Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 4401
Fuel Wood In Logs Etc, Wood In Chips, Etc.
Thailand: Cancellation of export tax on certain products
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In 2009 Thailand cancelled export tax for buffalo, cow hide and dried processed rubber wood.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.United States of America: Bill to ban imports of goods for which there is no registered domestic agent
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A bill that was under consideration in the U.S.Mozambique: Proposed surtax on export of unprocessed wood
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A bill proposing a surtax of 20 percent on the FOB price on the export of logs or stakes, 15% export surtax on wood that has undergone primary processing into sawn planks or boards, 5% on wooden railway sleepers or parquet squares and 3% on woodenSierra Leone: Increases in tariff, restoration of tariffs on certain goods
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The 2010 government budget speech contained the following changes in tariffs.Gabon: Ban on log exports
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At the end of 2009 the President of Gabon announced, a ban on unprocessed logs beginning January 2010. The ban is aimed at encouraging the local processing of wood and exportation of finished and semi-finished wood products.Sierra Leone: Ban on export of logs
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In a press release by the office of the president, a ban has been imposed on the transport and export of logs. This is in a bid to crackdown on illegal logging in the country.Mexico: Unilateral tariff elimination.
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Brazil: Public financing for the production of goods for exports by small and medium companies (pre-shipment phase)
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Companies with gross annual income up to R$ 60 million will be able to obtain credit from the Export Financing Program - PROEX for the production of goods destined for export.
