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Trade Policy Review Body   
 
REPORT OF THE TPRB FROM THE DIRECTOR -GENERAL ON  
TRADE -RELATED DEVELOPMENTS  
(MID-OCTOBER  2021 TO MID -MAY 2022) 
Addendum  
ANNEX 1 - MEASURES FACILITATING TRADE  ................................ ................................ ... 2 
ANNEX 2 - TRADE REMEDIES  ................................ ................................ ..........................  15 
ANNEX 3 - OTHER TRADE -RELATED MEASURES  ................................ ..............................  21 
ANNEX 4 - MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN SERVICES  ................................ .................  29 
  
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- 2 - ANNEX 1 - MEASURES FACILITATING TRADE1 
(MID-OCTOBER 2021  TO MID -MAY 2022)2 
Confirmed information3 
Measure  Source  
Argentina  
01/01/2022: Promulgation of Decree No. 910/2021 resulting in: (i ) amendments to the national 
list of exemptions to the MERCOSUR Common Tariff (100 tariff lines at 8 digit level in NCM 
Chapters 15; 22; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32 ; 37; 38; 39; 40 ; 45; 54; 55 ; 59; 64; 70; 72; 73  ; 76; 84; 
85; 87); (ii) amendments to the list of  imported capital goods (348 tariff lines at 8 digit level in 
NCM Chapters 84; 85; 86; 87; 90 ) not locally produced (MERCOSUR Common External Tariff set 
at 2%); and (iii) elimination of imports tariffs on informatics and telecommunications goods (184 
tariff lines at 8 -digit level in NCM Chapters 74; 84; 85 ; 90) (effective 1 January 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022) , Decreto 
No. 910/2021 - Consejo del Mercado Común (30  December 2021)  
01/01/2022: Elimination of export duties on certain products (in NCM Chapters 06; 09; 10; 11; 
12; 13; 14; 15; 20; 23; 51) (effective 1 January 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022) , Decreto 
No. 851/2021 - Derecho de Exportación, Nomenclatura Común del 
MERCOSUR (14 Decem ber 2021)  
16/01/2022: Reduction (5% points) of export duties on certain products. Elimination of export 
duties on ecological, biological or organic products  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO  (20 May 2022) , Decreto 
No. 852/2021 - Derecho de Exportación, Nomenclatura Común del 
MERCOSUR (14 December 2021)  
Australia  
30/03/2022: Reduction of 15% in the non -ad valorem  component of customs duty on certain 
imported fuel products (effective from 30 March to 29 September 2022)  Australian Customs Notice  No. 2022/17 , 31 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -subsite/CustomsNotices/2022 -
17.pdf   
Belize  
07/04/2022: Change in import tariffs on motor spirit (gasoline) and kerosene tupe jet fuel  Permanent Delegation of Belize to the WTO (28 April 2022) , and Customs 
and Excise Duties Order 2022 (Amendment of Schedule  No. 6)  
24/03/2022: Change in import tariffs on motor spirit (gasoline) (measure modified in Schedule 
No. 6 Order, effective from 7 April 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Belize to the WTO (28 April 2022) , and Customs 
and Excise Duties Order 2022 (Amendment of Schedule  No. 4)  
Brazil  
27/10/2021: Reduction of import tariffs on some capital goods and informatics and 
telecommunication equipment  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No. 266/2021 (18 October 2021)  
 
1 The inclusion of any measure in this Annex implies no judgement by the WTO Secretariat, either direct or indirect, on the consistency of any measure with the provisions 
of any WTO agreement.  
2 Measures may have been grouped for ease of presentation. For details on measures, please refer to https://tmdb.wto.org/en  as of 27 July following the discussion of WTO 
Members at the informal TPRB.  
3 This Section includes information that either has been provided by the Member concerned or has been confirmed at the request of the S ecretariat.   
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- 3 - Measure  Source  
27/10/2021: Reduction of import tarif fs on certain medical products by the National Exception List 
Mechanism of MERCOSUR  
 
26/11/2021: Reduction of import tariffs on certain products by the National Exception List 
Mechanism of MERCOSUR (including Informatics and Telecommunication Equipment Exception List)  
 
01/01/2022: Reduction of import tariffs on certain products by the National Exception List 
Mechanism of MERCOSUR  
 
10/02/2022: Reduction of import tariffs on certain products by the National Exception List 
Mechanism of MERCOSUR  
 
09/03/2022: Reduction of import tariffs of automotive products and on other products by The 
National Exception List Mechanism of MERCOSUR (Inf ormatics and Telecommunication Equipment 
Exception List)  
 
12/03/2022: Reduction of import tariffs on certain products by the National Exception List 
Mechanism of MERCOSUR  
 
23/03/2022: Reduction of import tariffs on certain products by the National Exceptio n List 
Mechanism of MERCOSUR, such as coffee, margarine, cheese, pasta, sugar, soy oil and ethanol  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022) ,  
 
Gecex  Resolution No. 265/2021 (18 October 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 270/2021 (18 November 202 1), and Gecex 
Resolution No. 271/2021 (18 November 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 290/2021 (21 December 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 295/2022 (28 January 2022), and Gecex Resolution 
No. 298/2022 (28 January 2022)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 307/2022 (24 February 2022), and Gecex Resolution 
No. 311/2022 (24 February 2022)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 306/2022 (24 February 2022)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 317/2022 (22 March 2022)  
27/10/2021: Elimination of import tariffs on some capital goods through the "ex -out" regime 
(mechanism designed to temporarily reduce import tariffs on capital goods not locally produced)  
 
29/11/2021: Elimination of import tariffs on some capital goods through the "ex -out" regime  
 
14/12/2021: Elimination of import tariffs on some capital goods through the "ex -out" regime  
 
29/12/2021: Elimination of import tariffs on some capital goods through the "ex -out" regime  
 
07/02/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on some capital goods through the "ex -out" regime  
 
09/03/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on some capital goods through the "ex -out" regime  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022) ,  
 
Gecex  Resolution No. 267/2021 (18 October 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 276/2021 (19 November 2021)  
 
Gecex  Resolution No. 279/2021 (6 December 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 282/2021 (21 December 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 296/2022 (28 January 2022)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 308/2022 (24 February 2022)   
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27/10/2021: Elimination of import tariffs on informatics and te lecommunication equipment 
through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to temporarily reduce import tariffs on 
informatics and telecommunication equipment not locally produced)  
 
29/11/2021: Elimination of import tariffs on some informatics and telecommu nication equipment 
through the "ex -out" regime  
 
14/12/2021: Elimination of import tariffs some on informatics and telecommunication equipment 
through the "ex -out" regime  
 
29/12/2021: Elimination of import tariffs on some informatics and telecommunication e quipment 
through the "ex -out" regime  
 
07/02/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on some informatics and telecommunication equipment 
through the "ex -out" regime  
 
09/03/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on some informatics and telecommunication equipment 
through the "ex -out" regime  
 
01/04/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on some informatics and telecommunication equipment 
through the "ex -out" regime  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022) , Gecex  
Resolution N o. 268/2021 (18 October 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 277/2021 (19 November 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 280/2021 (6 December 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 283/2021 (21 December 2021)  
 
Gecex  Resolution No. 297/2022 (28 January 2022)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 309/2022 (24 February 2022)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 320/2022 (23 March 2022)  
07/11/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on disodium sulphate, under an import quota 
of 455,000 tonnes (effective 7 November 2021 to 5 May 2022); on aluminium not alloyed, under 
an import quota of 350,000 tonnes (effective 26 November 2021); on certain food preparation, 
under an import quota of 2,705.41 tonnes (effective 13 December 2021); on other polyethers, 
under an import quota of 2,000 tonnes (effective 13 December 2021); on acrylic or modacrylic, 
under an import quota of 9,000 tonnes (effec tive 13 December 2021); on ball bearings, under an 
import quota of 1,200 units (effective 13 December 2021); on other paper, paperboard, cellulose 
wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, under an import quota of 4,000 tonnes (effective 13 
December 2021)  Ministério da Economia, Secretaria Especial de Comércio Exterior e 
Assuntos Internacionais - Portaria Nos. 142 (3 November 2021), 149 (25 
November 2021); and Gecex Resolution No. 281 (9 December 2021)  
11/11/2021: Temporary reduction/elimination of import tari ffs on certain products (in 
NCM Chapters 01 -56; 59; 63 -97) Gecex Resolution No. 269 (4 November 2021). Viewed at: 
https://in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/resolucao -gecex -n-269-de-4-de-novembro -
de-2021-357327000  
29/11/2021: Introduction of simplified procedures for import of used material and goods, related 
to the transfer to Brazil of industrial units, production lines and production cells  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), and Portaria 
Secex No. 156 
01/12/2021: Further reduct ion of import tariffs (from 25% to 20%) on tricycles, scooters, pedal 
cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced -size ("scale") models 
and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds  Permanent Delegati on of Brazil to the WTO (27 May 2021) , and Gecex 
Resolution No. 121 (17 November 2020)  
15/12/2021: Reduction on 15 December 2021 of import tariffs to 0% for infant formulas for 
children with food allergies, under 800 tonnes of quota; food preparations des tined to patients 
requiring anti -inflammatory and reparative action of the intestinal mucosa, under the quota of 
1,905.41 tonnes; infant formulas for children with allergy to cow's milk protein; infant formulas for 
children with lactose intolerance; food p reparations destined to paediatric or adult patients with 
gastrointestinal intolerance or difficulty in absorbing intact protein; infant formulas intended for Brazil Official Gazette, 13 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/resolucao -gecex -n-281-de-9-de-
dezembro -de-2021-366810261   
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infants and early childhood children with severe allergy to cow's milk and/or lactose restriction . 
Reduction to 0% of import tax on polyacetal polyether, in aqueous solution, under quota of 2,000 
tonnes. Reduction to 0% of import tax on acrylic or modaacrylic under quota of 9,000 tonnes. 
Reduction to 0% of import tax on radial load ball bearings with steel rings and spheres of sintered 
silicon nitride, under quota of 1,210 units. Increase the quota volume of polycarbonates  from 
10,000 tonnes to 20,000 tonnes and reduction of import duty for in -quota products from 4% to 
0% 
31/12/2021: Reduction of import tariffs related to the MERCOSUR Common Market Group Resolution 
No. 49/19  
 
14/01/2022: Reduction of import tariffs related to the MERCOSUR Common Market Group Resolution 
No. 49/19  
 
02/04/2022: Reduction of import tariffs relat ed to the MERCOSUR Common Market Group Resolution 
No. 49/19  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022) ,  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 292/2021 (29 December 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 293/2021 (29 December 2021)  
 
Gecex Resolution No. 316/2022 (22 M arch 2022)  
01/04/2022: Reduction of import tariffs of products from the aeronautical sector  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No. 310/2022 (24 February 2022)  
12/05/2022: Reduction to zero of import tariffs for certain agricultural products (wheat, meat, 
biscuits and others)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (20 May 2022) , Gecex 
Resolution No. 341 (11 May 2022)  
Colombia  
31/12/2021: Reduction of import tariffs and establishment of quotas for the import of motor 
vehicles  Dirección de Comercio Exterior de Colombia, 30 December 2021. Viewed 
at: https://www.mincit.gov.co/getattachment/1d1a30a3 -7b25-41e1-a3ea-
1e2a1af1dce9/Circular -033-del-30-de-diciembre -de-2021.aspx   
15/01/2022: Partial modification of tariffs and introduction of tariff quotas for import of certain 
automobiles  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Decreto 
No. 1880, Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo , 30 December 2021.  
Viewed at: 
https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%201880
%20DEL%2030%20DE%20DICIEMBRE%20DE%202021.pdf   
03/03/2022: Reduction of import tariffs (to 0%) on products affecting the household consumption 
basket  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Decreto 
No. 307, Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo , 3 March 2022. 
Viewed at: 
https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20307%
20DEL%203%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202022.pdf   
04/04/2022: Reduction of import tariff to 0% for imports of agricultural products (measure in 
effect for 6 months for 36 subheadings and for 12 months for the remaining 36 subheadings)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Decreto 
No. 504, Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo , 4 April 2022. Viewed 
at: 
https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20504%
20DEL%204%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202022.pdf   
Costa Rica  
17/02/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on beans under import quota of 3,286 metric 
tonnes (effective on 17  February to 15 March 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica to the WTO (18 May 2022)   
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El Salvador  
13/03/2022: Temporary elimination of the Central American Common tariff on imports on certain 
basic food products and agricultural inputs  Permanent Delegation of El Salvador to the WTO (8 April 2022) and Decreto 
No. 309, publicado en el Diario Oficial No. 51, Tomo No. 434 , 13 March 
2022 
European Union  
09/11/2021: Change of method of management of the TRQ  for garlic and poultry originating in 
Argentina with a purpose to facilitate trade flows  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1928 , 31 August  2021 
23/12/2021: Opening of autonomous tariff quotas of the Union for certain agricultural and 
industrial p roducts  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2283 , 20 December 2021  
29/12/2021: Suspension of Common Custom Tariff duties on certain agricultural and industrial 
products  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2278 , 20 December 2021  
18/01/2022: Amendments of management system and volumes of some tariff quotas (high quality 
beef and veal, rice, frozen thin skirt of bovine animals) in order to avoid trade disruptions  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/64 , 17 January  2022 
08/03/2022: Reduction of import tariff for husked rice other than husked basmati rice  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/386 , 8 March  2022 
India  
21/12/2021: Reduction on 21 December 2021 of Custom Duty on Refined bleached deodorized  
(RBD) palm oil, RBD palmolein, RBD p alm stearin and any palm oil other than crude palm oil (from 
17.5% to 12.5%)  Indian Ministry of Finance, Notification No. 53/2021 -Customs, 20  December 
2021 
02/02/2022: Amendment of the First Schedule of the Customs Tariffs Act involving reduction of 
import tariffs on certain products  Indian Ministry of Finance, 2 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/cen/cus0722.pdf   
02/02/2022: Reduction of export duties on raw  hides and skins of buffalo  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Notification 
No. 10/2022 -Customs (1 February 2022)  
02/02/2022: Reduction of import tariff on needles for suture  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Notification 
No. 15/2022 -Customs (1 February 2022)  
02/02/2022: Reduction of import tariff on certain products, e.g. seafood, diamonds, cocoa beans, 
fuel oil and others  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Notificati on 
No. 02/2022 -Customs (1 February 2022)  
24/02/2022: Amendment in import policy of items under ITC (HS) 8524 and 8525 of Chapter  85 
of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy). The import policy is revised from "Restricted" to 
"Free"  Notification No. 55/2015 -2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry 
Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade 
(24 February 2022). Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/83b3ff81 -8c71-47f3-9dfb-
3ac1f31ab0a9/Notification%2055%20dt%2024 -02-22%20Eng -.pdf 
Iraq (Observer)  
10/03/2022: Elimination of custom duty on import of essential goods of foodstuffs, construction 
materials and consumables  Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations Office at 
Geneva (27 April 2022 ) 
10/03/2022: Removal of all import bans on imports of foodstuffs , consumables and medicines for 
two months (decision to be reconsidered at the end of the period)  Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations Office at 
Geneva (27 April 2022 ) 
Japan  
01/04/2022: Repeal of temporary import tariff rate on normal paraffins  Permanent Delegation of Japan to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Japanese 
Official Gazette Extra Special No. 37 (31 March 2022)  
01/04/2022: Reduction of import tariff on certain women's or girl's blouses, shirts and 
shirt-blouses  Permanent Delegation of Japan to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Japanese 
Official Gazette Extra Special No. 37 (31 March 2022)   
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Korea, Republic of  
12/11/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariff on Urea  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28  April 2022) 
and Decree No. 32119 of the President  
12/11/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariff on LNG (from 2% to 0%)  
 
01/05/2022: Extension of period of application of the measure  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28  April 2022)  
 
Decree No. 32117 of the President ; and Decree No.  32602 of the President  
18/03/2022: Elimination of import tariff for medicine of Neurofibromatosis type 1  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28  April 2022) 
and Enforcement Regulation of the Customs Act (Article 79 -3) 
19/04/2022: Temporary expansion of Minimum Market Access (import quotas for low tariff rate) 
for flour, meal powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes, soya beans for food 
manufacturing and ground  nuts, prepared or preserved  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28  April 2022) 
and Ministry of Economy and Finance, D ecree No. 914  
01/05/2022: Extension of import quotas for elimination of tariff on unhulled barley and bran  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28  April 2022) 
and Decree No. 32602 of the President  
01/05/2022: Temporary elimination of  import tariff on potatoes for producing chips  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28  April 2022) 
and Decree No. 32602 of the President  
01/05/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariff on rare gases (Neon, Krypton, Xenon)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28  April 2022) 
and Decree No. 32602 of the President  
Mali 
10/04/2022: Reduction of 50% on import duties and taxes for rice, sugar, edible oils and milk 
powder  Permanent Delegation of Mali to the WTO (27 April 2022) , and 
Communiqué du Conseil des Ministres, 10 November 2021  
Mauritius  
15/01/2022: Extension of moratorium for banning of specified non -bio single -use plastic products  Permanent Delegation of Mauritius to the WTO (13 April 2022) and  the 
Environment Protection (Control of Single Use Plastic Products) 
(Amendment) Regulations 2021 - G.N. No. 309 of 2021  
29/01/2022: Reduction in the rate of customs duty from 13% to 11% for margarine imported 
from SADC countries  Permanent Delegation of Mauritius to the WTO (13 April 2022) and Custom 
Tariff (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations 2022 - G.N. No.  15 of 2022  
Mexico  
02/02/2022: Introduction on 2 February 2022 of tariff quota for imports of poultry meat  Diario Oficial de la Conferedación, 2 February 2022. Viewed at: 
http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5641870&amp;fecha=02/02/2
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New Zealand  
01/11/2021: Elimination of tariffs on imports of excential selenium preparations for animal feeding  New Zealand Custom Service , 13 January 2022 Viewed at: 
https://www.customs.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/tariff -concession -
notices/tariff -concession -approval -notice -01-2022-.pdf 
01/11/2021: Elimination of import duty on glass breakers. Firm -specific measure on Visy 
Recycling MRFS Limited company  New Zealand Custom Services , 13 January 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.customs.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/tariff -concession -
notices/tariff -concession -approval -notice -01-2022-.pdf 
01/11/2021: Elimination of import tariff on animal feed supplement  New Zealand Custom Service , 23 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.customs.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/tariff -concession -
notices/tariff -concession -approval -notice -52-2021.pdf   
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01/11/2021: Tariff concession on fish oils, firm -specific on GMP Pharmaceuticals Limited  New Zealand Customs Service, Tariff Concession Approval Notice 
No. 2022/03 , 27 January 2022. Viewed at:  
https://www.customs.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/tariff -concession -
notices/tariff -concession -approval -notice -03-2022.pdf   
Pakistan  
01/12/2021: Introduction of import tariffs exemption for Afghanistan for bituminous coal, other 
coal, talc marble (crude or roughly  trimmed), plants and parts of plants (including seed and fruit), 
seeds of cumin neither crushed nor grounded, sulphur of all  kinds, other than sublimed sulphur, 
yams (Discorea spp.), containers (including containers for the transport of fluids)  Ministry of Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, 21 December 2021. Viewed 
at: https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/202112231012414364SRO1609 -
2021.pdf   
21/12/2021: Introduction of tariff exemption on import of marble (crude or roughly trimmed) from 
Afghanistan and reduction of import duty of ground nuts in shell from Afghanistan from 20% to 
10% 
 
