Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 2902
Cyclic Hydrocarbons
Brazil: Temporary import tariff reduction/elimination on certain products
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The Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CAMEX) has issued Resolution no. 39/2012, in which the import tariffs on three products were reduced or eliminated temporarily, under their respective import quota.China: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 2013
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On December 17, 2012, the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China announced the Tariff Implementation plan for 2013.Iran: Export ban on 50 products
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The Iranian government has banned the export of 50 products, as a measure to support national production, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported on 30 October 2012, quoting the country's Consumer and Producer Protection Organization.Chile: Elimination of import duties by 2015
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On 27 April 2012, the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Felipe Larraín, announced that Chile will eliminate all import tariffs by 2015 (as a part of its tax reform which entered into force on 4 September 2012).Spain: Restrictions on imports of biodiesel
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On 20 April 2012, the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism approved a general provision concerning the supply of biodiesel in Spain.The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Temporary elimination of import tariff on styrene
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The Commission of the Customs Union (Decision # 846 from 18 October 2011) has temporary eliminated import tariffs on styrene (HS 2902) from 1 January 2012 for 1 year.Belarus: Reduction of export tariffs on certain fuels
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Reduction of export tariffs on certain fuels, i.e. petroleum oils, oils obtained from bituminous minerals, petroleum gases, certain hydrocarbons, waxes and residues of petroleum oils, and oils obtained from bituminous minerals from 1 May 2011.Zimbabwe:Trade Implications of the 2012 National Budget statement
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On 24 November 2011, the government of Zimbabew presented its 2012 national budget statement. The following components of the budget have implication for trade policy.China: Increased VAT rebates for food, textiles, wood products, metals, chemicals and machinery
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On 1 December 2008, the government of China raised the Value Added Tax (VAT) rebates for designated exports. Exporters of the benefiting products may recuperate up to 80 percent of the VAT included in intermediate products.Indonesia: Import duty adjustments for raw materials, consumption and capital goods
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On 13 April 2011, the government of Indonesia announced an adjustment of the import duty on a wide range of raw materials, consumption and capital goods. The measure included trade-enhancing as well as discriminatory elements.
