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Trade Policy Review Body   
 
 
OVERVIEW OF DEVELOPMENTS  IN THE INTERNATIONAL TRADING ENVIRONMENT  
ANNUAL REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR -GENERAL1 
(Mid-October  2020 to mid -October  2021) 
ADDENDUM  
ANNEX 1 - MEASURES FACILITATING TRADE  ................................ ................................ ... 2 
ANNEX 2 - TRADE REMEDIES  ................................ ................................ ..........................  16 
ANNEX 3 - OTHER TRADE -RELATED MEASURES  ................................ ..............................  36 
ANNEX 4 – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN SERVICES  ................................ ................  50 
 
 
 
 
 
1 This report is subject to restricted circulation and press embargo until the 9 December 3:00 p.m.   
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- 2 - ANNEX 1 - MEASURES FACILITATING TRADE2 
(MID-OCTOBER 2020 TO MID -OCTOBER 2021)  
Confirmed information3 
Measure  Source/Date  Status  
Albania  
Reduction of import tariffs (from 15% to 2%) on inflatable yachts and other 
vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes  Permanent Delegation of Albania to the WTO 
(17 May 2021)  Effective 6 March 
2021 
Reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the I nformation Technology 
Agreement (ITA)  WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.1, 28 January 
2016 Effective June 
2021 
Argentina  
Extension of the temporary reduction of import tariffs on certain hybrid motor 
vehicles, under an import quota of 1,000 vehicles  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (18 
May 2021) and Decreto No. 846/2020, 
Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (4 November 
2020)  Effective 7 
November 2020, 
for 6 months  
Amendment introduced in the list of products with export duties ( derechos de 
exportación ), resulting in the reduction and elimination of export duties on certain 
products (4,606 tariff lines at 8 -digit level, in NCM Chapters 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 
8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 2 8; 
29; 30; 31; 32; 33; 34; 35; 36; 38; 39; 40; 41; 43; 44; 45; 47; 50; 51; 52; 53; 
54; 55; 56; 67; 69; 70; 71; 72; 73; 74; 75; 76; 78; 79; 80; 81; 84; 85; 87; 90; 
94) Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (18 
May 2021) and Decreto No. 1060/2020 - 
Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur - Derechos de 
Exportación (30 December 2020)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
Amendments introduced to the national list of exemptions to the Mercosur 
Common Tariff (103 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)  Permanent Delegation of A rgentina to the WTO (18 
May 2021) and Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur 
- Decreto No. 297/2021 (5 May 2021)  Effective 7 May 
2021 
Reduction of import tariffs on certain products, e.g.  (from 14% to 2%) on vinyl 
chloride -vinyl acetate -copolymers, corrugated pa per and paperboard,  heterocyclic 
compounds with nitrogen hetero -atom(s) only; (from 16% to 2%) on certain 
primary batteries, tubular metal needles and needles for sutures; (from 18% to 
2%) on lead -acid, of a kind used for starting piston -engines; (from 14%  to zero) Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (18 
May 2021) and Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur 
- Decreto No. 297/2021 (5 M ay 2021)  Effective 7 May 
2021 
 
2 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.  
3 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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on machines for electroplating and electrolysis; (from 10% to 2%) on sodium 
dichromate; and (from 12% to 2%) on formic acid  
Amendment introduced in the list of products with export duties ( derechos de 
exportación ), resulting in the decrease of export duties on certain products (67 
tariff lines at 8 -digit level)  (in NCM Chapters 1; 4; 9; 10; 12; 15; 20; 22; 33; 35; 
51) Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (1 
October 2021), Decreto No. 410/2021 - 
Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur - Derechos de 
Exportación (25 June 2021)  Effective 29 June 
2021 
Australia  
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA) (8 tariff lines at 8 -digit level, in HS Chapter 85)  WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.2, 26 January 
2016 Effective 1 July 
2021 
Azerbaijan  
Temporary elimination of import excise duties on diamonds, precious and semi -
precious stones, silver, gold, platinum, articles of jewellery, articles of goldsmiths' 
wares , and coins  Permanent Delegation of Azerbaijan to the WTO 
(20 May 2021)  Effective 1 Ja nuary 
2021, for 3 years  
Reduction of export duties (from USD 500/tonne to USD150/tonne) on raw skins 
of sheep or lambs; and (from USD 150/tonne to USD 50/tonne) on tanned or 
crust skins of sheep or lambs (wet state)  Permanent Delegation of Azerbaijan to the WTO 
(22 September 2021)  Effective 28 April 
2021 
Elimination of import tariffs on diamonds, precious and semi -precious stones, 
silver, gold, platinum, articles of jewellery, articles of goldsmiths' wares , and 
coins Permanent Delegation of  Azerbaijan to the WTO 
(20 May 2021)  Effective 6 May 
2021 
Brazil  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on soya beans; soya beans crude oil, 
whether or not degummed; oil -cake and other solid residues resulting from the 
extraction of soyabean oil (effective 21 October 2020 to 15 January 2021); and 
on maize (corn) (effective 21 October 2020 to 31 March 2021); on certain 
immunological products for retail sales; inductors; LED lamps (effective 1 
November 2020); trailers and semi -trailers for the trans port of goods (effective 
16 January 2021 to 31 December 2021); looped pile fabrics (effective 16 January 
2021)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and Gecex Resolution Nos. 101/2020 
and 102/2020 (20 October 2020), 105/2020 (22 
October 2 020), 129/2020 (24 December 2020)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure  
Temporary reduction of import tariffs on disodium sulphate; pharmaceutical 
products; orthopaedic or fracture appliances; bicycles and other cycles not 
motorized; poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substance; 
immunological products for retail sale; vaccines; apparatus based on the use of 
X-rays Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and Gecex Resolution Nos. 158 (11 
February 2021), 159 ( 17 February 2021), 174 and 
175 (22 March 2021)    
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on non -electrical articles of graphite or 
other carbon, under an import quota of 2,530 tonnes; on ethylene diochloride 
(ISO) (1,2 -dichloroethane), under an import quota of 400,000 tonnes; on alcohol 
peroxides, under an import quota of 300 tonnes; on aromatic polyamides and 
their derivatives, salt thereof, under an import quota of 10,440 tonnes; on 
printing ink, under an import quota of 800 tonnes; on activated carbon, under an Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and Gecex Resolution Nos. 161/2021 
(22 February 2021), 177  (23 March 2021), 184 (30 
March 2021)     
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import quota of 1,500 tonnes; on petroleu m resins, under an import quota of 
30,000 tonnes; on self -adhesive plates of plastic, under an import quota of 330 
tonnes; on high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, under an 
import quota of 2,688 tonnes; on polycarbonates, under an impo rt quota of 
10,000 tonnes; on coffee extracts, essences and concentrates, under an import 
quota of 200 tonnes; on food preparations, under an import quota of 1,371.43 
tonnes; on acrylic polymers in primary forms, under an import quota of 840 
tonnes; on pol y(ethylene terephthalate), having a viscosity number of 78  ml/g or 
higher, under an import quota of 10,000 tonnes; on synthetic filament yarn, 
under an import quota of 2,200 tonnes; on synthetic staple fibres of 
polypropylene, under an import quota of 795 tonnes; on spherical roller bearings, 
under an import quota of 1,000 units; on polymers of propylene, under an import 
quota of 77,000 tonnes  
Reduction of import tariffs on certain capital goods, informatics and 
telecommunications equipment: from up to 2% to zero; from 4% to 3.6%; from 
6% to 5.4%; from 8% to 7.2%; from 10% to 9%; from 12% to 10.8%; from 
14% to 12.6%; and from 16% to 14.4%  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021); Gecex Resolution Nos. 173/2021 (18 
March 2021) and 183/2021 (30 March 2021)  Effective 26 March 
2021 
Reduction of import tariffs (to 2%) on  certain products, e.g. mucilages and 
thickeners, trichloroethylene, aromatic ethers, salts of formic acid, gluconic acid, 
rock drilling or earth boring tools, and certain motorcycle/bicycle parts and 
accessories  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and Gecex Resolution No. 136 (24 
December 2020)  Effective 31 
December 2020  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on wheat and meslin, under an import 
quota of 750,000 tonnes (effective 18 November 2020 to 17 November 2021); on 
certain vaccines for human medicine, under an import quota of 20 million doses 
(effective 26 November 2020 to 25 November 2021); on certain vaccines for 
human medicine, under an import quota of 28 million doses (effective 1 
December 2020 to 30 November 2021); on acrylic or modacrylic, under an import 
quota of 9,000 tonnes (effective 1 December 2020 to 30 N ovember 2021); on 
other polyethers, under an import quota of 2,000 tonnes (effective 1 December 
2020 to 30 November 2021); on cellulose ethers, under an import quota of 1,200 
tonnes (effective 2 December 2020 to 1 December 2021); on not roasted malt, 
under  an import quota of 300,000 tonnes (effective 30 December 2020 to 31 
December 2021); on sardines, under an import quota of 120,000 tonnes 
(effective 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021); on wheat and meslin, under an 
import quota of 750,000 tonnes (effectiv e 1 January 2021 to 31 December 
2021); on sewing machines of the household type, under an import quota of 
500,000 units (effective 14 January 2021 to 13 January 2022); on not alloyed 
unwrought aluminium, under an import quota of 262,000 tonnes (effective 1  
January 2021 to 31 December 2021); on colouring matter, containing 80% or Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and Secex Portaria Nos. 60/2020, 
61/2020, 62/2 020 (17 November 2020), 66/2020 
(1 December 2020), 67/2020 (3 December 2020), 
73/2020, 74/2020, 75/2020 (31 December 2020), 
1/2021 (8 January 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure   
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more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter, under an import 
quota of 9,672 tonnes (effective 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021), on 
disodium sulphate, under an  import quota of 910,000 tonnes (effective 19 
February 2021 to 31 December 2021); and on certain cellulose ethers, under an 
import quota of 1,200 tonnes  
Temporary reduction of import tariffs (to 2%) on film of polymer s of ethylene, 
under an import quota of 600 tonnes (effective 1 December 2020 to 30 
November 2021); on chemical preparations for photographic uses, under an 
import quota of 1,700 tonnes (effective 1 December 2020 to 30 November 
2021); on other paper, paper board, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose 
fibres, under an import quota of 6,000 tonnes (effective 1 December 2020 to 30 
November 2021); on miscellaneous edible preparations for infant use, under an 
import quota of 2,705 tonnes (effective 2 December 2 020 to 1 December 2021); 
on polycarbonates, under an import quota of 10,000 tonnes (effective 14 January 
2021 to 13 July 2021); on uncoated paper and paperboard, weighing more than 
150 g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, under an import quota of 31,985 tonnes 
(effective 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021); (to 4%) on poly(vinyl chloride), 
not mixed with any other substances, under an import quota of 160,000 tonnes 
(effective 12 December 2020 to 11 March 2021)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021 ) and Secex Portaria Nos. 66/2020 (1 
December 2020), 67/2020 (3 December 2020), 
70/2020 (15 December 2020), 1/2021 (8 January 
2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure  
Elimination of import tariffs on certain machine -tools for working any material by 
removal of material, operated by laser  (effective 1 November 2020); and on 
revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading s HS 9303 and HS 9304 
(effective 1 January 2021); and on new pneumatic tyres of rubber (effective 21 
January 2021)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and Gecex Resolution No. 111 (23 
October 2020), 126 (8 December 2020) and 148 
(20 January 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure  
Reduction of import tariffs (from 35% to 30%) 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 Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and G ecex Resolution No. 121 (17 
November 2020)  Effective 1 
December 2020  
Reduction of import tariffs (from 35% to 20%) on vehicles specially designed for 
travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehicles  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021 ) and Gecex Resolution No. 137 (24 
December 2020)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on capital goods tariff lines, and 
informatics and telecommunications goods tariff lines (NCM Chapters 73; 84; 85; 
86; 87; 90; 94), through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to 
temporarily reduce import tariffs on capital goods and informatics and 
telecommunications equipment not locally produced)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and Gecex Resolution Nos. 1 16 and 117 
(11 November 2020) 131 and 132 (24 December 
2020)  Effective until 31 
December 2021  
Elimination of import tariffs on maize, soya beans, soya bean crude oil, certain 
residues resulting from, the extraction of soyabean oils. Reduction of import 
tariffs (from 20% to 2%) on skates; and (to 5%) on string musical instruments  Permanent Delegati on of Brazil to the WTO (11 
October 2021)  Effective 20 April 
2021  
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Temporary elimination of import tariffs on disodium sulphate, under an import 
quota of 455,000 tonnes; on non -electrical articles of graphite or other carbon, 
under an import quota of 2,530  tonnes; and on certain caseinates, under an 
import quota of 1,224 tonnes  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and Gecex Resolution No. 192 (3 May 
2021)  Effective 4 May 
2021 
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain vaccines and pharmaceutical 
products  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 
May 2021) and Gecex Resolution No. 202 (4 May 
2021)  Effective 5 May 
2021 
Reduction of import tariffs (to 2%) on certain auto parts not produced in 
Mercosur (NCM Chapters 39; 40; 69; 70; 73; 76; 83; 84; 85; 87; 90)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (26 
April 2021), Gecex Resolution Nos. 108/2020 (22 
October 2020),  114/2020 (11 November 2020), 
138/2020 (31 Dec ember 2020), 150/2021 (1 
February 2021), 169/2021 (24 February 
2021),  178/2021 (23 March 2021),  196/2021 (29 
April 2021), 209/2021 (28 May 2021)    
Further reduction of import tariffs (from 30% to 25%) 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  Gecex Resolution No. 121 (17 November 2020)  Effective 1 June 
2021 
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on roasted coffee, under an import quota 
of 928 tonnes; on boric acids, under an import quota of 6,500 tonnes; on certain 
borates, under an import quota of 19,400 tonnes; on printing ink, under an 
import quota of 100  tonnes; on certain mixtures of odoriferous substances, under 
an import quota of 2,500 tonnes; on chemical products and preparations of the 
chemical or allied industries, under an import quota of 230 tonnes; on plastic 
films, under an import quota of 300 t onnes; on jute, under an import quota of 
7,000 tonnes; on carbon fibres and articles of carbon fibres, under an import 
quota of 2,843 tonnes; on permanent magnets of metal, under an import quota 
of 600,000 units; on coffee or tea makers, under an import qu ota of 1,826,308 
units; on certain electrical apparatus, under an import quota of 50 units; on 
generator circuit breaker systems, under an import quota of 100 units; on 
ceramic electrical insulators, under an import quota of 1,500 units; on contact 
lenses,  under an import quota of 26 million units; and on ball point pens, under 
an import quota of 540 tonnes  Portaria No. 97 - Ministério da Economia, 
Secretaria Especial de Comércio Exterior e 
Assuntos Internacionais (18 June 2021)  Effective 16 June 
2021 to 1 5 June 
2022 
Reduction of import tariffs on certain products, e.g. (from 14% to 2%) on vat 
dyes, diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing; (from 18% to 2%) on 
certain high tenacity yarn of polyesters; (from 12% to 2%) on certain copper 
alloys; and (from 10% to ze ro) on certain photovoltaic cells  Gecex Resolution No. 245 (9 September 2020)  Effective 1 October 
2021  
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Temporary elimination of import tariffs on vegetable saps and extracts of hops, 
under an import quota of 2,000 tonnes; on palm kernel or babassu oil an d 
fractions, under an import quota of 238,000 tonnes; on acetate, under an import 
quota of 480 tonnes; on d -pantothenic acid, under an import quota of 1,800 
tonnes; on vitamin C and its derivatives, under an import quota of 6,000 tonnes; 
on poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI), under an 
import quota of 105,000 tonnes; on other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of 
plastic, non -cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly 
combined with other materials, under an im port quota of 14,350 tonnes; on 
aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, under an import quota of 5 units; on 
electric conductors for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V, under an import quota of 
700 units; on lawn -tennis rackets, under an import quota of 130,0 00 units; on 
vat dyes (indigo blue), under an import quota of 4,500 tonnes; and on certain 
insecticides, under an import quota of 1,500 tonnes  Portaria No. 106 - Ministério da Economia, 
Secretaria Especial de Comércio Exterior e 
Assuntos Internacionais (1 3 August 2021)  Effective 16 
August 2021 to 15 
August 2022  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on lignin sulphonates, under an import 
quota of 72,000 tonnes (effective 14 September 2021 to 13 September 2022); on 
polycarbonates, under an import quota of 20,000 tonnes (effective 20 September 
2021 to 19 September 2022); on plates of nickel alloys, under an import quota of 
2,500 tonnes (effective 14 September 2021 to 13 September 2022); on certain 
medical instrument and appliances, under an import q uota of 2.5 million units 
(effective 18 September 2021 to 17 September 2022); and on certain sulphates 
(cromo ), under an import quota of 600 tonnes (effective 5 October 2021 to 31 
December 2021)  Ministério da Economia, Secretaria Especial de 
Comércio Exte rior e Assuntos Internacionais 
Portaria Nos. 124 (20 September 2021) and 127 (1 
October 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on capital goods tariff lines, and 
informatics and telecommunications goods tariff lines (NCM Chapters 84; 85; 87; 
90; 94), through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to temporarily reduce 
import tariffs on capital goods and informatics and telecommunications 
equipment not locally produced)  Gecex Reso lution Nos. 256 and 257 (24 September 
2021)  Effective 24 
September 2021  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on p -xylene, under an import quota of 
150,000 tonnes (effective 1 July 2021); on butadiene rubber "BR", under an 
import quota of 1,800 tonnes ( effective 1 July 2021); on synthetic rubber, under 
an import quota of 5,625 tonnes (effective 23 July 2021); on titanium oxides, 
under an import quota of 10,000 tonnes (effective 27 July 2021); on certain 
vitamins and their derivatives, under an import quo ta of 600 tonnes (effective 27 
July 2021); on vaccines for human medicine, under an import quota of 4.3 million 
doses (effective 27 July 2021); on medicaments containing antibiotics, under an 
import quota of 1,200 tonnes (effective 27 July 2021); on black printing ink, 
under an import quota of 572 tonnes (effective 27 July 2021); on printing ink, 
under an import quota of 903 tonnes (effective 27 July 2021); on polyether, Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (11 
October 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure   
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under an import quota of 1,000 tonnes (effective 27 July 2021); on yarn of 
polyesters p artially oriented, under an import quota of 127,575 tonnes (effective 
27 July 2021); on safety glass, under an import quota of 70,000 tonnes (effective 
27 July 2021); on flat -rolled products of iron or non -alloy steel, under an import 
quota of 1,500 tonnes  (effective 27 July 2021); on transmission shafts, under an 
import quota of 600 units (effective 27 July 2021). Temporary reduction of import 
tariffs (from 14% to 2%) on polyamide -6, under an import quota of 7,600 tonnes 
(effective 1 July 2021)  
Canada  
Elimination of import tariffs on certain products of stainless steel, and on parts of 
railways or tramways locomotives or rolling -stock  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO (21 
May 2021)  Effective 23 April 
2021 
China  
Imposition of interim tariffs resulting in temporary reduction of import tariffs on 
certain products (in HS Chapters 1: 2; 3; 4; 5; 8; 12; 13; 14; 15; 17; 18; 19; 
20; 21; 22; 23; 25; 27; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32; 33; 35; 37; 38; 39; 40; 41; 43; 44; 
45; 48; 49; 5 2; 53; 56; 61; 62; 63; 68; 70; 71; 72; 74; 75;76; 79; 81; 82; 84; 
85; 87; 90; 91; 92; 96)  Customs Tariff of Import and Export of the People's 
Republic of China (2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 to 31 
December 2021  
Elimination of import tariffs on anti -HIV drugs. Imports also exempted from VAT  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO (26 
April 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 to 31 
December 2030  
Elimination of import tariffs (from 2% and 1%) on certain iron and steel products 
(20 tariff lines at 8-digit level in HS Chapter 72)  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO (11 
October 2021)  Effective 1 May 
2021 
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA) (153 tariff lines at 8 -digit level, in HS Chapters 32; 
37; 39; 49; 59; 84; 85; 90)  WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.4, 28 January 
2016 Effective 1 July 
2021 
Colombia  
Elimination of the temporary export quota on waste and scraps of copper and 
aluminium (38.675 tonnes) (originally implemented from 27 August 2020 to 26 
February 2021)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (12 
May 2021) and Decreto No. 1541, Ministerio de 
Comercio, Industria y Turismo (24 November 
2020)  Effective 24 
November 2020  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain electrical motorcycles  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (12 
May 2021) and Decreto No. 1796, Ministerio de 
Comercio, Industria y Turismo (30 December 
2020)  Effective 14 
January 2021 to 
13 Januar y 2023  
Elimination of import tariffs (from 5%) on pigments and preparations based on 
titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated 
on the dry matter. Reduction of import tariffs (from 10% to 5%) on poly(ethylene 
terepht halate)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (28 
September 2021)     
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Temporary reduction of import tariffs (to 5%) on certain hybrid motor vehicles  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (28 
September 2021)  Effective until 31 
December 2021  
Costa Rica  
Elimination of import tariffs (from 5%) on certain plastic sheets (effective 27 June 
2021); and (from 10%) on certain paper and paperboard coated, impregnated or 
covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) (effective 10 August 2021)  Permanent D elegation of Costa Rica to the WTO 
(11 October 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure  
Temporary admission period of 5 years for imports of spare parts, equipment and 
machinery to repair/maintain aircraft  Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica to the WTO 
(11 October 2021)    
Inclusion of a new category "National Emergency" in the temporary import 
admission regime ( Importación temporal de mercancías por Declaratoria de 
Emergencia Nacional)  Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica to the WTO 
(11 October 20 21) Effective May 2021  
Ecuador  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on cotton not carded or combed, under an 
import quota of 6,700 metric tonnes for the year 2021 (import quota of 7,035 
metric tonnes for the year 2022; and import quota of 8,330 metric tonnes for the 
year 2023) for affiliate of the Ecuador Textile Industry Association "AITE" 
(non-affiliate members of the AITE are granted a quota of 648 metric tonnes for 
each year)  Permanent Delegation of Ecuador to the WTO (26 
May 2021), Resoluci ón COMEX No. 001 -2021 (22 
January 2021)  Effective 3 
February 2021 to 
31 December 2023  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on new pneumatic tyres of rubber for 
buses or lorries, under an import quota of 60,000 units  Permanent Delegation of Ecuador to the WTO (26 
May 2021), Resolución COMEX Nos. 001 -2021 (22 
January 2021) and 003 -2021 (1 March 2021)  Effective 15 March 
2021, for 1 year  
Elimination of import tariffs on certain products (128 tariff lines at 10 -digit level, 
in HS Chapter 3; 17; 21; 23; 28; 29; 30; 32; 33; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 59; 68; 
73; 74; 82; 84; 85; 87; 89; 90; 95)  Permanent Delegation of Ecuador to the WTO (15 
October 2021)  Effective 6 June 
2021 
European Union  
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of t he Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA) (17 tariff lines at 8 -digit level, in HS Chapters 85 
and 90)  WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.7/Rev.1, 20 
February 2017  Effective from 1 
July 2021  
India  
Temporary reduction of import tariffs on soya -bean oil and its fractions, whether 
or not refined, but not chemically modified; and on sunflower -seed or safflower oil 
and fractions thereof  Notification No. 40/2021, Ministry of Finance - 
Department of Reven ue (19 August 2021)  Effective 20 
August 2021  
Temporary reduction of the Basic Customs Duty on certain products, e.g. (from 
10% to 2.5%) on crude palm oil; (from 7.5% to 2.5%) on crude soya bean oil 
and crude sunflower seed oil; (from 37.5% to 32.5%) on soya bean oil of edible 
grade, refined bleached and deodorized palm oil, palmolein and palm stearin, 
sunflower oil of edible grade; (to zero) on lentils (Mosur)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO (28 
September 2021)  Effective 11 
September 2021   
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Indon esia 
Reduction of export duties (from 15% to 5%) on sheets for veneering (including 
those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated 
wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, 
sanded, spliced or end -jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 m m Permanent Delegation of Indonesia to the WTO (11 
June 2021)  Effective 23 
October 2020  
Israel  
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA)  WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.11, 28 January 
2016 Effective 1 July 
2021 
Japan  
Elimination of import tariffs on dimethyl 2,6 -naphthalenedicarboxylate; and on 
m-phenylenediamine  Permanent Delegation of Japan to the WTO (25 
May 2021)  Effective 1 April 
2021 
Kazakhstan  
Elimination of export duties wool, not carded or combed; fine or coarse animal 
hair, not carded or combed; waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, 
including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock; and garnetted stock of wool 
or of fine or coarse animal hair  Permanent Delegation of Kazakhstan to the WTO 
(15 Oct ober 2021)  Effective 25 June 
2021 to 30 April 
2023 
Republic of Korea  
Temporary elimination of import tariff on eggs, under import quota (originally 
effective 27 January to 30 June 2021)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to 
the WTO (6 October 2021)  Extended until 31 
December 2021  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on other maize (corn) only for processing, 
under import quota  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to 
the WTO (6 October 2021)  Effective 23 April 
to 31 Decembe r 
2021 
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA) (84 tariff lines at 10 -digit level, in HS Chapters 84; 
85; 90)  WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.13, 28 January 
2016 Effective 1 July 
2021 
Malaysia  
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA) (19 tariff lines at 9 -digit level, in HS Chapters 35; 
37; 39; 84; 85; 90; 95)  WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.14, 28 January 
2016 Effective 1 July 
2021 
Mauritania  
Extension of the temporary elimination of import tariffs on wheat and meslin, 
vegetables, fruits, soya -bean oil and its fractions, and preparations suitable for 
infants (originally implemented on 25 March 2020 until 31 December 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Mauritania to the WTO (8 
April 2021)     
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Mauritius  
Reduction of excise duty on certain imported motor vehicles with internal 
combustion engine and equipped with an electrical boost system to supplement 
the power produced by the engine (effective 21 May 2021). Elimination (from 
5%) of excise duty on imported electric vans of up to 180  kw used solely for the 
transport of goods (effective 15 June 2021)  Permanent Delegation of Mauritius to the WTO (30 
September 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure  
Elimination of import tariffs on electric buses  Permanent Delegation of Mauritius to the WTO (30 
September 2021)  Effective 15 
September 2021  
Mexico  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain trolley buses  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO (28 
May 2021) and Diario Oficial de la Federación 
(Official Journal), 22 October 2020  Effective 22 
October 2020 to 
30 September 
2024 
Additional quantity of 30,000 tonnes of meat of poultry, chilled or frozen, 
imported under an import quota  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO (11 
October 2021), Diario Oficial de la Federación 
(Official Journal), 23 June 2021  Effective 23 June 
2021 
Mongolia  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on new agricultural tractors, machinery 
and equipment, irrigation systems, greenhouse equipment, forestry and poultry 
machinery, fertilizers and pesticides  Permanent Delegation of Mongolia to the WTO (18 
May 2021)  Effective 23 April 
2021 to 1 January 
2022 
Montenegro  
Implementation of the Customs Tariff Regulation for 2021 resulting in the 
decrease of import tariffs for certain products, e.g. poultry meat and edible offal, 
electrical machinery and equipment, and certain optical elements  Permanent Delegatio n of Montenegro (20 May 
2021)  Effective 12 April 
2021 
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA) (13 tariff lines at 8 -digit level, in HS Chapters  85) WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.16, 28 January 
2016 Effective 1 July 
2021 
Nepal  
Elimination of import tariffs on printed books, newspapers and other products of 
the printing industry  Permanent Delegation of Nepal to the WTO (24 
May 2021)  Effective 9 
November 2020  
New Zealand  
Elimination of import tariffs on structures with retractable roof functionality, of a 
kind to enclose patios, swimming pools, spas and the like, constructed of 
aluminium, complete, unassembled, including catalogued parts and accessories, 
excluding  parts of general use (effective 21 May 2021); self -adhesive 
polypropylene waterproofing membrane tape; and electric oven, of a kind used in 
a labolatory  (effective 21 July 2021)  New Zealand Customs Service - Tariff Concession 
Approvals, Withdrawals and De clines Notices (No. 
29) 2021 (29 July 2021) and (No. 32) 2021 (19 
August 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure   
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Reduction of import tariffs on certain products, e.g. phials or vials, of any sizes; 
refrigerators, freezers or combination refrigerator -freezers, medical grade (i.e. of 
a type designed for temperature stability, temperature uniformity, temperature 
recovery and temperature monitoring in a medical setting); and ultra -violet 
irradiation equipment for disinfection purp ose Customs Service, Concession Advertising Notice 
No. 33/2021 - Special Situation (3 September 
2021)   
Paraguay  
Extension of the temporary elimination of import tariffs on capital goods (222 
tariff lines at 8 -digit level in NCM Chapters 84; 85; 86; 87; 89; 90; 94)  Permanent Delegation of Paraguay to the WTO (28 
April 2021) and Decreto 4662 - Ministerio de 
Hacienda (31 December 2020)  Effective 1 January 
2021 to 30 June 
2021 
Philippines  
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA) (63 tariff lines at 8 -digit level in HS Chapters 32; 
39; 84; 85; 90; 95)  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the 
WTO (26 May 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
Extension of the temporary reduction of import tariffs (to 5%) on mechanically 
deboned meat of chicken and turkey  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the 
WTO (26 May 2021)  Effective 25 
February 2021 to 
31 December 2022  
Temporary reduction of import tariffs on meat of swine, fresh, chille d or frozen  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the 
WTO (26 May 2021)  Effective 9 April 
2021. Rates 
amended on 18 
May 2021  
Temporary reduction of import tariffs (to 35%) on rice  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the 
WTO (12 October 2021)  Effective 2 June 
2021, for 1 year  
Russian Federation (for Eurasian Economic Union ) 
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain products, e.g. on certain 
organic chemicals (effective 19 December 2020 to 31 December 2023); on 
certain tanning or dyeing extracts (effective 19 December 2020 to 31 December 
2023); on viscose rayon fibres (effective 30 January 2021 to 31 December 
2021); on desiccated coconuts (effective 22 November 2020 to 31 December 
2023); on photographic plates (effective  30 December 2020 to 31 December 
2023); on fluorspar (effective 26 February 2021 to 28 February 2022); on natural 
calcium phosphates (effective 5 January 2021 to 4 January 2024); on aluminium 
fluorides (effective 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023); on pre cious and semi -
precious stones (effective until 31 December 2022); on carbon -graphite 
electrodes (effective 21 March 2021 to 31 March 2022); on fishing cages 
(effective 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2022); on certain raw materials of mineral 
origin containing precious metals (effective 29 April 2021 to 31 December 2024); 
on titanium waste and scrap (effective 1 March 2021 to 31 March 2024); on 
graphite electrodes (effective 3 April 2021 to 31 December 2022); on acrylic 
polymers in primary forms (effective 1 Jan uary 2021 to 31 December 2023)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to 
the WTO (28 May 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure   
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Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain products, e.g. (from 5%) on 
components for solar panels pr oduction (effective 2 September 2021 to 31 May 
2023), silicon (effective 17 June 2021 to 31 December 2021); and (from 3%) on 
knitted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm (effective 17 June 2021 to 31 
December 2021)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to 
the WTO (4 October 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure  
Temporary reduction of export duties on ferro -alloys  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to 
the WTO (4 October 2021)  Effective 3 
September 2021 
to 31 December 
2021 
South Africa (for SACU - Southern African Customs Union  
Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa)  
Elimination of import tariffs (from 25%) on safety headgear for motorcyclist s Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO 
(11 October  2021)  Effective 7 May 
2021 
Seychelles  
Elimination of import tariffs on carriages for disabled persons, whether or not 
motorized or otherwise mechanically propelled  Permanent Delegation of Seychelles to the WTO 
(19 October 2021)  Effective 3 August 
2021 
Sri Lanka  
Amendments introduced in the Export Development Act, No. 40 of 1979, resulting 
in the decrease of CESS levy on certain imported articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories  Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to the WTO (11 
June 2021)  Effective January 
2021 
Amendments introduced in the Special Commodity Levy Act, No. 48 of 2007 
(Order under Section 2), resulting in the elimination of the special commodity 
levy (SCL) on certain imported fish and prepared and preserved fis h products  Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to the WTO (11 
June 2021)  Effective January 
2021 
Amendments introduced in the Export Development Act, No. 40 of 1979 (Order 
under Section 14), resulting in the decrease of the export development board 
levy "CESS" on natural rubber, balata, gutta -percha, guayule, chicle and similar 
natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. Elimination of the 
export "CESS" on certain natural sands  Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to the WTO (11 
June 2021)  Effective 13 
January 2021  
Switzerland  
Increase of the import quota (by 600 tonnes) on bovine meat not further 
prepared than seasoned  Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the WTO 
(19 May 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
Temporary reduction of import tariffs (from CHF 19/100  kg to CHF 14.6/100  kg) 
on cereals  Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the WTO 
(27 September 2021)  Effective 1 October 
2021 
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu  
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA)  WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.22, 28 January 
2016 Effective 1 July 
2021  
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Thailand  
Further reduction of import tariffs under the Expansion of the Information 
Technology Agreement (ITA) (88 tariff lines at 8 -digit level, in HS Chapters  84, 
85, 90 ) WTO document G/MA/W/117/Add.23, 28 January 
2016 Effective 1 July 
2021 
Turkey  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on wheat and meslin, barley and maize 
(corn) (effective 21 October 2020 to 30 April 2021); on rape, colza and safflower 
seeds, sunflower crude oil, sunflower seed oil and rape, colza, safflower oil 
(effective 20 March 2021 to 30 June 2021). Temporary reduction of import tariffs 
(from 19. 3% to 9%) on sunflower seeds (effective 5 November 2020 to 30 June 
2021), red lentils (effective 5 November 2020 to 30 April 2021); (from 36% to 
10%) on sunflower seed oil (effective 25 October 2020 to 31 December 2020); 
(to 5%) on rice in the husk (paddy or rough), husked (brown); (from 36% to 
10%) rice, and (from 45% to 15%) on other rice  Permanent Delegation of Turkey to the WTO (26 
May 2021)  Effective: see 
individual dates in 
measure  
Elimination of the temporary increase of import tariffs (to 5%) on certain iron and 
steel products (HS Chapter 72) (originally implemented on 18 April to 31 
December 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Turkey to the WTO (26 
May 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
United Kingdom  
Implementation of the UK's Integrated Schedule. The U K Global Tariff (UKGT) 
applies to all trading partners with whom the UK has no alternative agreements, 
such as FTAs, other regional trade arrangements, or preferential access scheme. 
The tariff rate applied under the UKGT is lower than that previously appl ied 
(under the European Union's CET) for over 5,600 tariff lines at 8 -digit level  United Kingdom Mission to Geneva (27 May 2021). 
Viewed at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tariffs -
on-goods -imported -into-the-uk Effective 31 
December 2020 
(11 pm)  
 