01/03/2022: Introduction of import tariff reduction on pine nut (chilgoza) from 10% to 0%  Pakistan, Customs Notification S.R.O.1610(I)/2021, 21  December  2021. 
Viewed at: 
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/202112231012526198SRO1610 -
2021.pdf ; and Pakistan Customs Notification S.R.O.322(I)/2022, 
1 March  2022. Viewed at: 
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/202232113255192SRO322(I) -2022.pdf   
Philippines  
02/12/2021: Exemption from VAT on importation of raw materials, inventories, supplies, 
equipment, goods, packaging materials  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the WTO (25 April 2022). 
Viewed at: https://firb.gov.ph/download/create -irr- 
amendments/?wpdmdl=2382&amp;refresh=62345271ebce01647596145  
02/12/2021: Customs duty exemption for importation of capital equipment, raw materials, spare 
parts, an d accessories  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the WTO (25 April 2022). 
Viewed at: https://firb.gov.ph/download/create -irr-
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Russian Federation  
27/11/2021: Reduction of export customs duty at the rate to 5% on aluminium  alloys and 
ferrosilicon until 31 December 2021  Government Resolution No. 1833 (27 October 2021) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
01/01/2 022: Reduction of export customs duties from 10% to 0% on tungsten ores and 
concentrates  Government Resolution No.  2068 (27 October 2021) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
Russian Federation (for Eurasian Economic Union)  
01/01/2022: Establishment of a zero import customs duty rate on latex for carpet production  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) No. 7 
(11 January 2022) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian  Federation to 
the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 10% to 0% on vanadium -aluminium  
ligature used in the production of titanium ingots  Decision of the Board of the EEC  No. 157 (23 November 2021) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 3% to 0% on fur raw materials of lambs  Decision of the Board of the EEC No. 149 (9 November 2021) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Fed eration to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on certain products used for 
animal feeding  Decision of the Board of the EEC No. 142 (26 October 2021) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)   
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02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on manganese ores and 
concentrates  Decision of the Council of the EEC No. 22 (18 February 2022) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on mancozeb used in the 
production of plant protection chemicals  Decision of the Council of the EEC No. 132 (4 October 2021) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 11% to 5 .5% on certain fruit processing 
products  Decision of the Co uncil of the EEC No. 125 (29 October 2021) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 10% to 0% on certain types of cotton 
fabrics made from yarn of various colo urs Decis ion of the Council of the EEC No. 124 (29 October 2021) and the 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on certain types of complex 
phosphoric acid esters  Decision of the Council of the EEC No. 123 (29 October 2021) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% and from 3% to 0% on certain 
types of organic chemical co mpounds used in the production of chemical protection remedies  Decision of the Council of the EEC No. 122 (29 October 2021) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 8% to 0% on microwave oven transformers  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 121 (29 
October 2021) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the 
WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on oxides and hydroxides of 
vanadium  Decision of the Council of the EEC No. 115 (12 November 2021) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
28/03/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 10% to 0% on certain t ypes of fish  Decision of the Council of the EEC No. 29 (17 March 2022) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
01/04/2022: Establishment of the zero import customs duty rate on graphite electrodes  Decision of the Board of the EEC No. 193 (28 December 2021) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
24/03/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on certain types of threads  Decision of the Council of the  EEC No. 22 (18 February 2022) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
24/03/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on terephthalic acid and its salts  Decision of the Council of the EEC No. 21 (18 Februa ry 2022) and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
28/03/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 10% to 0% on certain types of fruit mash 
and fabric made from the wool yarn; from 5% to 0% on aniline and its salts Decision of the Council of the EEC No. 34 (17 March 2022) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
01/04/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% and from 3% to 0% on cocoa 
butter, cocoa fat and coppe r matte  Decision of the Board of the EEC No. 44 (22 March 2022) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)   
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10/04/2022: Establishment of the zero import customs duty rate on certain types of components 
for the production of  bicycles  Decision of the Board of the EEC No. 50 (29 March 2022) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
16/04/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on industrial fatty alcohols  Decision of the Board of the EEC No. 41 (15 March 2022) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022)  
Senegal  
11/01/2022: Extension of exemption from specific tax on crude oils destined to the production of 
edible fats or soap and textile products  Permanent Delegation of Senegal to the WTO (19 May 2022)  
19/12/2021: Extension of application of customs economic regimes to requests for exemption 
from the oil sector  Permanent Delegation of Senegal to the WTO (19 May 2022)  
Serbia (Observer)  
11/03/2022: Temporary removal of customs duties on crude oil imports  Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the WTO (20 May 2022 ) and Official 
Gazette No. 32/1138 , 10 March  2022 
Singapore  
10/03/2022: Exemption from import tax for medical transport vehicles  Permanent Delegation of Singapore to the WTO (10 June 2022). Singapore 
Customs, 10 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.customs.gov.sg/files/Circular _02_2022%20(Ver%201).pdf  
South Africa  
06/04/2022: Reduction of import duty imposed on fuels such as petrol, biodiesel and others from 
6 April to 31 May 2022  Custom and Excise Act, 1964. Amendment of Schedule N o. 1 
(No. 1/5A/170) (6 April 2022)  
Switzerland  
01/01/2022: Elimination of the requirement to present an General Importation Permit to import 
products such as bovine derivatives, grains and others  Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the WTO (26 April 2022)  
01/01/2022: Revocation of the levy of fees on the importation of goods subject to a general 
import permit  Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the WTO (26 April 2022)  
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei)  
01/01/2022: Lift of import ban on blending oils and other 51 products previously included in the 
List of Commodities Subject to Import Restriction  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO  (27 May 2022) . Bureau 
of Foreign Trade No s. 11004606270 and  1100154088  
01/01/2022: Removal of export ban on "hexachlorocyclohexane, including lindane" and nine other 
products, previously included in the List of Commodities Subject to Export Restriction  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO  (27 May 202 2). Bureau 
of Foreign Trade No s. 1100154088 and 11004606270  
01/12/2021: Temporary reduction of customs tariffs on 18 products including meat of bovine 
animals and wheat  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO  (27 May 2022) . 
Ministry of Finance  Nos. 1101031589, 9 December 2021; 1111003367, 18 
February  2022; and 1111008158, 11 April 2022  
07/02/2022: Temporary reduction of customs tariffs on four products including milk powder for 
baking, butter and anhydrous milk fat  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO  (27 May 2022). 
Ministry of Finance  Nos. 1111003367 18 February 2022 , and 1111008158 
11 April 2022 
Thailand  
01/01/2022: Duty exemption for gems and jewellery products imported to be displayed and sold 
in Thailand Gems and Jewellery Fair  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022)  and Royal 
Thai Government Gazette, Vol 138, Special part 320 d, 30  December 2021  
01/01/2022: Duty exemption for items originating from Myanmar  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022) and Royal 
Thai Government Gazette, Vol 138, Special part 320 d, 30  December 2021   
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01/01/2022: Reduction of import duties on products originated in the Lao People's Democratic 
Republic  Permanent De legation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022) and Royal 
Thai Government Gazette, Vol 138, Special part 320 d, 30  December 2021  
01/01/2022: Exemption and reduction of import duties for Thailand - Japan Closer Economic 
Partnership  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022)  and Royal 
Thai Government Gazette, Vol 138, Special chapter 320 d, 30  December 
2021 
01/01/2022: Exemption of Customs Duty for Joint Development Area  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 20 22) and Royal 
Thai Government Gazette, Vol 138, Special chapter 320 d, 30  December 
2021 
01/03/2022: Export duty reduction and exemption on wood, sawnwood and articles made of wood  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022) and Royal 
Thai Government Gazette, Vol 139, Special part 49 d, 28  February 2022  
Türkiye  
26/10/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on safflower seeds (from 23.4%) and crude 
sunflower oil (from 10%)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (28 April 2022 ) 
28/10/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariff on sardines used in the production of prepared 
or preserved fish ( sardines imported for other purposes are subject to 30% import tariff)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye  to the WTO (28 April 2022) and Official 
Gazette of Türkiye (2 February 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/02/20220202 -10.pdf  
30/12/2021: Reduction o f import tariffs (from 12% to 8%) on cold -rolled stainless steel  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (28 April 2022)  
01/01/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on lentil, chickpeas, wheat, rye, barley, oats, 
maize (until 31 December 2022), sorghum, sunflower seeds, safflower seeds and oil; sunflower 
seed oil  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (28 April 2022)  
01/01/2022: Elimination of import tariffs (from 19.5%) on palm kernel oil used for cosmetics 
sector products and soap; and on oligofructose used for enteral feeding  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (28 April 2022)  
01/01/2022: Elimination of additional customs duty rates on " used or new rags, scrap twine, 
cordage, rope and cables and worn -out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile 
materials"  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (28 April 2022)  
24/02/2022: Elimination of additional customs duty rates on some goods  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye  to the WTO (28 April 2022)  
04/03/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on rape or colza seeds, soya -bean oil, palm oil, safflower 
oil, rape -colza oil, maize (corn) oil, refined sunflower seed oil  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (28 April 2022)  
Ukraine  
15/03/2022: Reduction of tax on oil  or crude oil products derived from bituminous minerals to 7%  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022) and On 
Amendments of the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts of 
Ukraine for the Period of Martial Law. Viewed at: 
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2120 -IX#Tex  t 
17/03/2022: The excise tax rate of 0 euros per 1,000 lit res for motor gasoline, important 
distillates and scrap gas  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022) and On 
Amendments of the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts of 
Ukraine for the Period of Martial Law. Viewed at: 
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2120 -IX#Text   
21/03/2022: Exemption from the value added tax of the number of waste and billet of ferrous and 
colour metals, supply operations of which, in particular import operations, until 1 June 2027  Permanent Delegatio n of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022) and Resolution 
of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 337 , 21 March  2022 "On 
Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 
December 12, 2011 No.  15". Viewed at: 
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/337 -2022-%D0%BF#Text    
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United Kingdom  
29/10/2021: Reduction of tariffs on ornamental fish imports from 6% to 0%  Permanent Delegation of the United Kingdom to the WTO (29  April 2022); 
the UK Government legislation . Viewed at: 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1191/contents/made  
18/03/2022: Increase of the Autonomous Tariff Quota for cold water prawns from 5,680,000 kg to 
6,500,000 kg  Permanent Delegation of the United Kingdom to the WTO (29  April 2022); 
and UK Government Order No. 05.2794 . Viewed at:  
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/duty -suspensions -and-tariff-quotas  
United States  
01/01/2022: Replacing the existing 25% import tariff on s teel products from the European Union 
under Section 232 with a tariff -rate quota (TRQ) (HS Chapters 72 -73) Office of the USTR, Joint US -EU Statement on Trade in Steel and 
Aluminium , 31 October 2021 . Viewed at:  https://ustr.gov/about -us/policy -
offices/press -office/press -releases/2021/october/joint -us-eu-statement -
trade -steel-and-aluminum  and https://ustr.gov/about -us/policy -
offices/press -office/press -releases/2021/october/joint -us-eu-statement -
trade -steel-and-aluminum  
01/01/2022: Replacing the existing 10% tariff on aluminium products from the European Union 
under Section 232 with a tariff -rate quota (TRQ) (HS Chapter 76)  Office of the USTR, Joint US -EU Statement on Trade in Steel and 
Aluminium, 31 October 2021. Viewed at: https:// ustr.gov/about -us/policy -
offices/press -office/press -releases/2021/october/joint -us-eu-statement -
trade -steel-and-aluminum  
01/04/2022: Replacement of the existing 25% duty on steel imports from Japan under Section 
232 with a tariff -free quota of 1.25 millio n metric ton nes. Out of quota imports remain subject to 
the 25% import duty  U.S. Department of Commerce, Announcement of Actions on Japanese 
Imports of Steels under Section 232 , 7 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/2022 -02/US -Statement -on-
Japan -232.pdf  
Viet Nam  
15/04/2022: Stipulating regulations on the import of rice and dried tobacco leaves originating 
from Cambodia under tariff quotas for 2021 and 2022 under the arrangement on bilateral trade 
enhancement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and Viet Nam  Permanent D elegation of Viet Nam to the WTO (30 May 2022) and Circular 
No. 06/2022/TT -BCT. Viewed at:https://moit.gov.vn/van -ban-phap-
luat/van -ban-phap-quy/thong -tu-quy-dinh-viec-nhap-khau-mat-hang-gao-
va-la-thuoc -la-kho-co-xuat-xu-tu-vuong -quoc-campuchia -theo-han-ngach-
thue-.html  
Recorded, but not confirmed information  
Measure  Source  
Bangladesh  
16/03/2022: Reduction of import tax on soybean and palm oil to 5%  Agricensus, 16 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.agricensus.com/Article/Bangladesh -reduces -import -tax-on-soy-
and-palm-oil-to-5-
21182.html#:~:text=The%20government%20of%20Bangladesh%20has,the%2
0country's%20Gazette%20on%20Wednesday.  
Belarus  
01/01/2022: Reduction of export duties of oil and oil products for exports destined outside 
the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)  Belta News, 29 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus -to-reduce -export -duties -on-oil-oil-
products -146621 -2021/   
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China  
29/10/2021: Publication of "The List of Supplies for Scientific Research, Scientific and 
Technological Development and Teaching Imported During the '14th Five-Year Plan' Period 
that are Exempted from Import Taxes"  Ministry of Finance of the People's Republ ic of China, Policy Document 44/2021 
(29 October 2021). Viewed at: 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202111/t20211105_3763557.htm  
10/12/2021: Issuing of "The Notice o f Adjusting the Relevant Catalogues of the Import Tax 
Policies for Crucial High -Tech Equipment"  resulting in facilitation of imports of specific 
products  Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Joint Reloading, No.  198/2021 
(10 December 2021). Viewed at: 
https://www.miit.gov.cn/zwgk/zcwj/wjfb/tz/art/2021/art_e8514d1785cd41ddae
3672e03729ce7f.html  
24/12/2021: E xtension of the "Zero -Tariff" Policy for Raw and Auxiliary Materials in Hainan 
Free Trade Port to 187 more products  Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, Policy Document 49/2021 
(24 December 2021). Viewed at: 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202112/t20211224_3777961.htm   
26/12/2021: From 26 December to 30 June 2022, extension of the exclusion period for the 
sixth exclusion list of commodities subject to tariffs from the United States and Canada  Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, Inland Revenue 
Commission, Document  9/2021 (24 December 2021). Viewed at: 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202112/t20211224_3777971.htm   
04/02/2022: Elimination of all restrictions on wheat and barley imports from the Russian 
Federation  Reuters, 4 February 2022. Viewed at: https://www.reuters.com/art icle/russia -
china -grains -idAFL1N2UF10Y  
14/02/2022: On 14 February 2022 the Ministry of Finance and other administrations decided 
to enhance the scope of application of "Zero -Tariff" Policy on imports of production equipment 
for own use at the Hainan Free Trade Port  Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, Document 4/2021 , 14 
February 2022. Viewed at: 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202202/t20220214 _3787450.htm   
Egypt  
01/05/2022: Approval wheat imports from India subject to pre -shipment inspection  Hindustan Times , 16 April 2022 . Viewed at: 
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india -news/egypt -clears -indian -wheat -trade -
negotiations -on-with-more-nations -10165 0047092272.html   
Indonesia  
16/10/2021: Reduction on 16 october 2021 of VAT on imports of luxury goods (from 125% to 
between 20 and 95%)  Indonesia Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 141/PMK.010/2021 (13  October 
2021). Viewed at: https://jdih.kemenkeu.go.id/download/fcd2b15d -9e52-4589-
85c2-5bd131aa4777/141~PMK.010~2021Per.pdf   
02/02/2022: Reduction of tax on luxury cars  Indonesia Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 5/PMK.010/2022 (2  February 
2022). Viewed at: 
https://jdih.kemenkeu.go.id/in/dokumen/peraturan/98553b06 -d1d4-4fea-6d9d-
08d9eab51bf7   
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of  
14/02/2022: Elimination of fees for issuing customs statement for Saudi Exports  Saudi Press Agency, 14 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewfullstory.php?lang=en&amp;newsid=2329412#:~:
text=14%2C%2 02022%2C%20SPA%20%E2%80%93%20Zakat,the%20Kingdo
m%20of%20Saudi%20Arabia   
Türkiye  
26/10/2021: Elimination on 26 October 2021 of export ban on organic, water -soluble, special 
fertilizers  Dünya  news, 26 October 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.dunya.com/ekonomi/organik -suda-cozunebilir -ozel-gubrelerde -
ihracat -yasagi -kalkti -haberi -637743   
04/03/2022: Elimination of customs duties on sunflower, corn, rapeseed and palm oil 
(effective until 30 June 2022)  Official Gazette of Türkiye, 3 M arch 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/03/20220304 -10.pdf    
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United Kingdom  
26/04/2022: Removal of all tariffs and quotas on imports of goods from Ukraine  Government Portal of Ukraine, 26 April 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/ministry -economy -united-kingdom -has-
announced -abolition -all-tariffs -and-quotas -goods -ukraine    
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(MID-OCTOBER 2021  TO MID -MAY 2022) 
Confirmed information2 
Measure  Source  
Argentina  
Termination on 1 November 2021 of anti-dumping duties on imports of motor 
mechanisms for elevators and goods lifts from China (initiated on 3 June 2009 , and 
provisional and definitive duties imposed on 2 March 2010 and 4 December 2010 , 
respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ARG, 21 March 2 022 
Termination on 3 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of 
polystyrene, expandable, in granules from China and Chinese Taipei (investigation 
initiated on 27 May 2020 and provisional duty imposed on 29 March 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/3 64/ARG, 21 March 2022  
Initiation on 30 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of artificial 
respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus ( nebulizadores ) from China and 
Chinese Taipei (provisional duties imposed on 3 May 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ARG, 21 March 2022; and Permanent Delegation of 
Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
Initiation on 23 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of plates, 
sheets, film, foil and strip of poly(methyl methacrylate) from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ARG, 21 March 2022  
Initiation on 29 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of sodium 
benzoate from China and the Netherlands  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ARG, 21 March 2022  
Initiation on  31 March 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports multi-purpose, 
hand-operated appliances with interchangeable accessories, for preparing food; hand -
operated mixer, with or without accessories or blenders  from Brazil  Permanent Delegation of Argentina  to the WTO  
(20 May 2022), Resolución No. 205/2022, Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo 
Secretaría de Industria, Economía del Conocimiento y Gestión Comercial Externa. 
Viewed at: 
https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/260113/20220331?busqueda=1   
Initiation on 28 April 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of ceramic 
sanitary fixtures: lavatory pans, cisterns, wash hand basins, pedestals and bidets  from 
China  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO  
(20 May 2022); and Resolución No. 246/2022, RESOL -2022-246-APN-SIECYGCE#MDP. 
Viewed at: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/261524/20220428   
Australia  
Termination on 17 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of pineapple fruit 
(consumer) from Thailand (imposed on 17 October 2001)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
Termination on 17 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of pineapple fruit 
"FSI" from Thailand (imposed on 17 October 2001)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
 
