tariff is from soya oil (10 percent) to ice-cream (200 percent).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 regimeMexico increases the number of US goods subject to retaliatory duties.
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On August 18, 2010, the Mexican Government increased the number of US products subjected to retaliatory duties.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.Argentina announces restrictions on foodstuff imports
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On May 5 2010, the Government of Argentina announced the application of restrictions on imported food products.Venezuela: Devaluation of the Bolivar
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On 8 January 2010, the Venezuelan government announced the devaluation of the Bolivar. Instead of the existing fixed exchange rate at 2.15 Bs/US Dollar, the government now operates a two-tier system.