 
Recorded, but not confirmed information  
Measure  Source/Date  Status  
Bangladesh  
Reduction of import tariffs on rice  Daily Bangladesh (7 January 2021)  Effective January 
2021 
Kyrgyz Republic  
Imports of certain grains exempted from VAT  Press reports referring to Resolution No.  119/2021 
(10 August 2021)   
Nigeria  
Reduction of import tariffs on certain products, e.g. (from 35% to 5%) on 
tractors; (from 35% to 10%) on motor vehicles for the transport of more than 10 Finance Act  2020. Viewed at: 
https://firs.gov.ng/wp -Effective 1 January 
2021  
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persons, and motor vehicles for the transport of goods; (from 30% to 5%) on 
motor vehicles  content/uploads/2021/01/finance -act-
2020_signed.pdf  
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
Elimination of import tariffs on wheat  Argaam Investment Company (4 August 2021)   
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on undenatured and ethyl alcohol for 
disinfectants  Press reports referring to Announcement - Ministry 
of Finance (26 August 2021)   
Turkey  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on chickpeas, lentils, wheat, meslin, rye, 
barley, oats, maize (corn), certain seeds of forage plants, and coffee not roasted  Press reports referring to Decree Nos. 4480 and 
4481 (7 September 2021)   
Note:  For detail ed information about HS codes , refer to the TMDB ( https://tmdb.wto.org/en/explore#page= 1&members=C032&g20=0&measure_type=5&after_dt=2018 -10-
16&before_dt=2019 -09-01&affected_members=&product_chapters= ).  
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
  