1 The inclusion of any measure in this Annex implies no judgement by the WTO Secretariat, either direct or indirect, on the con sistency of any measure with the provisions 
of any WTO agreement.  
2 This Section includes information that either has been provided by the Member concerned or has been confirmed at the request of the Secretariat.   
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Termination on 17 October 2021 of anti-dumping duties on imports of clear float glass 
(CFG) in nominal thicknesses of 3 mm -12 mm from China and Thailand (investigation 
initiated on 19 April 2010. Investigation terminated on 22 December 2010, but 
resumed on 21 March 2011, following an appea l to the Trade Measures Review Officer. 
Duty imposed on 17 October 2011)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
Termination on 12 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation 
on imports of copper tube from China and the Republic of Korea (measure subject to 
appeal) (initiated on 13 July 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
Termination on 12 November 2021 (without measure) of countervailing investigation 
on imports of copper tube from China (initiated on 13 July 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/AUS, 13 April 2022  
Termination on 13 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on import s of pineapple 
fruit "FSI" from Philippines (imposed on 13 November 2006)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
Termination on 15 November 2021 (without measure) of countervailing investigation 
on imports of aluminium zinc coated steel of a width less than 600 mm from China and 
Viet Nam (initiated on 30 June 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/AUS, 13 April 2022  
Termination on 15 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation 
on imports of aluminium zinc coated steel of a width les s than 600 mm from China and 
Viet Nam (initiated on 30 June 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
Termination on 15 November 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of 
aluminium zinc coated steel of a width equal to or greater than 600 mm from Viet Nam 
(investigation initiated on 30 June 2020 and provisional duty imposed on 23 
September 2021)  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/AUS, 13 April 2022; and Anti -Dumping Notice 
Nos. 2021/123 (22 September 2021) and 2021/145 (15 November 2021)  
Termina tion on 15 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation 
on imports of aluminium zinc coated steel of a width equal to or greater than 600 mm 
from Chinese  Taipei (initiated on 30 June 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
Termination on 26 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation 
on imports of painted steel strapping from Viet Nam ( initiated on 27 May 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
Termination on 18 February 2022 (without measure) of  anti-dumping investigation on 
imports of clear float glass from Malaysia (initiated on 27 April 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022. Permanent Delegation of Australia 
to the WTO (23 April 2022) and Australian Government, Department of Indust ry, 
Science, Energy and Resources, Anti -Dumping Notice 2022/017  
Termination on 4 March 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of certain copper tube from Viet Nam (initiated on 22 March 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022 and Permanent Delegation of 
Australia to the WTO (23 April 2022)  
Termination on 24 March 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of resealable can 
end closures (RTFs) from Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore (investigation in itiated 
on 18 May 2016. Provisional and definitive duty imposed on 5 October 2016 and 
18 May 2017, respectively)  Permanent Delegation of Australia to the WTO (23 April 2022) and Anti -Dumping 
Notice No. 2022/031 (13 April 2022)  
Brazil  
Termination on 4 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of cold -rolled stainless steel (304) from Indonesia and South Africa (initiated 
on 25 February 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/BRA, 18 March 2022  
Termination on 4 Nov ember 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of iron pipes from 
China, India and the United Arab Emirates (investigation initiated on 8 May 2018 and 
definitive duties imposed on 8 November 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/BRA, 18 March 2022   
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Initiation on 10 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on empty hard gelatin 
capsule on imports from Mexico and the United States  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/BRA, 18 March 2022  
Termination on 28 January 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigat ion on 
imports of aluminium laminates from China (initiated on 29 July 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022) and Secex Circular 
No. 46/2020 (28 July 2020)  
Termination on 22 February 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of permanent 
magnets ferrite rings and discs from China (imposed on 8 June 1998)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022) and Secex Circular 
No. 11/2022 (22 February 2022)  
Canada  
Termination on 24 December 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of certain small 
power transformers from Austria, the Republic of Korea and Chinese Taipei 
(investigation initiated on 15 April 2021. Provisional duties imposed on 27 August 
2021)  WTO documents G/ADP/N/357/CAN, 15 October 2021 and G/ADP/N/364/CAN, 
14 April 2022. Canada Border Services Agency - Notice of preliminary determination 
SPT 2021 IN (27  August 2021)  
Termination on 26 January 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of certain oil 
country tubular goods from Mexico (investigation initiated on 3 0 June 2021. Provisional 
duties imposed on 28 September 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/CAN, 14 April 2022 . Permanent Delegation of Canada to 
the WTO (25 April 2022) and Canadian International Trade Tribunal Notice 
NQ-2021-004 (26 January 2022)  
Termination on 22 February 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of oil country 
tubular goods from Austria (investigation initiated on 7 July 2021. Provisional duty 
imposed on 25 October 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/CAN, 14 April 2022. Permanent Delegat ion of Canada to 
the WTO (25 April 2022) and Canadian International Trade Tribunal Notice 
NQ-2021-006 (22 February 2022)  
Initiation on 24 February 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of mattresses 
from China  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the  WTO (25 April 2022) and Canada Border 
Service Agency Notice MAT 2022 IN (24  February 2022)  
Initiation on 24 February 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of mattresses 
from China  Permanent Delegation to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Canada Border Service Agency 
Notice MAT 2022 IN (24 February 2022)  
Initiation on 25 March 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of drill Pipe from 
China  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Canada Border 
Service Agency Notice DP 2022 IN (25  March 2022)  
Initiation on 25 March 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of drill pipe from 
China  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Canada Border 
Service Agency Notice DP 2022 IN (25  March 2022)  
China  
Termination on 18 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of iron -
based amorphous alloy ribbon (strip) from Japan and the United States (initiated on 18 
November 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/CHN, 1 April 2022  
Initiation on 7 Januar y 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of 
phthalocyanines from India  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO (21 April 2022) and Announcement of 
Ministry of Commerce No. 7 of 2022  
Termination on 7 January 2022 of countervailing provisional duty on imports of 
polyphenylene ether (PPE or PPO) from the United States (investigation initiated on 14 
August 2020. Provisional duty imposed on 15 October 2021)  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/CHN, 1 April 2022 and Permanent Delegation of China 
to the WTO (22 April 2022)  
Costa Rica  
Termina tion on 28 March 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports on white crystal 
sugar, unrefined from Brazil (investigation initiated on 14 July 2015 and definitive 
duties imposed on 28 March 2017)  Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica to the WTO (26 April 2022)  
Europe an Union  
Initiation on 17 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
road wheels from Morocco  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/EU, 13 April 2022  
Initiation on 18 November 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of certain 
graphite electrode systems from China  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/EU, 23 March 2022   
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Initiation on 30 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of fatty acid 
from Indonesia  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/EU, 13 April 2022  
Initiation on 13 December 202 1 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of ceramic 
tiles from India and Türkiye  Commission Notice 2021/C 501/08 (13 December 2021)  
India  
Termination on 20 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties of phenol on imports from 
the European Union, Singapore and the United Kingdom (investigation initiated on 
15 October 2014. Definitive duties imposed on 8 March 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Termination on 31 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of glass fibres from 
China (investigation initiated on 8 January 2010. Provisional and definitive duties 
imposed on 14 July 2010 and 4 March 2011, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Termination on 2 November 2021 (without measure) of anti-dumping investigation on 
imports of vitamin C from China (initiated on 4 September 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Termination on 11 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports on plain medium 
density fibre board having thicknes s of 6 mm and above from Viet Nam (investigation 
initiated on 7 May 2015. Definitive duties imposed on 14 July 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Termination on 30 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of 
polytetrafluoro -ethylene -I from the Russian Federation (imposed on 30 June 1999)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Termination on 3 December 2021 of anti -dumping duties on impo rts of uncoated 
copier paper from Thailand (investigation initiated on 2 November 2017. Definitive 
duty imposed on 4 December 2018)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Termination on 10 December 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of caprolactam from the European Union, the Republic of Korea, the Russian 
Federation and Thailand (initiated on 30 September 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Termination on 23 December 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of persulphates from China and the United States (initiated on 
28 September  2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Termination on 6 January 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of 
1,1,1,2 -tetrafluoroethane or R -134 a of all types from China (investigation initiated on 
19 August 2009. Provisional duties on 19 April 2010. Definitive duties imposed on 
15 July 2011)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Termination on 13 January 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of colour -
coated/pre -painted flat products of alloy and non -alloy steel from China, the European 
Union and the United Kingdom (investigation initiated on 29 June 2016. Provisional 
and definitive duties imposed on 11 January 2017 and 17 October 2017, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
Initiation on 24 January 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of vinyl tiles 
other than in roll or sheet form from China, Chinese Taipei and Viet Nam  Notification F. No. 6/17/2021 -DGTR, (Case No.  AD-(OI)-16/2021) Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce - Directorate General of Trade 
Remedies (24 January 2022)  
Initiation on 24 January 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of 
ursodeoxycholic acid "UDCA" from China and the Republic of Korea  Notification F. No. 6/15/2021 -DGTR,  (Case No. -AD-(OI) 15/2021) Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce - Directorate General of Trade 
Remedies (24  January 2022)  
Termination on 24 January 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of PVC flex films 
from China (investigation initiated on 1 February 2010. Provisional and definitive 
duties imposed on 30 July 2010 and 25 August 2011, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ IND, 22 April 2022   
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Korea, Republic of  
Initiation on 28 February 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
hydroxide from Australia and China  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28  April 2022) and Public 
Notice of the KTC No. 2022 -4 
Initiation on 28 February 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of biaxially 
oriented polyamide film from China, Indonesia and Thailand  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28  April 2022) and Public 
Notice o f the KTC No. 2022 -5 
Madagascar  
Termination on 14 December 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on 
imports of lubricating oils ( investigation initiated on 14 August 2019)  WTO document G/SG/N/10/MDG/6/Suppl.1 , G/SG/N/11/MDG /6/Suppl.3 , 17 December 
2021  
Termination on 14 December 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on 
imports of edible vegetable oils and margarines ( investigation initiated on 14 August 
2019)  WTO document G/SG/N/10/MDG/5/Suppl.1 , G/SG/N/11/MDG/7/Suppl.3 , 17 December 
2021  
Mexico  
Termination on 4 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of carbon and alloy steel slab from Brazil and the Russian Federation (initiated 
on 21 September 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/MEX, 21 March 2022  
Initiation on 14 March 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of high carbon 
ferromanganese from India  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO (26 April 2022)  
New Zealand  
Temporary suspension  on 28 March 2022 (until 30 September 2022 ) of anti-dumping 
duties on imports of aluminium -zinc coated steel from the Republic of Korea 
(investigation initiated on 8 June 2021 and provisional duties imposed on 2 December 
2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/NZL,  1 April 2022; and Permanent Delegation from New 
Zealand to the WTO (25 April 2022)  
Pakistan  
Termination on 30 December 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of aluminium 
beverage cans from the United Arab Emirates (investigation initiated on 
1 November  2018 and provisional duty imposed on 3 May 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/PAK, 10 March 2022  
Termination on 24 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of wall and floor 
tiles from China ( investigation i nitiated on 19 February 2016. Provisional and definitive 
duties imposed on 18 February and 11 October 2017, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/PAK, 10 March 2022  
Peru  
Initiation on 24 December 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of clothing (HS 
Chapters 61; 62; 63)  WTO doc ument G/SG/N/6/PER/4, 6 January 2022  
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (for Gulf Cooperation Council)  
Initiation on 4 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of super 
absorbent polymer from Belgium, China, France, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and 
Singapore  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/SAU, 14 March 2022  
South Africa (for Southern African Customs Union)  
Initiation on 22 October 2021 of anti -dumping investigation of laminated safety glass 
from China (provisional duties imposed on 18 March 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ZAF, 9 May 2022. Government Gazette No. 45352 
Notice 623 of 2021, and Gazette No. 46056 Notice 1894 of 2022  
Initiation on 22 October 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of spades and 
shovels, picks, rakes and forks from India WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ZAF, 9 May 2022  
Initiation on 26 October 2021 of anti -dumping investigation of non -articulated welded 
link chains which are manufactured from round section iron or steel wire, bars or rods Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO  
(26 April 2022) and Gazette No. 46165, Notice 180 of 2022   
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of a diameter of (4 mm or more but not exceeding 20 mm) from China (provisional 
duties imposed on 1 April 2022)  
Initiation 31 January 2022 on of anti -dumping investigation on new pneum atic tyres of 
rubber of a kind used on motor cars and on buses or lorries from China  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO  
(26 April 2022) and Gazette No. 45851, Notice 795 of 2022  
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei)  
Initiation on 6 May 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of  float glass in 
sheets from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO (27 May 2022)  
Thailand  
Initiation on 3 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
extrusions from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/THA, 24 February 2022  
Türkiye  
Termination on 7 December 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of tools for drilling 
and milling from China (imposed on 4 February 2005)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/TUR, 7 March 2022  
Initiation on 26 January 2022 of safeguard investigation on imports of yarn of nylon or 
other polyamides  WTO document G/SG/N/14/TUR/12, 4 February 2022  
Termination on 26 March 2022 of anti -dumping investigation (without measure) on 
imports of low density polyethylene from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (initiated on 17 
October 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (28 April 2022)  
Ukraine  
Termination on 8 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of 
aluminium ladders from Belarus, China, Poland and Slovak Republic ( investigation 
initiated on 1 September 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/UKR, 18 March 2022  
Initiation on 24 December 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of certain types 
of cheese  WTO document G/SG/N/6/UKR/24, 6 January 2022  
Initiation on 29 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of glass 
containers from Belarus  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/UKR, 18 March 2022  
United Kingdom  
Initiation on 7 April 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of ironing boards 
from Türkiye  United Kingdom,  Trade Remedy Authority Government portal, 7 April 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tra -opens -new-investigation -into-subsidised -
ironing -boards   
United States  
Initiation on 25 October 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of freight rail 
coupler system and certain components thereof from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/USA, 8 April 2022  
Initiation on 25 October 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of freight rail 
coupler systems and certain components thereof from China  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/USA, 7 April 2022  
Initiation on 1 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of oil country 
tubular goods from Argentina, Mexico and the Russian Federation  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/USA, 8 April 2022  
Initiation on 30 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain 
superabsorbent polymers from the Republic of Korea  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/USA, 8 April 2022  
Initiation on 10 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of emulsion 
styrene -butadiene rubber from Czech Republic, Italy, and the Russian Federation  WTO document G/ADP/G/N/364/USA, 8 April 2022  
  
