Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 5003
Silk Waste, Including Silk Yarn Waste Etc.
Sudan: Ban on the importation of certain commodities such as live animals
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A Ministry of Foreign Trade in Sudan banned the importation of furniture, molasses, biscuits, vermicelli, macaroni, raw and manufactured leather, silk and its products, live animals and birds (excluding chickens, cows and goats imported for breediUnited 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.India: Incentives to exporters through Market Linked Focus Programme
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On 12 January 2010, India announced an incentive scheme for exporters in sectors such as engineering, handicrafts , textiles, chemicals, electronics and some metals thorugh the market Linked Focus Programme (MLFP).Nigeria: Fund for restructing and refinancing loans to the manufacturing sector
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as part of a N500billion power and real sector fund has given N200billion to restructure and refinance existing bank loans to the Nigerian SMEs (Small and medium scale enterprises) or manufacturing sector.Tunisia: Reduction of import duties on certain raw materials, equipment and other products
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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.United States of America: Bill to strengthen customs enforcement for apparel
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Representative Larry Kissell (Democrat of North Carolina) and a bipartisan group of 23 cosponsors introduced on May 25, 2010 the Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (Russia: Trade Ministry approves Light Industry Strategy until 2020
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The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has approved a light industry development strategy for the period until 2020.Brazil: Automatic import licensing for selected products
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As a general rule imports into Brazil are exempted from import licensing, an exception being drawback imports.Switzerland: Proposals to strengthen rules for "Made in Switzerland” designations with implications for local content
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On 25 March 2009, the Federal Council decided to include foodstuffs as part of the legislative amendment project to strengthen protection for “Made in Switzerland” designations and the Swiss Cross (the ‘Swissness’ project).India: Union Budget's implications for tariffs and other trade policies.
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In his Budget Speech of 6 July 2009, the Indian Minister of Finance made a number of announcements that affect Indian commercial policies. These include: "Restoring Export Growth