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(MID-OCTOBER 2020 TO MID -OCTOBER 2021)  
Confirmed information2 
Measure  Source/Date  Status  
Argentina  
Termination on 20 October 2020 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of mechanical appliances (whether or not hand-operated) for projecting, 
dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; 
spray guns and similar appliances; and steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet 
projecting machines; from China (initiated on 18 Ap ril 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/ARG, 19  March 
2021   
Initiation on 10 November 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of chainrings, 
chain cassettes and sets from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/ARG, 4  October 
2021; and Resolución  No. 563/2021 - 
Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo, Secretaría 
de Industria, Economía del Conocimiento y 
Gestión Comercial Externa (7 September 
2021)  Terminated on 9 
September 2021 
(without measure)  
Initiation on 10 November 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of isocyanates 
80:20 from the United States  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/ARG, 4  October 
2021; and Resolución  No. 526/2021 - 
Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo (6 
September 2021)  Definitive duty imposed 
on 7 September 2021  
Termination on 9 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of non -adjustable 
hand-operated spanners and wrenches from China, India, and Chinese Taipei 
(investigation initiated on 9 June 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 10 December 
2015)  WTO docume nt G/ADP/N/350/ARG, 19  March 
2021   
Termination on 16 December 2020  of anti -dumping duties on imports of  zip fastener 
chains and slides from China and Peru (imposed on 8 October 2009)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/ARG, 19  March 
2021  
Initiation on 13 January 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of electric water 
heaters with steel tanks, of a kind used for domestic purposes, with a capacity of 150 
litres or less from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/ARG, 4  October 
2021 Provisional duty 
imposed o n 9 June 2021  
Termination on 21 January 2021 (without measure)  of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of mowers for lawns, parks or sports -grounds from China (initiated on 4 February 
2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/ARG, 4  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 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 25 January 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of winches and capstans powered by electric motors from Turkey (initiated on 30 
July 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/ARG, 4  October 
2021   
Initiation on 26 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of ball bearings 
from India  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/ARG, 4  October 
2021;  Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo, 
Secretaría de Industria, Economía del 
Conocimiento y Gestión Comercial Externa 
Resolución  No. 540/2021 (24 August 2021)  Terminated on 26 
August 2021 (without 
measure)  
Initiation on 27 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of glass cubes 
and other glass smallware, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative 
purposes from Thailand and Turkey  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/ARG, 4  October 
2021; and Resolución  Ministerio de Desarrollo 
Productivo No. 485/2021 (18 August 2021)  Provisional duty 
imposed on 20 August 
2021 
Initiation on 14 May 2021 of anti -dumpin g investigation on imports of monofilament of 
which any cross -sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, 
whether or not surface -worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics ( perfiles de 
polímeros de cloruro de vinilo ) from Turkey  Resolución  No. 238/2021 - Ministerio de 
Desarrollo Productivo, Secretaría de Industria, 
Economía del Conocimiento y Gestión 
Comercial Externa (13 May 2021)    
Initiation on 3 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of doors of steel from 
China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/ARG, 4  October 
2021   
Initiation on 22 September 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of fungicides 
from Brazil and Peru  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the 
WTO (1 October 2021), Resolución  No. 
595/2021 - Ministerio de Desarrollo 
Productivo, Secretaría de Industria, Economía 
del Conocimiento y Gestión Comercial Externa 
(20 September 2021)    
Initiation on 22 September 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain parts 
of fans ( rejillas metálicas  de protección ) from China and Chinese  Taipei  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the 
WTO (1 October 2021), Resolución  No. 
596/2021 - Ministerio de Desarrollo 
Productivo, Secretaría de Industria, Economía 
del Conocimiento y Gestión Comercial Externa 
(20 S eptember 2021)    
Australia  
Termination on 19 November 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of steel reinforcing 
bar from Singapore and Chinese Taipei (investigation initiated on 17 October 2014. 
Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 13 March and 19 November 2015, 
respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/AUS, 19  April 
2021   
Initiation on 15 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of  quenched and 
tempered steel plate from the United States  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/AUS, 
23 September 2021    
Termination on 17 March 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of aluminium micro -extrusions  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/AUS, 
23 September 2021    
Initiation on 22 March 2021 of anti-dumping investigation on imports of  certain copper 
tube from Viet Nam  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/AUS, 
23 September 2021    
Initiation on 27 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of clear float glass 
from Malaysia and the United Arab Emirat es WTO document G/ADP/N/357/AUS, 
23 September 2021    
Initiation on 27 April 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of clear float glass 
from Malaysia  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/AUS, 
22 September  2021    
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Termination on 24 May 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of ammonium nitrate 
from the Russian Federation (imposed on 24 May 2001)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/AUS, 
23 September 2021    
Initiation on 31 May 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of merchant bar from 
Chinese Taipei  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/AUS, 
23 September 2021    
Initiation on 2 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of A4 copy paper from 
Indonesia  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/AUS, 
23 September 2021    
Termination on 15 July 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on imports 
of kraft paperboard from the United States (initiated on 30 March 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Australia to the WTO 
(6 October 2021) and Anti -Dumping Notice 
No. 2021/86 (15 July 2021)    
Termination on 11 August 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of pre cision pipe 
and tube steel from Chinese Taipei and Viet Nam (initiated on 31 March 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Australia to the WTO 
(8 October 2021)    
Termination on 11 August 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of precision 
pipe and tube steel from Viet Nam (initiated on 31 March 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Australia to the WTO 
(8 October 2021)    
Termination on 10 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of pineapple fruit 
"consumer" from Philippines (imposed on 10 October 2006)  Permanent Delegation of Australia to the WTO 
(6 October 2021) and Anti -Dumping Notice 
No. 2021/117 (6  November 202 0)   
Brazil  
Temporary suspension on 6 November 2020, 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 duty imposed on 8 November 2019)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021) and Gecex Resolution No. 113 
(5 November 2020)    
Termination on 28 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of polypropylene 
resin from the Republic of Korea (investigation initiated on 19 March 2013. Provisional 
and definitive duties imposed on 17 January and 28 August 2014, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/ BRA, 19  April 
2021   
Initiation on 18 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of sodium 
hydroxide (caustic soda) from the United States  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021) and Circular No. 7 - Ministério 
de Economia, Sec retaria Especial de Comércio 
Exterior e Assuntos Internacionais (17 
February 2021)    
Termination on 19 February 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of synthetic fibre 
blankets from China (investigation initiated on 5 May 2009 and definitive duty imposed 
on 29  April 2010)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021)    
Termination on 19 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of clear float 
flat glass from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States (investigation initiated 
on 15 July 2013. Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 14 July and 19 December 
2014, respectively)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021) and Circular No. 10 - 
Ministério de Economia, Secretaria Especial de 
Comércio Exterior e Assuntos Internacionais 
(18 February 2021)    
Temporary suspension on 19 February 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of clear 
float flat glass from Mexico (investigation initiated on 15 July 2013. Provisional and 
definitive duties imposed on 14 July and 19 December 2014, respectively)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021)    
Initiation on 22 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of citric acid, and 
salt and esters of citric acid from Colombia and Thailand  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021) and Circular No. 12 - 
Ministério de Economia, Secretaria Especial de 
Comércio Exterior e Assuntos Internacionais 
(19 February 2021)     
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Initiation on 25 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of flat -rolled 
products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more (304) from Indonesia and 
South Africa  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021) and Circular No. 15 - 
Ministério de Economi a, Secretaria Especial de 
Comércio Exterior e Assuntos Internacionais 
(24 February 2021)    
Initiation on 5 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of high tenacity yarn 
of polyesters, whether or not textured from China and India  Permanent Dele gation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021) and Circular No. 18 - 
Ministério de Economia, Secretaria Especial de 
Comércio Exterior e Assuntos Internacionais 
(4 March 2021)    
Termination on 22 March 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of radial tyres of rubber 
for buses and lorries from South Africa and Chinese Taipei (investigation initiated on 10 
June 2013 and definitive duty imposed on 24 November 2014)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021) and Circular No. 20 - 
Ministério de Economia , Secretaria Especial de 
Comércio Exterior e Assuntos Internacionais 
(19 March 2021)    
Temporary suspension on 22 March 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of radial 
tyres of rubber for buses and lorries from Japan (investigation initiated on 10 June 2013 
and definitive duty imposed on 24 November 2014)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021)    
Termination on 29 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of vacuum plastic tubes 
for blood collection from Germany (investigation in itiated on 4 November 2013. Definitive 
duty imposed on 30 April 2015. Duty temporarily suspended on 31 March 2020, due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO 
(27 May 2021) and Gecex Resolution No. 193 
and Secex Circular No. 29 (29 April 2021)    
Initiation on 2 June 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of cold -rolled 304 
stainless steel products from Indonesia  Circular No. 40 - Ministério da Economia, 
Secretaria Especial de Comércio Exterior e 
Assuntos Internacionais (1 June 2021)    
Initiation on 21 June 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of aluminium 
laminates from China  Circular No. 43 - Ministério da Economia, 
Secretaria Especial de Comércio Exterior e 
Assuntos Internacionais (18 June 2021)    
Initiation on 15 July 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of ethylene glycol 
monobutyl ether (EGMBE) from France  Circular No. 47 - Ministério da Economia, 
Secretaria Especial de Comércio Exterior e 
Assuntos Intern acionais (14 July 2021)    
Termination on 30 August 2021 without measure of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of hosiery and socks from China; Hong Kong, China; and Paraguay (initiated on 
17 August 2020)  Circular No. 54 - Ministério da Economia, 
Secretaria Especial de Comércio Exterior e 
Assuntos Internacionais (27 August 2021)    
On 16 September 2021, temporary suspension of anti -dumping duties on phenol from the 
European Union and the United States (imposed on 16 October 2002)  Gecex Resolution No. 248 (15  September 
2021)    
Initiation on 1 October 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of butyl acrylate 
from the Russian Federation  Circular No. 66 - Ministério da Economia, 
Secretaria Especial de Comércio Exterior e 
Assuntos Internacionais (30 September 2021)    
Canada  
Termination on 16 October 2020 of countervailing investigation on imports of corrosion -
resistant steel sheet 2 from the United Arab Emirates and Viet Nam (investigation 
initiated on 8 November 2019 and provisional duty imposed on 20 March 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/371/CAN, 17  March 
2021    
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Termination on 16 November 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of corrosion -
resistant steel sheet 2 from the United Arab Emirates (investigation initiated on 8 
November 2019 and provisional duty imposed on 20 March 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350 /CAN, 15  March 
2021; and Permanent Delegation of Canada to 
the WTO (21 May 2021)    
Initiation on 4 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of concrete 
reinforcing bar 4 from Oman and the Russian Federation  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/CAN, 15  March 
2021; and Permanent Delegation of Canada to 
the WTO (7  October 2021)  Provisional and 
definitive duties 
imposed on 23 March 
and 2 July 2021, 
respectively  
Initiation on 17 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of grinding 
media from India  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/CAN, 15  March 
2021; and Canada Border Services Agency - 
Notice of preliminary determinations GM 2020 
IN (30 April 2021)  Provisional and 
definitive duties 
imposed on 30 April and 
27 August 2021, 
respectively  
Initiation on 17 December 2020 of countervailing investigation on imports of certain 
grinding media from India  WTO document G/SCM/N/371/CAN, 17  March 
2021; and Canada Border Services Agency - 
Notice of preliminary determinations GM 2020 
IN (30 April 2021)  Provisional and 
definitive duties 
imposed on 30 April and 
27 August 2021, 
respectively  
Initiation on 21 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of upholstered 
domestic seating from China and Viet Nam  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/CAN, 15  March 
2021; and Canada Border Services Agency - 
Notice of preliminary determinations UDS 
2020 IN (5 May 2021)  Provisional and 
definitive duties 
imposed on 5 May and 2 
September 2021, 
respectively  
Initiation on 21 December 2020 of countervailing investigation on imports of upholstered 
domestic seating from China and Viet Nam  WTO document G/SCM/N/371/CAN, 17  March 
2021; and Canada Border Services Agency - 
Notice of preliminary determinations UDS 
2020 IN (5 May 2021)  Provisional and 
definitive dutie s 
imposed on 5 May and 2 
September 2021, 
respectively  
Termination on 30 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of certain oil 
country tubular goods from the Philippines (investigation initiated on 21 July 2014. 
Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 3 December 2014 and 2 April 2015, 
respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/CAN, 15  March 
2021   
Termination on 5 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of heavy plate 
from Turkey (investigation initiated on 27 Ma y 2020 and provisional duty imposed on 9 
October 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO 
(21 May 2021)    
Termination on 19 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of decorative 
and other non -structural plywood from China (investigation initiated on 11 June 2020 and 
provisional duty imposed on 23 October 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO 
(21 May 2021)    
Termination on 19 February 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of decorative 
and other non-structural plywood from China (investigation initiated on 11 June 2020 and 
provisional duty imposed on 23 October 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/CAN, 
13 October 2021    
Initiation on 15 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain sma ll 
power transformers from Austria, the Republic of Korea and Chinese Taipei  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Canada Border Services 
Agency - Notice of Initiation of Investigation Provisional duty 
imposed on 27 August 
2021  
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SPT 2021 IN (15 April 2021), and Notice of 
preliminary determination SPT 2021 IN (27 
August 2021)  
Initiation on 10 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of container chassis 
from China  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Canada Border Services 
Agency - Notice of initiation of investigation 
CC 2021 IN (10 June 2021)    
Initiation on 30 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of oil country tubular 
goods 3 from Mexico  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Canada Border Services 
Agency - Notices of initiation of investigation 
OCTG3 2021 IN (30 June 2021) and of 
preliminary determination OCTG3 2021 IN (28 
September 2021)  Provisional duty 
imposed on 28 
September 2021  
Initiation on  7 July 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of oil country tubular 
goods 4 from Austria  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Canada Border Services 
Agency - Notice of initiation of investigation 
OCTG4 2021 IN (7 July 202 1)   
Chile  
Termination on 25 November 2020 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of steel grinding balls forged for mills of less than 4 inches in diameter from 
China (initiated on 27 April 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/CHL, 31  March 
2021   
Termination on 12 June 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on imports 
of steel grinding balls forged for mills of less than 4 inches in diameter from China 
(initiated on 11 September 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/CHL, 
17 September 2021    
China  
Termination on 2 November 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of adipic acid from 
the European Union, the Republic of Korea, and the United States (investigation initiated 
on 10 November 2008. Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 26  June and 
2 November  2009, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/CHN, 9  March 
2021   
Termination on 28 March 2021 of countervailing duties on imports of wines in containers 
holding 2 litres or less from Aust ralia (investigation initiated on 31 August 2020 and 
provisional duties imposed on 11 December 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/CHN, 
23 September  2021   
Termination on 10 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of unbleached sack 
paper from the United Kingdom (investigation initiated on 10 April 2015. Provisional and 
definitive duties imposed on 10 December 2015 and 10 April 2016, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/CHN, 
16 September 2021    
Termination on 22 April 2021 of anti-dumping duties on imports of polyamide -6 from the 
United Kingdom (investigation initiated on 29 April 2009. Provisional and definitive duties 
imposed on 19  October  2009 and 21  April 2010, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/CHN, 
16 September 2021    
Termination on 23 July 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of grain oriented flat -
rolled electrical steel from the United Kingdom (investigation initiated on 23 July 2015 on 
imports from the European Union. Provisional and definitive duties imposed on  2 April 
and 23 July 2016, respectively)  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO 
(11 October 2021)     
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Colombia  
Termination on 10 May 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of angles, shapes and 
sections of iron or alloy or non -alloy steel, L and U sections, not further worked than hot -
rolled, hot -drawn or extruded from China (investigation initiated on 17 August 2017. 
Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 20 November 2017 and 28 August 2018, 
respectively)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to t he 
WTO (28 September 2021)    
Termination on 16 June 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of extruded aluminium 
profiles from China (investigation initiated on 1 March 2013. Provisional and definitive 
duties imposed on 3 May and 13 November 2013, respectively)  Permanent Delegation o f Colombia to the 
WTO (28 September 2021), Resolución No. 
162/2021 Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y 
Turismo (16 June 2021)    
Termination on 21 July 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of flat -rolled products of 
iron or non -alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated from China 
(investigation initiated on 25 April 2013. Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 25 
July 2013 and 6 March 2014, respectively)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the 
WTO (28 September 2021)    
Egypt  
Initiation on 29 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of Edam and 
Gouda cheese from the Netherlands  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/EGY, 
25 February 2021   
Initiation on 29 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of 
monofilament of polymers of vinyl chloride "UPVC" from Turkey  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/EGY, 
25 February 2021    
Initiation on 29 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of poly(vinyl 
chloride) "PVC" from the United States  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/EGY, 
25 February 2021    
Termination on 24 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of wet wipes from 
Turkey (investigation initiated on 14 April 2015 and definitive duty imposed on 28 
January 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/EGY, 
16 September 2021    
Termination on 3 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of tyres for buses 
and lorries from India and Indonesia (initiated on 10 October 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/EGY, 
16 September 2021    
European Union  
Initiation on 21 October 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of steel wind 
towers from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/EU, 16  April 
2021   
Initiation on 22 October 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
converter foil from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/EU, 
24 September 2021  Provisional duty 
imposed on 18 June 
2021 
Termination on 9 November 2020 (without measure) of countervailing investigation on 
imports of certain hot -rolled stainless steel sheets and coils "SSHR" from China and 
Indonesia (initiated on 10 October 2019)  WTO document G/SCM/N/371/EU, 10  March 
2021   
Initiation on 4 December 2020 of countervailing inve stigation on imports of aluminium 
converter foil from China  WTO document G/SCM/N/371/EU, 10  March 
2021  
Termination on 19 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of certain 
aluminium foils from the Russian Federation (investigation initiated on 8 October 2014. 
Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 4 July and 18 December 2015, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/EU, 16  April 
2021   
Initiation on 21 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain iron 
or steel fasteners from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/EU, 16  April 
2021    
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Initiation on 21 December 2020 of countervailing investigation on imports of optical fibre 
cables from China  WTO document G/SCM/N/371/EU, 10  March 
2021  
Initiation on 17 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain 
graphite electrode systems from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/EU, 
24 September 2021; and Commission 
Implementing Regulation 2021/1812 
(14 October 2021)  Provisional duty 
imposed on 15 October 
2021 
Initiation on 17 February 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of stainless steel 
cold-rolled flat products from India and Indonesia  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/EU, 20  August 
2021   
Initiation on 18 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of calcium silicon 
from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/EU, 
24 September 2021; and Commission 
Implementing Regulation 2021/1811 
(14 October 2021)  Provisional duty 
imposed on 15 October  
2021 
Initiation on 18 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of 
superabsorbent polymers from the Republic of Korea  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/EU, 
24 September 2021    
Termination on 27 May 2021 without measure of countervailing investigation on imports 
of certain hot -rolled flat products of iron, non -alloy or other alloy steel from Turkey 
(initiated on 12 June 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/EU, 20  August 
2021   
Initiation on 24 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigat ion on imports of certain corrosion 
resistant steels from the Russian Federation and Turkey  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/EU, 
24 September 2021    
Termination on 30 July 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of high fatigue 
performance steel concrete reinforcement bars from China (investigation initiated on 30 
April 2015. Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 29 January and 28 July 2016, 
respectively)  Commission Notice 2021/C 303/10 (29  July 
2021)    
Initiation on 24 September 2021 of anti-dumping investigation on imports of electrolytic 
chromium coated steel "ECCS" from Brazil and China  Commission Notice 2021/C 387/02 (24 
September 2021)    
Temporary suspension on 11 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of 
aluminium flat -rolled products from China (investigation initiated on 14 August 2020. 
Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 12 April and 11 October 2021, respectively)  Commission Implementing Decision 
2021/1788 (8 October 2021)  Duties suspended for a 
period of 9 month s 
India  
Termination on 20 October 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of hexa 
methylene tetramine "hexamine" from China and the United Arab Emirates (investigation 
on 25 March 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 21 October 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021  
Initiation on 23 October 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of low density 
polyethylene "LDPE" from Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 
United Arab Emirates and the United Sates  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 16 November 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of diketopyrrolo 
pyrrole pigment red 254 (DPP red 254) from China and Switzerland (investigation 
initiated on 20 June 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 17 August 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 17 November 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of caustic soda -III 
from China and the Republic of Korea (imposed on 26 December 2002)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 20 November 2020 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of coated/plated tin mill flat -rolled steel products from the European Union, 
Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States (initiated on 28 June 2019)  WTO do cument G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021    
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Termination on 20 November 2020 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of mono ethylene glycol (MEG or ethylene glycol) from States of Kuwait, Oman, 
Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (initiated on 9 December 2019)  WTO document G/AD P/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 30 November 2020 of anti -dumping duties on acrylic fibre from Thailand 
(imposed on 25 April 1997)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 1 December 2020 (without measure) of anti-dumping investigation on 
imports of acrylic fibre from Belarus, the European Union, Peru and Ukraine (initiated on 
24 September 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND/Rev.1, 
26 April 2021   
Termination on 3 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on melamine tableware and 
kitchenware products from China, Thailand, and Viet Nam (investigation initiated on 28 
October 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 4 December 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 3 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on plastic processing machinery 
from China (imposed on 12 May 2009)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 3 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on acrylonitrile butadiene 
rubber from the Republic of Korea (imposed on 31 January 1997)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 3 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of nylon tyre cord 
fabric -II from China (imposed on 26 July 2004)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 4 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of hot -rolled flat 
products of stainless steel of 304 series from China, the Republic of Korea and Malaysia 
(investigation initiated on 11 March 2014 and definitive duty impo sed on 5 June 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 7 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of gliclazide from 
China (investigation initiated on 28 August 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 8 
December 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 13 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of albendazole from 
China (investigation initiated on 11 September 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 14 
December 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 14 December 2020 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of choline chloride in all forms from China, Malaysia and Viet Nam (initiated on 1 
October 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND/Rev.1 , 
26 April 2021   
Initiation on 17 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of caustic soda 
from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Oman and Qatar  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Initiation on 24 December 2020 of countervailing investigation on imports of aluminium 
primary foundry alloy ingot from Malaysia  Notification F. No. 6/43/2020 -DGTR (Case 
No. OI (CVD) 7/2020), Ministry of Commerce 
and Industry - Department of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies  
(24 December 2020)    
Termination on 30  December  2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of all fully drawn 
yarn from China and Thailand (imposed on 26  March  2009)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/IND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 31 December  2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of carbon black 
from China and the Russian Federation (investigation initiated on 26 December 2008. 
Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 30  July 2009 and 28  January  2010)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/I ND, 
19 April 2021   
Termination on 9 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of Phenol -I from South 
Africa (imposed on 13 August 2002)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)     
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Termination on 18 January 2021 of countervailing duties on imports of castings of wind 
operated electricity generators from China (investigation initiated on 29 May 2014 and 
definitive duty imposed on 19 January 2016)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 20 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of plain medium 
density fibre board from China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand (imposed on 8 October 
2009)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 27 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on mulberry raw silk from China 
(investigation initiated on 9 December 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 28 January 
2016)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 31 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of cold rolled flat 
products of stainless steel (cold rolled flat products of stainless steel of width greater than 
1250 mm) from China, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, Chinese 
Taipei, Thailand and the Un ited States (imposed on 22 April 2009)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 31 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on methylene chloride from 
China and the Russian Federation (investigation initiated on 7 April 2015. Provisional and 
definitive duties imposed on 8 December 2015 and 31 May 2016, respectively)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 31 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of phthalic anhydride 
from Japan and Russian Federation (investigation initiated on 9 May 2014 and definitive 
duty imposed on 4 December 2015)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 7 February 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of float glass fr om 
China (imposed on 7 January 2003)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Initiation on 17 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of plastic 
processing machines "PPM" from China  Notification F. No. 6/45/2020 -DGTR (Case 
No. AD - OI - 46/2020), Ministry of Commerce 
and Industry - Department of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies 
(17 February 2021)    
Initiation on 24 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of polyurethane 
leather which includes any kind of textile coated one sided or both sided with 
polyurethane from China  Notification F. No. 6/55/2020 -DGTR (Case 
No. AD - OI - 46/2020), Ministry of Commerce 
and Industry - Directorate General of Trade 
Remedies ( 24 February 2021)    
Initiation on 25 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of n, n' -
dicyclohexyl carbodiimide "DCC" from China  Notification F. No. 6/53/2020 -DGTR (Case 
No. AD - OI - 45/2020), Ministry of Commerce 
and Industry - Departmen t of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies 
(25 February 2021)    
Initiation on 26 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of melamine 
from the European Union, Japan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates  Notification F. No. 6/1/2021 -DGTR (Case 
No. AD - OI - 1/2021), Ministry of Commerce 
and Industry - Department of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies 
(26 February 2021)    
Termination on 7 March 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of polypropylene from 
Singapore (investigation initiated on 24 February 2009. Provisional and definitive duties 
imposed on 30  July 2009 and 19 November 2010, respectively)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)     
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Termination on 14 March 2021 of anti -dumping du ties on imports of ofloxacin from China 
(investigation initiated on 4 October 2016 and definitive duty imposed on 15 March 2018)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 14 March 2021 of anti -dumping duties on plastic processing machines or 
injection moulding machines from Malaysia, the Philippines, Chinese Taipei, and Viet Nam 
(investigation initiated on 14 October 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 15 March 
2016)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 20 March 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of resorcinol from 
China and Japan (investigation initiated on 13 October 2016 and definitive duty imposed 
on 21 March 2018)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Initiation on 30 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of fluoro backsheet 
from China  Notification F. No. 6/3/2021 -DGTR (Case 
No. OI - 3/2021), Ministry of Commerce and 
Industry - Department of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies  
(30 March 2021)    
Initiation on 31 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain rubber 
chemicals viz., TDQ, PVI and CBS from China, the European Union and the Russian 
Federation  Notification F. No. 6/4/2021 -DGTR (Case 
No. AD (OI) - 4/2021), Ministry of Co mmerce 
and Industry - Department of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies 
(31 March 2021)    
Termination on 3 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of synchronous digital 
hierarchy (SDH) transmission equipment from China and Israel (investigation initiated on 
21 April 2009. Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 8  December  2009 and 16 
December 2010, respectively)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(7 October 2021)    
Termination on 23 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of methyl ethyl ketone 
"MEK" from China, Japan, South Africa and Chinese Taipei (investigation initiated on 9 
February 2017 and definitive duty imposed on 24 April 2018)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 1 May 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of measuring tapes from 
Malaysia, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and Viet Nam (investigation initiated on 27 July 2015 
and definitive duty imposed on 2 May 2016)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO  
(8 June 2021)    
Termination on 12 May 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of recordable digital 
versatile disc DVDs of all kinds from Thailand and Viet Nam (investigation initiated on 5 
May 2009. Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 12 April and 28 September 2010, 
respectively)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Initiation on 15 May 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of solar cells whether 
or not assembled into modules or panels from China, Thailand a nd Viet Nam  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)    
Initiation on 27 May 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of soda ash from the 
Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Notification F. No. 
6/5/2021 -DGTR (Case No. OI -5/2021) 
Ministry of Commerce and Industry - 
Department of Commerce - Directorate 
General of Trade Remedies (27 May 2021)   
Initiation on 7 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of resin bonded thin 
wheels (HS Chapter 68) from China  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Notification F. No. 
6/9/2021 -DGTR (Case No. AD -OI-9/2021)   
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Ministry of C ommerce and Industry - 
Department of Commerce - Directorate 
General of Trade Remedies (7 June 2021)  
Initiation on 28 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of electrogalvanized 
steel from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Notification F. No. 
6/7/2021 -DGTR (Case No. AD (OI) -07/2021) 
Ministry of Commerce and Industry - 
Department of Commerce - Directorate 
General of Trade Remedies (28 June 2021)   
Initiation on 28 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of mono ethylene 
glycols "MEG" from the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United 
States  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Notification F. No. 
6/8/2021 -DGTR, Minist ry of Commerce and 
Industry - Directorate General of Trade 
Remedies (28 June 2021)   
Initiation on 30 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of clear float glass 
from Bangladesh and Thailand  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Notification F. No. 
6/10/2021 -DGTR (Case No. AD (OI) -10/2021) 
Ministry of Commerce and Industry - 
Department of Commerce - Directorate 
General of Trade Remedies (30 June 2021)   
Termination on 13 July 2021 of anti -dumping duties on plain medium density fibre board 
having thickness of 6 mm and above from Indonesia and Viet Nam (investigation initiated 
on 7 May 2015 and definitive duty imposed on 14 July 2016)  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(7 October 2021)    
Initiation on 2 August 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of (4R -Cis)-1,1-
Dimethylethyl -6-cyanomethyl -2, 2-dimethyl -1, 3-dioxane -4-acetate "ATS -8" from China  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(7 October 2021) and Notification F. No. 
6/11/2021 -DGTR (Case No. AD -OI-11/2021) 
Ministry of Commerce and Industry - 
Department of Commerce - Directorate 
General of Trade Remedies (2 August 2021)   
Initiation on 10 September 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of stainless -
steel seamless tubes and pipes from China  Notification F. No. 6/13/2021 -DGTR (Case 
No. AD (OI) -13/2021) Ministry of Commerce 
and Industry - Department of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies 
(10 September 2021)   
Initiation on 17 September 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of ofloxacin 
and its intermediates from China  Notification F. No. 6/12/2021 -DGTR (Case 
No. AD-OI-12/2021) Ministry of Commerce 
and Industry - Department of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies 
(17 September 2021)   
Termination on 29 July 2021 of safeguard duties on imports of solar cells, whether or not 
assembled in modules or panels (investigation initiated on 19 December 2017 and 
definitive duty imposed on 30 July 2018)  WTO document G/SG/N/10/IND/22/Suppl.4,  
29 September 2021    
Initiation on 30 September 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of semi -
finished ophthalmic lenses from China  Notification F. No. 6/6/2021 -DGTR (Case 
No. AD-OI-06/2021) Ministry of Commerce   
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and Industry - Department of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies 
(30 September 2021)  
Initiation on 30 September 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of glycine from 
China  Notification F. No. 6/14/2021 -DGTR (Case 
No. AD-OI-14/2021) Ministry of Commerce 
and Industry - Department of Commerce - 
Directorate General of Trade Remedies 
(30 September 2021)   
Indonesia  
Initiation on 26 October 2020 of safeguard investigation on imports of cigarette paper  WTO document G/SG/N/6/IDN/37, 28  October 
2020   
Initiation on 18 November 2020 of safeguard investigation on imports of expansible 
polystyrene "EPS"  WTO document G/SG/N/6/IDN/38, 
18 November 2020    
Termination on 16 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of steel wire rods 
from China (investigation initiated on 31 August 2016 and definitive duty imposed on 17 
April 2018)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/IDN, 
12 October  2021   
Termination on 17 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of coated steel 
from China and Viet Nam (investigation initiated on 26 August 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/IDN, 
12 October  2021   
Japan  
Initiation on 14 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of hot -dipped 
galvanized steel wire from China and the Republic of Korea  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/JPN, 
7 October  2021  
Republic of Korea  
Initiation on 27 January 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of polyester 
filament fully drawn yarn "FDI" from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/KOR, 
30 September 2021   
Initiation on 26 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of presensitized 
aluminium plate with double -layered coating for offset printing from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/KOR, 
30 September 2021    
Initiation on 17 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
hydroxide from Australia and China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/KOR, 
30 September 2021    
Initiation on 24 August 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of butyl glycol 
ether from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of 
Korea to the WTO (6 October 2021)    
Malaysia  
Termination on 24 December 2020 of anti-dumping investigation on imports of 
polyethylene terephthalate from Japan and the United States (initiated on 28 July 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/MYS/Corr.1, 
6 October  2021   
Termination on 11 January 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on imports 
of ceramic floor and wall tiles (initiated on 13 September 2020)  WTO document G/SG/N/9/MYS/3, 
15 January  2021  
Initiation on 31 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of stranded steel 
wires for prestressing concrete from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/MYS, 7  October 
2021   
Termination on 22 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of polyethylene 
terephthalate from China, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, and Viet Nam (investigation 
initiated on 28 July 2020 and provisional duty imposed on 24 December 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/MYS, 7  October 
2021    
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Mexico  
Termination on 3 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of concrete steel 
nails from China (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 29 March and 29 November 
2004, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/MEX, 11  March 
2021   
Termination on 4 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of steel plate in 
sheets from China (investigation initiated on 26 July 2013. Provisional and definitive 
duties imposed on 31 January and 14 October 2014, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/3 50/MEX, 11  March 
2021   
Termination on 4 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of carbon steel 
tubing with straight longitudinal seams from the United Kingdom (provisional and 
definitive duties imposed on 26 May 2009 and 5 January 2010, respecti vely)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/MEX, 11  March 
2021  
Termination on 6 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of blenders for domestic 
and commercial use from China (investigation initiated on 9 August 2013. Provisional and 
definitive duties imposed on 14 April and 9 December 2014, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/MEX, 
30 September 2021    
Initiation on 30 August 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of coated flat steel 
products from Viet Nam  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO 
(11 October 2021), Diario Oficial de la 
Federación (Official Journal), 30 August 2021   
Initiation on 31 August 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of steel H -beam 
and I-beam from Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO 
(11 October 2021), Diario Oficial de la 
Federación (Official Journal), 31 August 2021   
On 29 September 2021, temporary suspension of anti -dumping duties on imports of 
textile polyester filament, textured from China and India (initiated on 31 March 2020 and 
definitive duty imposed on 29 September 2021)  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO 
(11 October 2021)  Duty suspended for 1 
year due to the COVID -
19 pandemic  
Morocco  
Initiation on 31 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of machine 
made carpets from China, Egypt and Jordan  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/MAR, 
11 October 2021   
Initiation on 23 April 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of lighting columns  WTO document G/SG/N/6/MAR/13, 27  April 
2021   
New Zealand  
Initiation on 30 October 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of frozen potato 
fries and wedges from Belgium and the Netherlands  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/NZL, 
11 October 2021  Terminated on 19 May 
2021 (without measure)  
Termination on 21 November 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of 
galvanized wire from Indonesia (initiated on 25 May 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/NZL, 16  April 
2021   
Initiation on 8 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium -zinc 
coated steel from the Republic of Korea and Chinese Taipei  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/NZL, 
11 October 2021   
Pakistan  
Initiation on 6 February 2021 of anti-dumping investigation on imports of polyester staple 
fibre from Indonesia, Chinese Taipei and Thailand  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/PAK, 
8 September 2021   
Initiation on 25 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of cold -rolled 
coils/sheets  from the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei, the United 
Kingdom, and Viet Nam  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/PAK, 
8 September 2021   
Initiation on 30 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of disodium 
carbonate (soda ash) from Turkey  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/PAK, 
8 September 2021    
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Peru  
Initiation on 1 November 2020 of safeguard investigation on imports of clothing 
(HS Chapters 61; 62; 63)  WTO document G/SG/N/6/PER/3, 
17 November 2020    
Initiation on 9 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of slide fasteners 
and parts thereof from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/PER, 22  April 
2021  
Termination on 5 February 2021 of countervailing duties on imports of certain ethanol, in 
the form of denatured ethyl alcohol, or undenatured anhydrous ethyl alcohol with a 
maximum moisture content of 0.5% from the United States (investigation initiated on 10 
May 2017 and definitive duty imposed on 10 November 2018)  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/PER , 8 October 
2021   
Termination on 28 February 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of 
synthetic staple fibres from China (initiated on 6 February 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/PER, 8  October 
2021   
Termination on 2 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of woven fabrics of 
polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres from India 
(investigation initiated on 8  November  2009. Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 
19 June 2010 and 1 April 2011, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/PER, 8  October 
2021   
Philippines  
Initiation on 20 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on  imports of cement from Viet 
Nam WTO document G/ADP/N/357/PHL, 22  July 
2021  
Termination on 20 August 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of motor vehicles 
(initiated on 6 February 2020)  WTO document G/SG/N/7/PHL/12/Suppl.1, 
23 August  2021   
Initiation on 22 September 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of high -density 
polyethylene and linear low -density polyethylene pellets and granules  WTO document G/SG/N/6/PHL/19/Suppl.1, 24 
September 2021    
Termination on 5 October 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on imports 
of aluminium zinc, sheets, coils and strips "GL" (initiated on 17 June 2020)  WTO document G/SG/N/9/PHL/5, 
7 October  2021   
Termination on 5 October 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation o n imports 
of prepainted galvanized iron "PPGI" and prepainted aluminium zinc "PPGL" (initiated on 
17 June 2020)  WTO document G/SG/N/9/PHL/6, 
7 October  2021   
Termination on 5 October 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on imports 
of galvanized iron sheets, coils and strips "GI" (initiated on 17 June 2020)  WTO document G/SG/N/9/PHL/7, 
7 October  2021   
Russian Federation (for Eurasian Economic Union)  
Termination on 30 November 2020 of safeguard duties on imports of certain flat-rolled 
steel products (investigation initiated on 7 August 2018 and duty imposed on 1 December 
2019)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (28 May 2021)    
Termination on 21 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of steel railway 
wheels from Ukraine (investigation initiated on 17 October 2014. Definitive duty imposed 
on 22 January 2016 and temporarily suspended from 25 August 2019 to 1 June 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/RUS, 8  October 
2021   
Termination on 29 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of bars and rods from 
Ukraine (investigation initiated on 20 November 2013 and definitive duty imposed on 30 
April 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/RU S, 8 October 
2021   
Initiation on 23 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of steel wedge gate 
valves from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/RUS, 8  October 
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Initiation on 28 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of ferro-silico-
manganese  from Georgia  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/RUS, 8  October 
2021  
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (for Gulf Cooperation Council)  
Initiation on 27 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of electric 
accumulators including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) lead 
acid of kind used for starting piston engines, from 32 to 225 amperes from India, Spain 
and Turkey  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/SAU, 7  October 
2021  
Initiation on 12 August 2021 of anti -dumping in vestigation on imports of semi -chemical 
fluting paper, fluting and test liner paper from France, Germany and India  Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia to the WTO 
(17 September  2021)   
Termination on 7 September 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on 
imports of certain steel products (initiated on 23 October 2019)  WTO document G/SG/N/9/SAU/1, 
8 September 2019    
South Africa (for SACU - Southern African Customs Union  
Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa)  
Termination on 26 January 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of frozen 
potato chips from Belgium and the Netherlands (investigation initiated on 21 June 2013. 
Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 20 December 2013 and 8 Aug ust 2014, 
respectively)  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the 
WTO (11 October 2021)    
Initiation on 19 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of clear float glass 
with a thickness of 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm from Malaysia  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the 
WTO (11 October 2021)  Provisional duty 
imposed on 20 August 
2021 
Termination on 17 September 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on 
imports of U, I, H, L and T sections of iron or non -alloy steel (initiated on 19 June 2020)  WTO document G/SG/N/9/ZAF/3, 
23 September  2021   
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu  
Initiation on 28 October 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of ceramic tiles 
from India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Viet Nam  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TPKM, 
30 September  2021   
Thailand  
Initiation on 18 November 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of flat hot -
rolled steel in coils and not in coils from Egypt and Viet Nam  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/THA, 
5 February  2021   
Initiation on 2 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of flat cold -rolled 
stainless steel from Indonesia and Malaysia  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/THA, 
1 October  2021   
Termination on 4 September 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on 
imports of aluminium foil (initiated on 18 September 2020)  WTO document G/SG/N/9/THA/2, 
28 September  2021   
Trinidad and Tobago  
Termination on 20 February 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of aluminium 
extrusions , aluminium bars, rods and profiles  of aluminium, not alloyed  hollow profiles  
other  aluminium pipes and tubes  of aluminium, not alloyed  of aluminium alloys from 
China (investigation initiated on 22 August 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 21 
February 2016)  WTO docum ent G/ADP/N/357/TTO, 
8 September 2021    
Tunisia  
Initiation on 1 October 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of minibus  WTO document G/SG/N/6/TUN/6, 4  October 
2021    
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Turkey  
Initiation on 17 October 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of low density 
polyethylene from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/TUR, 12  March 
2021   
Initiation on 9 January 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of hot -rolled flat 
steel from the European Union and the Republic of Korea  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR, 
30 September 2021    
Termination on 14 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of polystyrene from 
Egypt (investigation initiated on 30 November 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 14 
January 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR, 
30 September 2021    
Initiation on 27 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of cocoa butter 
from Malaysia  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR, 
30 September 2021    
Initiation on 1 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of compression -
ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi -diesel engines) not exceeding 
15 kW from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR , 
30 September 2021    
Termination on 7 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of uncoloured float glass 
from Israel (investigation initiated on 10 January 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 27 
June 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR, 
30 September 2021    
Termination on 17 April 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of cotton from the United 
States (investigation 18 October 2014 and definitive duty imposed on 17 April 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR, 
30 September 2021    
Initiation on 12 May 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of dental implants 
from the Republic of Korea  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR, 
30 September 2021    
Initiation on 27 May 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of self-adhesive 
digital printing films with a width of more than 1 metre from Germany  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR, 
30 September 2021    
Initiation on 2 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of fully drawn yarn 
"FDY" from the Republic of Korea and Viet Nam  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR, 
30 September 2021    
Termination on 24 June 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of painted galvanized 
sheet metal (cold rolled) from China (investigation initiated on 23 July 2015 and definitive 
duty impo sed on 24 June 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/TUR, 
30 September 2021    
Initiation on 9 October 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of grinding balls and 
similar articles for mills  WTO document G/SG/N/6/TUR/28, 
13 October 2021    
Ukraine  
Initiation on 25 November 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of thermal 
insulation materials from Belarus and the Russian Federation  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/UKR, 
21 April 2021  
Initiation on 19 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of coated rolled 
carbon steel products from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/UKR, 
21 April 2021  
Termination on 2 January 2021 of countervailing duties on imports of cars from the 
Russian Federation (investigation initiated on 18 September 2014 and definitive duty 
imposed on 1 January 2016)  WTO document G/SCM/ N/379/UKR, 
13 October  2021   
Termination on 16 January 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of aluminium car wheels from China and the Russian  Federation (initiated on 19 
July 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/UKR, 
14 October  2021   
Initiation on 20 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of particle board 
from Belarus and the Russian Federation  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/UKR, 
14 October  2021    
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Initiation on 21 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of potato starch from 
Belarus  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/UKR, 
14 October  2021   
Initiation on 21 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain articles of 
asphalt or of similar material (roils and shingles) from Belarus and the Russian Federation  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/UKR, 
14 October  2021   
Initiation on 28 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of wires from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/UKR, 
14 October  2021   
Initiation on 27 May 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of sodium hypochlorite  WTO document G/SG/N/6/UKR/21, 
11 June 2021  
Initiation on 1 June 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of ceramic tiles  WTO document G/SG/N/9/UKR/9, 
27 July 2021 Terminated on 13 July 
2021 without measure  
Termination on 5 June 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of caustic soda from the 
Russian Federation (investigation initiated on 7 November 2014. Provisional and definitive 
duties imposed on 1 June and 4 June 2016, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/UKR, 
14 October  2021   
Initiation on 27 August 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of steel seamless 
cold-drawn and cold -rolled pipes from China  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO 
(12 October 2021)   
Initiation on 27 August 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
ladders from Belarus, China, Poland and Slovak Republic  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO 
(12 October 2021)   
Initiation on 1 September 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of PVC profile  WTO document G/SG/N/6/UKR/22, 
8 September  2021  
United Kingdom  
Termination on 30 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of PSC wires and 
strands (certain pre and post stressing wires and wire strands of non-alloy steel) from 
China (imposed on 13 May 2009)  Permanent Delegation of the United Kingdom 
to the WTO (23 September 2021)   
Initiation on 21 June 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
extrusions from China  Permanent Delegation of the United Kingdom 
to the WTO (23 September 2021) and Trade 
Remedy Authority - Investigation No. AD0012 
(21 June 2021)   
United States  
Initiation on 26 October 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain 
aluminium foil from Armenia, Brazil, Oman, the Russian Federation and Turkey  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021 Provisional duty 
imposed on 4 May 2021  
Initiation on 28 October 2020 of countervailing investigation on imports of certain 
aluminium foil from Oman and Turkey  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/USA, 8  October 
2021 Provisional duty 
imposed on 5 March 
2021 
Initiation on 3 November 2020 of anti-dumping investigation on imports of thermal paper 
from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Spain  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021 Provisional duty 
imposed on 12 May 
2021 
Termination on 5 November 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain 
glass containers from China (investigation initiated on 21 October 2019 and provisional 
duty imposed on 29 April 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/USA, 
15 April 2021   
Initiation on 16 November 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of utility scale 
wind towers from India, Malaysia and Spain  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021 Provisional duty 
imposed on 24 May 
2021  
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Initiation on 16 November 2020 of countervailing investigation on imports of utility scale 
wind towers from India and Malaysia  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/USA, 8  October 
2021 Provisional duty 
imposed on 25 March 
2021 
Initiation on 23 November 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of polyester 
textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/USA, 
15 April 2021   
Termination on 9 December 2020 of anti -dumping duties on imports of chloropicrin from 
China (imposed on 22 March 1984)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/USA, 
15 April 2021   
Termination on 11 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of forged 
steel fluid end blocks from India (investigation initiated on 15 January 2020 and 
provisional duty imposed on 23 July 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/USA, 
15 April 2021   
Termination on 4 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of wood mouldings and 
millwork products from Brazil (investigation initiated on 5 February 2020 and provisional 
duty imposed on 12 August 2020)  WTO document G /ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Termination on 29 January 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of 4th tier cigarettes 
from the Republic of Korea (investigation initiated on 15 January 2020 and provisional 
duty imposed on 22 July 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Initiation on 8 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of 
pentafluoroethane (R -125) from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Initiation on 8 February 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of 
pentafluoroethane (R -125) from China  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/USA, 8  October 
2021 Provisional duty 
imposed on 25 June 
2021 
Initiation on 23 February 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of granular 
polytetrafluoroethylene "PTFE" resin from India and the Russian Federation  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Initiation on 23 February 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of granular 
polytetrafluoroethylene "PTFE" resin from India and the Russian Federation  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/USA, 8  October 
2021   
Termination on 8 March 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of common alloy 
aluminium sheet from Greece and the Republic of Korea (investigation initiated on 7 April 
2020 and provisional duty imposed on 15 October 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Termination on 8 March 2021 of countervailing duties on imports of common alloy 
aluminium sheet from Brazil (investigation initiated on 7 April 2020 and provisional duty 
imposed on 14 August 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/USA, 8  October 
2021   
Initiation on 25 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain mobile 
access equipment and subassemblies thereof from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Initiation on 25 March 2021 of countervailing investigation on imp orts of certain mobile 
access equipment and subassemblies thereof from China  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/USA, 8  October 
2021   
Termination on 2 April 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on imports of 
fresh, chilled, or frozen blueberries (initiated on 29 September 2020)  WTO document G/SG/N/9/USA/5, 
6 April 2021   
Termination on 16 April 2021 of anti-dumping duties on imports of ultra -high molecular 
weight polyethylene from the Republic of Korea (investigation initiated on 31 March 2020 
and provisional duty imposed on 6 October 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Initiation on 2 6 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain walk -
behind snow throwers and parts thereof from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Initiation on 26 April 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of certain walk -
behind snow throwers and parts thereof from China  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/USA, 8  October 
2021    
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Initiation on 27 April 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of organic soybean 
meal from India  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Initiation on 27 April 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of organic soybean 
meal from India  WTO document G/SCM/N/379/USA, 8  October 
2021   
Initiation on 18 May 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of raw honey from 
Argentina, Brazil, India, Ukraine and Viet Nam  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Termination on 7 June 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of pressure sensitive 
(plastic) tape from Italy (imposed on 21 October 1977)  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/USA, 
13 October  2021   
Initiation on 26 July 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of urea ammonium 
nitrate solution from the Russian Federation and  Trinidad and Tobago  Permanent Delegation of the United States to 
the WTO (7 October 2021) and International 
Trade Commission, Investigation Nos. 701 -
TA-668-669 and 731 -TA-1565-1566 
(preliminary) (1 July 2021)    
Initiation on 26 July 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of urea ammonium 
nitrate solution from the Russian Federation and Trinidad and Tobago  Permanent Delegation of the United States to 
the WTO (7 October 2021) and International 
Trade Commission, Investigation Nos. 701 -
TA-668-669 and 731 -TA-1565-1566 
(preliminary) (1 July 2021)    
Initiation on 27 July 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of acrylonitrile -
butadiene rubber from the France, the Republic of Korea and Mexico  Permanent Delegation of the United States to 
the WTO (7 October 2021) and International 
Trade Administration Notice A -427-832, A -
580-912 and A -201-855 (20 July 2021)    
Uruguay  
Initiation on 3 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of electric water 
heaters with steel tanks, of a kind used for domestic purposes, with a capacity of 120 
litres or less from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/350/URY, 26  August 
2021   
Viet Nam 
Initiation on 11 December 2020 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain 
sorbitol from China, India and Indonesia  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/VNM, 
28 September 2021    
Initiation on 18 March 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of welding material 
from China, Malaysia and Thailand  WTO document G/ADP/N/357/VNM, 
28 September 2021    
Note:  For detail ed information about HS codes , refer to the TMDB 
(https://tmdb.wto.org/en/explore#page=1&members=C032&g20=0&measure _type=5&after_dt=2018 -10-16&before_dt=2019 -09-
01&affected_members=&product_chapters= ).  
Source:  WTO Secretariat.   
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(MID-OCTOBER 2020 TO MID -OCTOBER 2021)  
Confirmed information2 
Measure  Source/Date  Status  
Argentina  
Extension of the temporary export ban on ferrous waste and scrap, 
remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel; copper waste and scrap; and 
aluminium waste and scrap  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the 
WTO (18 May 2021) and Decreto No. 
1040/2020, Nomenclatura Común del 
Mercosur (23 December 2020)  Effective 25 December 
2020, for 360 days  
Extension of the statistical fee ( tasa de estadística ) for al l imports until 31 
December 2021. Certain exemptions in force  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the 
WTO (18 May 2021) and Decreto No. 
1057/2020, Ley de Solidaridad Social y 
Reactivación Productiva en el Marco de la 
Emergencia Pública (23 December 2020)  Effective 31 December 
2020 to 31 December 
2021 
Amendment introduced in the list of products with export duties ( derechos 
de exportación ), resulting in the increase of export duties on certain 
products (17 tariff lines at 8 -digit level)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the 
WTO (18 May 2021) and Decreto No. 
1060/2020 - Nomenclatura Común del 
Mercosur - Derechos de Exportación (30 
December 2020)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
Temporary suspension of the register of sworn declarations of foreign sales 
of agricultural products for maize exports with shipping permit dated 
before 1 March 2021, in order to guarantee domestic supply requirements  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the 
WTO (18 May 2021) and Ministerio de 
Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca - Dirección 
de Prensa y Comunicación - Noticias (30 
December 2020). Viewed at: 
https://www.magyp.gob.ar/sitio/areas/pren
sa/index.php?accion=noticia&id_info=2012
30140611    
 
