Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 2714
Bitumen & Asphalt, Natural, Shale & Tar Sands Etc.
Russian Federation: Energy Strategy up to 2030
Description
The Energy Strategy of the Russian Federation up to 2030 is based on the previously adopted Energy Strategy up to 2020 which was approved by the Russian Government by the government decree #1234-p from 28 August 2003.Philippines: Import duty suspended for crude oil, petroleum products, and asphalt
Description
On 10 June 2010, the government of the Philippines announced the removal of import tariffs on crude oil, petroleum products, and asphalt. Effective from the beginning of July, the stated products may be imported duty-free.Vietnam: Fifth devaluation of the Dong
Description
On 17 August 2010, the State Bank of Vietnam has devalued the national currency, the Dong, for the fifth time since 2008.Tunisia: Reduction of import duties on certain raw materials, equipment and other products
Description
On 21 December 2009, Tunisia issued the finance law 2010 (Loi no 2009-71) that introduces reductions of import duties on certain raw materials, equipment and other products. The law entered into force as from 1 January 2010.Canada: Elimination of import tariffs on all manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment
Description
As an accompanying measure to its 2010 budget, the Canadian government announced on 9 March 2010 that it intends to eliminate all remaining tariffs on manufacturing inputs and machinery and equipment in the near future.Ethiopia: Repeated deliberate devaluation of the Birr
Description
According to numerous and consistent press reports, the National Bank of Ethiopia has repeatedly intervened to devalue its national currency since the end of 2008.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.South Africa: New royalties law to take effect on 1 March 2010
Description
The Minerals and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act, 2008, is to take effect from 1 March 2010. The introduction of the new law was postponed for a year to give mining companies a rest from the global recession.Indonesia: Domestic market obligation (DMO) for mineral and coal producers
Description
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issued a new regulation (No. 34 of 2009), effective 31 December 2009, on prioritising mineral and coal resources for domestic usage.