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(MID-OCTOBER 2021  TO MID -MAY 2022) 
Confirmed information2 
Measure  Source  
Argentina  
01/11/2021: Updated reference values for exports on essential oils and lemon, for certain 
specified destinations  Resolución General No. 5091/2021 Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos - 
Dirección General de Aduanas (26 October 2021)  
10/11/2021: Upda ted reference values for exports on certain cuts with bone of bovine meat, for 
certain specified destinations  Resolución General No. 5096/2021 Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos - 
Dirección General de Aduanas 5 November 2021)  
15/12/2021: Introduc tion on 15 December 2021 of export quotas of 41.5 million tonnes for maize 
and 12.5 million tonnes for wheat  Boletín Official de la República Argentina, 16 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/254625/20211217   
16/12/2021: Updated list of "criterion values" (valores criterio de carácter preventivo) for imports 
on bicycle wheels, from specific origins  Administración  Federal de Ingresos Públicos - Dirección General de Aduanas, 
Resolución General No. 5116/2021 (10 December 2021)  
26/12/2021: Further extension of the temporary export ban on ferrous waste and scrap, 
remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel; copper waste a nd scrap; and aluminium waste and scrap 
(originally implemented on 25 December 2020, for 360 days)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022); and Decreto 
No. 909/2021. Viewed at: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/decreto -
909-2021-359062/texto   
01/01/2022: Temporary export ban on meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled (carcasses and 
half-carcasses, and certain cuts with bone or bone less). Temporary export restrictions on selected 
bovine meat cuts (e.g. short plate, rosemeat, flap, thin flank) (from 1 January 2022 to 
31 December 2023)  Decreto No. 911/2021 - Carne Bovina (30 December 2021)  
01/01/2022: Prolongation of temporary authorization to increase the MERCOSUR Common 
External Tariff, but not above their bound levels (to 28%) for imports of certain dairy products, 
i.e. milk, cream, whey, cheese; and (to 35%) for prepared or preserved peaches, including 
nectarines; and on certain toys (effective 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2030)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022); and Decreto 
No. 910/2021 - Consejo del Mercado Común (30 December 2021)  
03/01/2022: Updated reference values for exports on cert ain unwrought lead, for certain specified 
destinations  Resolución General No. 5127/2021 Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos - 
Dirección General de Aduanas (27 December 2021)  
19/03/2022: Increase of export duties on soybean oil and flour from 31% to 33% through a 
temporary suspension of the Decree 790/2020 that imposed a 2% differential on export duties of 
soy products (effective from 19 March to 31 December 2022)  Argentina Government Announcement, Decree 131/2022, 18 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/360000 -
364999/362460/norma.htm ; Permanent delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 
2022)  
Bolivia, P lurinational State of  
09/03/2022: Temporary implementation of a domestic supply certificate and fair price (Certificado 
de Abastecimiento Interno y Precio Justo) requirement on exports of maize, sorghum, and sugar, 
to avoid local shortage, resulting in a temporary export quantiative restrictions  Decreto Supremo No. 4680, 9 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1484NEC  
 
1 The inclusion of any measure in this Annex implies no judgement by the WTO Secretariat, either direct or indirect, on the con sistency of any measure  with the provisions 
of any WTO agreement.  
2 This Section includes information that either has been provided by the Member concerned or has been confirmed at the request of the Secretariat.   
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Brazil  
13/12/2021: Suspension of substantially equivalent concessions and other obligations under GATT 
1994 on trade with the United Kingdom in the form of an increase in tariffs on selected steel 
products  WTO document G/SG/N/12/BRA/5, 14 December 2021  
European Union  
06/03/2022: From 6 March 2022 exports of wheat, rye, barley, oat, corn, soy beans and 
sunflower seeds are subject to a request submitted to the competent Hungarian authorities who 
can decide whether to ex ercise the right of first refusal at market price  WTO document G/AG/N/EU/77, 13 April 2022  
Guatemala  
26/11/2021: Elimination of import tariffs substituted with tariff quotas on imports of husked rice 
(from 26 November 2021 to 31 December 2021)  Permanent Delegation of Guatemala to the WTO (25 April 2022), and Acuerdo 
Ministerial No. 511 -2021 
12/03/2022: Elimination of import tariffs substituted with tariff quotas on imports of white corn  Permanent Delegation of Guatemala to the WTO (25 April 2022), and Acuerdo 
Ministerial No. 128 -2022 
India  
29/11/2021: Amendments introduced to the export policy of agar oil and agarwood chips and 
powder obtained from artificial propagated source. The export has been made "Restricted". Export 
quota of 25,000 kg/year on agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) chips and  powder, and export quota 
of 1,500 kg/year on agar oil  Notification No. 45/2015 -2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (29  November 2021)  
01/01/2022: Amendment introduced to the import policy of watermelon seeds. Temporary import 
quota up to 15,000 MT (effective from 1 January to 31  March  2022)  Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce), Public Notice No. 
41/2015 -2020 (6 December 2021). Viewed at: 
https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2021/231631.pdf  
10/01/2022: Amendments introduced to the export policy of enoxaparin (formulation and API) 
and intra -venous immunoglobulin "IVIG" (formulation and API). Th e export has been made 
"Restricted"  Notification No. 50/2015 -2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (10  January 2022)  
25/01/2022: Amendments introduced to restrict the export policy of human hair, unworked, 
whether or not washed or scoured, waste of human hair or any other form of raw human hair. 
The export has been made "Restricted"  Notification No. 51/2015 -2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (25  January 2022)  
11/02/2022: Amendment introduced to the import policy for moong (lentils)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Notification 
No. S.O.624(E) (Issued by EP (Agri) Division of Dept . of Commerce)  
13/05/2022: Introduction of export ban on wheat  Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, 13 May 2022. Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/9032ac12 -29a8-4a67-8e3b-
bd0dc07c39a5/Noti%2006%20Eng.pdf  
Kazakhstan  
22/01/2022: Temporary ban on the export of live cattle and small cattle  WTO document G/AG/N/KAZ/18, 27 April 2022  
22/01/2022: Temporary export ban on potatoes and carrots  WTO document G/AG/N/KAZ/16, 27 April 2022  
22/02/2022: Temporary ban on export of potatoes  WTO document G/AG/N/KAZ/17, 27 April 2022  
19/04/2022: Temporary quantitative restriction on exports of wheat and meslin, wheat or meslin 
flour (until 15 June 2022)  WTO document G/AG/N/KAZ/19, 27 April 2022  
Korea, Republic of  
11/11/2021: Temporary export restriction on urea, whether or not in aqueous solution (other 
than agricultural fertilizers or for manufacturing agricultural fertilizers) and aqueous urea solution 
"AUS" (effective from 11 November 2021 to 31 December 2021)  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KOR/3/Add.2, 10 December 2021   
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Kyrgyz Republic  
11/12/2021: Temporary export prohibition on wood and articles of wood  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.11, 10 December 2021  
13/01/2022: Temporary export prohibition on raw or roughly crushed shell limestone, sawn or 
otherwise cut into blocks or slabs of a rectangular or square shape  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/K GZ/1/Add.12, 12 January 2022  
15/01/2022: Temporary export prohibition on ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of 
iron or steel (excluding slag)  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.13, 18 January 2022  
19/03/2022: Temporary export ban on certain types of agricultural products from the Kyrgyz 
Republic outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union except transit and 
humanitarian aid by the Kyrgyz Republic. The measure will expire on 19th of September 2022  WTO document G/MA/QR/ N/KGZ/1/Add.16, from 22 March 2022  
Mali 
06/12/2021: Suspension of exports of cottonseeds, cottonseed meal, millet, sorghum and local 
rice, until further notice  Permanent Delegation of Mali to the WTO (27 April 2022), and Arrête Interministériel 
No. 5126/MEF -MIC-SG (6 December 2021)  
Mexico  
23/11/2021: Temporary increase on 23 November 2021 of import duties of various iron and steel 
products (Chapter 72 -73) to 15% (gradual reductions are planned between June 2022 and 
October 2024)  Diario Oficial de la Federación, 22 November 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_de talle.php?codigo=5635991&amp;fecha=22/11/2021  
Moldova, Republic of  
01/03/2022: Temporary export prohibition on certain products such as wheat, sugar, corn (with 
the exception of maize seed for sowing, tariff line 1005.10), due to declared state of emergency  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/MDA/2/Add.2, 2 March 2022  
Myanmar  
09/11/2021: Imposition of import licensing requirement for certain goods (measure updated on 
25 January 2022, 1 March 2022, 9 March 2022 and 29 March 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Myanmar to the WTO (20 May 2022). Ministry of Commerce's 
Bulletin Nos. 18/2021 (9 November 2021), 1/2022 (25 January 2022), 2/2022 (1 
March 2022), 3/2022 (9 March 2022), 5/2022 (29 March 2022)  
North Macedonia  
18/03/2022: Export ban of wheat, barley, maize, flour, sunflower seeds, sunflower seed oils  Permanent Delegation of North Macedonia to the WTO (16 May 2022); Official Gazette 
of North Macedonia No. 67/2022; Official Gazette of North Macedonia No. 93/2022.  
Pakistan  
27/01/2022: Introduction of tariff increase on imports from Afghanistan of disodium carbonate 
(until 30 June 2022) from 0% to 20%, synthetic filament yarn from 0% to 10%, staple fibres of 
polypropylene from 0% to 10%, electric vehicles in CBU condition of more than 50  kWh battery 
pack exc luding commercial buses and trucks (until 30 June 2022) from 0% to 10%, some types of 
vehicles (until 30 June 2022) from 15% to 50%  Ministry of Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, 27 January 2022. Viewed at: 
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/2022128151121578SRO157 -2022.pdf   
Russian Federation  
01/01/2022: Export of certain wood and article of woods (including logs) to the European Union 
only authorized through a crossing point in Finland  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  (20 May 2022) and 
Government Resolution No. 1225, 20 July 2021. Viewed at: 
http://government.ru/d ocs/all/135747/   
01/01/2022: Increase of export duties (up to 80%) on certain wood and articles of wood 
(including logs)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  (20 May 2022) and 
Government Regulation No. 2068,  27 November 2021. Viewed at: 
http://static.government.ru/media/files/H89JL2J98CP6kzLuQ2I9u6msAKbGC9ts.pdf   
02/02/2022: Introduction on 2 February 2022 of export ban on fertilizers. Exports destined to 
member states of the Eurasian Economic Union exempted (measure terminated on 1 April 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO (20  May 2022) and 
Government Regulation No. 82, 1 February 2 022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202202010020    
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09/03/2022: Introduction on 9 March 2022 of an export licensing requirement for exports of 
sever al products such as technological, telecommunication and medical equipment, vehicles, 
agricultural machinery, electric equipment, as well as railway cars and locomotives, containers, 
turbines, metal and stone cutting machines, video displays, projectors, c onsoles and 
switchboards, destined to the EAEU, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022) and Government Resolution No. 312, 9 September 2022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202203100025   
09/03/2022: Introduction on 9 March 2022 of temporary export ban on over 200 products such as 
household appliances, medical equipment, engineering products, agriculture products, electrical 
equipment. Exports to the EAEU, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia are ex empted (effective from 9 March 
to 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022) and 
Government Resolution No. 311, 9 September 2022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202203100034   
15/03/2022: Introduction on 15 March 2022 of temporary export ban on wheat, meslin, rye, 
barley, and corn till 30 June 2022  Permanent delegation of the Russian Federation to the WT O (20  May 2022) and 
Government Regulation No. 362, 14 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://static.government.ru/media/files/mFNyZAgGZoCX4NPnqgbhA9na3WsirKpb.pdf   
15/03/2022: Temporary export ban on white and raw sugar outside the Russian Federation 
(effective from 15 March until 31 August 2022 (excluding the EAEU))  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022) and Government Regulation No.  361, 14 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://static.government.ru/media/files/bVkpqbEiqYPcfe4g8cvMZOsBx1gmLeQJ.pdf   
01/04/2022: Temporary export ban on sunflower seeds and rapeseeds (effective from 1 April to 
31 August 2022)  Permanent delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022) and Government Regulation No. 529, 31 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://static.government.ru/media/files/949V09wgaMZSXoalzNqkfYYrvuxk03Ah.pdf   
15/04/2022: Extension of export quotas for fertilizers  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022) and Government Regulati on No. 670, 15 April 2022. Viewed at: 
http://static.government.ru/media/files/HFkANK2NRZgorHjWMHvlNKlfM9gufnTe.pdf   
15/04/2022: Temporary export quota for sunflower oil (effective from 15 April to 31 August 2022)  Permanent delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO, 20 May 2022; and 
Government of the Russian Federation, 31 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://static.government.ru/media/files/75gvjzn9yXzI807JiOo6CAoCVAsWWm5E.pdf   
01/05/2022: Establishment of a "floating" export customs duty rate on sunflower oilcake  Government Decree No. 548, 31 March 2022, and Permanen t Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
01/05/2022: Establishment of a "floating" export customs duty rate for sunflower seed oil cake 
and other solid residues  Government Decree No. 532, 31 March 2022, and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
01/05/2022: Establishment of an export customs duty at the rate of 5% on flax seeds but not less 
than 100 USD per 1,000 kg  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022 ) and Government Resolution No. 531, 31 March 2022  
Russian Federation (for Eurasian Economic Union)  
02/01/2022: Establishment of import customs duty at the rate of 5% on meta -aramid products 
intended for the manufacture of non -woven materials used in the manufacture of personal 
protective equipment  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 126, 29  October  2021; 
and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
Senegal  
07/01/2022: Import prohibition for automobile vehicles older than a certain age  Permanent delegation of Senegal to the WTO (19 May 2022) and Decree  No. 2001 -72 
of 26/01/2001  
Serbia (Observer)  
10/03/2022: Temporary export ban  on 10 March  2022 lifted 22 on April 2022, when t he ban was 
replaced by quantitative export restrictions, except for certain types of vegetable oil  Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the WTO (20 May 2022) and Official Gazette of the 
RS No. 32 10 March 2022; No. 35, 17 March 2022 and No.  48, 15 April 2022 )  
22/04/2022: Quantitative export restrictions on oil, wheat, maize, flour, introduced on 22 April 
2022 where quantities were defined on monthly basis  Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the WTO (20 May 2022) and Official Gazette of the 
RS No. 49 21 Ap ril 2022; No. 52 30 April 2022 and No. 57 12 May 2022)  
22/04/2022: Quantitative export restrictions on wheat flour, introduced on April 22, 2022, where 
quantities were defined on monthly basis, (monthly quota of 23,000 t). The measure was lifted on 
15 May  2022 Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the WTO (20 May 2022)   
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Sri Lanka  
10/03/2022: Introduction of import licensing requirement on various products  The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, 9 March 2022. Viewed 
at: http://documents.gov.lk/files/egz/2022/3/2270 -18_E.pdf   
South Africa (for Southern African Customs Union)  
05/11/2021: Increase of import tariffs from 0% to 15%, on certain tube, pipes and hollow profiles  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO (26 April 2022) and Government 
Gazette No. 44570 (3 December 2021)  
05/11/2021: Increa se of import tariffs, from 0% and 10% to 10% and 15%, respectively, on 
certain tube, pipes and hollow profiles ITAC Report No. 643  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO (26 April 2022) and Government 
Gazette No. 45427 (5 November 2021)  
03/12/2021: Increase on 3 December 2021 of import customs duties on different types of cans 
(tinplate cans, pails, and aerosol cans). Imports from the European  Union, European Free Trade 
Association (EFTA), SADC, MERCOSUR and AfCFTA are exempted  South Afri ca Government Gazette 45570, Notice No. 1562  
(3 December 2021)  
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei)  
01/03/2022: Import ban on "Pit Bull Terrier: American Pit Bull Terrier (or American Pit Bull), 
American Staffordshire Terrier", and addition to the List of Commodities Subject to Import 
Restrictions  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO (27 May 2022) and Bureau of 
Foreign Trade, Doc ument  No. 11004603301  
Thailand  
06/01/2022: Export prohibition o f Live Swine  to prevent critical shortage in the domestic market 
resulting from the critical reduction of the live swine production in Thailand (6 January 2022 – 5 
April 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022) and WTO document 
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add.5, 11 January 2022  
Ukraine  
05/03/2022: Introduction on 5 March 2022 of non -automatic licensing requirement for the export 
of maize (corn) and sunflower oil. The measure was abolished as of 25 March 2022  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022); and WTO document 
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.2, 25 March 2022  
06/03/2022: Introduction on 6 March 2022 of licensing requirement for the export of wheat and a 
mixture of wheat and rye (meslin), corn, meat of domestic chickens, eggs of domestic chickens. 
Products under UKTZED codes 020711.00, 020712.00, 020713.00, 0207 14.00, 040721.00, 
1001.00, 0102, 0202, 0210 20 are subject to automatic licensing.  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022) ; and WTO documents 
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.2, 25 March 2022; and G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.4, 
28 April 2022.  
06/03/2022: Int roduction on 6 of March of export restriction on certain agricultural products  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022); and WTO document 
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.2, 25 March 2022  
06/03/2022: Introduction on 6 of March of export restriction on certain agricultural products (until 
10 May 2022  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022); and WTO document 
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.2, 25 March 2022  
12/03/2022: Introduction on 12  March 2022 of export ban on fertilizers. The position "Mineral or 
chemical fertilizers (3102) of zero tonnes was replaced by the position "Mineral or chemical 
fertilizers (3102 10 10 00, 3102 10 90 00, 3102 21 00 00, 3102 29 00 00, 3102 30 10 00, 3102 
30 90 00, 3102 80 00 00) in quota amount of 210,000 tonnes" (effective from 25 March 2022  to 
1 July 2022 ) Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022). WTO documents 
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.3, 5 April 2022; and G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.4, 28 April 2022  
United States  
23/12/2021: Ban of imports from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang) of China  White House Briefing Room, 23 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing -room/legislation/2021/12/23/bill -signed -h-r-
6256/   
27/12/2021: Removal of certain General Approved Exclusions (GAEs) un der the Section 232 Steel 
and Aluminium Tariff Exclusions Process  Federal Register, 9 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/09/2021 -26634/removal -of-
certain -general -approved -exclusions -gaes-under -the-section -232-steel-and-aluminum -
tariff   
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Measure  Source  
Algeria (Observer)  
01/03/2022: Export ban of all consumer products that Algeria imports, such as sugar, pasta, oil, 
semolina and all wheat derivatives  Africanews, 14 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.africanews.com/2022/03/14/algeria -bans-export -of-food/   
Argentina  
13/03/2022: Temporary export ban of soybean oil and flour (effective from 13 March  2022 to 21 
March 2022)  Reuters, 14 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentina -halts-export -registration -soy-oil-
meal-2022-03-14/  
Azerbaijan (Observer)  
01/03/2022: Tempo rary export restrictions of flour, cereals, wheat, oilseeds and certain other 
food products ( until 31 December 2022)  Azernews, 19 March 2022. Viewed at: https://www.azernews.az/nation/190963.html  
Bangladesh  
23/03/2022: Under the Export Policy Order 2021 -2024, introduction of export ban on several 
products such as naphtha, furnace oil, lubricant oil, bitumen, condensate, MTT and MS Fire arms, 
ammunition and related materials, radioactive materials, archaeologi cal relics, human skeleton, 
blood plasma, or anything produced from human beings or human blood, all types of pulses 
(except processed pulses), all shrimps except chilled, frozen and processed ones, onion, garlic 
and ginger  Bangladesh National Portal, 23 M arch 2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.epb.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/epb.por tal.gov.bd/files/52edff8c_b3b9_4
9c6_a94a_1c35f11557a0/2022 -03-31-04-04-
71951d5a37613723b44818e697ab8d5a.pdf   
Belarus (Observer)  
01/12/2021: Increase of export duties on oil and oil products which are exported outside the 
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)  Belta News, 29 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus -to-reduce -export -duties -on-oil-oil-
products -146621 -2021/  
01/02/2022: Increase of export duties on oil and oil products exported outside the Eurasian 
Economic Union (EAEU)  Vetka Regional Executive Committee, 2 February 2022. Viewed at: http://vetka.gomel -
region.by/en/republic -en/view/belarus -raises -export -duties -on-oil-oil-products -17100/   
Burkina Faso  
23/02/2022: Export ban on maize, millet, sorghum flours  FAO, 29 March 2022. Viewed at: https://www.fao.org/giews/food -prices/food -
policies/detail/en/c/1492066/   
China  
01/02/2022: Import restrictions and bans on selected Australian products  Financial Review, 17 January 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/china -trade-ban-defied -by-exporters -20220113 -
p59nzu   
01/02/2022: Ban on beef, dairy and alcohol imports  South China Mor ning Post, 10 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china -economy/article/3166507/chinas -lithuanian -
beef-impor t-ban-labelled -unilateral   
28/02/2022: Import ban on wood logs from Lithuania  Global Times, 28 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202202/1253493.shtml   
Egypt  
01/03/2022: Export ban on vegetable oil and corn  Reuters, 12 March 2022. Viewed at: https://www.reuters.com/article/egypt -
commodities -exports -idUSC6N2S302J    
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Indonesia  
01/01/2022: Introduction of temporary export ban on coal (effective from 1 January 2022 to 
31 January 2022)  Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Press Release No.  1.Pers/04/SJI/2022 (1 
January 2022). Viewed at: https://www.esdm.go.id/id/media -center/arsip -
berita/hindari -pemadaman -10-juta-pelanggan -pln-pemerintah -larang -sementara -
ekspor -batubara   
24/01/2022: Introduction on 24 January 2022 of export licensing requirement on crude palm oil 
and used cooking oil  Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Regulation 2/2022  
(18 January 2022). Viewed at: 
https://peraturan.bcperak.net/sites/default/files/peraturan/2022 /02-tahun -2022.pdf   
10/03/2022: Increase of the domestic market obligation on exporters of crude palm oil, refined, 
bleached and deodorized palm olein, and other mixtures from 20% to 30% of their export 
volume  Minister of Trade Decree No. 170/2022 (9 March 2022)  
28/04/2022: Introduction of temporary export ban on palm oil (terminated on 23  May 2022)  Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Regulation 22/2022,  
27 April 2022. Viewed at: http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/peraturan/detail/2407/2%C2%A0  
and Nikkei Asia, 19 May 2022, viewed at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Indonesia -
to-lift-palm-oil-export -ban-on-May-23  
Lebanese Republic (Observer)  
01/03/2022: Export ban on such items as processed fruits and vegetables, milled grain products, 
sugar, bread, and some types of alcohol. The ban also covers animal feed  Reuters, 11 March 2022. Viewed at: https://www.reuters.com/article/lebanon -economy -
exports -idAFC6N2U8028   
Nepal  
12/04/2022: Introduction of import restriction on non -essential goods, in response to foreign 
currency reserves drop  BBC News, 12 April 2022. Viewed at: https://www.bbc.com/news/business -61076089   
Russian Federation  
01/12/2021: Introduction on 1 December 2022 of a temporary export quota on nitrogen fertilizers 
(5.9 million tonnes) and nitrogen -containing fertilizers (5.35 million tonnes)  Reuters, 3 November 2021. Viewed at: https://www.reuters.com/article/russia -
fertilizers -idUSL1N2RU14O   
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of  
28/10/2021: Imposition of ban on all imports from Lebanon (chapters 01 to 97)  Arabian Business, 31 October 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.arabianbusiness.com/politics -economics/470418 -economic -collap se-
forecast -if-gcc-were-to-ban-lebanese -imports ; and Al jazeera, 29  October 2021. Viewed 
at: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/10/29/ saudi -arabia -bans-imports -from-
lebanon -expels -ambassador  
Türkiye  
07/12/2021: Introduction on 7 December 2021 of export quotas of 100,000kg on eel (anguilla 
anguilla) and of 1,500kg on medicinal leeches (Hirundo verbana)  Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye, 7 December 2021  
30/12/2021: Export licensing requirement on sugar (30 December 2021) and on certain wood 
products (11 March 2022)  Official Gazette of Türkiye, No. 31705, 30 December 2021; and Official  Gazet te of 
Türkiye, No. 31775, 11 March 2022  
01/01/2022: Increase on 1 January 2022 of import duty on certain flat -rolled products of iron or 
non-alloy steel from duty -free to 15%  Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31706, 31 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/12/20211231M3 -1.pdf  
01/01/2022: Introduction on 1 January 2022 of a tariff free import quota for pertex fabric and 
coagulated backing fabric destined to be used as inputs in the production process. Simultaneous 
increase of duties for the same products destined to uses other t han inputs in the production 
process  Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31706, 31 December 2021  
27/02/2022: Export ban of olive oil, beans and red lentils  Dünya news., 27 February 2022. Viewed at: https://www.dunya.com/ekonomi/ukrayna -
savasi -nedeniyle -uc-urune -ihracat -kisitlamasi -haberi -650190   
01/03/2022: Export ban on soybean oil, sunflower seeds, cottonseed oils, rapeseed, mustard oil, 
corn oil and margarine  Ahval news, 6 April 2022. Viewed at: https://ahvalnews.com/turkey -economy/turkey -
bans-exports -sunflower -oil-after-denying -reports -shortages    
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Ukraine  
01/03/2022: Export ban on natural gas  Ukrinform, 4 March 2022. Viewed at: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric -
economy/3419471 -ukraine -stops -exporting -natural -gas-at-midnight.html    
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(MID-OCTOBER 20 21 TO MID -MAY 2022 ) 
Measure  Mode(s) of 
supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
MEASURES AFFECTING VARIOUS SECTORS  
Algeria (Observer)  
The 2022 Finance Law, enacted on 31 December, 
requires all foreign non -resident companies which 
do not have a permanent professional 
establishment in Algeria, but performing activities 
within the territory, to file with the competent tax 
office any contract concluded with an Algerian 
debtor.  Mode 1  All sectors  2022 Finance Law  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.joradp.dz/FTP/jo -
francais/2021/F2021100.pdf  
 