1 The inclusion of any measure in this Annex implies no judgement by the WTO Secretariat, either direct or indirect, on the consist ency 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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Exportable su rplus of maize for the remainder of the 2019/20 season set at 
30,000 tonnes/day  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the 
WTO (18 May 2021) and Ministerio de 
Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca - Dirección 
de Prensa y Comunicación - Noticias (11 
January 2021). Viewed at: 
https://www.magyp.gob.ar/sitio/areas/pren
sa/index.php?accion=noticia&id_info=2101
10234753  Effective January 2021 
to 1 March 2021  
Updated list of "criterion values" ( valores criterio de carácter 
preventivo ) for imports of certain products, e.g. on radiators for central 
heating (effective 30 March 2021), parts and accessories for certain 
musical instruments (effective 14 April 2021), on artificial teeth (effective 
14 April 2021), on headphones (effective 14 April 2021), and on certa in 
woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight 
of polyester staple fibres (effective 14 April 2021), from specific origins  Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos 
- Dirección General de Aduanas, Resolución 
General Nos. 49 52/2021 (26 March 2021), 
4961/2021, 4963/2021, 4964/2021, and 
4965/2021 (12 April 2021)  Effective: see individual 
dates in measure  
Reference values for exports on certain products, e.g. on cranberries 
(effective 15 December 2020), on tomatoes (effective 18 March 2021), on 
meat of bovine animals (effective 29 January and 19 March 2021), on 
swine meat (effective 19 March 2021), on garlic (21 April 2021), on apples 
and pears (effective 26 April 2021), and on frozen bovine meat (effective 
10 May 20 21), for certain specified destinations  Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos 
- Dirección General de Aduanas, Resolución 
General Nos. 4880/2020 (11 December 
2020), 4914/2021 (26 January 2021), 
4943/2021 (12 March 2021), 4946/2021 
(15 March 2021), 494 8/2021 (16 March 
2021), 4969/2021 (19 April 2021); 
4974/2021 (22 April 2021) and 4985/2021 
(6 May 2021)  Effective: see individual 
dates in measure  
Implementation of a Sworn Declaration Requirement ( Declaración Jurada 
de Operaciones de Exportación de Carne  "DJEC" ) on exports of bovine 
meat Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the 
WTO (1 October 2021) and Disposición No. 
59/2021 - Ministerio de Agricultura, 
Ganadería y Pesca, Dirección Nacional de 
Control Comercial Agropecuario (7 May 
2021)  Effective 8 May 2 021 
Temporary export ban on bovine meat (originally implemented on 20 May 
2021, for 30 days). On 22 June 2021, extension of the temporary export 
ban on certain selected bovine meat cuts. Exports authorized for selected 
cuts under certain export quotas (threshold: 50% monthly average total 
meat exports registered during the period July -December 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the 
WTO (1 October 2021), Resolución No. 
75/2021 - Ministerio de Agricultura, 
Ganadería y Pesca (19 May 2021 ), and 
Decreto No. 408/2021  (22 June 2021) and 
Resolución Conjunta No. 7/2021 - Ministerio 
de Desarrollo Productivo y Ministerio de 
Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca (30 August 
2021)  Extended on 22 June 
2021. On 30 August 
2021, measure further 
extended until 31 
October 2021   
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Updated reference values for exports on frozen meat of bovine animals 
(effective 27 May 2021); on raw hides and skins of bovine animals 
(effective 23 June 2021); on frozen cuttle fish and squid (calamar) 
(effective 28 June 2021); on milk powder (effective 28 June 2021); on 
certain cuts of bovine meat with bone in, and boneless meat of bovine 
animals (effective 6 August 2021); on lemons and limes (effective 10 
August 2021); on frozen boneless meat of bovine animals (effective 30 
August 2021 ); on shrimps and prawns (effective 7 September 2021); on 
prunes (effective 22 September 2021); on ground -nuts shelled, whether or 
not broken (effective 1 October 2021); and on dried grapes (effective 5 
October 2021), for certain specified destinations  Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos 
- Dirección General de Aduanas, Resolución 
General Nos. 4998/2021 (22 May 2021), 
5011/2021 (17 June 2021), 5014/2021 (23 
June 2021), 5015/2021 (23 June 2021), 
5044/2021 (3 August 2021), 5047/2021 (6 
August 2021),505 4/2021 (24 August 2021), 
5066/2021 (1 September 2021), 
5072/2021 (16 September 2021), 
5077/2021 (27 September 2021) and 
5084/2021 (30 September 2021)    
Updated list of "criterion values" ( valores criterio de carácter 
preventivo ) for imports on certain toy s, from specific origins  Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos 
- Dirección General de Aduanas, Resolución 
General No. 5050/2021 (11 August 2021)  Effective 16 August 
2021 
Australia  
Non-automatic export licensing requirement on exports of waste glass 
(effective 1 January 2021) and waste plastics (effective 1 July 2021)  WTO documents G/MA/QR/N/AUS/5/Add.1, 
13 July 2021; and 
G/MA/QR/N/AUS/5/Add.2, 30  July 2021  Effective: see individual 
dates in measure  
Azerbaijan  
Temporary imposition of export duties (USD 200/tonne) on wheat and 
meslin; and on wheat and meslin flour  Permanent Delegation of Azerbaijan to the 
WTO (22 September 2021)  Effective 9 September 
2021 to 1 May 2022  
Plurinational State of Bolivia  
Implementation of a domestic supply  certificate and fair price ( Certificado 
de Abastecimiento Interno y Precio Justo "CAIPJ" ) requirement on exports 
of bovine meat, to avoid local shortage, resulting in a temporary export 
ban Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo y 
Economía Plurar - Resolució n Bi - Ministerial 
No. 006/2021 (22 April 2021). Viewed at: 
https://dgaj.produccion.gob.bo/docs/MDPyE
P-RBM-006.2021.pdf  Effective 3 May 2021  
Temporary increase of import tariffs (up to 30%) on certain products. 
Imports from Chile, Mexico, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the 
Andean Community and Mercosur members exempted  Decreto Supremo 4573 (25 August 2021). 
Viewed at: 
http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/n
ormas/listadonor/11  Effective 1 September 
2021 to 31 December 
2022 
Canada  
Conditional prohibition of the export of certain pharmaceuticals. Interim 
Order Respecting Drug Shortages (Safeguarding the Drug Supply). The 
Interim Order does not prohibit exports but provides the Minister of Health 
the authority to do so if a sa le could cause or exacerbate a critical drug 
shortage  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/CAN/4/Add.1, 
17 December 2020  Effective 26 November 
2020  
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Chile  
Implementation of a sworn declaration requirement ( Declaración Jurada 
del Exportador ) for the export of certain precious metals and metals clad 
with precious metal  Permanent Delegation of Chile to the WTO 
(27 May 2021) and Resolución Exenta No. 
156 - Servicio Nacional de Aduanas (15 
January 2021)  Effective February 2021  
China  
Recycling materials for brass, recycling materials for copper and recycling 
materials for cast aluminium alloys that meet the following Standards 
(Recycling Materials for Brass (GB/T38470 -2019), Recycling Materials for 
Copper (GB/T38471 -2019) and Recycling Materials for Cast Alum inium  
Alloys (GB/T38472 -2019)) do not belong to solid waste and can be 
imported freely. Imports not conforming to the Standards mentioned 
above are prohibited  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO 
(26 April 2021) and Announcement on 
Matters Related to S tandardizing the 
Management on the Importation of 
Recycling Materials for Brass, Recycling 
Materials for Copper and Recycling Materials 
for Cast Aluminium Alloys (Announcement 
of Ministry of Ecology and Environment, 
General Administration of Customs, Minis try 
of Commerce, Ministry of Industry and 
Information Technology 2020 No.  43) Effective 1 November 
2020 
Certain goods (199 tariff lines at 10 -digit level) removed from the 
catalogue of goods prohibited in processing trade  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO 
(26 April 2021) and Announcement on 
Adjusting the Catalogue of Goods Prohibited 
in Processing Trade, Announcement of 
Ministry of Commerce, General 
Administration of Customs (2020 No.  54) Effective 1 December 
2020 
On 26 December 2020, the exclusion period of the second exclusion list of 
the first batch of goods subject to additional tariff from the United States, 
extended until 25 December 2021  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO 
(26 April 2021) and Announcement of 
Customs Tariff Commi ssion of the State 
Council on the Second Extension of the 
Exclusion List of Goods Subject to Additional 
Tariff on the United States (Announcement 
No. 10 [2020] of the Customs Tariff 
Commission of the State Council)    
Recycling iron -steel materials meeting the Standards of Recycling Iron -
steel Materials (GB/T39733 -2020) do not belong to solid waste and can be 
imported freely. Imports not conforming to the Standard mentioned above 
are prohibited  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO 
(26 April 2021) and Announcement on 
Matters Related to Standardizing the 
Management on the Importation of 
Recycling Iron -Steel Materials 
(Announcement of Ministry of Ecology and 
Environment, National Development and 
Reform Commission, General Administration Effective 1 January 
2021  
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of Customs, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry 
of Industry and Information Technology 
2020 No. 78)  
On 28 February 2021, the exclusion period of the first exclusion list of the 
second batch of goods subject to additional tariff from the United States, 
extended until 16 September 2021  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO 
(26 April 2021) and Announcem ent of 
Customs Tariff Commission of the State 
Council on the Third Extension of the 
Exclusion List of Goods Subject to Additional 
Tariff on the United States (Announcement 
No. 2 [2021] of the Customs Tariff 
Commission of the State Council)    
On 1 May 2021 , increased of export duties (from 10% -20% to 15% -25%) 
on 5 items of iron and steel products. On 1 August 2021, further increased 
(to 20% -40%) on 3 items  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO 
(11 October 2021)  Effective 1 May 2021  
From 19 May to 25 December 2021, extension of the exclusion period for 
the second exclusion list of the second batch from the United States 
products subject to additional tariffs  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO 
(11 October 2021)  Effective 19 May 2021 
to 25 December  2021 
The "Review and Approval (Preliminary Review) of Crop Seed (Seedling) 
Imports and Exports" under provincial agricultural and rural agencies is 
removed. Applicants can submit their applications directly to the Ministry of 
Agriculture and Rural Affairs  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO 
(11 October 2021)  Effective 1 July 2021  
Colombia  
Extension of the imposition of import tariffs on footwear. Ad valorem tariff 
(35%) on: (i) waterproof footwear, other footwear with outer soles and 
uppers of rubber or plastics, and footwear with outer soles of rubber, 
plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile material for 
FOB value declared of USD 6/kg or less; (ii) other footwear for FOB value 
declared of USD 7/kg or less; (iii)  footwear with outer soles of rubber, 
plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather for FOB value 
declared of USD  10/kg or less; and (iv) uppers and parts thereof, other 
than stiffeners for FOB value declared of USD 5/kg or less (free -trade 
agreement partners exempted) (originally implemented from 17 December 
2019 to 17 December 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the 
WTO (12 May 2021) and Decreto No. 1633, 
Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo 
(14 December 2020)  Extended until 31 
December 2022  
Temporary imposition of import tariffs on articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories (HS Chapters 61 and 62). Ad valorem tariff (40%) for FOB 
value declared of USD 10/kg or less; a d valorem  tariff (15%) plus USD 
1.5/kg fo r FOB value declared of USD 10/kg  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the 
WTO (12 May 2021) and Decreto No. 414, 
Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo 
(16 April 2021)  Effective 29 April 2021 
to 28 April 2023   
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Temporary export quota (80,000 tonnes) on ferrous waste and scrap; 
remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the 
WTO (28 September 2021)  Effective 21 September 
2021 to 20 September 
2022 
Egypt  
Implementation of import approval requirement issued by the Ministry of 
Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade for white 
and raw sugar  Permanent Delegation of Egypt to the WTO 
(25 May 2021)  Effective 3 December 
2020. On 4 March 
2021, renewed for 3 
months  
Temporary import ban on cerami c flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; 
ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing 
ceramics  Permanent Delegation of Egypt to the WTO 
(25 May 2021)  Effective 24 December 
2020, for 3 months  
Extension of the temporary export ban on beans (originally implemented 
on 5 October 2020, for 3 months)  Permanent Delegation of Egypt to the WTO 
(25 May 2021)  Effective 5 January 
2021, for 3 months  
Temporary export ban on dried beans (quantities in excess of the needs of 
the domestic market may be exported based on the estimates of the 
Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade and the approval of the Ministry of 
Trade and Industry)  Permanent Delegation of Egypt to the WTO 
(25 May 2021)  Effective 4 April 2021, 
for 3 mo nths 
Further extension of the temporary export taxes (EGP 600/tonne) on 
cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, 
pressed or in the form of pellets excluding rice straw and husks; (EGP 
700/tonne) on hay, clover and other forage product s; (EGP 900/tonne) on 
bran, sharps and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, 
derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of 
leguminous plants excluding rice residues; vegetable materials and 
vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by -products; whether or not in 
the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding excluding corn cobs; 
(EGP 300/tonne) on corn silage; (EGP 2,000/tonne) on copper matte, 
precipitated copper, unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic 
refining, refined copper and copper alloys in raw forms, copper waste and 
scrap, bars, rods, angles and special forms of copper, articles of copper, 
cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked; (EGP 
7,000/tonne) on lead in raw forms, lead wast e and scrap, lead plates, 
sheets, strip and foil over 0.2 mm thick, other articles of lead, aluminium 
waste and scrap; (EGP 1,300/tonne) on cast iron waste and scrap, 
stainless steel waste and scrap, alloy steel waste and scrap, other than 
stainless, tinne d iron or steel waste and scrap, ferrous waste and scrap, 
turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and 
stampings, whether or not in bundles, ferrous waste and scrap, remelted 
scrap ingots of iron or steel; (EGP 2,600/tonne) on slag, ash and residues; Permanent Delegation of Egypt to the WTO 
(25 May 2021)  Effective until 31 
December 2021   
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(not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, hard 
zinc spelter and other than hard zinc spelter, zinc in raw forms, zinc waste 
and scrap, zinc dust, powders and flakes; (EGP 3,600/tonne) on waste and 
scrap of  paper and paperboard; (EGP 1,200/tonne) on talc blocks and 
crushed; (EGP 500/tonne) on talc powder; (EGP 300/tonne) on talc ultra -
soft powder; (EGP 150/tonne) on raw quartz; (EGP 150/tonne) on raw 
feldspar blocks; (EGP 75/tonne) on raw feldspar crushed or  powder; (EGP 
400/tonne) on marble and granite, crude or roughly trimmed; (EGP 
100/tonne) on sand; on azotic fertilizers (excluding pure ammonium 
nitrate with a concentration higher than 34.2% nitrogen); and (EGP 
3,000/tonne) on used or new rags, scrap twi ne, cordage, rope and cables 
and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials  
Non-automatic import licensing requirement on imports of wa ste glass  Permanent Delegation of Egypt to the WTO 
(16 September 2021)  Effective 21 June 2021  
Further extension of the temporary export taxes (EGP 2,500/tonne) on 
azotic fertilizers  Permanent Delegation of Egypt to the WTO 
(16 September 2021)  Effective 3 June 2021, 
for 1 year  
European Union  
Introduction of retrospective Union surveillance of imports of renewable 
ethanol for fuel  Commission Implementing Regulation 
2020/1628 (3 November 2020)  Effective 4 November 
2020 
Change of management system from simultaneous examination to the 
"first com e first served" principle for the administration of import tariff 
quotas on barley; turkey; broken rice for use in the production of food 
preparations of HS Code 1901.10.00; and broken rice  Public information transmitted by the EU 
Delegation Commission (27 April 2021) and 
Commission Implementing Regulation 
2020/1988 (11 November 2020)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
India  
Insertion of Policy Condition regarding import under all HS Codes in 
Chapters 72; 73; 86 of ITC (HS), 2017 to require compulsory registration 
under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS). SIMS requires 
importers to submit advance information in an online system and obtain an 
automatic registration number by paying a registration fee. The importer 
can apply for registra tion not earlier than 60 days and not later than 15 
days before the expected date of arrival of import consignment. The 
automatic registration number remain valid for 75 days  Notification No. 33/2015 -2020 and Public 
Notice No. 19/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (28 September 2020)  Effective 16 October 
2020 
Amendments introduced to the export policy of onions seeds, resulting in 
an export prohibition  Notification No. 43/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (29 October 2020)  Effective 29 October 
2020 
Amendments introduced to the import policy of odoriferous preparations. 
Imports of odoriferous preparations such as room, fresheners, car 
freshener that do not operate by burning are "Free"  Notification No. 54/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of Effective 1 January 
2021  
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Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (1 January 2021)  
Amendments introduced to the export policy of onions. The export of all 
varieties of onions has been made "Free"  Notification No. 50/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (28 December 2020)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
Amendments introduced to the import policy of coal (anthracite, 
bituminous, coking and steam). The i mport policy of coal is subject to 
"Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS)"  Notification No. 49/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (22 December 2020)  Effective 1 February 
2021 
Increase of the basic customs duty on certain products, e.g. (from zero to 
5%) on cotton, not carded or combed; (from zero to 10%) on cotton 
waste; and (from 10% to 15%) on raw silk and silk yarn. Imposition of an 
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development  Cess (5%) on imports of raw 
cotton  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(8 June 2021)  Effective 1 February 
2021 
Amendments introduced to the import policy of copper and aluminium 
under Chapters 74 and 76 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule -I (Import Policy) -
reg. The import policy of copper and aluminium is subject to compulsory 
registration under the Non Ferrous Metals Import Monitoring System 
(NFMIMS)  Notification No. 61/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directora te General of Foreign 
Trade (31 March 2021)  Effective 1 April 2021  
The import policy of mosquito killer racket is revised from "Free" to 
"Prohibited" if c.i.f. value is below INR 121/per racket  Notification No. 2/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Indust ry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (26 April 2021)  Effective 26 April 2021  
Amendments introduced to the import policy of melon seeds. The import 
policy of melon seeds is revised from "Free" to "Restricted"  Notification No. 3/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (26 April 2021)  Effective 26 April 2021  
Amendments introduced to the import policy of items under HS Codes 
1511.90 of Chapter 15 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule - I (Import Policy). The 
import policy of refined bleached is revised from "Restricted" to "Free" 
(imports not permitted through any port in Kerala)  Notification No. 10/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (30 June 2021)  Effective 30 June to 31 
December 2021  
Amendments introduced to the import policy of mercury.  The import policy 
of mercury is revised from "Free" to "Restricted" subject to obtainin g prior 
informed consent from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate 
Change, issued with the approval of Minister of Commerce and Industry  Notification No. 24/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General o f Foreign 
Trade (9 September 2021)  Effective 9 September 
2021 
Amendments introduced to the import policy of integrated circuits. Imports 
subjected to "Chip Imports Monitoring System (CHIMS)"  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(28 September 2021)  Effective 1 August 2021   
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Relaxation in applicability of provision in Para 6 (b) of General Notes 
regarding Import Policy Schedule - I (Imports) of the ITC (HS) 2017, 
Schedule - I (Import Policy). Imports of 12 Lakh Metric tonne of crushed 
and de-oiled GM soya cake (only non -living organism) from Nhava Sheva 
(INNSA1) port and LCS Petrapole (INPTPB) authorized  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO 
(28 September 2021) and Notification No. 
20/2015 -2020, Ministry of Commerce and 
Industry - Depart ment of Commerce, 
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (24 
August 2021)  Effective 24 August 
2021 
Amendments introduced to the import policy of tur, pigeon peas, moong 
and urad. Imports revised from "Restricted" to "Free"  Permanent Delegation of India to t he WTO 
(28 September 2021)  Effective until 31 
December 2021  
Amendments introduced to the export policy of syringes. The export of 
syringes with or without needles has been made "Restricted"  Notification No. 34/2015 -2020, Ministry of 
Commerce and Industry - Department of 
Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (4 October 2021)  Effective 4 October 
2021 
Indonesia  
Amendments introduced to the list of goods subject to export duties 
(leather; wood; cocoa beans, palm oil, crude palm oil, and derivative 
products; combination of crude palm oil and its derivative products; result 
of the processing of metal minerals; and c ertain mineral products)  Permanent Delegation of Indonesia to the 
WTO (3  May 2021)  Effective 23 October 
2020  
Government procurement regulations requiring the use of domestic 
products and services  Permanent Delegation of Indonesia to the 
WTO (3  May 2021)  Effective 2 February 
2021 
Director General of Health Service Circular Letter concerning the use of 
domestically produced medical devices for government procurement in 
state-owned hospitals  Permanent Delegation of Indonesia to the 
WTO (8 October 2021 ) and Circular Letter 
No. HK.02.02/V/1904/2021  Effective 3 June 2021  
Republic of Korea  
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/KOR/4/Suppl.1, 
28 September 2019  Effective 29 September 
2021 
Kyrgyz Republic  
Temporary export ban on oil and petroleum oil products with the exception 
of mazout. The ban will be valid until the saturation of the domestic market 
or the formation of common markets for oil and petroleum oil products of 
the Eurasian Economic Union  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.4, 
10 March 2021  Effective 1 March 2021  
Temporary export ban on mineral fertilizers  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.5, 
30 March 2021  Effective 22 March 
2021 
Temporary export ban on scrap and waste of ferrous metals  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.6, 
7 April 2021  Effective 16 April 2021, 
for 6 months  
Temporary export prohibition of recovered (waste and scrap) of paper and 
paperboard  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.10, 
26 August 2021  Effective 2 September 
2021 to 14 March 2022   
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Malaysia  
Increase of export duties (from zero to 15%) on waste and scrap of cast 
iron, waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel, turnings, shavings, chips, 
milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in 
bundles  Permanent Delegation of M alaysia to the 
WTO (29 April 2021)  Effective 25 March 
2021 
Republic of Moldova  
Imposition of excise duties on imports of used motor vehicles  Permanent Delegation of Moldova to the 
WTO (12 May 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
Montenegro  
Export licences on raw materials or wood (HS Chapter 44) of a lower level 
of processing in order to: (i) preserve the stability of the supply of raw 
materials to the processing sector; (ii) ensure the stability of the 
population of the northern part of Mon tenegro who use wood for heating; 
(iii) preserve the stability of the prices of fuel; and (iv) control the 
preservation of the forest fund, combat illegal harvesting, and control the 
implementation of the cutting in line with the cutting plan  Permanent De legation of Montenegro (20 
May 2021) and WTO document 
G/MA/QR/N/MNE/2, 10 December 2020  Effective 15 April 2021 
to 1 May 2023  
Myanmar  
As per MOC Notification No. 51/2020, issued on 8 July 2020, 1,224 HS 
lines based on the 2017 customs tariff of Myanmar (10 -digit level) are on 
the negative list. As per MOC Notification No. 68/2020, the negative list for 
export licensing was reduced from 4 ,613 to 3,931 HS lines (10 -digit HS 
Codes)  Permanent Delegation of Myanmar to the 
WTO (1 June 2021); and WTO document 
WT/TPR/S/405/Rev.1, 8 April 2021  Effective 22 October 
2020 
Nepal  
Introduction of import quotas on peas (80,000 metric tonnes), nuts 
(25,000 metric tonnes), dry dates (5,000 metric tonnes) and uncrushed 
black pepper (15,000 metric tonnes)  Permanent Delegation of Nepal to the WTO 
(24 May 2021)  Effective 22 March 
2021 
Peru 
Temporary import ban on certain vegetable products and meat (e.g. soya, 
nuts) from the Plurinational State of Bolivia  Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria del 
Peru, Nota de Prensa (20 January 2021). 
Viewed at: 
https://www.gob.pe/institucion/senasa/noti
cias/298487 -peru-suspende -importacion -
de-productos -agropecuarios -procedentes -
de-bolivia   
Philippines  
Amendments introduc ed to the import policy of wood products  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to 
the WTO (12 October 2021)  Effective 19 May 2021   
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Russian Federation  
Imposition of temporary export duties on soya beans (30% but not less 
than EUR 165/tonne)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (28 May 2021)  Effective 1 February to 
30 June 2021  
Russian Federation (for Eurasian Economic Union ) 
Imposition of a temporary export tariff quota (17.5 million tonnes) for 
grains (wheat and meslin, rye, barley and corn)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (28 May 2021)  Effective 15 February to 
30 June 2021  
Temporary increase of import tariffs (from 10% to 12%) on rectangular 
(including square) aluminium plates, sheet an d strip, of a thickness 
exceeding 0.2 mm of aluminium alloys  Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (28 May 2021)  Effective 3 April 2021 to 
28 February 2023  
Imposition of import procedures on hydrofluorocarbons  Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (28 May 2021)  Effective 16 April 2021  
Imposition of temporary export duties on sunflower oil (effective 1 
September 2021 to 31 August 2022); and (USD 54/tonne) on pig iron 
(effective 1 August 2021 to 31 December 2021)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (4 October 2021)  Effective: see individual 
dates in measure  
Seychelles  
Amendments introduced in the Customs Management (Prohibited and 
Restricted Goods) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2020 resulting in the 
inclusion of certain plastic products (balloons and toys containing balloons) 
in the list of import prohibited goods  Permanent Delegation of Seychelles to the 
WTO (28 May 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
Temporary increase of excise taxes on imports of motor vehicles  Permanent Delegation of Seychelles to the 
WTO (19 October 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 to 1 January 2022  
South Africa (for SACU - Southern African Customs Union  
Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa)  
Increase of import tariffs (from 10% to 15%) on acrylic resins (effective 24 
December 2020); (to 15%) on certain aluminium plates, sheets and strip, 
of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm; and on aluminium foil (whether or not 
printed or backed  with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing 
materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm 
(effective 31 December 2020). Imports from the European Union, EFTA and 
Southern African Development Community (SADC) members exempt ed  International Trade Administration 
Commission Notice Nos. R 1406 -
Government Gazette No. 44029 (24 
December 2020), and R.1428 - Government 
Gazette No. 44049 (31 December 2020)  Effective: see individual 
dates in measure  
Increase of import tariffs (from zero to 10%) on foot -operated grease guns 
(effective 21 May 2021); and (from zero to 15%) on grinding balls and 
similar articles for mills (effective 17 September 2021)  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the 
WTO (11  October  2021)  Effecti ve: see individual 
dates in measure   
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- 47 - Measure  Source/Date  Status  
Sri Lanka  
Amendments introduced in the Export Development Act, No. 40 of 1979, 
resulting in the increase of CESS levy on certain imported products (in HS 
Chapters 03; 04; 06; 07; 08; 09; 10; 11; 12; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 
21; 22; 24; 27; 29; 30; 32; 33; 34; 35; 38; 39; 40; 42; 43; 44; 46; 48; 
49; 59; 64; 68; 69; 70; 72; 73; 74; 76; 82; 83; 85; 87; 94; 96)  Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to the 
WTO (11 June 2021)  Effective January 2021  
Switzerland  
Increase of import tariffs (from CHF 850/100 kg to 2,304/100 kg) on 
prepared or preserved meat of swine; and (from CHF 638/100 kg to 
2,212/100 kg) on bovine prepared or preserved meat  Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the 
WTO (19 May 2021)  Effective 1  January 
2021 
Change of management system from simultaneous examination to the 
"first come first served" principle for the administration of import tariff 
quotas No.  20 on cider fruits (apples and pears); and quota No. 21 on 
products originating from pome fruits  Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the 
WTO (19 May 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
Extension of the temporary imposition of a fee ( émolument ) (CHF 7/100 
kg) on imports of sugar (originally effective 1 January 2019 to 30 
September 2021)  Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the 
WTO (27 September 2021)  Extended until 31 
December 2021  
Tajikistan  
Increase of import tariffs (from 10% to 15%) on poultry and (up to 30%) 
on tobacco products (HS Chapter 24)   WTO document G/MA/W/167, 
25 February  2021   
Turkey  
On 1 January 2021 reduction (up to 5%) of the previously increased 
import tariffs (35%) on certain textile, garment and leather products (HS 
Chapters 30; 42; 43; 51; 52; 53; 54; 55; 56; 57; 58; 59; 60; 61; 62; 63; 
64; 65; 66; 67) (originally implemented on 21 April to 31 December 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Turkey to the WTO 
(26 May 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021 
On 1 January 2021 reduction of the previously increased import tariffs 
(45%) on mining, chemicals, plastic, pepper, iron and steel, metals, 
electrical and electronic goods, machinery, vehicles, furniture, and lighting 
products (HS Chapters 29; 32; 33; 34; 35; 37; 39; 40; 44; 48; 49; 68; 
69; 70; 71; 72; 73; 74; 76; 82; 83; 84; 85; 87; 90; 91; 94; 95; 96; 97) 
(originally implemented on 21 April 2020)  Permanent Delegation of Turkey to the WTO 
(26 May 2021)  Effective 1 January 
2021  
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United States  
Executive Order entitled Strengthening Buy American Provisions, Ensuring 
Future of America is Made in America by all of America's Workers  Permanent Delegation of the United States 
to the WTO (26 May 2021) and Executive 
Order. Viewed at: 
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing -
room/statements -
releases/2021/01/25/president -biden -to-
sign-executive -order -strengthening -buy-
american -provisions -ensuring -future -of-
america -is-made -in-america -by-all-of-
americas -workers/ (25 January 2021)    
 
 
Recorded, but not confirmed information  
Measure  Source/Date  Status  
Bangladesh  
Imposition of import regulatory duties (10%) on onions  Daily Bangladesh (7 January 2021)  Effective January 2021  
Plurinational State of Bolivia  
Temporary import ban on certain vegetable products (e.g. potatoes, onions, 
tomatoes), from Peru  El Comercio (20 January 2021)    
China  
Document 551 jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of 
Industry and Information Technology "auditing guidelines for government 
procurement of imported products ", granting up preference in government 
procurement favouring local bidders on 351 items  Reuters (2 August 2021)  Effective May 2021  
Extension of the temporary exemptions on 81 products imported from the United 
States by 7 months  Reuters (16 September 2021)   
Nigeria  
The Central Bank of Nigeria included milk and dairy products in the list of items 
not eligible for foreign exchange, resulting in a temporary import ban  New Telegraph (Nigeria) (17 March 
2021)    
Termination of the exemption of excise duties on imports for certain goods not 
manufactured in Nigeria  Finance Act 2020. Viewed at: 
https://firs.gov.ng/wp -
content/uploads/2021/01/finance -
act-2020_signed.pdf  Effective 1 January 
2021  
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- 49 - Measure  Source/Date  Status  
Turkey  
Implementation of temporary prior export authorization/registration on certain 
products, e.g. pasta, bulgur wheat, and wheat groat and meal; plastic board; 
fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins 
or other organic s ubstances; wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, 
whether or not planed, sanded or end -jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm  Press reports referring to 
Notification Nos.  31498 (1 June 
2021) and 31501 (4 June 2021)  Effective June 2021  
United States  
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the 
Enemy Act. Measures extended for 1 year in relation to Cuba  Viewed at: Federal Register: 
Continuation of the Exercise of 
Certain Authorities Under the 
Trading With the Enemy Act  Effective until 14 
September 2022  
Note:  For detail ed information about HS codes , refer to the TMDB 
(https://tmdb.wto.org/en/explore#page=1&members=C032&g20=0&measure_type=5&after_dt=2018 -10-16&before_dt=2019 -09-
01&affected_members=&product_chapters= ).  
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
  
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(MID-MAY TO MID -OCTOBER  2021)  
Measure  Mode(s) of 
supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
MEASURES AFFECTING VARIOUS SECTORS  
Angola  
On 20 October 2020, the Presidential Decree No. 
271/20 approved the new legal framework for the 
promotion of local content in the oil and gas 
industry, expressly repealing Ministry of Petroleum 
Order No. 127/03, of 25 November 2003.  
 
All companies active in the Oil Industry (including 
services providers), must source raw materials, 
goods and equipment manufactured in Angola and 
services provided by companies established in 
Angola (100% Angolan -owned or firms 
incorporated in Angola). The contracts for forei gn 
technical assistance and management services are 
subject to Concessionaire's supervision and must 
contain a detailed programme for training, 
knowledge and technology transfer, and 
development and improvement of skills of the 
national workforce.  
 Modes 1 , 3 
and 4  All sectors  Presidential Decree No. 271/20 on Local Content 
Regulations  
 
Viewed at:  
https://centurionlg.com/2020/11/03/angola -
new-regulations -on-local-content/   Effective 20 October 2020   
A new law, amending the Private Investment Law, 
introduces a contractual regime of investment, 
where terms and conditions for the 
implementation of the projects and the incentives 
and benefits to be granted under the private 
investment contracts may be subject to 
negotiation between the sponsor of the investment 
project and the Angolan State. This new 
investment regime is available to private 
investments in any sector of activity.  There is no 
longer the need to prove t he complete 
implementation of private investment projects as a 
condition for the repatriation of dividends. Internal 
credit is accessible to external investors and is no 
longer subject to the condition of implementation 
of the investment project.  Mode 3  All sectors  Law No. 10/21 amending the Private Investment 
Law 
 
Viewed at:  
https://cms.law/en/prt/publication/meet -the-
law-angola2   22 April 2021   
 
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 referred 
to with the provi sions of any WTO agreement.   
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Australia  
A package of reforms was passed to ensure 
Australia's foreign investment screening 
framework keeps pace with emerging risks and 
global developments while remaining a welcoming 
destination for foreign investment.  
 
The Act improves and updates the operation of the 
framework across national security, compliance 
monitoring and enforcement, and integrity as well 
as streamlining requirements and making 
technical changes to improve the operation of the 
law. 
 Mode 3  Certain sectors  Foreign Investment Reform (Protecting 
Australia's National Security) Act 2020 (Act)  
 
Foreign Investment Reform (Protecting 
Australia's National Security) Regulations 2020 
(Regulations)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://firb.gov.au/  1 January 2021  YES 
Brazil  
A new law on business environment facilitates the 
establishment and operations of companies in 
Brazil. Modifications were introduced in Laws No. 
11,598/2007 (guidelines and procedures for 
entrepreneurs and legal entities) and No. 
8,934/1994 (public registr y of companies), which 
should be implemented by relevant authorities 
within 60 days of the publication of the new law. 
Changes include, inter alia , the automatic granting 
of business licenses for medium -risk activities, 
removal of the residency requirement  for foreign 
administrators, lifting of foreign investment 
restrictions in certain sectors, or ending the 
requirement that a local address is provided for 
establishment. The law also standardizes the 
payment of international trade fees and simplifies 
proce dures related to international trade in 
services, notably abolishing the obligation for 
private operators to provide information on their 
transactions and assets through SISCOSERV.  
 Multiple 
modes  All sectors  New Business Environment Law  No. 14,195/2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/perspectives -
events/publications/2021/09/new -brazilian -
business -environment -law 
 
https://moreiramenezes.com.br/en/news/law -
improve -business -environment -brazil -enacted  
 Effective 26 August 2021   
Burundi  
The government adopted a new Investment Code, 
which provides advantages to investors in certain 
sectors if they invest at least USD 500,000 or the 
equivalent in Burundian francs for Burundian 
investors if the investment takes place in the 
Mairie of Bujumbu ra, or half in other localities.  
  
