Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 8705
Special Purpose Motor Vehicles Nesoi
United States of America: Bill to ban imports of goods for which there is no registered domestic agent
Description
A bill under consideration in the U.S.
The Custom Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
Description
The Customs Union (hereinafter – CU) was established between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia on the basis of the Eurasian economic community (EurAsEC) and is based on a system of treaties between or with participation of CU member
Bolivia: Import ban on vehicles above a certain age
Description
Since December 2008, the government of Bolivia has restricted the imports of used vehicles above a certain age. In doing so, the government aims to lower emissions in the country.
Venezuela: Devaluation of the Bolivar
Description
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.
Brazil: more capital goods with tariff reduction
Description
On April 30th, 2010, the Brazilian government announced tariff reduction on the ad-valorem import duty to 2% for more tariff lines of capital goods These tariff lines are classified under the chapters: 84, 85, 87, 89 and 90 of the Mercosur Common
Togo: New rules for importation of vehicles
Description
The Togo Customs Department has issued new instructions regarding the importation of vehicles in Togo. From 1 May 2010, all vehicles imported into the country must have the following documents.
Ethiopia: Repeated deliberate devaluation of the Birr
Description
According to numerous and consistent press reports, the National Bank of Ethiopia has repeatedly intervened to devalue its national currency since the end of 2008.
Nigeria: Deliberate devaluation of the Naira
Description
According to numerous and consistent press reports, the Central Bank of Nigeria has deliberately devalued the local currency at the end of 2008.
Argentina: Extension of tax exemptions for locally produced capital goods
Description
On February 4, 2010, the Government of Argentina announced an extension of a tax-exemption program that benefits capital goods producers.
United Kingdom: Rescue Aid for LDV Group Limited
Description
On 25 May 2009, the United Kingdom notified a rescue aid in favor of the firm LDV Group Limited (hereafter "LDV"), which had been granted on 18 May 2009.
