Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 7219
Flat-Roll Stainless Steel Products, Not Und 600Mm Wide
Mexico: Unilateral tariff elimination.
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On December 24, 2008, the Mexican Ministry of Economy published a decree that unilaterally reduces or eliminates the Most Favored Nation (MFN) import duties applicable to 8,357 tariff codes of the Mexican Harmonized System.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.Russia: Temporary import tariff increase on certain rolled metal and pipes
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On 14 February 2009 import customs duty for certain types of rolled metal and pipes were raised from 5 to 15-20% of customs price for 9 months.India: Preliminary antidumping duty imposed on cold-rolled Flat products of stainless steel originating in China, Japan, Republic of Korea, the European Communities, South Africa, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and the United States
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India imposed on March 27, 2009 a preliminary antidumping duty (specific duty) on cold-rolled Flat products of stainless steel originating in China, Japan, Republic of Korea, the European Communities, South Africa, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and theChina: Restructuring of equipment manufacturing industry
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On 12 May 2009, the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) of the People's Republic of China issued a Planning Release entitled Restructuring and Revitalization of Planning for the Equipment Manufacturing Industry.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).Kazakhstan: Announced 25% devaluation of the national currency.
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In the beginning of February 2009, as an anti-crisis measure, the Kazakh Government announced a 25% devaluation of the national currency (the tenge).Malaysia: Import duty exemptions for raw materials and intermediate goods.
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On 18 November 2008 the Malaysian government adopted the document “Measures To Address Impact Of Global Economic Slowdown On Malaysia's Trade And Industry”, which provides for the full import duty exemption on raw materials and inMalaysia: Reforms to steel sector imports to be phased in from 1 August 2009.
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The International Trade and Industry Ministry of Malaysia (MITI) has announced a review of steel policy which will ultimately lead to reductions in duties on the imports of steel and the introduction of a set of Malaysian standards for imported st