The law also establishes the Burundi Development 
Agency (ADB), making it the interlocutor of all 
investors seeking business opportunities in the 
country.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Loi n° 1/19 du 17 juin 2021 Portant Modificat ion 
du Code des Investissements du Burundi  
 
Viewed at:  
https://investburundi.bi/images/2021/LOI_17_J
UIN_2021_CODE_DES_INVESTISSEMENTS.pdf   Effective 17 June 2021    
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- 52 - Measure  Mode(s) of 
supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Canada  
Thresholds above which foreign investors from 
WTO Members in Canadian businesses have to 
obtain federal government approval have been 
lowered for the year 2021. The review threshold 
for 2021 is CAD 1.043 billion in enterprise value 
for investments to directly acquire control of a 
Canadian business (CAD  415 million for state -
owned enterprises of WTO Members).  Mode 3  Various sectors  Thresholds for Review pursuant subsections 
14.1(1) and (2) of the Investment Canada Act , 
Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 155, Number 7: 
GOVERNMENT NOTICES  
 
Viewed at:  
https://gazette.gc.ca/rp -pr/p1/2021/2021 -02-
13/html/notice -avis-eng.html#n15   
 
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ica -
lic.nsf/eng/h_lk00050.html  
 Published 13 February 2021   
An update of the Guidelines on the National 
Security Review of Investments was issued under 
section 38 of the Investment Canada Act. The 
government will notably increase the examination 
of foreign investments where, amongst other 
things sensitive personal data are involved (e.g.  
persona lly identifiable health or genetic; 
biometric; financial; communications; 
geolocation), or investment by foreign state -
owned investors, or private investors closely tied 
to enterprises influenced by foreign governments.  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  Guidelines o n the National Security Review of 
Investments  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ica -
lic.nsf/eng/lk81190.html   Published 24 March 2021   
China  
The Market Access Negative List (2020) jointly 
issued by China's National Development and 
Reform Commission (NDRC) and Ministry of 
Commerce (MOFCOM) includes items referring to 
prohibited or licensed activities. Requirements 
were relaxed or removed for ins pection services 
for exported and imported goods, services 
assessing forest and mineral resources and carbon 
emissions, and appointing new executives in 
securities companies. Restrictions on the 
establishment of financial holding companies were 
added to th e list.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Market Access Negative List (2020)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xxgk/zcfb/ghxwj/2020
12/t20201216_1252897_ext.html  Effective 10 Dec ember 2020  YES 
The National Development and Reform 
Commission and Ministry of Commerce issued the 
new catalogue of industries where foreign 
investment is encouraged. The scope in which 
foreign investment is encouraged was increased. 
This covers research and development o f fifth -
generation mobile communication technologies, 
development of blockchain technologies, design of 
sewage treatment facilities, maintenance of high -
end equipment, transformation and integration of Mode 3  All sectors  Decree No. 38 of National Development and 
Reform Commission, Ministry of Commerce: 
Catalogue of Industries that Encourage Foreign 
Investment (Version 2020)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xxgk/zcfb/fzggwl/2020
12/t20201228_1260594.html   Effective 27 Jan uary 2021  YES  
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- 53 - Measure  Mode(s) of 
supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
digital production lines,  cross-border ecommerce 
retail, distribution centres for import and export of 
bulk commodities, community chain distribution, 
and online education, health and office services.  
 
The Measures on Security Review of Foreign 
Investment jointly issued by  the National 
Development and Reform Commission  and the 
Ministry of Commerce, authorize the "Foreign 
Investment Security Review Working Mechanism" 
to review foreign investments in certain sectors 
linked to security issues (military support and 
defence, and related activities), as well as 
investments in certain sectors resulting in foreign 
control over important domestic enterprises, such 
as for infrastructure,  transportation, energy, 
cultural products, Internet/online products and 
services; information technology, financial 
services, critical technologies; and other important 
sectors/areas.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Measures on Security Review of Foreign 
Investment  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xxgk/zcfb/fzggwl/2020
12/t20201219_1255025.html   Effective 18 January 2021  YES 
China issued the Export Control Law to safeguard 
national security and national interest, fulfil its 
obligation of non -proliferation, as well as 
strengthen and regulate export control.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Export Control Law  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.npc.gov.cn/npc/c30834/202010/cf4e
0455f6424a38b5aecf8001712c43.shtml   
 Effective 1 December  YES 
The Ministry of Commerce released Rules on 
Counteracting Unjustified Extra -territorial 
Application of Foreign Legislation and Other 
Measures requirin g Chinese citizens, legal entities, 
or other organizations to report to the competent 
authority that he/it is prohibited or restricted by 
foreign legislation and other measures from 
engaging in normal economic, trade and related 
activities with entities in  a third State. The 
competent authority has the power to allow the 
reporter not to recognize, implement, or comply 
with the said foreign norms.  
 Multiple 
modes  All sectors  Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extra -
Territorial Application of Foreign Legislation and 
Other Measures  
 
Viewed at:  
http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/article/policyreleas
e/announcement/202101/20210103029708.sht
ml  9 January 20 21 YES 
The People's Bank of China, China Banking and 
Insurance Regulatory Commission, China 
Securities Regulatory Commission, and the State 
Administration of Foreign Exchange issued a plan 
to support Hainan's development by allowing 
qualified non-residents to purchase properties in 
Hainan  Free Trade Port on the principle of actual 
needs, authorizing qualified non -bank financial 
institutions to participate in the interbank foreign Multiple 
modes  All sectors  Viewed at:  
http://www.pbc.gov.cn/goutongjiaoliu/113456/1
13469/4227077/index.html  
 
 Effective  2 April 2021  YES  
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
exchange market when meeting certain 
conditions, and enhancing fo reign participation in 
Hainan's financial sector.  
 
The National Development and Reform 
Commission published a list of reforms for 
Shenzhen, including the gradual lifting of 
restrictions on foreign ownership in 
telecommunications or promoting the streamlining 
of visa rules to attract talent.  
 Multiple 
modes  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xxgk/jd/jd/202010/t20
201020_1248448.html   18 October 2020  YES 
In the Hainan Free Trade Port, market access to 
foreign investment will be expanded in various 
sectors, such as telecommunication, education or 
business services. In the area of 
telecommunications services, Hainan will remove 
restrictions on foreign investment in online 
transactio n processing and processing companies. 
For legal services, foreign investors will be allowed 
to engage in some commercial non -litigation 
affairs in Hainan. Hainan also lifted the prohibition 
of foreign investment in market surveys, except 
that the survey o f radio and television ratings 
should still be controlled by the Chinese party. 
Foreign investors can also conduct social surveys 
in the form of equity joint ventures. The minimum 
percentage of ownership by Chinese party 
shareholders should be 67% and the legal 
representative should be a Chinese citizen.  
 Mode 3  Selected sectors  Special Administrative Measures for the Access 
of Foreign Investment in Hainan Free Trade Port 
(Negative List, 2020 Edition)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xxgk/zcfb/fzggwl/2020
12/t20201231_1261607.html   Effective 1 February 2021  
 YES 
The Ministry of Commerce issued a negative list 
relating to Hainan Free Trade Port's cross -border 
trade in services. The negative list specifies 70 
applied special administrative measures (market 
access, such as local presence requirements, and 
national tr eatment restrictions) in 11 sectors, 
including shipping, construction, distribution, 
logistics, finance, health and education services. 
Cross -border trade in services beyond the list shall 
be conducted in accordance with corresponding 
regulations.  
 Modes 1,2 
and 4  Various sectors  Negative List of Hainan Cross -Border Trade in 
Services  
 
Viewed at: 
http://english.www.gov.cn/statecouncil/ministries
/202107/27/content_WS60ff609ac6d0df57f98dda
5a.html  
 
https://www.china -briefing.com/news/special -
administrative -measures -for-cross-border -
service -trade -at-haina n-free-trade -port-negative -
list-2021-edition -full-text-in-english   
 Effective 26 August 2021  YES 
On 7 February 2021, the Anti -Monopoly 
Commission of the State Council of China issued 
the Antitrust Guidelines in the Field of Platform 
Economy. The Guidelines provide better guidance 
for enforcement of Chinese antitrust laws and 
compliance of companies in the platform sector.  Mode 3  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Viewed  at:  
http://gkml.samr.gov.cn/nsjg/fldj/202102/t2021
0207_325967.html  Effective 7 February 2021  YES  
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- 55 - Measure  Mode(s) of 
supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
The State Administration for Market Regulation 
issued Measures for the Supervision and 
Administration of Online Transactions. The 
measures provide specific rules for operators of e -
commerce platforms, including sales via 
livestreaming and social media, set s out the 
responsibilities of platform operators, including 
with respect to protection of consumers' rights and 
protection of personal information.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Measures for the Supervision and Administration 
of Online Transactions  
Government Statement  
 
Viewed at:  
http://gkml.samr.gov.cn/nsjg/fgs/202103/t2021
0315_326936.html  Effective 1 May 2021  YES 
On 10 June 2021, China's Data Security Law was 
officially passed. The Law provides, inter alia , that 
the cross -border transfer of important data 
collected and generated by critical information 
infrastructure operators within China may be 
transferred overse as subject to a security 
assessment.  Approval of the competent authority 
is needed when dealing with cross -border data 
submission requests made by foreign judicial or 
law enforcement authorities.  The Law also imposes 
requirements for firms engaged in data transaction 
intermediary services.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Data Security Law  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.china -briefing.com/news/a -close-
reading -of-chinas -data-security -law-in-effect -
sept-1-2021 Effective 1 September 2021   
In 2016, China passed the Cyber Security Law, 
which required operators of critical information 
infrastructure (CII) to follow a number of enhanced 
security obligations.  A new regulation called 
"Regulation on Protection of Security of Critical 
Information Infr astructure " was adopted on 30 July 
2021.  The Regulation provides, inter alia , a 
definition of CII, clarifies the responsibility of 
relevant authorities involved in the regulation of 
CII, sets out the duties and liabilities of Critical 
Information Infrastru cture Operators.  
 Mode 3  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Cyber Security Law  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cms -
lawnow.com/ealerts/2021/08/prc -promulgated -
regulations -on-the-security -protection -of-critical-
information -infrastructure   Effective 1 September 2021   
On 20 August 2021, the National People's Congress 
adopted the country's first comprehensive law on 
the protection of personal information. The Law 
applies not only to processing activities of personal 
information of Chinese individuals in China, but 
also t o those conducted outside China for the 
purpose of providing goods or services to Chinese 
nationals, analysing and evaluating their 
behaviour, and other circumstances prescribed by 
law.  
 
Generally, cross -border transfer of personal 
information is prohibit ed unless the entity 
transferring data has followed a regulated security Modes 1 and 
3 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Personal Information Protection Law of the 
People 's Republic of China  
 
Viewed at:  
https://thediplomat.com/2021/08/chinas -
personal -information -protection -law-and-its-
global -impact  
 
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
6298a25b -9f48-4519-99d1-d428a5df5b82  
 Effective 1 November 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
assessment, received a personal information 
protection certificate from a competent authority, 
contracted with the information receiver under an 
approved standard contract, or satisfi ed conditions 
prescribed by other applicable laws.  
Besides critical information infrastructure 
operators, non -critical information infrastructure 
operators may also be required to store personal 
information collected or produced through their 
activities i n China, and be obliged to pass security 
assessments for cross -border transfers of the 
information.  
 
Individuals and entities engaging in personal 
information processing activities that are deemed 
to infringe the rights and interests of Chinese 
citizens o r jeopardize China's national interest will 
be put into a list of persons restricted for personal 
information transfer.  
 
Czech Republic  
A new act will allow the Ministry of Industry and 
Trade to oversee foreign investment into key 
sectors. The law identifies two types of foreign 
investments and two types of screening:  
- foreign investment requiring prior approval in 
risk areas, e.g. (i) operating critical infrastructure 
such as communications, financial, health, 
transport services; (ii) administrating an ICT 
system for critical information infrastructure of an 
essential service, or operation of an essential 
service;  or (iii) manufacturing or development of 
military material or se lected dual -use items; and  
- foreign investments that do not need prior 
approval but are assessed as risk -prone can be 
subject to ex officio screening up to 5 years after 
their completion.  
 
The law foresees the possibility to ask for a 
consultation prior t o the investment (i.e. a 
preliminary assessment). Consultations are 
mandatory if the target holds a national radio or 
television broadcasting license or is the publisher 
of a periodical with an average aggregate 
minimum circulation of 100,000 print copies per 
day. 
 Mode 3  Various sectors  Foreign Direct Investments Screening Act (Act 
No. 34/2021 Coll.)  
 
Viewed at:  
https:// foreigninvestment.bakermckenzie.com/2
021/03/03/czech -republic -introduces -new-
foreign -investment -screening -regime/  
 
https://www.whitecase.com/publications/alert/n
ew-regulation -cross-border -transactions -act-
screening -foreign -investments   Effective 1 May 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Denmark  
A new act adopted by the Parliament introduces 
the screening of foreign investments in Denmark, 
to prevent threats to national security or public 
order. It requires foreign investors to obtain prior 
approval for the acquisition of at least 10% equity 
or voting rights or equivalent control rights in 
existing companies, greenfield investments or 
special financial agreements giving significant 
influence over critical businesses. The sectors 
covered include, inter alia , IT security for classified 
information, c ritical infrastructure, and other 
critical technologies.  
 
Furthermore, an investment considered a threat to 
national security or public order may be reviewed 
for up to five years after the investment has been 
made. In that context, non -EU/EFTA investors 
may voluntarily seek approval for certain 
acquisitions of at least 25% equity or voting rights 
(or the equivalent) in businesses that operate in 
sectors other than those covered by the 
mandatory regime.  
 Modes 1, 3  All sectors  Act No. 842 of 10/05/2021 on S creening of 
Certain Foreign Direct Investments, etc. in 
Denmark (Investment Screening Act) and the 
related executive orders  
 
Viewed at: 
https://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/html/159712.h
tm 
 
https://businessindenmark.virk.dk/topics/Econo
my/Investments   Effective 1 July 2021  YES 
Fiji 
Fiji issued a new law, removing the requirement to 
apply for a Foreign Investor Registration 
Certificate. The Government can establish a list of 
reserved and restricted activities to protect 
domestic businesses considered as vulnerable. 
Restricted activities  may have a minimum 
investment threshold or an ownership ceiling.  
 
The Act als o enables the Government to prohibit 
foreign investment for the protection of national 
security interests. A foreign investor must obtain 
approval if intending to invest in a sector that may 
have potential effects on, inter alia , critical 
infrastructure (e nergy, transport, communications, 
data storage or finance) and technologies (artificial 
intelligence, cyber security), the security of supply 
of critical inputs or access to sensitive information 
or the ability to control sensitive information.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Act 5 of 2021 - Investment Act 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.laws.gov.fj/LawsAsMade   3 June 2021    
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Finland  
The Act has been amended based on the EU 
Regulation. Key national interests for which 
investment will be screened cover: military 
national defence, functions vital to society, 
national security and foreign and security policy 
objectives, and safeguarding p ublic order and 
security in accordance with Articles 52 and 65 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European 
Union, if there is a genuine and sufficiently serious 
threat to a fundamental interest of society.  
 
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employ ment 
was designated as a national focal point for 
cooperation and exchange of information between 
EU Member States and the European Union.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Law No. 682/2020 Amending the Act on the 
Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2020/2020068
2 
 
https://tem.fi/en/ -/amendments -to-the-act-on-
the-screening -of-foreign -corporate -acquisitions -
ministry -of-economic -affairs -and-employment -
to-become -a-national -contact -point  Effective 11 October 2020  YES 
Germany  
The government expanded the coverage of 
investment projects subject to screening, which 
now includes those touching upon public order or 
security of another EU member state as well as 
those with effects on projects or programmes of 
EU interest.  Also, the standard under which an FDI 
may be prohibited or restrictive measures may be 
imposed has been tightened from "endangering" 
to "likely to affect".  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  16th Amendment to the German Foreign Trade 
and Payments Ordinance  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.gibsondunn.com/update -on-
german -foreign -investment -control -new-eu-
cooperation -mechan ism-and-overview -of-recent -
changes/  Effective 28 October 2020  YES 
New activities were added to the investment 
projects subject to screening, in particular those 
relating to high -technology industries such as 
artificial intelligence, IT products for cybersecurity, 
3D printing for industrial applications based on 
metal or ceramic materials, or information and 
communication technology services important to 
Germany. For critical technologies, a 20% 
threshold will apply. In addition to the acquisition 
of voting rights, the acquisition of control and 
management rights can also trigger a notification 
or an ex officio review.  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  17th Amendment to the Foreign Trade and 
Payments Ordinance  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.engage.hoganlovells.com/knowledg
eservices/news/new -rules-german -government -
passes -far-reaching -expansion -of-foreign -
investment -control_1   Effective 1 May 2021  YES 
The government implemented a new law that 
extends the competence of the competition 
authority to deal with restraints on competition by 
digital companies and new antitrust rules that 
cover abuse of power and other restraints on 
competition by digital platforms.  Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law amending the law against restraints of 
competition for a focused, proactive and digital 
competition law 4.0 and other provisions  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fi
leadmin/Dateien/3_Downloads/Gesetze_und_Ver19 January 2021  YES  
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
ordnungen/G uV/K/GWB -Art_8 -
Kinderkrankengeld_BGBl.pdf  
 
India  
The government further liberalised FDI policy in 
several sectors, including, inter alia , contract 
manufacturing, digital media, single brand 
retailing, insurance intermediaries and civil 
aviation and defence. The government has 
released the 'Consolidated FDI Policy Circular 
2020' which supersedes all previous press notes, 
press releases, clarifications and/or circulars 
issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industr y. 
 Mode 3  All Sectors  Consolidated FDI Policy Circular of 2020  
 
Viewed at: 
https://dipp.gov.in/sites/default/files/FDI -
PolicyCircular -2020-29October2020_1.pdf  
 Effective 15 October 2020  YES 
New guidelines seek to eliminate the prior 
approvals, licenses and other restrictions on the 
collection, generation, preparation, dissemination, 
storage, publication, updating and/or digitization of 
geospatial data and maps in India. Foreign 
companies can license the digital maps and 
geospatial data of spatial accuracy/value finer than 
the threshold value from Indian entities only for 
the purpose of serving their customers in India. 
There are restrictions on cross -border transfer of 
geospatial data. Such da ta must be stored and 
processed only in India, even if the same is 
licensed to a foreign company by an authorized 
Indian entity.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Guidelines on Liberalisation of Acquisition and 
Production of Geosp atial Data  
 
Viewed at:  
https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/Final%20App
roved%20Guidelines%20on%20Geospatial%20D
ata.pdf  Issued 15 February 2021  YES 
 
The Finance Act 2021 amended certain provisions 
related to the 2% equalization levy for 
e-commerce operators introduced in April 2020. 
According to the new act, it will apply to 
e-commerce operators for:  
- the sale of goods irrespective of whether the 
e-commerce operator owns the goods or not, 
however it shall not include the sale of goods 
owned by a person resident in India or by the 
Indian permanent establishment of a non -resident; 
and  
- the provision of services irrespective of whether 
the service is provided or facilitated by the e -
commerce operator, however it shall not include 
the provision of services by a person resident in 
India or by the Indian permanent establishment 
owned of a non -resident.  
 
The new act also clarified that:  Mode 1 All sectors  Finance Act 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.india -briefing.com/news/indias -
digital -tax-2-perce nt-not-applicable -foreign -e-
commerce -companies -indian -arm-21956.html/  
 
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/ca
binet-approves -amendments -to-the-finance -bill-
2021/   Enacted 28 March 2021    
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Member  
- transactions that  are taxable as royalty or fees for 
technical services in India under the Income -tax 
Act, 1961 (Income -tax Act) read with the Double 
Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) are not 
covered; and  
- e-commerce supply or service, "online sale of 
goods" and "onli ne provision of services" includes 
the following online activities:  
(a) acceptance of sale offer;  
(b) placement of the purchase order;  
(c) acceptance of the purchase order;  
(d) payment; or  
(e) supply of goods or provision of services, partly 
or wholly.  
 
Indonesia  
The "Omnibus law" on job creation simplified the 
license process and harmonizes various laws and 
regulations, aiming to streamline decision -making 
and attract investment.  Business activities are 
divided into three categories based on the 
business 's risks, i.e. low, medium (certification 
needed) and high risk (business licence required). 
It provides that investment is permitted except for 
investment in business lines that ar e closed or 
those that can only be carried out by the central 
government. It also removes relevant 
requirements and restrictions for foreign 
investment that are currently stipulated in various 
laws governing several business sectors that are 
amended by the  Omnibus Law that will be further 
regulated in one implementing regulation. It also 
introduces several changes to the Immigration 
Law. 
 Multiple 
modes  All sectors  Law No. 11 of 2020 regarding Job Creation (the 
"Omnibus Law")  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
c6626343 -89fa-442d-9ffb-98e16f3f99a5   
 
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
325667ec -4f80-4cba-af93-a540842edaa1   Enacted 2 November 2020  YES 
A new Presidential Regulation liberalized foreign 
ownership limits in a number of services sectors 
using a positive list, e.g. telecommunications, e -
commerce, media services, transportation, 
energy, distribution, construction or health 
services. It is part  of Indonesia' s ongoing 
economic reforms through the Omnibus Law. It 
replaces the prior negative list system.   
 
In principle, a business sector is open to 100% 
foreign investment unless it is stipulated with 
specific requirements.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Presidential Regulation No. 10 of 2021 regarding 
Investment Business Fields  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bi.go.id/id/publikasi/peraturan/Page
s/PBI_222320.aspx   Effective 4 March 2021  YES  
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
The minimum foreign inv estment threshold 
prescribed is 10 billion Indonesian rupiahs 
excluding the value of any land and buildings.  
 
A new regulation was issued, amending 
Presidential Regulation No. 10 of 2021 regarding 
Investment Business Fields. Ecommerce involving 
food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, 
pharmacy, cosmetics, and laboratory equipment, 
textile, clothes, footwear, personal equipment and 
household and kitchen equipment are now 
reserved for Cooperatives and MSMEs. Maximum 
foreign ownership of 49% has been set on courier 
activities and postal activity was removed from the 
list of restricted activities. With the new 
regulation, the number of business activities that 
are reserved for cooperatives and small and 
medium enterprises (C SMEs) has increased from 
51 to 60 business activities and those for 
mandatory partnership with CSMEs from 38 to 46 
business activities.  
 
A "Grandfather Clause " provides  exemptions for 
investments which were made and approved as 
determined in their respecti ve business  licenses 
prior to the release of PR 10/2021 and PR 
49/2021.  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  Presidential Regulation No. 49 of 2021  
 
Viewed at: 
http://documents.jdsupra.com/992b61d9 -bc80-
484e-a16d-10cfeccafaf6.pdf  
 Effective 25 May 2021  YES 
Following the new risk -based licensing system 
introduced by Law No. 11 of 2020 regarding Job 
Creation (the "Omnibus Law"), the Indonesian 
Investment Coordination Board (BPKM) released 
on 1 April 2021 a regulation increasing the 
required minimum issued/paid -up capital for 
foreign investors. The minimum investment value 
must be gr eater than 10 billion rupiah, excluding 
land and buildings per KBLI (Indonesia Standard 
Industrial Classification) 5 digits business fields 
per project location (with exceptions to certain 
business activities), and the minimum paid -up 
capital value is 10 b illion rupiah, up from 2.5 
billion rupiah (unless stipulated otherwise).  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Guidelines and Procedures for Risk -Based 
Licensing and Investment Facilities ( "BKPM 
Regulation 4/2021 ") 
 
Viewed at:  
https://jdih.bkpm.go.id/jdih/userfiles/batang/20
21._4_Salinan_Perbkpm_Pelayanan_.pdf  
 
https://schinderlawfirm.com/blog/new -
minimum -requirements -of-paid-up-capital -
investment -for-foreign -direct -investment -pma 
 Effective 2 June 2021  YES 
Italy  
The government adopted new measures that 
clarify and expand the scope of application of the 
review of acquisitions that require prior 
government approval. The process covers assets 
and sectors of strategic importance to the national Mode 3  All sectors  Decrees of the Preside nt of the Council of 
Ministers, Nos. 179 of 18 December 2020 and 
180 of 23 December 2020:  
- Regulation for the identification of assets and 
relationships of national interest in the areas Effective 14 January 2021  YES  
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
interest, and include s ectors such as energy, 
water, health, data and sensitive information, 
financial services, artificial intelligence and media, 
as well as transport (ports, airports , etc.), and 
broadband and ultra -broadband services.  referred to in Article 4, paragraph 1 of 
Regulation (EU) No. 2019/45 2 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019, 
pursuant to Article 2(1)(b) of Decree -Law No. 21 
of 15 March 2012, converted, with amendments, 
by Law No.  56 of 11 May 2012  
- Regulation for the identification of assets of 
strategic importa nce in the energy, transport and 
communications sectors, in accordance with 
Article 2, paragraph 1, of Decree -Law No. 21 of 
15 March 2012, converted, with amendments, by 
Law No.  56 of 11 May 2012  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/12/3
0/20G00200/sg  
 
https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/12/3
0/20G00199/sg   
 
https://investmentpolicy.unctad.org/investment -
policy -monitor/measures/3665/italy -expands -
the-list-of-sectors -and-assets -subject -to-
investment -screening   
 
Japan  
New measures came into force to improve 
transparency and fairness of digital platforms. The 
Act defines "digital platforms" and calls for the 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ("METI") 
to designate any digital platform provider which is 
required to e ndeavour to improve the transparency 
and fairness of platforms in particular, amongst 
other digital platforms, "Specified Digital Platform 
Providers" (SDPPs). The act will apply to SDPPs, 
which covers business -to-consumer ("B -to-C") 
online shopping malls w ith annual sales in Japan 
measured from April 1 to March 31 of at least JPY 
300 billion and B -to-C application stores with 
annual sales in Japan of at least JPY 200 billion. 
The act requires SDPPs to (i) disclose certain terms 
and conditions to sellers and  consumers (e.g. 
factors used for ranking in user search responses, 
conditions to refuse the use of the specified digital 
platform by a supplier), (ii) develop fair procedures 
and systems, and (iii) submit an annual report on 
their business operations to t he METI.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Act on Improving Transparency and Fairness of 
Digital Platforms  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.meti.go.jp/englis h/policy/mono_info
_service/information_economy/digital_platforms/i
ndex.html  
 Effective 1 February 2021  YES  
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
In April 2021, in accordance with the Act on 
Improvement of Transparency and Fairness in 
Trading on Specified Digital Platforms, METI 
designated the following digital platform providers 
as SDPPs subject to regulation under the Act: 
Amazon Japan G.K., Rakuten Group Inc., Yahoo 
Japan Corporation, Apple Inc/iTunes K.K. and 
Google LLC.  
 
The Ministry of Finance updated the list of 
classifications of listed companies regarding the 
prior-notification requirements on inward direct 
investment under the Foreign Exchange and 
Foreign Trade Act. It was prepared  for the benefit 
of foreign investors to identify whether a prior 
notification is needed when investing in the listed 
companies.  
 
Certain services sectors related to critical mine rals 
(including rare earth) were added to the list of core 
business sectors. The additional sectors cover: 
metal mining, manufacturing, repair/maintenance 
or software for devices or products used for metal 
mining, component analysis services of minerals, 
and the construction services business etc. which 
improves or maintains port facilities on Designated 
Remote Islands. Core business sectors mean a 
certain type of business sector designated from the 
viewpoint of national security, etc. in the Public 
Notice Specifying Business Sectors to Be Specified 
by the Minister of Finance and the Competent 
Minister for the Business Pursuant to the Provisions 
of Article 3 -2, Paragraph (3) of the Order on 
Inward Direct Investment.  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  2021 Update of the List of Classifications of Listed 
Companies regarding the Prior -notification 
Requirements on Inward Direct Investment  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mof.go.jp/english/ policy/internation
al_policy/fdi/20210707.html   
 Updated 7 July 2021  YES 
Malta  
Malta adopted new measures for the authorization 
of foreign investment. The act defines the power 
of the National FDI Screening Office to authorize 
or refuse FDI projects on the grounds of security 
or public order as well as implement screening 
decisions, report annually to the European 
Commission, and liaise with the authorities of third 
countries on FDI screening -related issues.  
 
All foreign investment activities  listed in a 
schedule in the act (covering energy, transport, 
water, health, communications, media, data 
processing or storage or financial activities) should Mode 3  All sectors  National Foreign Direct Investment Screening 
Office Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.nfdismalta.com/wp -
content/uploads/2020/12/NFDIS -Act-
Publication.pdf   Published 18 December 2020  
 
Effective 11 October 2020  YES  
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be notified to the National Foreign Direct 
Investment Screening Office, when foreign 
investment i s 10% or above. Within 5 days the 
Office should inform the applicant whether the 
investment will be subject to screening. Factors to 
be considered are  whether the foreign investor is 
directly or indirectly controlled by the government, 
including state bodi es or armed forces, of a third 
country, including through ownership structure or 
significant funding; whether the foreign investor 
has already been involved in activities affecting 
security or public order in an EU member; or 
whether there is a serious ris k that the foreign 
investor engages in illegal or criminal activities.  
 
Mexico  
Mexico adopted new measures that address the 
income tax and VAT treatment of digital services 
and transactions performed on online platforms. 
Notably, the withholding tax, that is applicable to 
resident and non -resident entities, should be levied 
on the total amount of income without VAT that 
individuals receive or cash -in. The tax rates are 
2.1% for g round/land passenger transport services 
and the delivery of goods; 4% for 
lodging/accommodation services; and 1% for the 
transfer of goods and the provision of services.  
 
In case of noncompliance, non -resident legal 
entities without a permanent establishm ent in 
Mexico can have their digital service in Mexico 
temporary blocked, until such time that it complies 
with the obligations. Prior to blocking, the entity 
will be informed of the non -compliance.  
 
