Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 2601
Iron Ores & Concentrates, Including Roast Pyrites
India: Duty free export of iron ore fines
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On 7 December 2008, the government of India exempted exports of iron ore fines from the whole export duty leviable thereon.Viet Nam: Imposition of export duties on iron ore and concentrates
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On 24 September 2010, the government of Viet Nam imposed export duties on iron ore and concentrates as well as roasted iron pyrites.India: Adjustment of export taxes
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On 1 March 2011, the government of India announced the adjusment of various export taxes with immediate effect.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.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: Removal of export duty on iron ore pellets
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According to the Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO, the government of India has abolished its iron ore export taxes as of 1 April 2011. The export restrictions on further iron ore products remain in place.China: Import ban on low-grade iron ore
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On 8 April 2010, the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals and Chemicals Importers and Exporters (CCCMC) has banned Chinese trading houses from importing low-quality iron (below 60% Fe).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.Kazakhstan: Local content in subsoil sector
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Kazakhstan introduced a local content requirement into the terms of subsoil use contracts.Nigeria: Deliberate devaluation of the Naira
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According to numerous and consistent press reports, the Central Bank of Nigeria has deliberately devalued the local currency at the end of 2008.