https://taxnews.ey.co m/news/2022 -0151-
algerias -2022-finance -act-introduces -new-tax-
measures  
 1 January 2022   
Belize  
A new act was enacted that gives legal effect to all 
electronic documents, records and signatures; to 
repeal the Electronic Transactions Act, Chapter 
229:03 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised 
Edition 2011; and to provide for matters 
connected therewith or incidental thereto.  
 Modes 1 and 
2 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Act No. 25 of 2021 – Electronic Transactions 
Act, 2021  
 
Source : Permanent Mission of Belize to the  
WTO Effective October 2021  X 
A new act was passed, regulating the collection, 
storage, use and dissemination of personal data; 
to protect the privacy of individuals in relation to 
their personal data; and to provide for matters 
connected therewith or incidental thereto.  
 Mode 1 and 
2 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Data Protection Act No. 45 of 2021  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Belize to the  
WTO Effective November 2021  X 
Cambodia  
The government enacted a new law, establishing 
as from 1 April 2022 a 10% VAT applicable to all 
non-resident firms selling to Cambodia through 
business -to-consumer e -commerce. For 
business -to-business e -commerce, the 
Cambodia -registered buyer is required to pa y 10% 
VAT through a reverse charge mechanism, 
regardless of whether the non -resident supplier is 
VAT registered.  
 Mode 1  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Decision No 542 MEF.PK (8 September 2021) 
on the Rules and Procedure for the 
Implementation of VAT on E -Commerce  
 
Viewed at:  
https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/OTc5OT
Q0NDEz  Effective 1 April 2022   
 
1 The inclusion of any measure in this Annex implies no judgement by the WTO Secretariat on whether a measure, or its intent, is protectionist in nature. Moreover, nothing 
in the Annex implies any judgement, either direct or indirect, on the consistency of any measure with the provisions of any W TO agreement.   
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Chile  
On 23 September 2021, Supreme Decree No. 6 of 
2021 of the Ministry of Economy, Development 
and Tourism was published in the Official Gazette 
approving the Electronic Commerce Regulation. It 
aims to strengthen the transparency and quality of 
the information provided to consumers on e -
commerce platforms in orde r to encourage 
informed decision -making, and thus strengthen 
consumers' right to free choice.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Supreme Decree No. 6 of 2021 approving the 
Electronic Commerce Regulation  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bcn .cl/leychile/navegar?i=116550
4 
 
https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/chile -
e-commerce -regulations -published -promote -
transpar ency-consumer -information  
 Effective March 2022  X 
China  
The Special Administrative Measures (Negative 
List) for the Access of Foreign Investment in Pilot 
Free Trade Zones (2021 edition) reduces the list to 
27 items.  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  Order of the National Development and Reform 
Commission and the Ministry of Commerce  
(No. 48 of 2021)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/chi na-
issues -new-versions -negative -lists-foreign -
investment  
 Effective 1 January 2022  X 
The Cyberspace Administration of China in 
conjunction with 12 other government 
departments issued the New Measures for 
Cybersecurity Review on 4 January 2022, 
amending the Measures for Cybersecurity Review 
released on 10 July 2021. The New Measures 
subject to a cybersecurity review critical 
information infrastructure (CII) operators that 
purchase network products and services which 
affect or may affect national security, as well as 
network platform operators that conduct data 
processing activity which affects or may affect 
national security or that hold personal information 
of more than one million users and plan to list 
their shares overseas.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  New Measures for Cybersecurity Review  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.china -briefing.com/news/a -close-
reading -of-chinas -new-cybersecurity -review -
measures -in-effect -february -15-2022  Effective 15 February 2022   
Colombia  
The government issued a new decree that  
establishes the minimum conditions for Binding 
Corporate Rules to certify good practices regarding 
personal data protection and data transfer to other 
countries.  Modes 1 and 
3 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Decreto 255 del 23 de febrero de 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://dapre.presiden cia.gov.co/normativa/no
rmativa/DECRETO%20255%20DEL%2023%20
DE%20FEBRERO%20DE%202022.pdf  
 Issued 23 February 2022  X  
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
 
Kazakhstan  
The President signed a law introducing 
amendments to the Tax Code and to the Law on 
the Enactment of the Tax Code.  
From 1 January 2022, digital sales of goods and 
services by foreign entities to private individuals in 
Kazakhstan will be subject to 12% VAT . As such, 
foreign suppliers will be obliged to register for VAT 
if all the requirements are met and will need to 
pay quarterly VAT in Kazakhstan.  
 Mode 1  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law About enforcement of the Code of the 
Republic of Kaz akhstan "About taxes and other 
obligatory payments in the budget" (Tax code) 
– amendment  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cis -
legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=102917   Effective 1 January 2022   
Moldova  
The government approved a new law on the 
screening of investment activities in the following 
areas: operation of energy (including electric 
energy, natural gas and petroleum products), 
transport, water and sewerage, aerospace, 
defence, exploitation of artificial intelligence, 
robotics, cybersecurity, air traffic services, 
television broadcasts, audio -visual services, 
supply of networks and fixed or mobile electronic 
communication services and supply of services in 
national ports.  
 
The foreign investor requires approval from the 
Council for Promotion of Investment Projects of 
National Importance composed of the prime 
minister, the country's key ministers and heads of 
various public authorities prior to any investment 
in these sectors.  
 
The screening covers investment by persons who 
directly or indirectly, individually or jointly 
(including as the ultimate beneficial owner):  
- controls or acquires a qualified participat ion in a 
company in the covered sectors;  
- enters into a concession agreement;  
- enters into a public -private partnership;  
- concludes investment agreements with the 
government;  
- engages in sales transitions of assets that are 
part or owned by companies w ith investments in a Mode 3  Various Sectors  Law 174/2021 on the mechanism of 
consideration of investments, significant for 
state security  
 
Viewed at:  
https://pack190md.org/moldova -investment -
control -legislation -entered -into-force 19 November 2021    
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
relevant industry and with a value equal to at 
least 25% of the value of assets; or  
- concludes on behalf of a company having 
investments in a relevant sector, one or more 
related financial transactions (loans, credits or 
assistance) w ith persons from other states and 
which are controlled directly or indirectly by the 
governments of other states.  
The law also allows the government to determine 
the assets it deems important for the security of 
the state and which will require approval.  
 
Morocco  
The Office des Changes introduced new measures 
to liberalize foreign exchange regulations. The 
measure inter -alia:  
- increases the ceiling of annual transfers by legal 
persons for investments abroad from 150 to 
200 million dirhams ; 
- increases the endowme nt for personal travel 
abroad from a basic amount of 100,000 dirhams 
per year, by 30% of the taxable income. The total 
amount must not exceed 300,000 dirhams per 
person per year; and  
- allows foreign employees and professionals 
residing in Morocco to have  an account in foreign 
currency or in convertible dirhams up to 100% of 
their net income.  
 Multiple 
modes  All sectors  Ministry of Economy and Finance (Circular n° 
1/2022)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.oc.gov.ma/sites/default/files/regl
ementation/pdf/2022 -01/IGOC%202022.pdf  3 January 2022    
Nigeria  
From 1 January 2022, non -resident companies 
that supply digital services into Nigeria must 
register and collect value -added tax from their 
Nigerian customers.  Digital services will be taxable 
at the standard rate of 7.5%.  
 Mode 1  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  2021 Finance Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.avalara.com/vatlive/en/vat -
news/nigeria -introduces -simplified -vat-regime -
on-b2c-digital -services -from-january -1-
2022.html  
 Effective 1 January 2022   
The government introduced a 6% tax on the 
turnover of non -resident companies providing 
certain digital services to Nigerian consumers.  
Services covered include apps, high -frequency 
trading, electronic data storage or online 
advertising.  
 Mode 1  Various sectors  2021 Finance Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://qz.com/africa/2137660/google -meta-
and-others -raise-nigeria -prices -due-to-digital -
tax Effective 1 January 2022    
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- 33 - Measure  Mode(s) of 
supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Philippines  
The Foreign Investments Act  of 1991. The law 
provides for the following:  
- Foreign investors can establish and fully own 
small and medium -sized businesses, except in 
sectors where foreign ownership is prohibited or 
limited by the Philippine Constitution or existing 
laws;  
- Removal of the minimum paid -in equity capital 
threshold of USD200,000 to medium -sized 
enterprises;  
- The minimum capital requirement to set up a 
business may be reduced to USD 100,000, under 
the condition that foreign investors hire at least 15 
local workers, introduce advanced technology as 
determined by the Department of Science and 
Technology, or are endorsed as a start -up or start -
up enabler under  RA 11337 "An Act Providing 
Benefits and Programs to Strengthen, Promote and 
Develop the Philippine Startup Ecosystem"; and  
- Creation of the Inter -agency Investment 
Promotion Coordination Committee (IIPCC) to: (i) 
integrate all promotion and facilitation efforts to 
encourage foreign investments in the country; (ii) 
develop a comprehensive and strategic medium - 
and long -term foreign investment promotion and 
marketing plan (FIPMP); and (iii) undertake 
national security review on strategic industries.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Republic Act No. 11647, Official Gazette of the 
Republic of the Philippines  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2022/03/0
2/republic -act-no-11647  Signed 2 March 2022  X 
The President signed a law amending the Public 
Service Act, allowing 100% foreign ownership in 
telecommunication, logistics, railways, domestic 
shipping services.  Previously, these services were 
considered 'public utilities' and foreign ownership 
was limited to 40%.  
 
Public utilities are now limited to companies 
involved in the distribution and transmission of 
electricity, petroleum and petroleum products 
pipeline transmission systems, water pipeline 
distribution sy stems, wastewater and sewerage 
pipeline systems, seaports, and public utility 
vehicles.  
 
The amendment also defines 'critical 
infrastructure', which refers to any public service Mode 3  Various sectors  Republic Act No. 11659, amending the Public 
Service Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Philippines -
allows -foreigners -to-own-telcos -airlines -and-
railways  Effective 7 A pril 2022    
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which owns, uses, or operates systems and assets 
so vital that the incapacity or destruction of such 
systems or assets would have a detrimental 
impact on national security. The measure 
specifically identifies telecommunications as a 
critical infrastructure and allows the President to 
declare other services as critical infrastructure . 
Value -added services are not considered critical 
infrastructure. Foreigners can now own up to 
100% of capital in telecommunication services 
considered as critical infrastructure, but only if the 
country of such foreign nationals accords 
reciprocity to Ph ilippines nationals.  
 