Since the blocking will be carried out through the 
opera tors of public networks in Mexico, 
telecommunication operators may also be subject 
to fines for noncompliance or delays in orders for 
blocking and unblocking.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Decree amending the Income Tax Law, the Value 
Added Tax Law, and the Federal Tax Code  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_to_imagen_fs.php?
codnota=5606951&fecha=08/12/2020&c od_diari
o=289781   
 
https://mnetax.com/mexico -amends -tax-rules-
applying -to-digital -service -providers -online -
platforms -42363   Effective 1 January 2021  YES 
New Zealand  
Update to the Privacy Act to strengthen privacy 
protections by promoting early intervention and 
risk management by agencies.  All modes  All sectors  The Privacy Act 2020  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2020/
0031/latest/LMS23223.html   
 Effective 1 December 2020  YES  
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by 
Member  
New Zealand adopted a new act, introducing 
changes to the Overseas Investment Act 2005. 
Investments that do not affect control will no 
longer need consent from the Overseas 
Investment Office, except those in a strategically 
important business. Also, the ac t clarifies the 
"benefit to New Zealand" and the "national 
interest" tests (the latter applied automatically if 
foreign governments acquire more than 25% 
ownership or control interest in an entity). A call -
in power enables the screening of investment by 
the Government in "strategically important 
businesses " that would not normally need consent, 
replacing the one established by the Overseas 
Investment (Urgent Measures) Amendment Act 
2020.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Overseas Investment Amendment Act 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2021/
0017/latest/LMS342666.html   
 Received Royal Assent on 24 
May 2021   
Oman  
A new measure prohibits the acceptance of 
applications for the ownership of non-fully owned 
Omani companies of lands and real estate located 
in the places of prohibition stipulated in the 
aforementioned Royal Decree No. 29/2018. 
Company owners holding Omani nationality, and 
companies wholly owned by citizens from any of 
the GCC co untries may own the lands and real 
estate necessary to carry out the activity licensed 
for purchase. Decision No. 41/2017 and 
everything that contradicts this decision or 
contravenes its provisions shall be repealed.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Ministerial Decree No. 45/2021  Regarding the 
Controls of the Ownership of Land and Real 
Estate by Companies for Carrying Out Their 
Activity  
 
Viewed at:  
https://mjla.gov.om/eng/legislation/decisions/   
 
https://timesofoman.com/article/100358 -
ministry -of-housing -and-urban -planning -issues -
new-decision  
 
 Effective 13 April 2021  YES 
A new measure lists the activities prohibited for 
foreign investors, in order to promote local 
products and entrepreneurship, in particular SMEs. 
The list includes wholesale and retail sale of 
certain products, transport and sale of drinking 
water, repair services of mo tor vehicles, cargo 
handling services, customs clearance services, 
employment agencies, insurance agents, real 
estate agents. This decision is based on the 
Foreign Capital Investment Law issued by Royal 
Decree No 50/ 2019. The list of prohibited 
activities  for foreign investment will be updated to 
keep pace with the economic developments in the 
sultanate.  
 Mode 3  Selected sectors  Ministerial Decision No. 209/2020 Determining 
the List of Activities that Are Prohibited to be 
Undertaken by Foreign Investment  
 
Viewed at:  
https://mjla.gov.om/eng/legislation/decisions/de
tails.aspx?Id=1576&type=D   
 
https://muscatdaily.com/Oman/388993/Ministry -
issues -list-of-activities --prohibited -for-foreign -
investment   Effective 14 December 2020  YES  
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Pakistan  
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) introduced a 
new mechanism to enable companies in Pakistan 
to remit out disinvestment proceeds to their 
foreign shareholders. The authority to remit the 
disinvestment proceeds has been completely 
delegated to the bank desig nated by the company. 
Now, the banks can remit the disinvestment 
proceeds without seeking any approval from SBP.  Mode 3  All sectors  FE Circular No. 05 of 2020 Mechanism for 
Valuation and Repatriation of Disinvestment 
Proceeds  
 
Viewed at: 
https://www.sbp.org.pk/press/2020/Pr -27-Oct-
20.pdf   
 
https://www.sbp.org.pk/epd/2020/FEC5.htm   Effective 26 October 2020  YES 
The Ministry of Information and Technology issued 
rules on the "Removal and Blocking of Unlawful 
Online Content".  
 
The rules allow the Pakistan Telecommunications 
Authority (PTA), the country 's internet regulator, 
to censor content that is considered obje ctionable.  
 
The rules allow the government to ban online 
platforms if they do not comply with takedown 
requests, and require all platforms to provide the 
investigation agency with users' data in decrypted, 
readable and comprehensible format. Subject to 
justifiable technical limitations, the information to 
be provided may include subscriber information, 
traffic data, content data and any other 
information or data.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Rules on the "Removal and Blocking of Unlawful 
Online Content"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.reuters.com/article/pakistan -
socialmedia -censorship -idINKBN27Z2KF  
 
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/26/paki
stani-government -says-will-review -internet -
censorship -rules 
 
 Notified on 18 November 
2020 YES 
Panama  
A new law restricts the transfer of personal data 
abroad unless the recipient country or company 
complies with data protection standards defined in 
the law. The law also provides for consent 
procedures for the processing of personal data and 
establishes a data regulator with authority to 
impose fines for violations.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law No. 81 on the Protection of Personal Data, 
26 March 2019  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/2874
3_A/GacetaNo_28743a_20190329.pdf  
 
https://www.dataguidance.com/notes/panama -
data-protection -overview  
 Effective 29 March 2021   
Paraguay  
The Senate adopted a new law, replacing the Law 
4017/2010 on Electronic Transactions (based on 
the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic 
Commerce). The new law incorporates several 
elements dealing with both identity management 
and trust services. It also updat es the rules on 
electronic contracting in light of Paraguay' s 
ratification of the United Nations Convention on the 
Use of Electronic Communications in International Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law on Trust Services  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ultimahora.com/ley -operacione s-
electronicas -afectaria -2-millones -usuarios -
estiman -n2962184.html   Effective 16 September 2021    
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Contracts and incorporates the UNCITRAL Model 
Law on Electronic Transferable Records.  
 
Philippines  
A new measure removes the restriction for 
providing incentives to foreign companies. Also, 
from July 2020 to 2022, foreign companies will be 
eligible for a reduction in the corporate income tax 
(CIT) rate to 25% compared to the regular rate of 
30%. From 20 22 to 2027, the 25% CIT will 
steadily decline by 1% per year, to finally reach 
20% in 2027 for foreign companies.  The Board of 
Investments is expected to finalize the 
Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Act by 
end-May 2021.  Mode 3  All sectors  Corpora te Recovery and Tax Incentives for 
Enterprises (CREATE) Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://taxreform.dof.gov.ph/tax -reform -
packages/p2 -corpo rate-recovery -and-tax-
incentives -for-enterprises -act/  
 
https://www.dti.gov.ph/news/signing -of-create -
act/ 
 
https://taxreform.dof.gov.ph/bills/republic -act-
no-11534 -create -law/ 
 
https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/24/boi -sees-create -
irr-completion -this-month -sipp-in-january -2022/  
 Effective 11 April 2021  YES 
Slovak Republic  
The government amended the Critical 
Infrastructure Act, establishing an investment 
screening process. Acquisitions of more than 10% 
of shares or voting rights in critical infrastructure 
will be reviewed. This covers investment in 
transportation, information an d communication 
technology, postal, health, water or financial 
services.  
 
If the transaction compromises public order or 
national security, authorities can propose that the 
Government either (i) prohibits the transaction, or 
(ii) approves the transaction c onditionally. The 
Government may then grant an unconditional or 
conditional approval in cases where the benefits of 
the transaction outweigh the risks or propose 
remedies to ensure that the benefits outweigh the 
risks.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Act of 8 February  2011 on Critical Infrastructure  
 
Viewed at:  
https://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2021/ma
rch/tradoc_159517.pdf  
 
https://foreigninvestment.bakermckenzie.com/2
021/04/13/slovakia -introduces -new-foreign -
investment -screening -regime/#page=1   Effective 1 March 2021  YES 
Spain  
A new law introduces an indirect tax of 3% 
applicable to revenues (excluding VAT) derived 
from the provision of certain digital services in 
which there is a participation of users situated in 
Spain.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law No. 4/2020, on Taxes on Certain Digital 
Services  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE -
A-2020-
12355#:~:text=El%20Impu esto%20sobre%20DEffective 16 January 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Digital services fall in three categories: (a) online 
advertising services, (b) online intermediation 
services and (c) data transmission services when 
data have been generated in Spain. The tax applies 
to entities that meet certain revenue thresholds at 
the group level: (i) global yearly net revenues 
above 750 million euros and (ii) Spanish yearly 
taxable income subject to the tax above 3 million 
euros. The tax applies regardless of the tax 
residence of the digital service provider.  
 eterminados%20Servicios%20Digitales%20es%2
0un%20tributo%20de,territorio%20de%20aplica
ci%C3%B3n%20del%20impuesto .  
 
https://www.jdsupra.com/leg alnews/spain -s-
new-digital -services -tax-comes -9578590/   
Sudan (Observer)  
A new law on investment, published on 12 May 
2021 in the Sudan Gazette, makes major changes 
to the investment environment in the country. A 
list of sectors and activities not available to foreign 
investors will be published, and foreign investors 
are requi red to deposit at least USD 250,000 to 
obtain a license. Other significant changes include, 
inter alia , new tax exemptions, and the creation of 
a specialized company that insures investors 
against various risks such as nationalization or 
armed conflicts.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Investment Encouragement Act 2021  
 
Viewed at:   
https://moj.gov.sd/files/index/28  
 
https://paris2021.esudan.gov.sd/wp -
content/uploads/2021/05/00. -The-Investment -
Encouragement -Act-2021.pdf  Effective 11 April 2021   
United Arab Emirates  
A new decree makes significant amendments to 
the Federal law No. 2 of 2015 on Commercial 
companies. The decree allows up to 100% foreign 
ownership in companies in UAE unless a specific 
restriction is created. No amendments may be 
made to existing memorandu m of association of 
an existing company having a strategic impact 
activity. A Cabinet Decision is expected to define 
the scope of strategic impact activities.  
 
The requirement that the chair and the majority of 
the board of directors be nationals has been lifted 
(to come into effect 6 months after the publication 
of the Decree Law in the official gazette). This is 
pending specific restrictions to be specified in 
future regulations. There is no longer a 
requirement to have a UAE national or local 
company as registered agent in the case of an 
onshore branch in an Emirate.   
 
The decree supersedes the current Foreign Direct 
Investment Law (Federal Law No.  19/2018) and  
Cabinet Resolution No.  16 of 2020 that established 
a positive list where foreign investment was Mode 3  All sectors  Decree Law No. 26 of 2020  
 
Viewed at:  
https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302889305   Effective 2 January 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
possible subject to minimum capital requirements, 
and a negative list of sectors where foreign 
ownership was prohibited.  
 
United Kingdom  
The United Kingdom adopted the National Security 
& Investment Law, which reforms the screening of 
investments in the country.  
 
The new Act will introduce mandatory notification 
obligations for certain transactions in 17 core 
sectors, including data infras tructure, artificial 
intelligence, communications, and transport. The 
government can review investments, including 
beyond the 17 sectors, if a transaction is believed 
to give rise to national security risks.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  National Security & Investm ent Law  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/nati
onal-security -and-investment -bill 
 
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national -
security -bolstered -as-bill-to-protect -against -
malicious -investment -granted -royal-assent   
 Given Royal Assent on 29 
April 2021  YES 
United States  
A new Act requires certain issuers of securities to 
declare that they are not owned or controlled by 
any foreign government . Specifically, an issuer 
must make this certification if the Public Company 
Accounting Oversight Board is unable to audit 
specified reports because the issuer has retained a 
foreign public accounting firm not subject to 
inspection by the board. Furthermor e, if the board 
is unable to inspect the issuer's public accounting 
firm for three consecutive years, the issuer's 
securities are banned from trade on a national 
exchange or through other methods.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th -
congress/senate -bill/945   18 December 2020  YES 
The U.S. Department of the Treasury modified the 
criteria for mandatory declarations for certain 
foreign investment transactions involving a U.S. 
business that produces, designs, tests, 
manufactures, fabricates, or develops one or more 
"critical technologi es".  
 
The measure removes the previous analysis and 
nexus to the North American Industry 
Classification System (NAICS) codes and replaces 
it with an analysis of export control authorization 
requirements. Additionally, it makes amendments 
to the definition  of the term "substantial interest" 
and a related provision.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Final Rule on Provisions Pertaining to Certain 
Investments in the United States by Foreign 
Persons  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2020-
09-15/pdf/2020 -18454.pdf   Effective 15 October 2020  YES 
The President issued an Executive Order that 
prohibits, on national security grounds, 
transactions with certain connected mobile and Modes 1 
and 3  Mobile, desktop 
applications and 
other software  Executive Order No. 13971, Addressing the 
Threat Posed by Applications and Other Software 
Developed or Controlled by Chi nese Companies  Issued on 5 January 2021, 
and effective 45 days after  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
desktop applications and other software developed 
or controlled by Chinese companies. Companies 
concerned are Alipay, CamSc anner, QQ Wallet, 
SHAREit, Tencent QQ, VMate, WeChat Pay, and 
WPS Office.   
Viewed at:  
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/202
1/01/0 8/2021 -00305/addressing -the-threat -
posed -by-applications -and-other -software -
developed -or-controlled -by-chinese   
 
On 9 June, the President signed the "Executive 
Order on Protecting Americans' Sensitive Data 
from Foreign Adversaries", repealing and 
superseding three Executive Orders aimed at 
prohibiting transactions with TikTok and WeChat 
and 8 other software applications. The Executive 
Order enables the United States to take measures  
to protect sensitive data, develop standards for 
identifying software applications that may pose 
unacceptable risks and further develop plans to 
protect sensitive personal data against potential 
threats posed by certain connected software 
applications.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Mobile, desktop 
applications and other 
software  Executive Order on Protecting Americans ' 
Sensitive Data from Foreign Adversaries  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing -
room/presidential -actions/2021/06/09/executive -
order -on-protecting -americans -sensitive -data-
from-foreign -adversaries   Effective 9 June 2021  YES 
The President signed the extension for one year 
with respect to Cuba of the Trading with the 
Enemy Act.  Multiple 
modes  All sectors  Presidential Determination No. 2021 -12 of 
September 7, 2021  
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain 
Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy 
Act 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/202
1/09/10/2021 -19747/continuation -of-the-
exercise -of-certain -authorities -under -the-
trading -with-the-enemy -act 
 Signed 10 September 2021   
Viet Nam  
A new decree provides the list of business lines for 
which foreign investors (including foreign -invested 
companies which are deemed as foreign investors 
under Article 23 -1 of the Investment Law 2020) 
are not allowed ("Prohibition List"). It also includes 
the list of business lines where foreign investors 
are permitted but have to satisfy market entry 
conditions ("Market Entry Condition List").  
 
The prohibition list covers 25 business lines (e.g. 
press, public opinion polling, waste collection from 
househol ds, security and investigation services, 
public postal services, tourism services, except 
international tourism services for international 
tourists to Viet Nam).  Mode 3  Various sectors  Decree No. 31/2021/ND -CP guiding the 
implementation of Investment Law  
 
Viewed  at:  
https://vietnam -business -
law.info/blog/2021/4/6/new -decree -312021 -
guiding -the-implementation -of-the-investment -
law-2020-on-the-market -entry -of-foreign -
investors   Effective 26 March 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
 
The Market entry list includes 58 specific items 
(e.g. finance, communication services, adve rtising, 
education, various professional services, health, 
logistics) and one item allowing authorities to 
issue pilot mechanisms on business lines 
considered as new (i.e. not existing at the date of 
issuance of the decree). The Ministry of Planning 
and In vestment (MPI) coordinated with other 
authorities to review and collect all market entry 
conditions and publish them on the National Portal 
on Investment.  
 
A new law consolidated the previous treatment of 
Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in various 
legislation. The Law reduces the number of sectors 
recognized for PPP, now limiting them to five: (i) 
transport; (ii) power grids, power plants (except 
for hydro -electric power plants and State 
monopolies stipulated in the Law on Electricity); 
(iii) irrigation, water supply, drainage and water 
waste treatment (iv) healthcare, education - 
training; (v) information technology infrastructure. 
Investors committing to use domestic contractors, 
goods, supplies, materials and equipment are 
entitled to preferential treatment when evaluating 
bids. The durati on of a project contract cannot 
exceed the period of transfer and lending of land 
to the provided for preferences to user.  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  Law No. 64/2020/QH14 on Public -Private  
Partnership Investment (the PPP Law)  
 
Viewed at:  
http://vbpl.vn/bokehoachvadautu/Pages/vbpq -
toanvan.aspx?ItemID=142882&Keyword=  
 
https://www.whitecase.com/publications/alert/vi
etnams -new-law-public -private -partnerships  
 
 
 Effective 1 January 2021  YES 
POSTAL AND COURIER SERVICES  
Indonesia  
The Omnibus Law amends the relevant provision of 
the Post Law that sets out the requirements for 
foreign postal operators to do business in 
Indonesia. The Law stipulates that the 
requirements for foreign postal operators will be 
further regulated in a Government Regulation. The 
Omnibus Law also removes the requirement that 
foreign pos tal operators cooperate with domestic 
postal operators, as well as the requirement for 
postal operators to obtain a license from the 
Minister of Communication and Informatics to be a 
public company.  
 Mode 3  Postal services  Law No. 11 of 2020 regarding Job Creation (the 
"Omnibus Law")  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
94b928d3 -4f9a-412a-9e50-
3ff8923f73d4&utm_source=Lexology+Daily+New
sfeed&utm_medium=HTML+email+ -+Body+ -
+General+section&utm_camp aign=Lexology+sub
scriber+daily+feed&utm_content=Lexology+Dail
y+Newsfeed+2021 -04-14&utm_term=   
 Enacted: 2 November 2020   
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of  
The Communications and Information Technology 
Commission (CITC) issued an investor's guide for 
transporting parcels locally and internationally Mode 3  Postal services  Investor's Guide to the Transport of Parcels 
Locally and Internationally  
 14 July 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
after making regulatory updates. It aims to 
stimulate and develop the postal sector, facilitate 
investment, and support investors and 
establishments. It improves procedures for 
investors to obtain a license, facilitating the 
licensing requirements (for local and international 
services), reducing the time needed to obtain it, 
and clarifying the coverage of the licens e. 
 Viewed at:  
https://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/mediacenter/pressrel
eases /Pages/2021071403.aspx   
 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ICT/AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES  
Brazil  
The Ministry of Science, Technology and 
Innovations has adopted an ordinance containing 
the government 's artificial intelligence (AI) 
strategy. The ordinance strengthens research, 
development and innovation in AI and includes 
guidelines in government initiatives in topics such 
as privacy, security, ethics and human rights by 
design and calls for transparency, equity and non -
discrimination.  
 Multiple 
modes Computer and related 
services  Ordinance No. 4.617 Establishing the Brazilian 
Artificial Intelligence Strategy and its thematic 
axes 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/portaria -
gm-n-4.617 -de-6-de-abril-de-2021-*-313212172   6 April 2021  YES 
Cambodia  
The Cambodian government issued a sub -decree 
establishing a National Internet Gateway (NIG), 
which is tasked with managing domestic and 
international internet connections in the country.  Modes 1 and 
3 Telecommunication 
services  Sub-decree No. 23 on the Establishment of 
National Internet Gateway (NIG)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://data.opendevelopmentcambodia.net/en/d
ataset/7d273604 -61a9-456e-b631-
8f73dff13e9b/resource/bfc522d6 -9e02-4f5e-
a63c-5daaf3181088/download /20210216_no_23 -
sub_degree.pdf   
 
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
37ce4930 -c39f-46ab-aa38-4bbf36881ff0   
 Signed by Prime Minister 16 
February 2021  
Cuba  
On 17 August 2021, the Decree -Law entered into 
force aiming at improving and increasing the 
coherence of the regulatory framework in the 
telecommunication sector by encouraging 
technological convergence, pushing for the 
extension of broadband networks, and protecting 
customers. It also regulates the use of spectrum 
and defines the universal telecommunication 
services that must be provided by operators to all 
Cuban citizens.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Decree -Law No. 35 on Telec ommunications, 
Information and Communication Technologies 
and the Use of the Radioelectric Spectrum  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.cu/sites/default/fil
es/goc -2021-o92.pdf   
 
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/08
/18/cuba -introduces -new-telecoms -law 
 Effective 17 August 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
http://misiones.minrex.gob.cu/en/articulo/cuba -
updates -legal-framework -telecommunications -
and-typifies -cybersecurity -incidents   
 
Ecuador  
On 19 July 2021, the President issued the 
amendment to the General Regulations to the 
Organic Law of Telecommunications. The purposes 
of the measure are to increase connectivity, reduce 
the digital divide, and achieve regulation in 
accordance with the technologi cal development 
and needs of the telecommunications sector.  
 
The reform allows 1% of the revenue billed and 
received, contributed by all telecommunications 
operators, to be reinvested in social and 
development projects, covering prioritized areas or 
vulner able segments of the population. To 
calculate the payment of regulatory obligations, 
the ratio of accounts receivable to invoiced income 
should not exceed 2.5%, in which case the 
percentage resulting from the relationship may be 
applied by the providers, p ermitted or registered. 
Technical definitions are incorporated such as: 
total income invoiced and received, effective 
competition, rights to grant titles for the provision 
of telecommunications services, emergency, 
advanced mobile service line.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Decree No. 126 reforming the General 
Regulations to the Organic Telecommunications 
Law 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.telecomunicaciones.gob.ec/reforma -
al-reglamento -de-la-ley-organica -de-
telecomunicaciones -entro -en-vigencia  
 
https://minka.presidencia.gob.ec/portal/usuarios
_externos.jsf  Effective 3 August 2021  YES 
Germany  
On 7 May 2021, the Bundesrat approved the Act to 
transpose the EECC Directive 2018/1972/EU 
establishing the European Electronic 
Communications Code into national law and 
modernize different aspects of the 
Telecommunications Act. Among other things, the 
legislation clarifies that, in addition to providers of 
telecommunications services and network 
operators, providers of interpersonal 
telecommunications services are within the scope 
of the Act if they offer their services in the country, 
irrespective of where they are located.   
 Modes 1 and 
3 Telecommunication 
services  Telecommunications Modernization Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bundesrat.de/SharedDocs/beratung
svorgaenge/2021/030 1-0400/0325 -21.html  
 
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/overhaul -of-
german -telecommunications -9129646   
 Approved 7 May 2021  
 
Effective 1 December 2021  
  YES 
India  
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) 
issued notices ordering mobile operators to resume 
blocking SMS by use of "content scrubbing " filters. 
The measures, based on a 2018 regulation to 
reduce unsolicited commercial communications Modes 1 and 
3 Telecommunication 
services  Press release No. 24/2021: Implementation of 
the Telecom Commercial Communications 
Customer Preference Regulations  
 
Viewed at:  1 April 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
(spam) and fraud, require telecom companies to 
verify SMS content with a template pre -registered 
by the sender before delivering the message.  
 https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/PR_No.
24of2021.pdf   
The government adopted a set of guidelines for 
digital intermediaries and a code of ethics for 
digital media. The rules establish a new regulatory 
category referred to as "significant social media 
intermediaries" (SSMIs). Inclusion in this category 
is base d on the number of registered users, a 
threshold that will be determined by the 
government. Entities falling within this category 
must retain user information for 6 months and 
disclose user information to law enforcement 
agencies.  
 
They must establish a 3 -tiered mechanism 
(grievance officer, self -regulating body, inter -
departmental committee) to oversee the 
operations of "news and online curated content 
publishers". Chief compliance officers and related 
positions of the SSMIs, Over -the-Top service 
providers  and news media content providers must 
be employees who are resident in India.  
 
The rules give the Ministry of Information and 
Broadcasting authority to block content in 
emergencies where "no delay is acceptable."  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Digital media services  Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics 
Code 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
f4c5cf68 -5014-467d-94c8-21885824b9bb   
 
https://www.meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Int
ermediary_Guidelines_and_Digital_Media_Ethics_
Code_Rules -2021.pdf   25 February 2 021 YES 
The government published an amendment under 
its Allocation of Business Rules that expands the 
authority of the Ministry of Information and 
Broadcasting to regulate and censor social media, 
digital news and streaming services.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Audiovisual services  Allocation of Business Three Hundred and Fifty 
Seventh Amendment Rules, 2020, CG -DL-E-
10112020 -223032  
 
Viewed at:  
http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/2230
32.pdf  
 9 November 2020  YES 
On 25 February 2021, the Ministry of Electronics 
and Information Technology announced the Rules 
dealing with the operation of digital and social 
media platforms in the country. Under the Rules, 
significant social media intermediaries with more 
than 5 million users are required to disable within 
36 hours content that is deemed to be against the 
law. Individuals can also file complaints that may 
lead to content removal.   Modes 1 and 
3 Digital and social 
media platforms  Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines 
and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021  
 
Viewed at: 
https://www.meity.gov.in/content/notification -
dated -25th-february -2021-gsr-139e-information -
technology -intermediary   
https://w ww.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/15/indi
a-internet -law-online -speech -privacy -twitter -
facebook   
 Issued on 25 February 2021  
 
Effective 25 May 2021 for 
certain provisions    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/IT%28Inter
mediary%20Guidelines%20and%20Digital%20Me
dia%20Ethics%20Code%29%20Rules%2C%2020
21%20English.pdf   
 
Indonesia  
Indonesia promulgated a Regulation to complete a 
regulatory framework on management and 
supervision of electronic system providers by 
private entities (private ESPs). The Regulation 
clarifies registration requirements (and removes 
data localization require ments previously included 
in the draft measure). ESPs are required to provide 
guidelines for the use of their electronic system in 
Indonesia and ensure that the system (i) does not 
contain prohibited information and/or documents, 
and (ii) does not facilita te the dissemination of 
prohibited information and/or documents.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Telecommunication 
services  Regulation No. 5 of 2020 regarding Private 
Electronic System Provider  
 
Viewed at:  
https://jdih.kominfo.go.id/produk_hukum/view/id
/759/t/peraturan+menteri+komunikasi+dan+info
rmatika+nomor+5+tahun+2020  
 
https://www.hoganlovells.com/~/media/hogan -
lovells/pdf/2021 -
pdfs/2021_01 _26_corporate_and_finance_alert_i
ndonesian_regulator_set_clearer_terms_for_inter
net_platforms.pdf   Effective 24 November 2020   
Under the "Omnibus Law", implementing 
regulations on Postal, Telecommunication and 
Broadcasting on Capital Investment Business Fields 
(known as the "Priority List"), proposes easing of 
foreign investment and associated foreign equity 
restrictions for the technology and 
telecommunication sectors. Government 
Regulation 46 also provides that for spectrum 
leasing and spectrum  pooling with another 
telecommunication network operator, or a special 
telecommunication operator (without the need to 
obtain a specific spectrum licence).  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Government Regulation No. 46 of 2021 on Postal, 
Telecommunication  and Broadcasting  
 
Viewed at:  
https://globalcompliancenews.com/indonesia -
building -up-regulations -to-support -digital -
economy -18032021/   18 March 2021   
Japan  
In order to strengthen the effectiveness of law 
enforcement for entities including foreign 
corporations, the amendment of the 
Telecommunications Business Act introduced 
regulations related to the obligation to designate 
the domestic representative or the domestic agent 
at the time of registration or notification. It also 
introduces a publication system that also target 
domestic corporations in the case of violations of 
the Act.  
 Multiple 
modes  Telecommunication 
services  Telecommunications Business Act  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/law/det
ail/?id=3648&vm=04&re=2  
 Effective 1 April 2021  YES 
Kenya  
An amendment to the ICT policy guidelines 
increased the minimum Kenyan equity participation 
requirement from 20% to 30% in all licensed 
companies in the sector. All companies licensed to Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Gazette Notice No. 3192 amending the National 
ICT Policy Guidelines, 2020  
 
Viewed at :  Published on 9 April 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
provide broadcasting services must continue to 
comply with the 30% lo cal equity requirements. 
The Policy requires licensees to comply with the 
new local equity participation requirements within 
three years.  https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
88c77c37 -90e2-41ed-b0e1-
68591829e8fb&utm_source=Lexology+Daily+Ne
wsfeed&utm_medium=HTML+email+ -+Body+ -
+General+section&utm_campaign=Lexology+sub
scriber+daily+feed&utm_content=Lexo logy+Dail
y+Newsfeed+2021 -04-14&utm_term=   
 
Republic of Korea  
The government enacted and implemented 
amendments to the Telecommunications Business 
Act, including a requirement on foreign telecom 
services suppliers to appoint a local representative.  Mode 1  Telecommunication 
services  Amended Telecommunications Business Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.kimchang.com/en/insights/detail.kc
?sch_section=4&idx=22016#:~:text=An%20 ame
ndment%20to%20the%20Korean,10%2C%2020
20%20(the%20%E2%80%9CAmended   
 Effective 10 December 2020  YES 
On 31 August 2021, the National Assembly passed 
amendments imposing curbs on app market 
operators. The legislation defines operators of app 
markets that host and mediates mobile content 
transactions and prohibits operators from unfairly 
using their market dominance to force mobile 
content providers to use up content review and 
remove content from the market. Operators are 
required to disclose further on payment conditions, 
cancellation, and refunds in the terms of use for 
the benefit of app users. Also, general fairness 
must be observed in contracts between operators 
and content providers.   Modes 1 and 
3 Communication 
services  Amendments to Tel ecommunications Business 
Act 
 
Viewed at: 
https://www.kcc.go.kr/user.do?boardId=1058&p
age=E04010000&dc=E04010000&boardSeq=518
98&mode=view  
 
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
bbb8fb96 -2bfa-466e-a1ca-ace016c1ff9e  
 
 
 Effective 14 September 2021  YES 
Nepal  
On 13 July 2021, the Telecommunication Authority 
approved a Bylaw seeking to make the sharing of 
telecommunications infrastructure compulsory. By 
reducing surplus infrastructure investment, the 
Bylaw aims to expand operator's services and 
bring down costs for customers. While a sharing 
request is to be addressed in a 'first come first 
serve ' manner, it cannot be turned down or 
impeded by the request recipient and the sharing 
must take place within 3 months from the date of 
the agreement in avoidance of bein g cancelled. 
The Bylaw lists out 18 types of sharable passive 
infrastructure and regulates maximum sharing 
price thresholds.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Bylaw 2078 Governing the Use of 
Telecommunication Infrastructure and Fee 
Determination  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/08
/04/nta -approves -infrastructure -sharing -bylaw  
 
 Enacted 13 July 2021   
Russian Federation  
On 1 July 2021, the President signed a Law 
imposing certain requirements on foreign Modes 1 and 
3 Communication 
services  Bill No. 1176731 -7 on the Activities of Foreign 
Persons in the Information and "Internet" Effective 1 July 2021  
 YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
companies that target a Russian Internet audience. 
Under the Law, companies with a daily audience of 
more than 500,000 users in the Russian Federation 
are required to establish a representative office, 
branch or legal entity in the country. They are also 
required to register their accounts on the website 
of the competent regulator. Companies violating 
the law will be subject to sanctions inclu ding 
advertising bans and being barred from receiving 
payments made from the Russian territory.  
 Telecommunication Network in the  Territory of 
the Russian Federation  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.reuters.com/technology/putin -signs-
law-forcing -foreign -it-firms-open-offices-russia -
2021-07-01  
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
The Communication and Information Technology 
Commission released an updated version of the 
cloud computing regulatory framework. It 
facilitates requirements for the provision of cloud 
computing services, by rearranging registration 
categories, clarifying requirements for the 
registration process, explaining the mechanisms 
for dealing with data and its classifications, and 
outlines the subscribers' responsibilities of cloud 
computing services and service providers.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Computer and related 
services  Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/mediacenter/pressrel
eases/Pages/2020122201.aspx#   
 
https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/Re
gulatoryDocuments/Pages/CCRF.aspx   Effective 3 December 2020  YES 
Seychelles  
New regulations were introduced on the "per -
second" billing by operators of public land mobile 
network and records of customers of prepaid 
mobile services.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Broadcasting and Telecommunications (Records 
of Customers of Prepaid Mobile Services by 
Operators of Public Land Mobile Network) 
(Amendment) Regulations  
 
S.I. 24 of 2021 Broadcasting a nd 
Telecommunication (Per -second Billing by 
Operators of Public Land Mobile Network) 
Regulations; S.I. 2 of 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.nationalassembly.sc/legislation/stat
utory -instrument -sis/si-2-2021-broadcasting -
and-telecommunications -records  
 
https://www.nationalassembly.sc/legislation/stat
utory -instrument -sis/si-24-2021-broadcasting -
and-telecommunication -second -billing   
 Enacted 22 January and 3 
March 2021  YES 
Tanzania  
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory 
Authority (TCRA) suspended new data tariffs 
offered by the country 's mobile operators. 
Telecommunications companies revised their prices 
for voice calls, SMS and data services to comply Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/04
/07/tcra -suspends -cellcos -revised-data-
tariffs/?utm_source=CommsUpdate&utm_campai
gn=db64166f38 -2 April 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
with the new regulations. However, the TCRA is 
temporarily suspending the new data bundles and 
their pricing to give service providers time to 
conduct detailed analysis that would better serve 
the interests of consumers.  
 CommsUpdate+07+April+2021&utm_medium=e
mail&utm_term=0_0688983330 -db64166f38 -
11673382   
Ukraine  
The new law established equal rights for all 
providers of electronic communications networks 
and services to access the infrastructure and 
introduces a dispute settlement procedure.  Modes 1 and 
3 Telecommunication 
services  The Law of Ukraine No 1089 -IX on Electronic 
Communications  
 
Viewed at:  
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1089 -
20#Text   
 Adopted 16 December 2020  
 
Effective 1 January 2022  YES 
United States  
On 12 May, President Biden signed the 'Executive 
Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity' 
which, inter alia , mandates that software 
purchased by the federal government meet new 
cybersecurity standards, discusses securing cloud -
based systems and opera tional technology systems 
that run vital machinery and infrastructure and 
seeks to impose new cyber incident reporting 
requirements on certain information and 
operational technology and software vendors.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Computer and 
telecommunication 
servic es Executive Order on Improving the Nation's 
Cybersecurity  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing -
room/presidential -actions/2021/05/12/executive -
order -on-improving -the-nations -cybersecurity   Effective 12 May 2021  YES 
Viet Nam 
The Ministry of Information and Communications 
has recently issued a code of conduct on social 
networks. Social network service providers are 
required to post their terms of service; have 
measures for detecting, notifying and coordinating 
with the State authorities with regard to content in 
violation of intellectual property and other laws; 
and protect the information of us ers.  
 
