Italy: E-Invoicing Requirements for Suppliers of Goods and Services

January 14, 2015

The suppliers of goods and services in Italy will be required to submit electronic invoices through Italy's online platform to almost all public authorities (PAs) from March 31, 2015. Businesses supplying public authorities must provide the required

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Slovak Republic: Law amendments regarding excise duties signs

November 20, 2014

The amendments to the law related to excise duties were signed by the President on 19th November

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China: Bonded treatment for steel imports revoked

September 24, 2014

Chinese Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs, and the State Administration of Taxation jointly issued a notice that revokes the bonded treatment for steel materials imported under 78 tariff codes, with an effective date of 1

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China: Termination of Anti-dumping Measures Applicable to Imports of Pyrocatechol originated in the EU

September 11, 2014

On August 25, 2009, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No.53 of 2009, deciding to continue to impose anti-dumping measures against imports of pyrocatechol originated in the EU in accordance with Announcement No. 41 of 2003, Announcement 61

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Venezuela: Customs system changes regarding foreign exchange rates

June 19, 2014

Venezuela’s tax and customs administration (SENIAT) has declared changes to both versions of its automated customs system (Sistema Aduanero Automatizado or SIDUNEA) naming S++ and SW under foreign exchange agreements that is used to determine the

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Luxembourg Lowers Shipping Registration Levy

April 20, 2014

Luxembourg has issued a draft regulation that would reduce shipping registration duties. The duties are computed by reference to a vessel’s tonnage, determined when the ship is first registered in Luxembourg. Although Luxembourg is a landlocked

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Russia-Amendments in Import, Export Procedures

December 18, 2013

The termination of agreement between Russia and the national guaranteeing association for TIR operations has ensured by Russia’s customs service on December 1, 2013. The TIR carnet, customs transit document, exhibits the presence of an

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Japan: Changes in customs Valuation regulations

July 25, 2013

The customs valuation regulation has been changed in Japan. The valuation is based on the transaction value in line with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules but the change in the regulations clarifies the issue of which particular transaction is to

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