The Amendment also contains safeguards 
prohibiting foreign state -owned enterprises from 
owning capital in a public service classified as 
critical infrastructure.  
 
The Philippines issued Joint Administrative Order 
(JAO) No. 22 -01, consolidating all existing rules 
and guidelines on online businesses and adopting 
the ASEAN Online Business Code of Conduct to 
ensure that merchants are aware of their 
responsibilities to consumers.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 22 -01 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.dti.gov.ph/archives/news -
archives/joint -administrative -order -on-online -
business -released  Effective 4 March 2022   
Rwanda  
A new law on data protection sets out 
requirements for controllers and processors in 
Rwanda, as well as for those without local 
presence if they process the personal data of 
individuals located in the country. The Law also 
sets out rights of data subjects, including the right 
of access and the right to object to processing.  
 
Personal data storage outside Rwanda is permitted 
only if the data controller or processor holds a 
registration certificate from the supervisory 
authority that authorizes it to store personal data 
outside Rwanda. In addition, the law provides that 
cross-border data transfers are permitted und er 
the following circumstances:  
- with authorization from the supervisory authority 
after providing proof of appropriate safeguards 
with respect to the protection of personal data;  Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law No. 058/2021 (Data Protection Law)  
 
Viewed at: 
https://iclg.com/alb/17478 -the-new-rwandan -
data-protection -law Effective 15 October 2021    
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- where the data subject has provided his/her 
consent;  
- where a transfer i s necessary for the 
performance of a contract, public interest grounds, 
the exercise of a legal claim, protection of vital 
interests of the data subject or of another person, 
legitimate interests of the controller, or for the 
performance of international i nstruments ratified 
by Rwanda.  
 
The law also requires data controllers or 
processors without local presence to designate a 
representative in Rwanda.  
 
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of  
A new law was issued that applies to the personal 
data of all Saudi residents – both citizens and non -
citizens. Foreign companies that process the 
personal data of Saudi residents should appoint a 
local representative, licensed for that purpose. 
Transfers of data outside the Kingdom of  Saudi 
Arabia may be made for limited purposes specified 
in the law, or for "other purposes" to be set out in 
forthcoming regulations. Even if the transfer falls 
into a permitted category, approval by authorities 
must be obtained.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Personal Data Protection Law  
Royal Decree M/19 of 9/2/1443H  
Cabinet Resolution No. 98 of 7/2/1443H  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.employmentlawworldview.com/sa
udi-arabias -new-personal -data-protection -law-
key-points -for-employers  Effective 23 March 2022   
Sri Lanka  
The government adopted a new regulation on the 
processing of personal data taking place wholly or 
partly in Sri Lanka or where the processing is 
carried out by a controller or processor:  
- domiciled or ordinarily resident in Sri Lanka;  
- incorporated or established under any written law 
of Sri Lanka;  
- offering goods or services to dat a subjects in Sri 
Lanka including the offering of goods or services 
with specific targeting of data subjects in Sri 
Lanka; or  
- specifically monitors the behaviour of data 
subjects in Sri Lanka, including profiling with the 
intention of making decisions i n relation to the 
behaviour of such data subjects in so far as such 
behaviour takes place in Sri Lanka.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.parliament.lk/uploads/acts/gbills/
english/6242.pdf   Certified 19 March 2022  X  
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The Act specifies that a controller or processor 
other than a public authority may process personal 
data in a third country prescribed pursuant to an 
adequacy decision or if it is covered by certain 
exceptions, including consent to processing abroad 
and performance of a contract.  
 
Switzerland  
A new article of the Swiss Unfair Competition Act 
(UCA) prevents unfair geoblocking  and price 
discrimination practices against Swiss customers 
when purchasing goods and services in "distance 
e-commerce."  Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Swiss Unfair Competition Act, article 3a  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.swlegal.ch/en/insights/newsletter
-detail/switzerlands -ban-on-geoblocking -
enters -into-force- 
 Effective 1 January 2022  X 
Thailand  
Thailand’s new Value Added Tax (VAT) rule for 
non-resident providers of electronic or digital 
services (so -called "e -services" under Thai law) to 
non-VAT registrants in Thailand provides that 
certain overseas providers of e -services to 
non-VAT registrants in Thailand register for Thai 
VAT, file tax returns and remit VAT. Purchasers of 
e-services from an operator overseas may see 7% 
Thai VAT added to invoices when billed.  Mode 1  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Revenue Code Amendment Act (No.  53) B.E. 
2564 (2021)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.rd.go.th/fileadmin/download/eSer
vice.pdf  
 
https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax -alerts/thailand -
s-application -of-vat-on-digital -services -e-
services -provided -by-foreign -operators -will-
apply -as-of-1-september -2021 
 Effective 1 September 2021   
Tunisia  
The Ministry of Economy and Planning has 
announced the abolition of 25 authorization 
requirements related to economic activities in 
several sectors including entertainment, tourism 
transport, financial services, construction, 
renewable energy services. The amendments are 
aimed at streamlining pro cedures to facilitate 
investment.  Mode 3  Various sectors  Presidential Decree No 2022 -317 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ilboursa.com/marches/suppres sio
n-des-autorisations -dans-neuf-domaines -d-
activite_34053  
 
https://lapresse.tn/128999/surpression -de-
plusieurs -autorisa tions-dexercice -dactivites -
economiques -quid-de-lefficacite/  
 
https://legislation -
securite.tn/fr/law/105251#:~:text=Politique%
20de%20confidentialit%C3%A9 -
,D%C3%A9cret%20Pr%C3%A9sidentiel%20n
%C2%B0%202022%2D317%20du%208%20aEffective 8 April 2022    
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vril%202022,r%C3%A9alisation%20de%20pro
jets%2C%20les%20dispositions  
 
United Arab Emirates  
The Government of Abu Dhabi launched the 
Virtual Licence platform allowing non -resident 
foreign investors to obtain an economic licence for 
doing business in Abu Dhabi without any prior 
residence procedures and from any location 
outside the United Arab Emirates, with the 
possibility of practicing his activity from outside 
the country. The licence covers 13 strategic 
sectors including wholesale and retail trade, 
transportation, stora ge, administrative and 
support service activities and health -related 
services. The foreigner can apply for the issuance 
of the license and own 100% of a Limited Liability 
Company and One Person Company (LLC).  
 Modes 1 
and 3  Various sectors  Viewed at:  
https://added.gov.ae/Media -Center/Business -
News/ADDED -Launches -Abu-Dhabi -Abu-Dhabi -
Virtual -Licence -for-Non-Resident-Foreign -
Investors  Effective 21 October 2021   
On 20 September 2021, the United Arab Emirates 
published a decree law which repeals Federal Law 
No. 1 of 2006. The Law assigns the same weight 
and treatment to electronic signatures as 
handwritten signatures and stipulates that an 
electronic document will not lose its legal validity 
or enforceability due to its electronic form. It 
stipulates that transactions can be concluded in 
whole or in part by an automated medium and 
such contracts shall be valid, enforceable and 
legally effective even in the absence of personal or 
direct interaction by any physical person in the 
contracting process. It also provides that a person 
may use any form of electronic signature or stamp 
for all transactions  including contracts with 
government entities.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Federal Decree Law No. 46 of 2021 on 
electronic transactions and trust services 
("Electronic Transactions Law")  
 
Viewed at:  
https://insightplus.bakermckenzie.com/bm/tec
hnology -media -telecommunicatio ns_1/united -
arab-emirates -update -to-electronic -
transactions -law-to-align-with-national -digital -
vision -and-strategy  Effective 2 January 2022   
United States  
The Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS ) 
issued new regulations updating the country list 
for "excepted foreign States". Canada and 
Australia have been added to the list and are no 
longer subject to CFIUS jurisdiction over non -
controlling investments and certain real estate 
transactions.  They are also exempted from 
mandatory filings to invest in the United States.  In 
addition, New Zealand was added to the Mode 3  Various Sectors  Department of the Treasury  - factsheet  
 
Viewed at:  
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/206/F
act-Sheet -Final-Rule-Revising -EFS-Definitions -
2.pdf Effective 13 February 2022    
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probationary country list, which already includes 
the United Kingdom, and decided to extend the 
probationary period to determine if both coun tries 
fulfil the required criteria for permanent status 
until 13 February 2023.  
 
Viet Nam 
A new decree sets requirements for foreign entities 
active in e -commerce, including certain conditions 
on local representation and for controlling one and 
more of the leading e -commerce enterprises in 
Viet Nam.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Decree 85/2021/ND -CP 
 
Viewed at:  
https://vietnam.gov.vn  Effective 1 January 2022  X 
DISTRIBU TION SERVICES  
Myanmar  
A new measure amended the list of priority 
products which are allowed to be sold through 
wholesale and retail trade services provided by 
foreign companies and joint venture companies in 
Myanmar. Additional products included in the 
priority list are raw materials for food and animal 
feed, i ndustrial machinery and industrial raw 
materials, and spare parts for motor vehicles and 
machinery.  
 Mode 3  Distribution services  Ministry of Commerce Bulletin No 19/2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.commerce.gov.mm  12 November 2021  X 
Philippines  
The government has eased entry rules for foreign 
retailers by lowering the paid -up capital 
requirement.  
 
The new measure removed the prequalification 
requirements (i.e. US D 200 million net worth 
requirement, minimum 5 branches, and 5 -year 
retail track record), retaining only the reciprocity 
requirement. The measure has also done away 
with the prequalification process with the Board of 
Investments (BOI), allowing foreign enterprises to 
proceed directly to the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (SEC) or Department of Trade and 
Industry (DTI) for registration. The measure also 
lowered the minimum paid -up capital requirement 
for foreign -owned retail enterprises from 
USD 2.5 million to PHP 25 million and the 
minimum investmen t requirement per store from 
USD 830,000 to PHP 10 million.  Mode 3  Retailing services  Republic Act No. 11595: Act Amending 
Republic Act No. 8762 (Retail Trade 
Liberalization Act of 2000)  
 
Viewed at: 
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2021/12/10
/republic -act-no-11595  Effective 21 January 2022  X  
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Member  
 
In order to register as a retail enterprise, the 
measure requires foreign retailers to submit the 
following:  
- Certificate of Inward Remittance of Foreign 
Exchange issued by an authorized agent b ank in 
the format prescribed by the Bangko Sentral ng 
Pilipinas showing compliance with the minimum 
paid-up capital requirement; and  
- certificate from the proper officials of the home 
state of the foreign retailer or the local 
embassy/consulate of the for eign retailer to the 
effect that its laws allow Filipinos to engage in 
retailing in the said State.  
 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ICT/AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES  
Australia  
Regulatory amendment to empower the 
telecommunications sector to identify and block 
malicious SMS messages and protect the 
Australian public from scammers.  Modes 1 and 
3 Telecommunication 
services  Telecommunications (Interception and Access) 
Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) 
Regulations 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2021L
01622/Html/Text   
 30 November 2021  X 
Azerbaijan (Observer)  
On 8 February 2022, a new law on media outlets 
was enacted, requiring owners of media outlets 
that primarily cater to an audience in Azerbaijan to 
be citizens permanently residing in the country.  Modes 1 and 
3 Audiovisual services  Law on media  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cpj.org/2022/02/new -azerbaijan -
media -law-increases -restrictions -on-the-
press/#:~:text=Th e%20legislation%20require
s%20the%20owners,with%20a%20higher%20
education%20degree  
 8 February 2022   
Ecuador  
The government eliminated the Special 
Consumption Tax of 15% on fixed telephony 
services and plans that sell only voice, data and 
SMS of advanced mobile services and that are 
provided to companies. The government also 
eliminated the 10% tax on mobile telephony 
services that sell only voice, data and SMS of 
advanced mobile services and that are provided to 
natural persons, excluding prepaid modalities.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Ley Orgánica para el Desarrollo Económico y 
Sostenibilidad Fiscal tras la Pandemia Covid -19 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.registroficial.gob.ec/index.php/re
gistro -oficial -
web/publicaciones/suplementos/item/15801 -
tercer -suplemento -al-registro -oficial -no-587  
 Effective 29 November 2021  X  
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https://www.telecomunicaciones.gob.ec/la -
nueva -ley-de-desarrollo -economico -elimino -el-
ice-en-telefonia -e-internet -movil -en-beneficio -
de-los-ciudadanos  
 
Germany  
A new law regulating data protection and privacy 
in telecommunications and telemedia  was 
introduced. It regulates the protection of 
confidentiality of communications, the protection 
of traffic data and privacy of end -users by 
suppliers providing electronic communication 
services, the protection of terminal equipment, 
and some data protect ion provisions regarding 
information society services. The law replaces the 
data protection provisions of the Telemedia Act 
and the Telecommunications Act, aiming to 
provide greater clarity and legal certainty.  
 Multiple 
modes  Telecommunication 
services  Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection 
Act 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new -
telecommunications -telemedia -data-protection -
act-ttdsg  
 Effective 1 December 2021  X 
India  
The government decided to allow up to 100% 
foreign ownership under the automatic route in the 
telecommunication services sector. Previously, a 
maximum of 49% foreign ownership was 
permitted under the automatic route.  
 
An entity from a country that shares a lan d border 
with India, or where the beneficial owner of an 
investment into India is from such country, can 
only invest under the government route.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Press Note No. 4, Department for Promotion of 
Industry and Internal Trade  
 
Viewed at:  
https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/pn4 -
2021.PDF   6 October 2021   
Korea, Rep ublic  of 
The government issued rules for implementation of 
amendments to the Telecommunications Business 
Act, which banned dominant app store operators 
from forcing a specific payment method to 
providers of mobile content.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Enforcement Ordinance (Amendments to 
Telecommunications Business Act)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.law.go.kr  Law: Effective 14 September 
2021 
 
Enforcement Decree: Effective 
15 March 2022  X 
Lithuania  
The new Law on Electronic Communications 
introduces various modifications to the regulatory 
framework for the sector. Among changes, 
universal service obligations have been revised, 
including through the new obligation to provide Multiple 
modes  Telecommunication 
services  Law on Electronic Communications  
 
Viewed at:  Effective 1 December 2021  X  
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affordable e -communication  services to certain 
consumers.  
 https://www.rr t.lt/en/the -new-law-on-
electronic -communications -enters -into-force-
from-the-1st-of-december  
Luxembourg  
The new law on Electronic Communications 
Networks and Services, which transposes into 
Luxembourg law the  European Electronic 
Communications Code, entered into force in 
December 2021. In comparison with the former 
regime, the l aw, among other things, extends the 
scope of electronic communications to over -the-
top services, including  messaging services such as 
WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Webmail services 
or voice/video calls such as FaceTime or Skype.  
 Multiple 
modes  Telecommunication 
services  Electronic Communications Networks and 
Services  
 
Viewed at:  
https://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat/leg/loi/2021/12
/17/a927/jo  Effective 26 December 2021   
Malaysia  
From 1 January 2022, suppliers of cloud services 
will be subject to licensing requirements under the 
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act 
1998. Persons providing cloud services through a 
local presence or a local data centre in Malaysia 
are required to apply for an Application Service 
Providers (A SP) license. No foreign shareholding 
limits are imposed under the ASP license. Licenses 
have to be renewed every year.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.globalcompliancenews.com/2021/
11/19/malaysia -cloud -services -to-be-licensed -
from-1-january -2022-08112021  Effective 1 January 2022   
Mexico  
The government adopted measures in relation to 
the telecommunication and audiovisual sectors.  
This includes a measure to homogenize the 
ordering of broadcast signals that are 
retransmitted on certain television systems, and a 
measure to facilitate efficien t use of radio 
spectrum.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
and audiovisual 
services  Viewed at:  
http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codig
o=5643610&fecha=23/02/2022   
 
http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codig
o=5638699&fecha=17/12/2021#:~:text=%2D
%20El%2025%20de%20agosto% 20de,septiem
bre%20de%202021(1) . 
 
http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codig
o=5638700&fecha=17/12/2021  
 December 2021 – March 2022   
Moldova  
The governments of Romania and Moldova signed 
an agreement to reduce tariffs for roaming 
services and international calls between the two 
countries. Regulators in the two countries will 
ensure that network operators negotiate in good Modes 1 and 
2 Telecommunication 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/
02/14/romania -moldova -agree -to-cut-roaming -
international -call-charges  11 February 2022    
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faith with any applica nt the technical and 
commercial conditions for the provision of 
interconnection in relation to the termination of 
calls and SMS originating from the other 
jurisdiction.  
 
Myanmar  
The government imposed a 15% tax on telecom 
operators' revenues from fixed and mobile data 
services. A 20'000 kyat tax is also imposed on new 
SIM cards.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Viewed at:  
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Telecommuni
cation/Myanmar -s-mobile -carriers -grapple -
with-tax-hike-targeting -internet   23 March 2022  X 
Poland  
A new act introduces regulations regarding video -
on-demand services.  Suppliers of video -on-
demand services are required to ensure that at 
least 30% of their catalogue is composed of 
European works.  Modes 1 and 
3 Audiovisual services  Broadcasting Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cms -
lawnow.com/ealerts/2022/01/changes -to-the-
polish -broadcasting -act-regarding -video -on-
demand -servic es?cc_lang=en  
 Effective 1 January 2022   
Romania  
The governments of Romania and Moldova signed 
an agreement to reduce tariffs for roaming 
services and international calls between the two 
countries. Regulators in the two countries will 
ensure that network operators negotiate in good 
faith with any applicant the technical and 
commercial conditions for the provision of 
interconnection in relation to the termination of 
calls and SMS originating from the other 
jurisdiction.  
 Modes 1 and 
2 Telecommunicat ion 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/
02/14/romania -moldova -agree -to-cut-roaming -
international -call-charges  11 February 2022   
Russian Federation  
The government issued a new decree clarifying 
aspects of the Onshoring Law of July 2021 (Federal 
Law On Activities of Foreign Persons in the 
Information and Telecommunication Network 
Internet in the Territory of the Russian 
Federation), which required foreign internet 
companies to establish a local presence.  
 