In addition, service providers are encouraged to 
have guidelines for their users, a policy to support 
and protect the legitimate rights and interests of 
"disadvantaged people" when they use social 
networks and to take measures to ensure the 
safety a nd healthy development of children and 
adolescents on social networks.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Social media platform 
services  Decision No. 874/QD -BTTTT of the MIC  
 
Viewed at:  
https://mic.gov.vn/Pages/VanBan/14668/874_Qd
-BTTTT.html  
 
https://indochinecounsel.com/upload/news/Speci
alAlert_CodeofConductonSocialNetworksinVietna
m_Jun2021.pdf   
 
 Effective 17 June 2021  YES 
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES  
Indonesia  
The Government enacted a regulation, clarifying, 
inter alia , the condition on joint operations with 
domestic construction services business entities: Mode 3 and 
4 Construction services  Government Regulation No. 14 of  
2021 on the Amendment of Government  Enacted Febru ary 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
for Construction Work and Integrated Construction 
projects, at least 30 percent of the construction 
work value shall be taken up by the local partner, 
while for Cons truction Consultation Service works, 
it shall be 50 %. 
 
Foreign construction workers will be subject to 
knowledge and technology transfer to domestic 
manpower. This provision is exempted for 
members of the board of directors and 
commissioners; heads of repr esentative offices; 
and foreign workers employed for temporary work 
(less than six months). Foreign construction 
workers with expert qualifications can provide their 
services in certain positions as regulated in laws 
and regulations. Every employer should prioritize 
Indonesian workers in all types of available 
positions. In the event that the position cannot be 
fulfilled by Indonesian workers, a foreign worker 
can be hired.  
 Regulation No. 22 of 2020 on the Implementation 
Regulation of  
Law No. 2 of 2017 on Construction Service ( "GR 
14/2021 ") 
 
Government Regulation No. 34 of 2021 on 
Foreign Worker Utilisation  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bepartners.co.id/file/download/9222
931omnibus%20law%20series%20chapter%20iii
%20construction%20law.pdf  
 
EDUCATION SERVICES  
China  
The government introduced new measures to 
promote the development of students, improve 
education quality, alleviate financial burdens on 
parents and further regulate off -campus training 
(including both online and offline training). Local 
authorities will no longer approve new "subject -
based" (subjects taught in compulsory education) 
off-campus and after -school training institutions 
targeting compulsory education students and all 
existing "subject -based" off -campus institutions 
will be required to convert into or register as "non -
profit" organizations.  
 
Foreign investment in "subject -based" training 
institutions is prohibited, whether through mergers 
or acquisitions, trustee arrangements, franchising, 
or through a "v ariable interest entity" (VIE).  
 
All online "subject -based" training institutions will 
now be subject to government approval.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Education services  Opinions for Further Easing the Burden of 
Excessive Homework and Off -campus Tutoring for 
Students at the Stage of Compulsory Education  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/2021 -
07/24/content_5627132.htm   
 
https://www.china -briefing.com/news/china -
bans-for-profit -tutoring -in-core-education -an-
explainer   
 Effective 24 July 2021   
On 14 May 2021, the Government announced the 
Implementation Rules for the Law for Promoting 
Private Education. The following main limitations 
are imposed:  
- foreign -invested enterprises and social Modes 1 and 
3 Education services  Implementation Rules for the Law for Promoting 
Private Education ("Education Sector 
Implementation Rules")  
 
Viewed at:  Effective 1 September 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
organizations controlled by foreign parties cannot 
establish or operate private schools implementing 
compulsory education;  
- the board o f directors of private schools 
implementing compulsory education must solely 
consist of Chinese nationals;  
- private schools implementing compulsory 
education are forbidden from using foreign 
teaching materials; and  
- staff teaching online are subject to t he same 
rules and regulations as other foreign education 
workers in China, and schools are responsible for 
ensuring that online teaching materials align with 
relevant laws.  
 http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2021 -
05/14/content_5606463.htm   
 
https://www.china -briefing.com/news/investing -
in-chinas -private -education -industry -new-
opportunities -restrictions -for-foreign -playe rs/  
FINANCIAL SERVICES  
Albania  
The Board of the Capital Market Authority 
approved five regulations (By -laws in the Capital 
Market) covering:  
- licensing of investment firms, their branches and 
recognition of foreign investment firms,  
- activities of tied agents of investment firms,  
- requirements for key personnel in investment 
firms or offering investment services,  
- assessing client suitability,  
- procedure for registering the offering 
memorandum for the issuance of bonds.  Multiple 
modes  Financial services  Regulation No. 187, dated 16.12.2020 "On the 
form and procedure of registration of the offering 
memorandum for bonds issuance"  
 
Regulation No. 188, dated 16.12.2020 "On the 
registration and activity of t he tied agent of the 
investment firm"  
 
Regulation No. 195, dated 29.12.2020 "On the 
licensing of the investment firm, the registration 
of the branch of the foreign investment firm and 
the recognition of the foreign investment firm"  
 
Regulation No. 196, dat ed 29.12.2020 "On the 
certification procedure and qualifications of the 
employees with key functions of the investment 
firm" 
 
Regulation No. 197, dated 29.12.2020 "On the 
assessment of client's suitability"  
 
Regulation No.112 dated 31.08.2020 on 
"Licensing  of Collective Investment Undertakings"  
 
Regulation No. 132 dated 30.09.2020 "The form, 
calculation and amount of its own funds that the 
fund management company must have"  
 
Regulation No. 133, dated 30.09.2020 "On 
Investor communications"  
 16 and 29 December 2020  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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by 
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Regulation No. 1 56, dated 23.10.2020 "Risk 
management of the management company of 
collective investment undertakings"  
 
Regulation No. 189, dated 16.12.2020 "On 
Suspension of issue and redemption of units in 
CIU" 
 
Regulation No. 2, dated 27.01.2021 "On the 
Operation of Li censed Collective Investment 
Undertakings established in Albania by Fund 
Management Companies and Depositaries"  
 
The Albanian Parliament approved on 16 March 
2021 a new law fulfilling the recommendations of 
the European Commission, through progress 
reports and through the annual meetings of the 
Sub-Committee EU -Albania "Internal Market and 
Competition".  
 Multiple 
modes  Insurance services  Law on compulsory motor insurance in the 
transport sector  Effective 1 July 2021  YES 
Kingdom of Bahrain  
On 16 September 2021, the Central Bank of 
Bahrain ("CBB") introduced a new license category 
of investment firms under the CBB Rulebook 
Volume 4 – Investment Business. The new license 
category caters to the business models of 
specialist fund managers who 
operate/manage/market Collective Investment 
Undertakings, i.e. funds, targeted at "accredited 
investors" only (i.e. investors with a net worth of 
USD 1 million and above) and not offered to "retail 
investors" as defined under t he CBB regulations). 
Examples of such funds include private equity 
funds, hedge funds, structured funds, real estate 
funds, venture capital funds and other alternative 
investment funds.  
A Category 4 investment firm licensee must be: a 
Bahraini joint stock company (BSC), or a branch 
resident in the Kingdom of Bahrain of a company 
incorporated under the laws of its territory of 
incorporation and (where local regulation so 
requires) authorised as market -maker in that 
territory.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financ ial services  Viewed at:  
https://www.cbb.gov.bh/media -center/cbb -
issues -regulations -on-new-license -category -for-
fund-managers   
 
https://cbben.thomsonreuters.com/rulebook/issu
ance-regulations -new-category -4-investment -
firm-license16 -september -2021  
 
https://cbben.thomsonreuters.com/rulebook/acc
redited -investor -0  
 Effective 16 September 2021  YES 
China  
The People's Bank of China has released new 
guidelines on the collection and processing of 
personal financial information which apply to 
regulated banks, financial institutions and Multiple 
modes  Financial services  Personal Financial Information Guidelines  
 
Viewed at:  20 December 2020    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
- 82 - Measure  Mode(s) of 
supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
insurance companies. Personal financial 
information includes  information wh ich is 
collected, processed, generated and secured 
through the provision of financial products or 
services in China. Personal financial information 
can be transferred abroad if necessary for 
business purposes and under certain conditions 
(e.g. consent, pri vacy and security assessment). It 
is required, amongst other things, that certain 
sensitive information is not shared with third -party 
service providers.  
 https://www.mondaq.com/china/security/10186
64/stricter -data-localisation -and-security -rules-
for-financial -and-insurance -data-in-china   
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) introduced a 
data lifecycle security code. It represents the key 
guideline for handling personal and other financial 
information by financial institutions. They are 
classified into five levels and different compliance 
obligations are specified for each. This will require 
financial institutions to assess and classify/tag 
financial data against the five levels and apply the 
relevant compliance obligations to each level 
accordingly.  
 
Financial institutions must comply with th ese extra 
steps as well as compliance obligations under the 
Cybersecurity Law, Personal Information Security 
Specification, etc. Apps and web terminals 
operated by financial institutions must not retain 
any information at level 3 or above once the 
transact ion in question is concluded. Level 5 data 
(i.e. important data, not defined) must only be 
stored in Mainland China and cannot be 
transferred or accessed abroad. For all other 
financial data (i.e. levels 1 to 4), the general 
principal is that such data sho uld be stored in 
Mainland China. Financial data at level 3 or above 
– which includes all customer personal information 
– can only be transferred to, or accessed by, third 
parties (onshore or offshore) if: (i) necessary for 
business purposes; and (ii) prior  approvals are 
obtained. Transfers to group companies are also 
regulated, and different requirements apply to 
each level.  
 
The code details extensive data security measures 
that must be applied throughout the data lifecycle 
for each level of data. Financia l institutions must 
undertake an additional data security impact Mode 3  Financial services  Financial Data Security Data Lifecycle Security 
Code (JR/T 0223 -2021)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://blogs.dlapiper.com/privacymatters/china -
navigating -china -episode -16-new-data-lifecycle -
guidelines -for-financial -institutions -in-china -
detailed -assessments -additional -security -
measures -and-some -data-localisation -
introduced/   
 
http://www.360doc.com/content/21/0416/10/70
074794_972578115.shtml   Effective 8 April 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
assessment if they acquire any data from an 
external (third party) supplier.  
 
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory 
Commission (CBIRC) issued a Notice on Matters 
Related to Insurance Fund Financial Equity 
Investment. The core of the Notice is to remove 
industry restrictions on financial equity investment 
of insurance funds.  Mode 3  Insurance services  Notice on Matters Related to Insurance Fund 
Financial Equity Inves tment  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.cbirc.gov.cn/cn/view/pages/goverme
ntDetail.html?docId=942106&itemId=861&gener
altype=1  
 Effective 12 November 2020  YES 
The CBIRC introduced new rules regarding 
Internet Insurance Business Measures according 
to which only licensed insurance institutions 
(qualified operators) are allowed to engage in 
internet insurance business.  Modes 1 
and 3  Insurance services  Internet Insurance Business Measures  
(New Internet Insurance Measures)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cbirc.gov.cn/cn/view/pages/goverm
entDetail.html?docId=949137&itemId=861  
 Effective 1 February 2021  YES 
The CBIRC issued the Decision on Amending the 
Implementation Rules of the Regulations of the 
People's Republic of China on Foreign -funded 
Insurance Companies. Restrictive provisions on 
the ratio of foreign shares are removed. A foreign 
insurance company or  a foreign -funded insurance 
group company, as shareholder of a foreign 
insurance company, can hold 100% of the shares. 
The decree also clarifies access conditions for 
foreign insurance group companies and foreign 
financial institutions to invest in foreign -funded 
insurance companies.  
 Mode 3  Insurance services  Decree of China Banking and Insurance 
Regulatory Commission (2021 No. 2)  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.cbirc.gov.cn/cn/view/pages/ItemDet
ail.html?docId=971698&itemId=928   
 Effective 10 March 2021  YES 
China's State Council promulgated new regulations 
providing that no entity or individual may publish 
an advertisement containing fundraising content 
or otherwise distribute publicity material for 
fundraising to the public.  
 
For Internet information service providers failing 
to fulfil their obligations to prevent and dispose of 
suspected illegal fundraising information, the 
competent authorities shall order rectification, 
issue a warning or confiscate the illegal proceeds. 
For online instances such as websites or mobile 
applications that were  established or developed for 
illegal fundraising, the competent 
telecommunications authority shall shut them 
down in accordance with law.  
 Mode 3  Banking services  
Advertising services  Regulations on the Prevention and Handling of 
Illegal Fundraising  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
fa0e88b2 -a27f-4d7a-981d-
2ff27b002042&utm_source=Lexology+Daily+Ne
wsfeed&utm_medium=HTML+email+ -+Body+ -
+General+section&utm_campaign=Lexology+su
bscriber+daily+feed&utm_content=Lexology+D a
ily+Newsfeed+2021 -04-16&utm_term=  
 Effective 1 May 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Costa Rica  
The National Council for the Supervision of the 
Financial System introduced several reforms to 
regulations related to public offering securities to 
promote environmental, social and sustainable 
objectives in the securities market.  
 Modes 1 
and 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Reform Securities Public Offering Regulations, 
Infrastructure Project Financing Regulations, 
Securitization Process Regulation and General 
Regulations on M anagement Companies and 
Investment Funds  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normati
va/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?param1=
NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=93220&nValor3=123
657&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 16 December 2020  YES 
A regulation was published establishing the 
minimum responsibilities and obligations that 
apply to branches of foreign banks established in 
Costa Rica.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Regulation on Minimum Responsibilities and 
Obligations of Foreign Bank Branches in 
Costa  Rica 
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normati
va/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?param1=
NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=93233&nValor3=123
675&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 16 December 2020 YES 
A new version of the regulation concerning 
exchange derivatives operations establishes the 
procedure before the General Superintendency of 
Financial Entities (SUGEF) to negotiate exchange 
derivatives contracts with clients, which 
complements the authorization of the entity by the 
Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR). It also 
establishes prudential provisions on limits for 
operations with exchange derivatives.  
  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Regulation on Transactions wit h Exchange 
Derivatives (SUGEF AGREEMENT 9 -20) and 
Reform Regulation on the Patrimonial Adequacy 
of Financial Institutions  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normati
va/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?param1=
NRTC&nValor1=1& nValor2=93230&nValor3=123
660&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 16 December 2020  YES 
A new version of the regulation on foreign 
currency derivatives was approved. It establishes 
the terms of use and negotiation of derivative 
contracts in foreign currency carried out b y 
entities supervised by the General 
Superintendence of Financial Institutions and the 
General Superintendence of Securities that have 
exchange intermediary status. The measure also 
regulates the obligations and responsibilities of 
these entities to supply  information to the Central 
Bank of Costa Rica and to the corresponding 
supervisory bodies.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Foreign Currency Derivatives Regulation  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normati
va/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?param1=
NRTC&nValor1=1& nValor2=93227&nValor3=123
653&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 16 December 2020  YES 
An amendment to the Law for the Regulation of 
Financial Intermediation of Cooperative Mode 3  Credit granting 
services  Reform Regulation of Financial Intermediation of 
Cooperative Organizations  Effective 2 December 2020 
(except for the amendment YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Organizations allows savings and credit 
cooperatives to grant loans to micro, small and 
medium -sized enterprises to promote economic 
reactivation. In addition, the reform eliminates a 
series of restrictions previously imposed on 
cooperatives for lending to  enterprises and 
expands the scope of financial services that they 
may offer to their members.  
  
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normati
va/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?param1=
NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=93089&nValor3=123
423&strTipM=TC  referring to the possibility of 
making investments in 
securitie s issued by different 
financial institutions, 
effective six months after 
publication)  
A new regulation was approved, which regulates 
the management of the deposit guarantee fund 
(FGD) and other guarantee funds (OFG) created 
by Law No. 9816 ("Law of Creation of the 
Guarantee Fund Deposit and Resolution 
Mechanisms"). The purpose of the measure is to 
guarantee, up to a certain limit, the deposits and 
savings that natural and legal persons keep in 
entities contributing to the Fund, as well as 
establish  the resolution mechanisms of financial 
intermediaries supervised by the General 
Superintendency of Financial Entities (SUGEF).  
 Mode 3  Credit granting 
services  Regulation on the management of the deposit 
guarantee fund (FGD) and other guarantee funds  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normati
va/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?param1=
NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=93574&nValor3=124
296&strTipM=TC  
 
https://www.sugef.fi.cr/ver/normativa/normativa
_vigente/Sugef% 2040-
21%20%20(v01%2028%20enero%202021).pdf
#.YH9e6ehKjcs  
 Effective 3 May 2021  YES 
Revisions were introduced to the Law for the 
Promotion of Competition and Effective Defence of 
the Consumer regulating financial, commercial and 
microcredit operations, including limits on the 
maximum annual interest rate that individuals or 
legal entities may charge when granting financing 
to a third party.  
 Mode 3  Credit granting 
services  Reform of the Law for the Promotion of 
Competition and Effective Prote ction of the 
Consumers  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normati
va/Normas/nrm_text o_completo.aspx?param1=
NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=92971&nValor3=123
240&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 18 November 2020  YES 
Hong Kong, China  
The Insurance (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 and 
relevant subsidiary legislation provide for, 
inter alia, a new regulatory regime for insurance -
linked securities ("ILS"). ILS is a risk management 
tool that enables insurers or reinsurers to offload 
risks that t hey have underwritten to the capital 
market by way of securitization and is often 
treated as an alternative form of reinsurance.  Multiple 
modes  Insurance services  Insurance (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 and the 
Insurance (Special Purpose Business) Rules  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr19 -
20/english/ord/2020ord017 -e.pdf  
 
https://www.legco .gov.hk/yr20 -
21/english/subleg/negative/2021ln007 -e.pdf 
 
https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr20 -
21/english/subleg/negative/2021ln008 -e.pdf 
 
https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr20 -
21/english/subleg/negative/2021ln002 -e.pdf Effective 29 March 2021  YES  
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https://www.lexology.com/libr ary/detail.aspx?g=
70e6237a -844b-4a3a-a457-ca96c83a5fa0   
 
India  
On 14 June 2021, India amended the Consolidated 
FDI Policy of 2020 for the Insurance Sector. Up to 
74% of foreign shareholding is permitted in 
insurance companies under the "Automatic Route" 
(49% previously). In addition, the regulation 
provides that in an  Indian insurance company with 
foreign capital, the following must be 'Resident 
Indian Citizens ': (a) a majority of its directors; (b) 
a majority of its key management persons; and 
(c) at least one among the chairperson of its 
board, its managing director and its chief 
executive officer.  
 Mode 3  Insurance services  Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Press Note 
No. 2 (2021 series)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/pn2 -
2021.pdf  Effective 19 August 2021   
The National Payments Corporation of India 
(NPCI), limited to a maximum of 30% the market 
share of foreign electronic payment service 
suppliers processing online payments made 
through India's United Payment Interface (owned 
and operated by NPCI).  Multiple 
modes  Electronic payment 
services  Press release No 216: NPCI Press Release - UPI 
balances consumer experience with growth 
outlook with a 30% volume cap for Third Party 
App Providers (TPAPs)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.npci.org.in/PDF/npci/press -
releases/2020/UPI -balances -consumer -
experience -with-growth -for-TPAPs.pdf  
 Effective 1 Janua ry 2021  YES 
Indonesia  
A new regulation deals with providers of payment 
system services (PJP), covering the supply of 
information on sources of funds, payment 
initiation and/or acquiring services, administration 
of sources of funds and/or remittance services. 
The regulation relaxes foreign ownership and 
voting rights. For payment service providers of 
non-bank institutions, the maximum share of 
foreign ownership is 85% and the maximum share 
of foreign ownership is 49% with voting rights.  
 Mode 3 Banking and other 
financial services  Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 23/6/PBI/2021 
concerning Payment Service Providers  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bi.go.id/id/publikasi/peraturan/Page
s/PBI_230621.aspx#   Effective 1 July 2021  YES 
A new regulation deals with operators of payment 
system infrastructure activities, including clearing 
and final settlement and the provision of 
technology for payment transaction processing. 
For a payment system infrastructure operator 
(PIP) of a non -bank institution, the maximum 
share of foreign ownership and voting rights is 
20% (same as before).  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 23/7/PBI/2021 
concerning Payment System Infrastructure 
Operator  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bi.go.id/id/publikasi/peraturan/Page
s/PBI_230721.aspx#   Effective 1 July 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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Bank Indonesia (BI) implemented structural 
changes to the payment licensing framework in 
Indonesia which includes the reclassification of the 
activities of payment service operators (from 
previously an institutional -based approach to now 
an activity and risk -based approach). This 
regulation will enable BI to better mitigate 
potential risks in Indonesia's financial system 
while keeping up with the rapid development of 
digitalization and innovation in the payment 
systems industry. Worth noting regarding share 
ownerships are:  
a) a maximum of 85% foreign equity participation 
(FEP) or 49% FEP with voting rights for non-bank 
payment service providers  
b) a maximum of 20% FEP for non -bank payment 
infrastructure providers with or without voting 
rights.  
 Mode 3  Payment services  Regulation No. 22/23/PBI/2020 on Payment 
System.  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bi.go.id/id/publikasi/peraturan/Page
s/PBI_222320.aspx#  
  
 Published 29 December 2020  
Effective 1 July 2021  YES 
Japan  
An amendment of Japan's Financial Instruments 
and Exchange Act (Act No. 25 of 1948, the FIEA) 
passed the Diet, which creates two exemptions 
from investment management business 
registration requirements for investment fund 
managers: i) who have certain track record for 
overseas investors ; or ii) who primarily manage 
foreign funds for professional investors located 
abroad.  
 
In the former case, a foreign investment manager 
is required to file a notification with the competent 
Local Finance Bureau (LFB) and is permitted to 
start its business in Japan if the notification is 
accepted by the LFB and the manager meets, inter 
alia, the following qualifications: hold an 
investment management license granted by its 
home regulator similar to the IMB license granted 
by the LFB; mainly invests in non -Japanese 
securities; has an office in Japan; and appoints a 
representative in Japan.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Viewed at:  
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/amendme
nt-investment -management -business -
regulations -foreign -fund-managers -doing   Enacted 19 May 2021  
 
Effective date to be decided 
(no earlier than 6months 
after the enacted date)  YES 
Kazakhstan  
Due to the expiration of the five -year transition 
period pursuant to the commitments set forth in 
the GATS Schedule of Specific Commitments  of 
the Republic of Kazakhstan in relation to the 
financial services sector, the relevant laws of 
Kazakhstan have been amended to allow foreign Mode 3  Financial services  Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 2444 "On 
Banks and Banking Activities in the Republi c of 
Kazakhstan" of 31 August 1995  
 
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 126 "On 
Insurance Activities" of 18 December 2000  Effective 16 December 2020  YES  
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banks, insurance (and reinsurance) organizations 
and insurance brokers to open direct branches in 
the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.  
 
In order to open branches, foreign banks and 
insurance and reinsurance organizations are 
required to meet the requirements and conditions 
established by the Laws of the RK "On Banks and 
Banking Activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan" 
and "On Insurance Activities":  
1) in the banking sector:  
- the minimum amount of total assets of a non -
resident bank, which has submitted an application 
for the opening of a branch, must be not less than 
USD 20 billion;  
- the mini mum amount of deposit which can be 
accepted from a natural person by non -resident 
bank branches must be not less than USD 
120,000.  
2) in the insurance and reinsurance sectors:  
- the minimum amount of total assets of a non -
resident insurance organization/no n-resident 
reinsurance organization, which has submitted an 
application for the opening of a branch, must be 
not less than USD 5 billion;  
- branches of non -resident insurance 
companies/non -resident reinsurance organizations 
are allowed to provide insuranc e services in 
certain sectors only if the parent non -resident 
companies have at least 10 years of experience in 
those sectors and classes.  
  
Entrepreneur Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan 
No. 375 -V ZRK of 29 October 2015  
 
Law of the RK No. 399 -VI ZRK "On Amending 
Some Legislative Acts of the Republic of 
Kazakhstan Concerning the Restoration of 
Economic Growth" of 2 January 2021  
 
Law of the RK No. 168 -VI ZRK "On Amending 
Some Legislative Acts of the Republic of 
Kazakhstan Concerning Currency Regulation and 
Currency Control, Risk -Oriented Supervision of 
Activity of the Financial Organizations, Protection 
of the Rights of Consumers of Financial Services 
and Improvement of Activity of the National 
Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan" of 2 July 
2018 
 
Law of the RK No. 422 -V ZRK "On Amending 
Some Legislative Acts of the Republic of 
Kazakhstan Concerning Non -Performing Loans 
and Assets of Second -Tier Banks, the Provision 
of Financial Services and the Activities of 
Financial Organizations and the National Bank of 
the Republic  of Kazakhstan" of 24 November 
2015 
 
Mexico  
The Executive Branch adopted a new measure 
imposing certain requirements on the operations of 
electronic payment fund institutions, in order to 
ensure the security of operations with their clients 
and safeguard their principal activities, internal 
operations and processes in the event of 
unforeseen acts, situations or events that may 
block, damage or limit, such activities.  
 
