Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 2207
Ethyl Alcohol, Undenat, N/Un 80% Alc, Alcohol, Denat
The Custom Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
Description
The Customs Union (hereinafter – CU) was established between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia on the basis of the Eurasian economic community (EurAsEC) and is based on a system of treaties between or with participation of CU member
Argentina announces restrictions on foodstuff imports
Description
On May 5 2010, the Government of Argentina announced the application of restrictions on imported food products.
Trinidad and Tobago: Increase of import duties on alcohol and tobacco products
Description
On 8 September 2009, the government of Trinidad and Tobago increased the import duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
Brazil: new credit line for exports of consumer goods
Description
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) implemented a new credit line amounting R$ 7 billions for the pre-shipment phase of exports of consumer goods, in a decision announced on 29 April 2010.
Brazil: tariff reduction for ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
Description
On April 23rd, 2010, the Brazilian government announced tariff reduction on the ad-valorem import duty from 20% to 0% for ethanol classified under the codes 2207.10.00 and 2207.20.10 of the the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM).
Nigeria: Deliberate devaluation of the Naira
Description
According to numerous and consistent press reports, the Central Bank of Nigeria has deliberately devalued the local currency at the end of 2008.
Belgium: Interest rate subsidies and guarantees for primary producers hit by the financial crisis
Description
By notification of 22 January 2010, the Belgian authorities notified a temporary aid scheme for granting limited amounts of compatible aid under the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support access to finance in the current financial a
United States of America: Bill to extend for five years subsidies and protection for ethanol
Description
Representatives Earl Pomeroy (Democrat-North Dakota) and John Shimkus (Republican-Illinois), together with 28 other co-sponsors, introduced on March 25, 2010 a bil
Russia: New type of license simplifies alcohol import
Description
From 1 March 2010 the importers of alcohol production will be able to receive general import licenses. This general license will reduce the amount of documents which are necessary to get permission for alcohol import.
United States of America: Renewal of preferential trade programs
Description
The authorizations for two preferential trade programs that extend duty-free treatment to U.S. imports from developing countries were due to expire on December 31, 2009 unless new legislation was approved to renew the programs.
