Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 8543
Electrical Mach Etc, With Ind Functions Nesoi, Pts
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.UK: Temporary aid for the production of green products
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On 10 February 2009, the United Kingdom notified the European Commission of its "Temporary aid for the production of green products" (N 72/2009) mentioned aid measure.Egypt: New Customs Tariffs
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On 15 February 2009, the Egyptian Ministry of Finance published its revised tariff schedule for a total of 250 products. While a majority of the listed items enjoys tariff reductions, import taxes have been raised in a number of segments.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.China: 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.Brazil: Interest rate reduction on public financing for the export of capital goods
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On 10th September 2009, the Brazilian Development Bank (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico, BNDES) implemented a new Program for Investment Support (called BNDES PSI) throught Resolution nº 3759, with a specific sub-prograSwitzerland: 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).China: Implementation of State Council Opinions on imported goods
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On 26 May 2009, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) officially announced its implemention of measures to ensure that local content would be prioritized in government contracts.
