Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 7407
Copper Bars, Rods And Profiles
China: Export tax adjustments for 2011
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On 16 December 2010, the government of China announced its new export taxes for 2011. A total of 340 products (HS Code 8 digit level) are now subject to an export tax. In 2010, only 329 products had been listed.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.Ukraine: Licensing requirements for exports of metal
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Ukraine has introduced licensing requirements for exports of certain metals such as iron, steel, copper, and aluminum from 23 December 2009.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.Argentina: Reference prices for designated exports
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On 5 March 2010, the government of Argentina set new reference prices for a designated number of exports. The goods affected through decrees 2786-2790 include agricultural poducts such as grapes, honey and milk, but also articles of copper.Canada: Elimination of import tariffs on all manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment
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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.Venezuela: Devaluation of the Bolivar
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On 8 January 2010, the Venezuelan government announced the devaluation of the Bolivar. Instead of the existing fixed exchange rate at 2.15 Bs/US Dollar, the government now operates a two-tier system.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.
