Kenya: Government has banned the exportation of maize
The Kenya Revenue Authority has been issued a public notice on 26 January 2017 to inform all exporters, customs agents and the general public that the government prohibited the exportation of maize until further
See MorePGA Highlights: December 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of December 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Importing certain vehicles and engines under Clean Air Act: This document amends the U.S. CBP
See MoreChina: Adjustments to tariff items
On 19 December 2016, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council issued the adjustments to the tariffs in 2017. The new plan comes into force on 1 January 2017. According to the plan, the number of items to be taxed in 2017 will reach 8,547.
See MoreBulgaria: Amendments to Excise Duties and Tax Warehouses Act gazetted
The amendments to the Excise Duties and Tax Warehouses Act (EDTWA) have been gazetted on 6th December 2016. An overview of the amendments is given below: Administrative simplifications of various procedures Starting from 1st January 2017, a
See MorePGA Highlights: November 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of November 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Export-Import rules revisions for hazardous waste: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
See MoreWTO publishes latest issue of World Tariff Profiles
On 2 November 2016 the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued the latest expanded edition of its annual publication World Tariff Profiles. This publication provides tariff and non-tariff information on more than 170 economies worldwide and is issued
See MorePGA Highlights: October 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of October 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register NAFTA: Applications for inclusion on the Chapter 19 Roster: The Office of the United States
See MorePGA Highlights: September 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of September 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Application to export electric energy: Rassini Energy Project, LLC (Applicant or REP) has
See MorePGA Highlights: August 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of August 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Submission of questionnaire for OMB review: Notice of submission of request for approval of a
See MorePGA Highlights: July 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of July 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Eligibility of Namibia to export meat products to the US: The Food Safety and Inspection Service
See MoreWTO: Landlocked developing countries and world trade
The fifth meeting of ministers of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) was held on 23 June 2016. Trade is a driver of inclusive growth and is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. However the LLDCs face very high trade costs that
See MorePGA Highlights: June 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of June 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Application to use the Automated Commercial Environment: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection
See MoreUK: Customs Information Paper on Exit from the EU
HMRC has issued Customs Information Paper 42 (2016) in relation to the referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU). The paper clarifies that there will be no immediate change to the movement of goods in or out of the UK. Until Article 50
See MoreWTO Director General discusses issues in global trade
At the World Trade Symposium of 7 June 2016 on “Trade and Globalization in the Twenty First Century: The Path to Greater Inclusion” the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) spoke about current progress and remaining issues in
See MoreWTO: Trade policy review of United Arab Emirates
The World Trade Organization (WTO) conducted a review of the trade practices of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 1 and 3 June 2016. The review was conducted on the basis of a report prepared by the WTO secretariat. Real GDP growth in the UAE
See MoreWTO: Trade Dialogue with business leaders
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Dialogues event held on 30 May 2016 gave business leaders an opportunity to discuss the challenges they face and the role of the WTO in helping to overcome the problems. The business representatives noted
See MoreVanuatu: Abuse of duty free system
The Customs and Inland Revenue Department (DCIR) has published a statement on 26th May 2016 on its website announcing that there has been a number of abuses involving cruise ship passengers who purchase duty free goods to give in exchange for taxi
See MorePGA Highlights: May 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of May 2016. Agencies Summary Link Federal Register ACE will be the sole of authorized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system: This document
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