The Decree stipulates that the Onshoring Law 
would apply to hosting providers and other 
persons that host web services used by Russians if Modes 1 and 
3 Communication 
services  Government Resolution No. 1836 "On Approval 
of a Methodology for Identifying Hosting 
Providers and Other Persons Who Host 
Information Resources on the Internet and 
Whose Users are Located in the Territory of the 
Russian Federation, Advertising System 
Operators, and Organizers of Dissemination of 
Information on the Internet"  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO  27 October 2021  X  
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they:  process data about users residing in Russia; 
receive payments from Russian persons; or put 
online information resources used by persons 
residing in the Russian Federation.  
  
Switzerland  
A new measure proposes that streaming platforms 
invest up to 4% of their revenue from Switzerland 
in Swiss films and series over a 4 -year cycle. The 
rule will also apply to foreign television channels 
with broadcast advertising aimed at a Swiss public.  
 
The new measure will require that European - or 
Swiss -produced content represent at least 30% of 
offerings of streaming services.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Audiovisual services  Amendment to the Law on Culture and Film 
Production  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/voters -to-
decide -on-funding -of-swiss -cinema -by-
streaming -giants/47469730  Approved 15 May 2022  
 
Effective 1 January 2024  X 
Thailand  
The government issued new regulations setting out 
criteria and procedures with respect to radio 
frequency authorization for broadcasting services.  Mode 3  Audiovisual  services  Notification of the National Broadcasting and 
Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on 
Criteria and Procedures of Radio Frequency 
Authorization for Broadcasting Services  
 
Royal Thai Government Gazette, Vol. 138, 
Special Part 293 Ngor, on November 30, B.E. 
2564 (2021)  
 
Viewed at:  
www.nbtc.go.th  
 Effective 1 December 2021   
Ukraine  
The Verkhovna Rada (the Parliament) adopted a 
Law "On Cloud Services " establishing the 
conditions for the processing and protection of 
data, using cloud computing technology, providing 
cloud services and specify the features of digital 
services used by public authorities. The law 
introduces a comprehensive regulatory framew ork 
for the provision of cloud and data centre services 
to users in Ukraine.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Computer and related 
services  Law of Ukraine "On Cloud Services " 
 
Viewed at:  
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2075 -
20#Text  Adopted 17 February 2022  
 
Published 16  March 2022  
 
Effective 16 September 2022  X 
United States  
As a consequence of the expansion of the list of 
critical technologies subject to export controls, the 
jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign 
Investment in the United States (CFIUS ), under Mode 3  Computer and related 
services  Commerce Control List: Expansion of Controls 
on Certain Biological Equipment "Software " 
 
Viewed at:  Effective 5 October 2021    
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the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization 
Act (FIRRMA) was expanded and now includes 
certain types of biotechnology -related software 
capable of designing functional genetic elements. A 
CFIUS filing is mandatory for transactions 
involving in vestment by foreign persons in U.S. 
businesses that produce, design, test, 
manufacture, fabricate or develop critical 
technologies items.  
 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/20
21/10/05/2021 -21493/commerce -control -list-
expansion -of-controls -on-certain -biological  
-equipment -software  
 
https://angle.ankura.com/post/102hcdf/bis -
expands -controls -on-biotechnology -software -
and-cybersecurity -items  
 
Uruguay  
The government announced the launch of the 
mobile number portability. The objective is to 
encourage competition between mobile operators 
and to promote the rights of consumers. The 
measure allows mobile consumers to retain their 
number if they want to switch providers. Mobile 
operators are to bear the cost of the transfer of 
number. 
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.insidetelecom.com/uruguay -
launches -mobile -number -portability  
 12 January 2022   
FINANCIAL SERVICES  
Albania  
The Bank of Albania Supervisory Council approved 
regulations referring to the licensing process for 
payment institutions, electronic money institutions 
and the registration of payment service providers.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Decision No. 59, dated 24.11.2021, "On the 
licensing of payment institutions and electronic 
money institutions, and the registration of 
payment service providers " 
 
Decis ion No. 7, dated 02.02.2022, "On the 
public register of payment service providers " 
 
Guideline no. 1, dated 02.03.2022 "On the 
criteria on how to stipulate the minimum 
monetary amount of the professional indemnity 
insurance or other comparable guarantees " 
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Albania to the  
WTO 
 Effective 1 January 2022  
 
 
 
 
Effective 2 February 2022  
 
 
 
Effective 2 March 2022  X 
The Bank of Albania Supervisory Council approved 
two decisions bringing amendments to existing 
regulation, which increase the transparency on 
banking and financial products and services 
(consumer credit and mortgage credit included).  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Decision no. 47, dated 1.9.2021 and decision 
No. 96, dated 22.12.2021, related to the 
regulation "On consumer credit and mortgage 
credit " 
 
Decision No. 64, dated 24.11.2021, related to 
the regulation "On transparency of banking and 
financial products and services"  Effective 31 December 2021 
and 31 March 2022 respectively  
 
 
Effective 21 December 2021  X  
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Albania to the  
WTO 
 
Belgium  
A new law was introduced that sets new legal 
obligations for suppliers of exchange services 
between virtual currencies and flat currencies, and 
of custodian wallet services. The new measure 
applies to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) 
incorporated under Belgian law, or under the laws 
of another European Economic Area (EEA) member 
state who have a branch or any other form of 
permanent establishment in Belgium providing 
these serv ices (such as representatives or 
distributors).  
 
The law prohibits natural or legal persons 
governed by the law of a third country outside the 
EEA to provide these services in Belgium. Before 
starting to supply services, the service provider 
must be regist ered with the Belgian Financial 
Services and Markets Authority (FSMA). As such, 
the service provider will have to fulfil several 
registration conditions, including (a) specific 
corporate form (cooperative company (CV/SC), 
public limited liability company ( NV/SA), the 
European company (EV/SE) and the European 
cooperative company (ECV/SCE)); and (b) 
minimum capital of EUR 50,000, which must be 
fully paid -up. Suppliers of these services must also 
comply with all AML/CFT requirements provided for 
in the law of 18 September 2017 (the AML Law). If 
the service supplier is governed by the laws of 
Belgium, its statutory seat and its central 
administration must be located in Belgium. If the 
service provider is governed by the laws of another 
EEA member state, its cent ral administration must 
be located in Belgium for the services it provides in 
Belgium. A service provider governed by the law of 
another EEA member state, which is established 
on Belgian territory other than through a branch 
(for example, via an agent, a d istributor or an 
ATM), must designate a central point of contact 
located in Belgium.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Belgian Law of 1 February 2022 (which amends 
the Law of 18 September 2017 on the 
prevention of money laundering and terrorist 
financing and on the restriction of the use of 
cash) and its implementing Royal Decree of 8 
February 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cms -
lawnow.com/ealerts/2022/03/registration -
requirements -for-virtual -asset -service -
providers#:~:text=The%20Royal%20Decree%
20of% 208%20February%202022%20will%20e
nter%20into,application%20for%20registration
%20(i.e.%20within  Effective 1 May 2022  X  
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Belize  
A new act provides for the regulation of securities 
business and activities; and to provide for matters 
connected therewith or incidental thereto.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Banking and other 
financial services  Securities Industries Act. No. 46 of 2021  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Belize to the  
WTO 
 Effective November 2021  X 
China  
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory 
Commission (CBIRC) issued a notice that removes 
access conditions for overseas insurance brokerage 
companies to set up insurance brokerage 
companies in China and allows foreign insurance 
groups to set up insurance professional 
intermediaries in China.  
 Mode 3  Insurance and 
insurance -related 
services  The Notice of Relevant Measures for Clarifying 
the Opening up of the Insurance Intermediary 
Market (Yin Bao Jian Ban Fa No.  128 [2021])  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of the People's 
Republic of China to the WTO  Effective 3 December 2021  X 
The Measures for the Supervision and 
Administration of the Directors, Supervisors, 
Senior Executives, and Practitioners of Securities 
Fund Operating Institutions was issued, adjusting 
the pre-examination and approval of directors, 
supervisors, and senior executives to post -record 
management, refining the basic job requirements 
and removing restrictions on the proportion of 
overseas personnel serving as senior executives in 
operating institu tions.  
 Modes 3 and 
4 Banking and other 
financial services  Measures for the Supervision and 
Administration of the Directors, Supervisors, 
Senior Executives, and Practitioners of 
Securities Fund Operating Institutions (Order of 
the China Securities Regulato ry Commission 
No. 48 of 2022)  
 
 
Source: Permanent Mission of the People's 
Republic of China to the WTO  
 Effective 1 April 2022  X 
Costa Rica  
Costa Rica passed a new law that reforms the 
factoring contract framework by eliminating the 
requirement to have the prior authorization issued 
by the Ministry of Science, Technology and 
Telecommunications (Micitt) for private entities to 
be able to implement electronic factoring 
platforms. It also establishes that all electronic 
factoring platfor ms must comply with the 
operating conditions related to the alternative use 
of electronic means established in the law and, as 
applicable, must comply with the provisions of Law 
8968, Protection of the Person Against Treatment 
of its Personal Data, of 7 Ju ly 2011 and its 
regulations.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Ley No. 10073 del 18 de enero de 2022 
"Reforma Ley Marco del Contrato de Factoreo " 
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1& nValor2=96244&nValor
3=128787&strTipM=TC  Effective 2 February 2022  X 
An amendment was issued that aims at 
strengthening the protection of investors and 
improving the availability of information for Multiple 
modes  Banking and other 
financial services  Reglamento No. 1711 del 27 de enero de 2022 
"Reforma Normativa sobre Actividades 
Autorizadas a los Pu estos de Bolsa, Effective 4 February 2022  X  
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
making investment decisions. It also provides that 
privately offered securities may only be made 
available to investors that co ntract investment 
advisory or individual portfolio management 
services provided by the brokerage firm.  Reglamento de Intermediación y Actividades 
Complementarias y reforma varios 
Reglamentos " 
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=96271&nValor
3=128871&strTipM=TC  
 
A new measure was introduced that regulates the 
financial, commercial and microcredit operations 
offered to consumers. It mainly regulates the 
interest rates that are charged in financial, 
commercial and microcredit operations that are 
offered to the consumer.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Decreto Ejecutivo No. 43270 del 22 octubre de 
2021 "Reglamento de las operaciones 
financieras, comerciales y microcréditos que se 
ofrezcan al consumidor " 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=95937&nValor
3=0&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 16 December 2021  X 
India  
The Department for Promotion of Industry and 
Internal Trade of the Ministry of Commerce and 
Industry, reviewed India's FDI policy to allow 
foreign investment (up to 20 %) in Life Insurance 
Corporation of India (LIC), India's state -owned, 
and largest, insura nce company. LIC is set to be 
publicly listed on the Indian stock exchanges in the 
coming months, and the measure is part of a plan 
to offload a minority stake in this listing. Until this 
amendment, foreign institutional investors were 
allowed to hold up t o 74% of private insurance 
companies and up to 20 % of state-owned banks 
but were not permitted to own shares in LIC. The 
amendment allows foreign pension funds, 
insurance companies and mutual funds to 
participate in LIC's initial public offering.  
 Mode 3  Insurance services  Press Note 1 (2022 series) (PN 1) to amend 
the FDI Policy  
 
Viewed at:  
https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/Press_No
te_1_2022_14March2022.pdf   
 
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?
g=fedbed45 -438b-4773-990b-6193499b4520   Effective 12 April 2022   
The Reserve Bank of India allowed multinational 
banks operating in the country to store a limited 
set of data (e.g. name and address of client, and 
some additional details about the client along with 
selected  transaction particulars like date and 
amount, name of beneficiary, and reference 
number) in offshore servers.  Modes 1 and 
3 Banking and other 
financial services  Viewed at:  
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry
/banking/finance/banking/rbi -allows -
multinational -banks -to-store-limited -data-
abroad/articleshow/86954303.cms   Effective O ctober 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Iraq (Observer)  
A new measure regulates the relationship between 
key agents (banks, exchange companies A rank), 
licensed providers of e -payment services and 
secondary agents (banks, exchange companies 
A&B rank).  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Regulation of k ey & secondary agents of 
foreign remittances service providers  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Iraq to the 
United Nations in Geneva  24 October 2021  X 
Kenya  
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK ) published new 
regulations, which provide for the licensing of 
formerly unregulated digital lenders/providers. 
Under the regulations, a person can only engage in 
digital credit business if they are licensed by the 
CBK or permitted to do so under any other  written 
law. Consequently, all the unregulated digital 
credit providers are required to apply to the CBK 
for a license within six months of the publication of 
the regulations, that is, 17 September 2022. The 
licence is to be granted within 60 days of 
subm ission of a complete application. Institutions 
and entities already licensed under other Acts are 
exempt from this new licensing requirement.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Legal Notice No. 46 of March 18, 2022, of the 
Central Bank of Kenya (Digital Credit 
Providers) Regulations, 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.centralbank.go.ke/uploads/press_
releases/2119450187_Press%20Release%20 -
%20Publication%20of%20Regulations%20for%
20Digital%20Credit%20Providers%20and%20
Commencement%20of%20their%20Supervisio
n.pdf 
 
https://www.centralbank.go.ke/wp -
content/uploads/2022/03/L -.N.-No.-46-
Central -Bank-of-Kenya -Digital -Credit -
Providers -Regulations -2022.pdf  
 Effective 18 March 2022   
Nepal  
Under the new policy, only foreign banks or 
financial institutions with an "investment grade" 
rating can operate a branch office in Nepal, subject 
to approval. Branch offices are only allowed to 
engage in wholesale banking transactions related 
to deposit ‑taking, loans, credit, and certain other 
financial services, such as buying and selling 
money market instruments and financial advice. 
The assigned minimum capital of the foreign bank 
branch must be USD 20 million. The new policy 
prohibits overseas institutions' representative 
offices from any kind of banking transactions in 
Nepal. Representative offices can only engage in 
liaising with the Nepali customers, research 
activities, providing informati on on products and 
services, promoting services, and liaising between 
the foreign bank's clients and other offices.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Foreign Bank Branch Licensing Policy, 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.nrb.org.np/contents/uploads/202
2/03/Notice -no-14-Foreign -Bank-Branch -
Policy -2022-1.pdf Effective 16 March 2022    
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Philippines  
Amendments were made to the Manual of 
Regulations for Banks (MORB) and the Manual of 
Regulations for Non -Bank Financial Institutions 
(MORNBFI) to operationalize the inclusion of digital 
banks as eligible participants for Bangko Sentral 
ng Pilipinas' (Central Bank of the Philippines, BSP) 
monet ary operations and of trust entities as 
eligible participants of BSP Securities in the 
secondary market.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Circular No. 1130 series of 2021: Expansion of 
Eligible Participants for Monetary Operations 
and for BSP Securities in the Secondary Market  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.bsp.gov.ph  Effective 10 December 2021  X 
A new circular provided the second phase of 
amendments to the relevant provisions of the 
Manual of Regulations of Foreign Exchange 
Transactions (FX Manual) and the Manual of 
Regulations for Banks (MORB) governing the 
Foreign Currency Deposit System aimed at 
promoting effective risk management in banks by 
relaxing and streamlining the requirements of 
foreign currency denominated transactions. The 
regulations expand the coverage of entities which 
can engage in Foreign Currency Deposit Units 
(FCDU) to include Islamic banks and digital banks. 
Licensing requirements for FCDU operations are 
proposed to be tier ed depending on bank category. 
For certain banks, prior BSP approval will no 
longer be required since FCDU operations are 
deemed to be largely part of their regular 
operations. Certain conditions on lending by FCDU 
to the Regular Banking Unit have been rel axed to 
provide banks with flexibility in managing risks on 
their FCDU exposures.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Circular No. 1134 series of 2021: Amendments 
to the Relevant Regulations on Foreign 
Currency Deposit System - Phase 2  
 
