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Special Economic Zones: A tool for African governments to grow their economies

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Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are well established tools for increasing exports, facilitating imports and driving economic growth in their host economies. SEZs are "demarcated geographic areas contained within a country's...more

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Import duties of 544 HTS codes are temporarily modified in Mexico

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The "Decree amending the Tariff of the Law on General Import and Export Taxes" was published on April 22, 2024, by Mexico’s Ministry of Economy in the Official Gazette of the Federation. The following points from this decree...more

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[Webinar] Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification - October 26th, 8:00 am PT

Why Should You Attend: The Harmonized System (HS) is used by virtually all countries to determine the duty/taxes and admissibility of imported goods. Because the classification of goods under the HS is a legal determination...more

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Chambers Global Aviation Finance & Leasing Guide 2022: Ireland

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1.1.1 Taxes/Duties Payable Upon Execution of the Sales Agreement VAT Whether there will be any VAT payable on the sale of an aircraft is determined by its physical location at the point of sale. If the aircraft is physically...more

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USTR Suspends Tariffs on Certain French Luxury Goods: A Potential Shift in Trade Talks

Key Takeaways: • Threatened 25% tariffs on French luxury goods are suspended. • USTR is still looking at tariffs in retaliation for taxes on U.S. global tech companies. • Biden’s new USTR will face immense pressure to...more

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US Says Goodbye to Hong Kong’s Separate Customs Territory Status – What Is the Impact on Importers?

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In view of the recent action taken by President Trump in an Executive Order regarding Hong Kong’s status, US importers should prepare for increased risk exposure in US-Hong Kong trade. Although Hong Kong technically...more

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International Trade Roundup: PPE Export Exemptions, Import Duty Postponement and Border Closures

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Key Takeaways - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) issued a regulation allowing companies to export personal protective equipment (“PPE”) in 10 defined circumstances discussed below. - U.S. Customs and...more

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Trump’s Tariff Wars: Mitigating the Risk for Supply Chains

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Throughout his presidency, President Trump has used tariffs – and the threat of tariffs – to address an unprecedented variety of economic and national security threats. As if to underscore the point, on December 2, 2019, the...more

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EU/UK trade and customs relationship in the new N. Ireland protocol

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The EU-UK agreement reached on 17 October 2019 ("Agreement") revises the Irish backstop with a new protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland ("NI protocol")....more

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Mining & Metals 2019: China and trade tensions top industry fear list

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The global mining & metals sector spent much of 2018 in the thrall of macro uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Heading into 2019, what does the underlying picture look like?...more

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NAFTA and the New Trump Administration: Your Top Ten Questions Answered

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With the recent U.S. election finally reaching its close, the unexpected election of Mr. Trump has left many multinational companies wondering how the change in administration will impact their business operations. One of the...more

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EU-Vietnam Trade Deal

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The EU and Vietnam have concluded the substantive elements of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), widely-hailed as one of the most ambitious and comprehensive such agreements that the EU has concluded with a developing country....more

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New Trade Legislation Extends Key Duty-Free Tariff Programs, Provides Opportunity for Businesses to Recoup Over $1 Billion In...

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On June 29, President Obama signed into law the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 (“the Act”). This legislation extends certain U.S. trade preference programs through which the United States grants duty-free treatment...more

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Trade & Manufacturing Alert - April 2013

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In This Issue: - President Announces Trade Policy Agenda - Commerce Takes A More Aggressive Stance On Fraud - Companies Seek Approval To Expand Manufacturing In U.S. Foreign Trade Zones - U.S. Customs...more

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