UN Tax Committee: Progress on Handbook on Health Taxes
On 18 October 2024 the UN Tax Committee held a first discussion on some new chapters of the Handbook on Health Taxes for Developing Countries. The subcommittee also presented revised versions of some chapters that had already been presented at an
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European Commission imposes final anti-dumping duty on Chinese aluminium radiators
The European Commission released the Commission Implementing Regulation 2024/2661 in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on 15 October 2024, which enforces a definitive anti-dumping duty on aluminium radiator imports from China. The
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European Commission launches expiry review of anti-dumping duties on import of Chinese ironing boards
The European Commission published the Notice of initiation of an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of ironing boards originating in the People's Republic of China (the Notice) in the Official Journal of the European
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European Commission to end anti-subsidy measures on woven, glass fibre fabrics imports from China, Egypt
The European Commission (EC) issued the Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-subsidy measures in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on 17 September 2024 concerning the woven and stitched glass fibre fabrics imports from
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Brazil considering tax hike without legislative approval
Brazil's government is considering tax increases that can be enacted without congressional approval to address this year's budget deficit, according to two reports from the finance ministry received on 6 September 2024. Officials have indicated
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South Africa releases guide on revised tax rates and levies
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) released an updated version of the Guide for Tax Rates/Duties/Levies (Issue 17) on 29 August 2024. This guide compiles current and historical insights into the various taxes, duties, and levies collected by
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EU launches anti-dumping probe on Chinese bicycle imports
The European Commission is set to launch an anti-dumping investigation into bicycle imports from China. This inquiry stems from a complaint filed by the European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) on 24 May 2024. The complaint alleges that
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European Commission launches anti-dumping probe on Chinese steel track shoe imports
The European Commission is set to launch an anti-dumping investigation into steel track shoe imports from China. The Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of steel track shoes originating in the People's Republic of
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UAE: Dubai Customs releases voluntary disclosure policy
Dubai Customs has announced Customs Policy No. (58/2024) regarding the Voluntary Disclosure System (VDS). This initiative is aimed to encourage importers and exporters operating in Dubai to amend past errors in their customs declarations. The
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Brazil withdraws plan to tax low-cost online orders
Brazil’s Senate has withdrawn the proposal from a bill to tax small online purchases on Tuesday, 4 June, 2024. Senators were set to vote on a bill that would introduce a 20% import tax on international online purchases under USD 50, which the
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Brazil: Congress moves to implement tax on inexpensive online orders
Brazil's lower house of Congress approved a bill that introduces 20% import tax on international online purchases under USD 50 on Tuesday, 28 May, 2024. The bill must be voted in the Senate before it can come into effect. This new import tax
See MorePlatform for Collaboration on Tax: Study of Carbon Pricing Metrics
On 8 September 2023 the Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT) issued a report on carbon pricing metrics. The PCT was set up for collaboration between the IMF, OECD, UN and the World Bank and supports countries in strengthening their tax systems by
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OECD: Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific 2023
On 25 July 2023 the OECD issued Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific 2023, setting out revenue data for the region from 2021. The latest edition of the annual publication includes data on tax revenues for 30 jurisdictions in the region and
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Uzbekistan: Tax Changes for 2023
It was reported on 5 January 2023 that the 2023 budget allocations have kept the basic tax rate of profit tax at 15%. The personal income tax rate remains 12%, and the property tax rate continues at 1.5%. The levels of tax collection and government
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Oman: Implementation of Digital Tagging of Excisable Goods
The Oman Tax Authority has announced new timelines for the phased implementation of its Digital Tax Stamps project – an initiative designed to help regulate the import, trade and sale of excisable products, as well as to optimise the collection of
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WTO: Latest Issue of World Tariff Profiles
On 29 July 2022 the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued the latest edition of its annual publication World Tariff Profiles. The publication sets out global tariff and non-tariff information on more than 170 countries and is issued in
See MoreWTO: Director General Outlines Initiatives for Responsible and Sustainable Trade
On 28 January 2022 the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) gave a keynote speech at a conference on more responsible and sustainable trade, held in France which currently has the presidency of the European Union. The speech
See MoreIMF Report on India’s Economy
An IMF country focus on 12 November 2021 indicates that India’s economy is preparing to rebound following the setbacks inflicted by the second wave of Covid-19 infections. India’s substantial policy responses to the pandemic, with economic
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