Viewed at:   
http://www.bsp.gov.ph  Effective 20 January 2022  X 
Amendments to regulations on outsourcing and 
information technology risk management.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Banking and other 
financial services  Circular No.  1137 series of 2022: Amendments 
to the Regulations on Outsourcing and IT Risk 
Management  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.bsp.gov.ph  
 Effective 11 March 2022  X 
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  (BSP, Philippines 
central bank) adopted a series of other new 
measures affecting banking and other financial 
services.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Circulars Nos. 1128, 1129, 1131, 1132, 1136  
Memoranda Nos. M -2021-052, 058, 064,  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.bsp.gov.ph  
 October 2021 – February 2022  X  
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of  
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to approve the Regulation on the 
Reporting of Violations of the Capital Market Law.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Resolution of the Board of the Capital Market 
Authority dated 13/12/2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3038.aspx  
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/REPORTING -OF-
VIOLATIONS -EN.pdf  
 Effective 28 February 2022, 
except for Article 10 effective 1 
March 2023  X 
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to approve the amendment to the 
Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing 
Obligations to Regulate an Additional Option for 
Capital Increase.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Resolution of the Board of the Capital Market 
Authority dated 05/01/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3040.aspx  
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/OSRCI_en.pdf  
 Effective 3 March 2022 X 
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to approve the amendments to the 
Resolution of Securities Disputes Proceedings 
Regulation.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Resolution of the Board of the Capital Market 
Authority dated 02/02/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3048.aspx  
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/RSDPR_en.pdf  
 Effective 10 March 2022  X 
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to  approve the Instructions on the 
Direct Financing Investment Funds.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Resolution of the Board of the Capital Market 
Authority dated 15/03/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3069.aspx  
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/Instructions_on_the_Direct_
Financing_Investment_Funds_en.pdf  
 Effective 28 March 2022  X 
Thailand  
The measure, taken by the Securities and 
Exchange Commission of Thailand, prohibits all Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  SEC Notification No. Gor Tor. 5/2565 Re: 
Rules, Conditions and Procedures Prohibiting Effective 1 April 2022    
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
licensed digital asset operators (i.e., 
cryptocurrency and digital token exchanges, 
brokers, dealers, fund managers and advisors) 
from supporting or facilitating the us e of digital 
assets for the payment for goods or services. 
Operators are prohibited from engaging in six 
activities, namely: 1) advertising, soliciting or 
demonstrating that the operators are ready to 
provide services for payment for goods or 
services; 2) creating payment systems or tools 
that facilitate payment for goods or services; 3) 
providing digital asset wallet services for payment 
for goods or services; 4) providing services for 
transferring Thai Baht from a customer’s account 
to any third party acc ount; 5) providing services 
for transferring digital assets from a customer’s 
account to accounts not belonging to their 
customers for payment for goods or services by 
the use of digital assets; and 6) providing other 
services that facilitate payment for g oods or 
services by the use of digital assets.  
 Digital Asset Business Operators to Provide 
Services that Support Use of Digit al Assets as 
Means of Payment for Goods or Services.  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.sec.or.th/EN/Pages/NEWS_LISTVI
EW.aspx  
 
https://www.lawplusltd.com/2022/04/sec -
thailand -introduces -controls -on-use-of-digital -
assets -for-payment -for-goods -or-services  
Ukraine  
The Verkhovna  Rada (the parliament) of Ukraine 
adopted a new law, which redesigns and 
modernizes the insurance framework, in line with 
EU Directive 2009/138/EC and the Insurance Core 
Principles of the International Association of 
Insurance Supervisors. The main changes  include 
the following:  
1) Cross -border supply is allowed (without the 
need for a licence) for specific direct insurance 
classes (i.e., aircraft insurance; insurance of water 
vessels (sea vessels, inland waterway vessels and 
other self -propelled or non -self-propelled floating 
structures); insurance of the transported property 
(including cargo, luggage (cargo luggage), liability 
insurance arising from the use of the aircraft 
(including the liability of the carrier) and liability 
insurance arising from the u se of the watercraft 
(including the liability of the carrier); and all types 
of reinsurance; and  
2) All classes of insurance and reinsurance can be 
supplied by either subsidiaries or branches of 
foreign insurers, but the conditions on branching 
have been r evised, providing in particular for a Modes 1 and 
3 Insurance and 
insurance -related 
services  Law of Ukraine "On I nsurance"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/main/en/index  
 
https://in sightplus.bakermckenzie.com/bm/fina
ncial-institutions_1/ukraine -new-insurance -
law-adopted  Adopted 18 November 2021  
 
In force 19 December 2021  
 
Effective 1 January 2024  X  
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
reduction of minimal solvency capital requirements 
for a branch offering life insurance from EUR 10 
million to approximately EUR 1.5 million.  
 
BUSINESS SERVICES  
Botswana  
A new act and regulations came into force on 1 
April 2022. The act requires that the oversight of 
all non -Public Interest Entities certified auditors 
and auditing firms who were regulated by the 
Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants 
(BICA) to be transferred to the Botswana 
Accountancy Oversight A uthority (BAOA), so that 
all auditors are under one roof under the 
jurisdiction of BAOA (Sections 24 and 25). All 
registration and licensing requirements for both 
auditing firms and certified auditors are now listed 
in the regulations.  
 Mode 3  Accounting, auditing 
and bookkeeping 
services  Financial Reporting (Amendment) Act, 2020  
 
Financial Reporting Regulations, 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https:// www.baoa.org.bw/sites/default/files/le
gal/FINANCIAL%20REPORTING%20%28AMEN
DMENT%29%20ACT%202020.pdf  
 
https://www.baoa.org.bw/sites/default/files/le
gal/FINANCIAL%20REPORTING%20REGULATIO
NS%2C%202021.pdf  Effective 1 April 2022   
HEALTH SERVICES  
Brazil  
The Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) approved a 
new regulation establishing rules for the practice 
of telemedicine. It is defined as the exercise of 
medicine mediated by digital, information, and 
communication technologies, for the purposes of 
assistance, education, research, disease and injury 
prevention, management, and health promotion. 
Doctors can choose telemedicine based on their 
assessment that face -to-face care is not more 
appropriate (i.e. based on the safety and quality of 
patient care).  Telemedicine is only allowed for 
service providers established or located in the 
national territory. Health service providers have to 
be registered with the relevant Regional Council of 
Medicine. Telemedicine is the subject of Bill No. 
1,998/2020, which a uthorizes and defines the 
practice of telemedicine. The bill was approved in 
April by the House of Representatives and is 
pending Senate approval. In the meantime, 
telemedicine is regulated by the CFM resolution.  
 Mode 3  Health -related 
services  Resolution No. 2,134/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.felsberg.com.br/en/telemedicine -
federal -council -of-medicine -approves -new-
regulation/  
 6 May 2 022 X 
Costa Rica  
The Costa Rican Professional Association of Nurses 
agreed an integral reform of the requirements for Mode 4  Health -related 
services  Acuerdo 15, Acta 2577 de la sesión 
extraordinaria de la Junta Directiva del Colegio Effective 15 March 2022  X  
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
granting temporary authorization to foreign 
professionals wishing to practice nursing 
temporarily in Costa Rica in internships, 
counselees, consultancies in special programmes 
and volunteer work.  de Enfermeras de Costa Rica celebrada en 
fecha 15 de marzo d e 2022 "Reforma Integral 
Requisitos para la autorización temporal para 
el ejercicio de enfermería por extranjeros " 
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1& nValor2=96627&nValor
3=129530&strTipM=TC  
 
Türkiye  
A regulation was issued that sets forth the 
procedures and principles regarding remote health 
services regardless of location as well as the 
supervision of health facilities. A distance health 
service activity permit is required to provide 
remote healthcare services. Healthcare facilities 
cannot provide remote healthcare services in a 
field where they are not authorized or that are not 
regulated under the regulation . Mode  3 Health -related 
services  Regulation on Distance Health Services  
Official Gazette  (No 31746) , 10 February  2022 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.erdem -
erdem.av.tr/en/insights/the -regulation -on-the-
provision -of-remote -health -services -has-been-
published  
 
https://www.esin.av.tr/2022/02/16/turkey -
publishes -the-regulation-on-the-provision -of-
distance -health -services -and-the-regulation -
on-the-cascading -of-health -service -
providers/#:~:text=What%20Does%20the%2
0Regulation%20on%20the%20Cascading%20o
f%20Health%20Service,of%20Distance%20He
alth%20Services%20bring%3F&text=The% 20R
egulation%20on%20the%20Provision%20of%2
0Distance%20Health%20Services%20entered,
Gazette%20on%2010%20February%202022  
 Effective 10 February 2022   
TOURISM AND TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES  
Albania  
The government adopted two decisions relating to 
the improvement of the procedures for the use of 
beach stations and on determining the manner of 
application for establishing the service structure on 
the beach station area.  Multiple 
modes  Tourism and travel 
related services  DCM No. 827/2021 of 24.12.2021 on some 
amendments and addenda to DCM 
No. 171/2019, on the approval of the 
regulation "On the conditions and criteria of 
exercising the activity of beach station"  
 
Minister order No. 38, of 27.01.2022 "On 
determining the manner of application for 
establishing  the service structure on the beach 
station area"  
 24 December 2021  
 
 
 
 
 
27 January 2022  X  
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Source: Permanent Mission of Albania to the  
WTO 
 
Costa Rica  
A new measure regulates the provision of "Non -
Traditional Lodging" tourist services. It also defines 
the requirements for the creation of the Registry of 
non-traditional lodging service providers and the 
Registry of trading or intermediary companies, as 
well as its management and updating by the Costa 
Rican Tourism Institute (ICT).  
 Multiple 
modes  Tourism and travel 
related services  Decreto Ejecutivo No . 43154 -H-TUR del 5 de 
agosto de 2021 "Reglamento a la Ley Marco 
para la regularización del hospedaje no 
tradicional y su intermediación a través de 
plataformas digitales"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=95409&n Valor
3=0&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 21 October 2021  X 
TRANSPORT SERVICES  
Brazil  
In order to diversify transportation services, a new 
act was introduced that relaxes the cabotage rules 
with a view to develop the quality of, and 
encourage competition within, transportation 
services, expand the fleet for navigation, stimulate 
the development of the national naval industry, 
and encourage investments arising from 
operations in port facilities.  
 
Brazilian Navigation Companies are allowed to 
bareboat charter foreign vessels for cabotage 
transport without the need for proof of tonnage. 
Initially, chartering will be limited to one vessel. 
After a 4 -years transition period, such chartering 
will be unlimited. Authori zation will not be required 
for chartering of foreign vessels when replacing 
other vessels undergoing restoration. For time 
charter of foreign vessels, the number of 
movements will be unlimited.  
 
For vessels flying the Brazilian flag, the Act 
maintains the requirement that a t least two -thirds 
of crew members, including the vessel's captain 
and chief engineer must be Brazilian nationals.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Maritime transport 
services  Cabotage Act Secretaria -Geral Subchefia para 
Assuntos Jurídicos -Law No. 14.301/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.hfw.com/Brazilian -Government -
enacts -new-Cabotage -Act-BR-do-Mar-2022 Effective 10 January 2022  X  
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Mexico  
Users of road freight transport services are 
required to supply freight transport suppliers a 
consignment note - Transfer or Proof to Protect the 
Transport of Goods pre -printed and consignment 
note or Voucher to Protect the Transport of Digital 
Goods by Internet (CFDI) so -called compleme nt 
Letter of Carriage of the Digital Tax Receipt over 
the Internet (CFDI).  
 Multiple 
modes  Road transport 
services  Acuerdo por el que se actualiza la Carta de 
Porte en Autotransporte Federal y sus servicios 
auxiliares  
 
Viewed at:  
http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=56
38495&fecha=16/12/2021   Published 16 December 2021   
United Kingdom  
The government introduced a temporary relaxation 
of cabotage rules as part of its response to an 
acute shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) 
drivers. The intervention allowed all operators (not 
just those from the European Union) to carry out 
an unlimited number of freight movements in a 
14-day period following an international laden 
journey to the UK. The measure was introduced 
via the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) 
(Temporary Use in Great Britain) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2021 , which exempts vehicles using 
the additional cabotage rights from goods vehicle 
licensing and  Section 79 of the Finance Act 2022 
which exempts vehicles using the additional 
cabotage rights from Vehicle Excise Duty.  
 Mode 1  Road transport  The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) 
(Temporary Use in Great Britain) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2021  
 
Finance Act 2 022 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1187
/contents/made  
 
https://www.legislation.g ov.uk/ukpga/2022/3/
contents/enacted  Effective from 28 October 2021 
to 30 April 2022  X 
The government implemented bilateral agreements 
with France to establish regulatory arrangements 
to facilitate cross -border rail traffic via the Channel 
Tunnel. Agreements implemented to date provide 
for mutual recognition of rail operator licences and 
train driving licences in the cross -border area.  
 Mode 1  Rail transport  Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) 
(Amendment) Regulations 2021  
 
Train Driving Lice nces and Certificates 
(Amendment) Regulations 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1105
/contents  
 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/85/c
ontents/made   
 Effective from 30 September 
2021 
 
 
Effective from 31 January 2022  X 
SERVICES SUPPLIED THROUGH THE MOVEMENT OF NATURAL PERSONS  
Albania  
A new law has introduced a single permit for work 
and residence, called "Unique Permit", available, 
inter alia, to locally hired foreign staff, intra -Mode 4  All sectors  Law No. 79/2021 "On Foreigners " 
 
Viewed at:  Effective December 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
corporate transferees and highly qualified staff 
and self -employed persons. The application for the 
unique permit is made at the Regional Directorate 
for Border and Migration where the activity takes 
place.  
 https://visionconsultingalbania.com/residence -
permit -easier -procedures -to-obtain -it 
Chile  
On 12 February 2022, the government published a 
decree which approves the Regulations of Law 
No. 21325, the new Immigration law of Chile. 
Amongst the changes, immigration processing is 
centralised with the national Immigration 
Services, a new consular short -term authorisation 
is introduced allowing business travellers multiple 
entries for up to 90 days per year for a 10 -year 
period, and foreign nationals permitted to apply 
for a visa or residency in the country can now do 
so via the National Immigration Service’s online 
portal.  
 Mode 4 All sectors  Decree 296 de 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publica
ciones/2022/03/04/43194/01/2094937.pdf  Effective 12 February 2022  X 
Ireland  
Authorities decided to permit travellers from all 
countries under Ireland's visa regime the 
possibility to apply for short stay (90 days) 
multiple -entry visas with a validity of five years. 
Up until now, the majority of short -stay visa 
applicants could only apply for multiple entry visas 
with a maximum validity of three years. Persons 
who frequently travel to several other cou ntries 
will also be able to benefit from this option, even if 
they have never before travelled to Ireland.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/irela
nd-makes -5-year-multi-entry -short-stay-visas-
available -to-nationals -of-all-visa-required-
countries/#:~:text=Since%202019%2C%20el
igible%20to%20obtain,visa%20valid%20for%
20five%20years  Effective 23 April 2022  X 
Israel  
Authorities amended the existing procedure 
concerning Short -Term Employment Authorization 
(SEA) B -1 Work Visa, increasing the duration of 
stay from 45 days to up to 90 days in a calendar 
year. The procedure, which applies to SEA for 
citizens of countries who have visa agreements 
with Israel, includes shortened visa processing 
times, and overall simpler application processes 
for candidates wishing to obtain a work visa for 
short stays.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/policy/fast_proc
edure_foreign_expert_from_country_exampt_f
rom_visa_to_israel/he/5.3.0040.pdf  
 
https://www.mondaq.com/work -
visas/1124134/israel -releases -updates -to-the-
short-term-employment -authorization -sea-b-
1-work-visas Effective October 2021  X  
  WT/TPR/OV/W/16/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
New Zealand  
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries 
will establish a registration system for log traders 
and forestry advisers. Basic registration 
requirements will establish:  
- who is entitled to register;  
- matters to take into account in the "fit and 
proper person" test;  
- initial obligations for log traders and forestry 
advisers;  
- process for complaints and dispute; and  
- information to be displayed on public registers.  
From 6 August 2022, there will be a one year 
transition period for log traders and forestry 
advisers to get registered.  
 Mode 4  Services incidental to 
forestry and logging  Registration of Log Traders and Forestry 
Advisers  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/forestry/forest -
industry -and-workforce/registration -of-
forestry -professionals  Effective 6 August 2022  X 
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a 
new temporary work visa that simplifies the visa 
application process and streamlines labour market 
tests for higher -paid jobs.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/employ -
migrants/new -employer -accreditation -and-
work-visa 
 Effective 4 July 2022   
Philippines  
In November 2021, the Philippines Economic Zone 
Authority (PEZA) introduced a new work visa for 
foreigners who are sponsored to work in 
the Philippines by companies registered with 
PEZA. Under the new PEZA visa , applications are 
processed within 10 business days (from the 
previous time of 1 month) and the visa is valid for 
up to two years with the option of renewing once 
for another two years, for a maximum validity 
period of four years.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  PEZA Memo Circular 2021 -069 dated 22 
November 2021  
 
Viewed at: 
https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/philippin
es-introduces -new-economic -zone-authority -
visa-for-
foreigners/#:~:text=In%20November%20202
1%2C%20the%20Philippines,(a)(2)%20visas  Effective November 2021  X 
Poland  
The government introduced a number of 
amendments to the rules governing the 
legalisation of stay of foreigners in Poland. The 
changes introduced include: an expanded 
catalogue of circumstances that do not require a 
change in the temporary residence and wor k 
permit; an extension of the period of work on the 
basis of a declaration of entrusting work to a 
foreigner to 24 months; simplification of the rules 
of change of temporary and work permit, setting 
the deadline for granting a temporary residence 
permit in  the first instance at 60 days from the Mode 4  All sectors  Act of 17 December 2021 amending the Act on 
Foreigners and certain other acts  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?
g=5826f2e0 -8102-4cf2-b39f-f8b55b65e64f  Effective 29 January 2022  X  
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
submission of a complete application (90 days in 
the appeal instance).  
 
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of  
The Saudi Nationalisation Scheme or Nitaqat, a 
policy whereby Saudi companies are required to 
hire Saudi nationals on a quota basis, applies to 
driving schools, technical engineering and customs 
clearance professions.  
 Mode 4  Various sectors  Viewed at:  
https://hrsd.gov.sa/en/page/knowledge -center  
 
https: //www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/6151
97/SAUDI -ARABIA/Saudization -of-three -
professions -to-come -into-force-from-
December -30 
 Effective 30 December 2021  X 
Singapore  
The Ministry of Manpower will use a point -based 
Complementarity Assessment Framework 
(COMPASS) for new Employment Pass applications 
starting from 1 September 2023 (and renewals 
starting in September 2024).  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes -and-
permits/employment -pass/upcoming -changes -
to-employment -pass-
eligibility/complementarity -assessment -
framework -compass  
 Effective 1 September 2023  X 
United Arab Emirates  
Authorities have begun issuing five -year multi -
entry visas for tourists, allowing visitors to enter 
several times over a calendar year or stay for 90 
days at a time and extend it for another 90 days, 
including for businesses aiming to bring 
employees in and out of the country for 
conferences and other events.  Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/govern
ment/2021/11/28/who -is-eligible -for-uaes-
five-year-multiple -entry -tourist -visa-and-how-
do-you-
apply/#:~:t ext=The%20UAE%20has%20begu
n%20issuing,it%20for%20another%2090%20
days  
 Effective November 2021   
 
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