Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 9015
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Vietnam: Fifth devaluation of the Dong
Description
On 17 August 2010, the State Bank of Vietnam has devalued the national currency, the Dong, for the fifth time since 2008.
Brazil: tariff reduction on a range of capital goods
Description
On 5 August 2010, the Brazilian government announced tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty from14% to 2% for 400 capital goods. In total 177 tariff lines (HS code 10-digit level) are subject to the change.
Argentina: Subsidized export credits for capital goods and related services
Description
On May 14, 2010 the Bank of Investment and Foreign Commerce (BICE), second largest public bank in the country, launched a subsidized export credits program of USD 5 millions (20 millions of Argentinean pesos), aimed at boosting domestic prod
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
Canada: Elimination of import tariffs on all manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment
Description
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
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.
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.
Brazil: additional tariff reduction for capital goods and computing machinery and telecommunication equipment and apparatus
Description
On March 25th, 2010, the Brazilian government announced additional tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty to 2% for 168 capital goods and 4 goods classified as computing machinery and telecommunication equipment and apparatus, classified
