Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 8901
Vessels For The Transport Of Persons Or Goods
Colombia: Temporary elimination of import duties on 3,095 tariff lines to benefit agricultural and industrial sectors
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On 15 August 2012, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of the Republic of Colombia adopted Decree No.Japan: Buyer’s credit to Gearbulk Holding for the purchase of a Japanese Ship
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On 25 March 2013, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) agreed with Gearbulk Holding Limited (Bermuda) to offer an export credit line to finance the purchase of a cargo carrier of Japanese manufacture.Japan: Export credit line for the purchase of a Japanese cargo carrier
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On 25 March 2013, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) agreed with Gearbulk Shipowning Limited (Bermuda) to offer an export credit line to finance the purchase a cargo carrier.Egypt: Possible increase of import duties on luxury items
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On 14 February 2012, the Egyptian cabinet approved a draft proposal to raise import duties on 100 luxury items; among other in the following categories: watches, boats, shrimps and sunglasses.Argentina: Temporary reduction of import tariffs on 1,406 capital goods
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On July 5th, 2012, Argentina introduced (according to decree no. 1026/2012) a temporary reduction of import tariffs on 1,406 capital goods (HS 8-digit products). The period of application is set to the second half of 2012.Chile: Elimination of import duties by 2015
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On 27 April 2012, the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Felipe Larraín, announced that Chile will eliminate all import tariffs by 2015 (as a part of its tax reform which entered into force on 4 September 2012).Indonesia: Temporary import regulations for used capital goods
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The Minister of Trade Regulation 48/2011, dated 29 Dec 2011, on the imports of used capital goods allows the imports of 306 used capital goods (but not scrap), classified under HS 73 (articles of iron and steel), 84 and 85 (machinery and electricaGermany: State Guarantee to P+S Werften GmbH
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On 2 June 2012, Germany notified the EC to rescue the P+S Werften GmbH through a state guarantee.Germany: Innovation aid scheme for shipbuilding sector
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On 15 February 2012, Germany notified the EU commission about a new aid scheme for the shipbuilding sector. The measure started on 1 January 2012 and will be limited to the end of 2013.Brazil: Temporary tariff reduction on certain telecommunications, IT, and capital goods.
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On May 18, 2012, the Government of Brazil announced the temporary tariff reduction of the ad-valorem import duty applicable to certain telecommunications, information technology, and capital goods.