The regulation requires, inter alia , that ele ctronic 
payment fund institutions notify their clients of a 
series of transactions within a period of no more 
than 5 seconds, including money transfers. The 
regulation also contains provisions on the use of 
Cloud services by electronic payment fund 
institu tions.  Multiple 
modes  Electronic payment 
services  Provisions Applicable to Electronic Payment Fund 
Institutions referred to in Articles 48, Second 
Paragraph, 54, First Paragraph, and 56, First and 
Second Paragraphs of the Law to Regulate 
Financial Technolo gy Institutions  
 
Viewed at:  
http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5610
487&fecha=28/01/2021  
 
https://www.banxico.org.mx/marco -
normativo/normativa -emitida -por-el-banco -de-
mexico/reglas -conjuntas -instituciones -de-fondos -
de-pago-e/%7BADF42F57 -E748-2DBE -AAA2 -
1988AA7A29FE%7D.pdf  Effective 28 April 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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Republic of Moldova  
A new regulation was approved to ensure the 
proper enforcement of the Law amending certain 
legislative acts, especially the Capital Market Law 
(No. 97/2020), partially transposing the provisions 
of Regulation (EU) No. 1060/2009 regarding the 
activity of credit rating agencies. This sets up the 
principles and requirements regardi ng the 
registration, supervision and activity of credit 
rating agencies.  
 Multiple 
modes  Financial services  National Commission for Financial Markets 
Decision No. 56/3 from 23.11.2020  
 
Source:  
Permanent Delegation of Moldova to the WTO 
(12 May 2021)  Effective 1 January 2021  YES 
The Regulation on approving the establishment 
and operation of the collective placements 
(No. 49/14/2014) and the Regulation on licensing 
and authorization on the capital market (No. 
56/11/2014) were amended.  
 Multiple 
modes  Financial services  National Commission for Financial Markets 
Decision No. 52/8 from 03.11.2020  
 
Source:  
Permanent Delegation of Moldova to the WTO 
(12 May 2021)  
 Effective 20 November 2020  YES 
The Parliament approved a new law to transpose 
into national legislation the European supervisory 
framework, specifically the provisions of EU 
Directive No.  2009/138 as of 25.11.2009 
regarding the access to the activity and the 
conduct of the insurance and reinsurance activity 
(Solvency II).  
 All modes  Financial services  Law on insurance and reinsurance activity 
(No. 438 of 05.11.2020)  
 
Source:  
Permanent Delegation of Moldova to the WTO 
(12 May 2021)  
 
https://www.xprimm.com/MOLDOVA -the-draft-
law-on-insurance -and-reinsurance -activities -
passed -its-first-reading -in-parliament -articol -
2,12,31 -16393.htm   
 Adopted 4 December 2020  YES 
Myanmar  
The Central Bank of Myanmar issued new rules for  
Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) 
operations in Myanmar, such as conducting 
finance company business, leasing business, or 
factoring business, which are defined in the 
Financial Institutions Law. These cover NBFI 
registration, the prohibition of deposit acceptance 
by these entities and opens the possibility for 
100% foreign ownership.  
 Mode 3  Financial services  Notification 1/2021 in relation to non -banking 
financial institutions  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cbm.gov.mm/sites/ default/ 
files/directive_nbfi_myanfor_website_27 -1-
2021-1-9 
 
https://www.tilleke.com/insights/myanmar -
issues -new-guidelines -for-non-banking -financial -
institutions/   
 26 January 2021  YES 
Netherlands  
A new Act introduces a prohibition on the provision 
of cross -border direct insurance services by third -
country insurers, as per the European 
Commission 's policy to disallow this form of 
service provision. As a result of these measures, Mode 1  Insurance services  Act amending the Dutch Financial Supervision 
Act 
 
Viewed at:  Effective 17 March 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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life and non -life insurers from non -EU/EEA 
countries can no longer provide direct cross -
border insurance services in the Netherlands. 
Reinsurance through the provision of s ervices by 
third-country insurers remains permitted.  
 https://www.dnb.nl/en/sector -
information/supervision -laws-and-
regulations/laws -and-eu-regulations/financial -
supervision -act/ 
 
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=
6de198ad -1714-4a6b-90f0-9af243d82fb6   
 
New Zealand  
Introduction of licencing regime for financial 
benchmark administrators operating in 
New Zealand. The measure is designed on an opt -
in basis so that it only captures the financial 
benchmarks that are intended to be regulated.  
 All modes  Financial services  Financial Markets (Derivatives Margin and 
Benchmarking) Reform Amendment Act 2019  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2019/
0046/latest/whole.html  
 Effective 15 March 2021  YES 
Introduction of new requirements on all those that 
give financial advice to a retail client.  All modes  Financial services  Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act 
2019 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2019/
0008/latest/wh ole.html   
 Effective 15 March 2021  YES 
Philippines  
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP, Philippines 
central bank) adopted a series of new measures 
affecting banking and other financial services. 
These relate, for example, to:  
- defining "digital bank" (maximum 40% 
ownership allowed by foreign individuals or foreign 
non-bank corporations, head office in Philippines),  
- prudential requirements (minimum capital, 
foreign currency deposit unit asset cover),  
- rules and regulations governing operations of 
virtual asset service providers,  
- reducing the minimum size of an account and 
expand the securities eligible as investment outlet 
for commingled funds under investment 
management,  
- reporting requirements of banks and quasi -banks 
as part of the report  rationalization initiative of the 
BSP, and  
- amendments to the Implementing Rules and 
Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10000 
("The Agri -Agra Reform Credit Act of 2009", to 
improve financing to the agrarian reform, 
fisheries, and agricultural s ector).  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Circulars Nos. 1102, 1104, 1105, 1107 to 1111;  
Memorandum Nos. M -2020-083, 084; M -2021-
001 
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.bsp.gov.ph/   
 October 2020 – March 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP, Philippines 
central bank) Monetary Board decided to close the 
window for the submission of applications from 
new digital banks, including converting banks, 
starting 31 August 2021. The move will allow the 
BSP to monito r the performance of the new 
players and impact of digital banks on the banking 
system and their contribution to the financial 
inclusion agenda. The new category, introduced in 
2020 for online -only banks, has attracted interest 
from so -called neo -banks bac ked by foreign 
investors as well as from traditional banks pivoting 
to digital services.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Memorandum No. M -2021-046 
 
BSP Press Release "BSP closes window for new 
digital bank applications", 18 August 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bsp.gov.ph/Regulations/Issuances/
2021/M -2021-046.pdf   
 
https://www.bsp.gov.ph/SitePages/MediaAndRes
earch/MediaDisp.aspx?ItemId=5906   
 
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021
-08-19/philippines -set-to-close-digital -bank-
applications -for-3-
years#:~:text=In%20the%20Philippines%2C%2
0several%20lenders,Overseas%20Filipino%20Ba
nk%2C%20Ton ik%20Bank   
 Effective 1 September 2021  YES 
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP, Philippines 
central bank) adopted a series of other new 
measures affecting banking and other financial 
services. These relate, for example, to creating an 
enabling environment for the operation of Islamic 
banks; consent -driven data portability, 
interoperability, and collaborative partnerships 
among financial institutions and third -party 
providers; and ease/simplify foreign exchange 
regulations and transactions to mai ntain a 
regulatory framework that responds to the needs 
of a dynamic Filipino economy.  
 Multiple 
modes  Banking and other 
financial services  Circulars Nos. 1112 -1116, 1118 -1125;  
Memoranda Nos. M -2021-031, 035  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bsp.gov.ph/SitePages/Re gulations/
RegulationsList.aspx?TabId=1   April – August 2021  YES 
Russian Federation  
A new law allows the establishment of a 
commercial presence in the form of a branch of a 
foreign insurer and reinsurer subject to the 
conditions stipulated by the Schedule of Specific 
Commitments of the Russian Federation.  
 Mode 3  Insurance services  Feder al Law No. 343 -FZ "On Amending the Law 
of the Russian Federation "On the Organization 
of Insurance Activity in the Russian Federation" 
and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian 
Federation" as of 2 July 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pravo.gov.ru   
 
Notification Pursuant to ARTICLE III:3 of the 
GATS S/C/N/1062, 21 July 2021  
 Effective 22 August 2021  YES 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued a 
resolution to approve the amendments to the 
Investment Funds Regulations and Real Estate Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Amended by the resolution of the Board of 
Capital Market Authority dated 24 February 2021  
 Effective 1 May 2021 (except 
for amendments to the YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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Investment Funds Regulations and the Glossary of 
Defined Terms Used in the Regulations and Rules 
of the Capital Mark et Authority.  Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CMA
_N_2865.aspx   
 
https://c ma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regulati
ons/Documents/IFRs%20Regulations -
%20Final%20English.pdf  
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul ati
ons/Documents/REAL%20ESTATE%20INVE%20F
UND%20REG__.pdf   
 provisions specified in the 
announcement)  
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued a 
resolution to approve the amendments to the 
Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing 
Obligations.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Amended by the resolution of the Board of the 
Capital Market Authority dated 14 January 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regulati
ons/Documents/OSRCI_en.pdf   
 Effective 28 January 2021 
(except sub -paragraphs (2) 
and (8/b -c) of paragraph (a) 
of article 6, and articles 8, 9 
and 14 which will be effective 
1 January 2022)  
 YES 
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued a 
resolution to approve the amendments to the 
Rules for Special Purposes Entities.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Amended by the resolution of the Board of the 
Capital Market Authority dated 14 January 2021   
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regulati
ons/Documents/Market_Conduct_Regulations_En
.pdf  
 Effective 28 January 2021  YES 
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued a 
resolution to approve the amended Market 
Conduct Regulations.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Amended by the resolution of the Board of the 
Capital Market Authority dated 25 January 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regulati
ons/Documents/Market_Conduct_Regulations_En
.pdf  
 Effective 26 January 2021  YES 
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued a 
resolution to approve the amendment to Annex 1 
(Proxy Form) of the Regulatory Rules and 
Procedures issued pursuant to the Companies Law 
relating to Listed Joint Stock Companies by 
deleting the official seal requirement, if  the 
shareholder is a legal person.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Amended by the resolution of the Board of the 
Capital Market Authority dated 18 November 
2020 
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regulati
ons/Documents/Regulatory -Rules -and-
Procedures -issued -pursuant -to-the-Companies -
Law.pdf   
 Effective 24 November 2020  YES 
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to approve the amendments to the 
Instructions for Investment Funds 
Announcements. The approved amendments aim Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Resolution on Approval of Amendments to the 
Instructions for Investment Funds 
Announcements  
 Effective 12 July 2021  
 YES  
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to further regulate and develop the Capital Market, 
and enhance the quality of mut ual funds' 
announcements, and specify their templates 
without prejudice to the Capital Market Law, 
Investment Funds Regulations, and Real Estate 
Investment Funds Regulations.  
 Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CMA
_N_2932.aspx   
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regulati
ons/Documents/Instruct ions_for_Investment_Fu
nds_Announcements.pdf   
 
South Africa  
On 21 February 2020, the South African Reserve 
Bank (SARB) issued a directive relating to the 
issuing and acquiring of domestic card 
transactions. The Directive introduces regulations 
for all card issuers, card acquirers and domestic 
merchants regarding ca rd issuing, acquiring and 
acceptance services for domestic card 
transactions. The directive aims to address 
transactions occurring within South Africa between 
domestic parties, where such transactions are 
processed as if they were cross -border 
transactions  as a result of the involvement of a 
foreign card issuer or card acquirer. When a 
foreign issuer or a foreign card acquirer is 
involved, the processing of the payment is likely to 
take place outside of South Africa and would not 
be subject to South African  payment system laws 
and regulations.  
 
As per the Directive, no foreign card issuer may 
issue a domestic card used for domestic card 
transactions unless it is a domestic clearing 
system participant. Domestic card means a card 
payment instrument that is is sued to a cardholder 
by a card issuer to perform card transactions 
within South Africa, although this card may be 
enabled to perform cross -border/international 
transactions. Further, the Directive prohibits the 
use of a foreign acquirer to acquire domestic  card 
transactions or to provide acquiring services to 
domestic merchants. The Directive was originally 
set to come into effect within six months from the 
date of publication. This has been extended to 12 
months.  
 Modes 1 
and 3  Payment services  Directive 1  of 2020 (Directive for Conduct within 
the National Payment System in Respect of 
Domestic Card Transactions)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.globalcompliancenews.com/2021/0
8/15/south -africa -regulation -of-payment -
services -for-card-transactions020821   Effective 22 February 2021   
Switzerland  
The Act seeks to increase legal certainty, remove 
hurdles for Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) - 
and blockchain -based applications and limit new 
risks. The new Act is not designed as a specific Multiple 
modes  Financial services  Federal Act on the Adaptation of Federal Law to 
Developments in Distributed Ledger Technology 
(DLT) (RO 202 1 33)  
 Effective 1 February and 1 
August 2021  YES  
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law, but rather amends a number of other federal 
laws in a t argeted manner.  
 
The Act adapts, inter alia , securities law in order 
to provide a legal basis for the trading of rights 
through electronic registers and makes targeted 
changes to intermediated securities law so as to 
clarify the relationship with the new c ategory of 
securities. This part of the DLT bill entered into 
effect on 1 February 2021.  
 
The remaining major provisions of the DLT bill, 
such as the harmonization of banking law 
provisions on bank insolvency and the 
establishment of a new authorization ca tegory in 
financial market infrastructure law for DLT trading 
systems, should enter into effect on 1 August 
2021.  
 Viewed at:  
https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/oc/2021/33/fr   
Thailand  
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 
introduced two new types of license for securities 
business undertaking, namely (1) Equity 
Intermediary License or License Type E, and (2) 
Private Fund Management License or PF License to 
promote competition.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Ministerial Regulation Concern ing Granting of 
Approval for Undertaking Securities Business 
(No. 5) B.E. 2563 (20 October 2020)  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Thailand to the 
WTO Effective 3 March 2021  YES 
Turkey  
A new regulation made it possible to perform 
identity verification transactions by an online video 
call without the need for the customer 
representative and the customer to be physically 
present in the same location. In addition, after 
identity verification was made remotely or through 
branches, it becomes po ssible to establish remote 
banking contracts.  
 Modes 1 
and 3  Banking services  Regulation on Remote Identification Methods to 
be Used by Banks and Establishment of 
Contractual Relations in Electronic Environment  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/04
/20210401 -7.htm   
 Effective 1 May 2021  YES 
Ukraine  
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) adopted a 
resolution establishing the licensing regime for the 
supply of financial leasing services (e.g. consumer 
credits) by non -bank financial institutions. The 
resolution establishes the list of requirements and 
documents to be submitted and details the 
procedure for informing applicants about the 
decision (or cancellation)  of the issuance of the 
license to provide such financial services.  Mode 3  Financial services  Resolution of Board of the National Bank of 
Ukraine No. 27 "On approval of the Regulations 
on determination of conditions of implementation 
of activities for prov ision of financial services 
which implementation requires the corresponding 
license (license conditions)" of March 30, 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology .com/library/detail.aspx?g=
65191d73 -e5dc-4d2b-9b9e-52f55db1400b   
 Effective 31 March 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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Ukraine adopted a new law, which introduces an 
"open banking" system, allowing (third -party) 
payment services providers to get access to 
clients' accounts with another payment services 
provider in connection with the provision of 
payment services, such as apps and services for 
account holders.  
 
Among other measures, the Law simplifies 
registration and licensing requirements applicable 
to payment se rvices providers. The Law eliminates 
the existing multilayer registration and licensing 
process applicable to non -banking financial 
institutions. Instead, it introduces a one -step 
licensing procedure. Payment institutions licensed 
for providing payment ser vices in a jurisdiction of 
their incorporation shall have the right to provide 
payment services in the territory of Ukraine 
through their affiliates established and licensed in 
Ukraine.  
 Modes 1 
and 3  Payment services  Law No. 1591 -IX "On Payment Services"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://bank.gov.ua/admin_uploads/law/Law_NB
U_eng.pdf?v=4  
 
 Adopted 30 June 2021  
 
Effective 1 August 2022  YES 
United Kingdom  
The Prudential Regulation Authority of the Bank of 
England published a policy statement and final 
supervisory statement (SS) on outsourcing and 
third-party risk management. The statement 
includes details on the obligations to be met to 
comply with banking supervisory rules on the 
outsourcing to payment providers including related 
data. Firms will be expected to comply by 
Thursday 31 March 2022.  
 Mode 3  Financial services  Outsourcing and Third Party Risk Management, 
Policy Statement PS7/21, which includes the final 
Supervisory Statem ent SS2/21 of the same title  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/ -
/media/boe/files/prudential -
regulation/consultation -
paper/2021/march/ps721.pdf?la=en&hash=6C70
BEE48B89D7965D43894DB848FC41CD5EC6C0   
 Published 29 March 2021  YES 
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published 
new measures, which set out the authority's 
approach to the authorisation and supervision of 
international firms and the circumstances in which 
they may need to establish a UK subsidiary rather 
than a branch. The  FCA indicates that relevant 
banks (and insurers), as dual -regulated firms, 
should consider the document as the authority will 
provide consent to any authorisation applications 
that they submit to the Prudential Regulation 
Authority (PRA).  
 Mode 3  Financi al services  Financial Conduct Authority Handbook  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/corporate/ap
proach -to-international -firms.pdf   
 Issued February 2021  YES 
The Cross -Border Payments Regulation (EC) 
No. 924/2009 (CBPR, as amended by the 
Amending Regulation) was "on -shored" into UK 
law following the end of the Brexit transition Modes 1 
and 3  Financial services  UK Cross -Border Payments Regulation  
 
Viewed at:  1 January 2021  YES  
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by 
Member  
period, with amendments. Only the new 
transparency requirements on currency conversion 
charges under Article 3a and Article 3b (as 
inserted by the Amending Regulation) are 
retained. This means that the equality of charges 
requireme nts are not part of the UK CBPR regime.  
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The new act is the first significant step for the 
United Kingdom in shaping its financial services 
regulatory framework following the transition out 
of the European Union. Among other measures, it 
introduces a new prudential regime for credit 
institutions and investment firms, and simplifies 
the process e nabling overseas investment funds to 
be marketed in the United Kingdom.  
 Modes 1 
and 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Financial Services Act 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.l egislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/22/c
ontents/enacted   
 
https://www.mondaq.com/uk/financial -
services/1067458/uk -financial -services -act-
2021-receives -royal-assent   
 Given royal assent on 29 
April 2021   
United States  
A new Commodity Futures Trading Commission 
(CFTC) rule will determine the cross -border 
application of certain of the CFTC's swaps 
regulations for swap dealers and major swap 
participants, including applicable registration 
thresholds. The rule extends the cross -border 
approach of the CFTC's 2016 cross -border rule 
relating to the application of margin requirements 
for uncleared swaps and harmonizes to a 
significant degree the CFTC's cross -border 
approach to swap dealer regulation with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission's cross -
border approach to security -based swap dealer 
regulation.  
 Multiple 
modes  Financial services  Cross -Border Application of the Registration 
Thresholds and Certain Requirements Applicable 
to Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cftc.gov/sites/default/files/2020/09
/2020 -16489a.pdf?utm_source=govdelivery  Effectiv e 13 November 2020  YES 
Viet Nam  
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued a 
measure guiding the implementation of foreign 
currency (FX) transactions on the FX market of 
credit institutions authorized to engage in such 
activities ("authorised credit institutions").  Modes 1 
and 3  Banking services  Circular No. 02/2021/TT -NHNN on Guiding Forex 
Transactions of Licensed Credit Institutions in 
Forex Market  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.sbv.gov.vn/webcenter/portal/m_en
/home /sbv/prerel/otherpre?_afrLoop=21720229
457605297#%40%3F_afrLoop%3D2172022945
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 Effective 17 May 2021    
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by 
Member  
HEALTH SERVICES  
Indonesia  
Under the Omnibus Law, foreign ownership of 
hospitals is authorized up to 100%. The 
government regulation, which is an implementing 
regulation for the Omnibus law, requires that any 
hospital with foreign ownership has at least 200 
beds. Other requirements continue to apply.  
 Mode 3  Health -related 
services  Government Regulation No. 47 of 2021 on 
Hospital Administration  
 
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 19 March 2021  YES 
Thailand  
On 18 January 2021, the Ministry of Public Health 
published in the Royal Gazette a notification to 
regulate and legalize the telemedicine business in 
private medical facilities. The notification provides 
standards to ensure the safety of healthcare 
receive rs under the Medical Facility Act of 1998 
and applies to telemedicine services and 
telemedicine service systems (i.e., systems using 
digital platforms). The notification prescribes that 
the telemedicine service must be a separate 
service from and additiona l to the healthcare 
operator's existing services. It shall be provided by 
specifically licensed practitioners and under the 
supervision of a licensed medical facility. Stand -
alone healthcare applications can no longer provide 
services without being under t he supervision of 
such a facility.  
 Modes 1 and 
3  Health services  Notification Regarding Standards of Service in 
respect of Medical Facility via Telemedicine 
System  B.E. 2564 (2021) (the "2021 
Telemedicine Notification")  
 
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88srU2hKBYvHw5FMXQxwkaTQpA%3D   
 Effective 2 February 2021   
United Arab Emirates  
The United Arab Emirates introduced a resolution 
that now allows cross -border transfer of health -
related data (including for telemedicine services) 
which was previously prohibited under the Federal 
Law No. 2 of 2019 (the "Health Data Law"),  
without the per mission from the Ministry of Health 
and Prevention. The resolution lists 10 exceptions 
to the general restrictions on cross -border health 
data transfers, such as medical treatment provided 
overseas, insurance claims, data transfers 
approved by healthcare f acilities, provision of 
remote medical services and data/information 
relating to medical devices and tools used by 
individuals in a non -supervised capacity (simple 
medical data). A number of these transfers require 
the patient's prior written consent.  
 Multiple 
modes  Health services  Ministerial Resolution No. 51/2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the -uae-s-
health -data-law-an-important -4581047   June 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
TOURISM AND TRAVEL -RELATED SERVICES  
Albania  
The government adopted a number of measures in 
the area of tourism and travel services. These 
relate for example to the establishment of criteria 
to operate as a certified maritime tourism 
operators, or improved and simplified procedures 
for the submission of applications for various 
activities (tourist guide services, beach stations, 
hotels)  Multiple 
modes  Tourism and 
travel -related 
services  DCM No. 845/2020 on the approval of detailed 
rules for the development of maritime tourism 
activities carried out throug h vessels for tourist 
and entertainment purposes  
 
DCM No. 521, of 01.07.2020 on some 
amendments and addenda on DCM 
No. 692/2016, on the approval of the regulation 
"criteria for equipment with certificate for 
exercising the activity of the tourist guide, ta sks, 
responsibilities and code of ethics"  
 
DCM No. 1172, of 24.12.2020 on some 
amendments and addenda on DCM No.171, of 
27.03.2019, on the approval of the regulation 
"On the conditions and criteria of exercising the 
activity of the beach station"  
 
Minister  Order No. 321, of 11.12.2020, for an 
addendum on Minister Order No. 243, of 
09.07.2019 "On the approval of classification 
procedure of accommodation structure of 4 -5 
stars, holder of a registered trademark, 
internationally recognized as "Brand name"  
 Approved July -December 
2020 YES 
Costa Rica  
A new law authorized foreign -flagged vessels and 
their crew to engage in lucrative activities related 
to water transport, diving, recreation and tourism 
within Costa Rican waters, and allows the hiring of 
national crew members to carry out these 
practices. Also, the new law increases the 
maximum term of concessions for marines from 35 
to 40 years, and extensions from 10 to 20 years. 
Initial terms of the concession for berths may be 
35 years and extensions o f 10 years may be 
granted.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Tourism and 
travel -related 
services  
Maritime transport  Law on Boosting to Tourist Marines and Coastal 
Development  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normati
va/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?param1=N
RTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=94128&nValor3=12517
6&strTipM=TC  Effective 23 April 2021  YES 
Russian Federation  
Guides and guide -interpreters must be citizens of 
the Russian Federation unless stipulated otherwise 
under international agreements.  Modes 3 and 
4 Tourism and 
travel -elated services  Federal Law No. 93 -FZ "On Amending the Federal 
Law "On the Fundamentals of Tourist Activities in 
the Russian Federation"  as Part of Legal 
Regulation of Activities of Guides, Guide -
interpreters and Instructors -guides"  
 
Source:  Adopted 20 April 2021  
 
Effective 1 July 2022  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation 
to the WTO (3 May 2021)  
 
RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTING SERVICES  
Albania  
New measures were adopted covering the 
establishment of quotas for licences for commercial 
activities of cultural assets.  Mode 3  Personal, cultural and 
recreational services  Decision No. 199 dated 31.3.2021 "On 
determining the special conditions of licensing, 
accompanying documents, procedures for 
reviewing or revoking the license, application fees 
and annual quotas of licenses for commercial 
activities of cultural assets"  
 31 March 2021  YES 
TRANSPORT SERVICES  
Brazil  
The new Decree provides for the public calls 
regarding the use of port facilities in organized 
ports and introduces temporary use contracts.  
 
The procedures for public calls related to the lease 
of port facilities within the polygonal of the 
organized por t were amended and it is possible to 
dismiss bids if the existence of a single interested 
party in the area 's use is verified. Port concession 
now have a term of up to 70 years, including the 
original concession and its extensions. Leasing of 
port faciliti es is possible up to 35 years, extendable 
up to a limit of 70.  
 
The temporary use contract was also provided for 
interested parties in cargo handling, with an 
unconsolidated market for the temporary use of 
port areas and facilities located in the polygonal  of 
the organized port, with dismissal of prior bidding.  
 Mode 3  Maritime transport 
services  Decree No. 10,672 amending Decree 
No. 8,033/2013, Regulating Law 
No. 12,815/2013 (Ports Law)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/perspectives -
events/publications/2021/04/regulatory -decree -
of-brazils -ports-law-changed   Published 12 April 2021  YES 
China  
The Maritime Safety Administration issued an 
announcement requiring that, after vessels of 
foreign nationality enter the territorial sea of the 
P.R. of China, follow -up reporting is not required if 
the vessel's follow -up automatic identification 
system is in good condi tion. But if the automatic 
identification system does not work properly, the 
following information shall be reported every two 
hours until the vessel leaves China's territorial sea:  
- ship's name, call sign, IMO Number, MMSI;  
- report date and time, ship 's current position; and  
- estimated course and average speed.  
 
The announcement applies to:  Mode 1  Maritime transport 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.msa.gov.cn/html/xxgk/tzgg/thgl/20
210827/F56A3BCA -7AA9 -4E12-8D3D -
2DCE3F8BABC9.html   
 Issued 27 August 2021  YES  
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by 
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1. submersibles;  
2. nuclear vessels;  
3. ships carrying radioactive materials;  
4. ships carrying bulk oil, chemicals, liquefied gas 
and other toxic and harmful subs tances; and  
5. other vessels that may endanger the maritime 
traffic safety of the P.R . of China prescribed by 
laws, administrative regulations or provisions of 
the State Council.  
 
Hungary  
The government introduced measures to monitor 
the legal use of bilateral and multilateral 
authorizations for the international carriage of 
goods by road and to verify the regularity of 
cabotage operations.  
 
Registration is mandatory for all international 
shipments of goods subject to a license in 
Hungary. The shipment is subject to authorization 
if the carrier is required to use a bilateral or CEMT 
permit. Registration is mandatory for all cabotage 
operations, including the transport task before and 
after the cabotage operation. Registration is two -
tiered, first the company registers (company 
registration) and has the option to register its 
vehicles in the system, followed by the registration 
of the given transport task (transport registration). 
A user of a n undertaking with administrator rights 
must register the transport operation whenever the 
activity is a cabotage operation or subject to 
bilateral or multilateral authorization.  
 
The system applies to both foreign and Hungarian 
road transportation compan ies with: lorries over 
3.5 tonnes, involved in international road transport 
for a fee in Hungary; lorries with a maximum 
permissible gross laden weight of more than 7.5 
tonnes for international road freight transport; 
lorries carrying out cabotage operatio ns in 
Hungary. Failing to register a transport can result 
in a fine.  
 Multiple 
modes  Road transport 
services  Regulation on the Advance Electronic Licence 
Registration System  
 
Viewed at:  
https:// bireg.gov.hu/info/en/orientation.html   Effective 1 January 2021  YES 
Indonesia  
The Omnibus Law revises 68 articles in Law No. 17 
of 2008 regarding Shipping. The main changes 
concern easing the licensing process in the 
shipping sector and allowing the use of foreign 
vessels for certain activities in Indonesian waters. Modes 1 and 
3 Maritime transport  Law No. 11 of 2020 regarding Job Creation (the 
"Omnibus Law")  
 
Viewed at:  Enacted: 2 November 2020  YES  
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
The Omnibus Law adds a provision to the Shipping 
Law, stating that if Indonesian -flagged vessels are 
unavailable, foreign -flagged vessels may be used 
to conduct special activities in Indonesian waters 
other than carrying passengers and/or goods. A 
significant portion of t he changes to the Shipping 
Law involve centralizing licensing and certification 
authority with the Central Government.  
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Turkey  
A new regulation laid out the legal framework for 
the shared electric scooter ("e -scooters") business. 
Operations are subject to a two -tiered licensing 
procedure: (1) businesses authorization certificate 
from the Ministry of Transportation and 
Infrastructure; (2) shared e -scooter permit for e -
scooters that will be used to be issued by the 
Transportation Coordination Center in metropolitan 
municipalities and Provincial traffic commissions in 
municipalities.  
 
Each authorization certificate holder will be able to 
obtain shared e -scooter permits amounting up to 
one fifth of the maximum permissible shared e -
scooter permits (up to 1/200 of the population, 
subject to certain exceptions) in a given dist rict. 
The administration may impose conditions on 
prices. At least 30% of the escooter fleet must be 
manufactured domestically to comply with 
domestic content principles.  Mode 3  Transport services  Electric Scooters Regulation  
 
Viewed at:  
https://herguner.av.tr/wp -
content/uploads/2021/04/64.pdf   
 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/04/
20210414 -3.htm  Published and effective 14 
April 2021  YES 
United Arab Emirates  
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure 
announced that, with immediate effect, it is strictly 
prohibited to scrap, partially dismantle or recycle 
any ship in the United Arab Emirates. The ship 
owner or manager must obtain prior approval from 
the Federal Mari time Administration, represented 
by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in 
order to proceed to such actions.  
 Mode 3  Shipbreaking services  Viewed at:  
https://safety4sea.com/uae -prohibits -ship-
scrapping -dismantling -or-recycling  27 August 2021   
United States  
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) 
established a new audit program and dedicated 
audit team to assess carrier compliance with the 
Agency 's rule on detention and demurrage, as well 
as to provide additional information beneficial to 
the regular monitoring of the marketplace for 
ocean cargo services. This follows the Presidential 
Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the Mode 1  Maritime transport 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.fmc.gov/fmc -establishes -ocean -
carriers -audit-program   19 July 2021  YES  
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
American Economy  of 9 July 2021, encouraging, 
inter alia , the FMC "to ensure vigorous 
enforcement against shippers charging American 
exporters exorbitant charges" and to "consider 
further rulemaking to improve detention and 
demurrage practices and enforcement of related 
Shipping Act prohibitions."  
 
ENERGY SERVICES  
Indonesia  
The Law No. 22 of 2001 on Oil and Gas was 
amended by the Omnibus Law. Companies 
involved in upstream oil and gas business activities 
are now required to obtain a business license 
through an online system managed by the Central 
Government. The Omnibus Law s implifies the 
multiple business licensing requirement for 
downstream oil and gas business activities 
(processing, transportation, storage and/or 
trading) under the Oil and Gas Law. Rather, it 
designates a single integrated Business License 
that is applicab le for all foregoing business 
activities.  
 Mode 3  Energy -related 
services  Law No. 11 of 2020 regarding Job Creation (the 
"Omnibus Law")  
 
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y+Newsfeed+2021 -04-14&utm_term=   Enacted 2 November 2020   
As a follow -up to the Omnibus Law, the 
Government of Indonesia issued Government 
Regulation No. 25 of 2021 regarding the 
Administration of the Energy and Mineral 
Resources Sector, which regulates not only the 
power sector, but also the mineral resources an d 
geothermal sectors. The regulation stipulates the 
following business licenses: (a) power supply for 
the public interest business license; (b) power 
supply for own interest business license; (c) 
business license for power supporting services.  
 
Foreign re presentative offices (FROs) may only 
engage in the following power supporting services: 
(i) consultancy installation; (ii) construction and 
installation; and (iii) maintenance. FROs can only 
perform high -cost supporting services work (equal 
or exceeding th e required minimum values). They 
are subject to certain requirements and 
obligations:  
- joint operation with local power supporting 
services entity that 100% locally owned, and in 
the form of a limited liability company;  
- employ at least 50% of Indonesia ns;  
- appoint Indonesian as head;  Mode 3  Consultancy, 
construction and 
maintenance of 
power installation  Government Regulation No. 25 of 2021 regarding 
the Administration of the Energy and Mineral 
Resources Sector  
 
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- prioritize local products; and  
- qualification equivalent to Indonesian standards.  
 
Philippines  
Foreign investment up to 100% is now possible in 
large-scale geothermal exploration, development 
and utilization activities, under the third Open and 
Competitive Selection Process (OCSP3) in the 
awarding of Renewable Energy Service Contracts. 
This is done in the context of the Renewable 
Energy Act of 2008 (Republic Act 9513) and the 
Guidel ines Governing a Transparent and 
Competitive System of Awarding Renewable 
Energy Service/Operating Contracts and Providing 
for the Registration Process of Renewable Energy 
Developers (Department Circular 2009 -07-0011, 
last modified on the Department of Ene rgy website 
in August 2019). Foreign investors need to meet 
conditions, such as large -scale projects with a 
minimum investment of 50 million USD and should 
be under the Financial and Technical Assistance 
Agreement (FTAA) as provided under the 
Constitution.  
 Mode 3  Energy services  Department of Energy Statement  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.doe.gov.ph/press -releases/doe -
statement -allowing -foreign -investors -100-
ownership -large-scale-geothermal -
0?ckattempt=1  
 
https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/philippines -
allows -100-foreign -ownership -in-large-scale-
geothermal -
projects/#:~:text=Philippines%20allows%20100
%25%20foreign%20ownership%20in%20large%
2Dscale%20geothermal%20projects, -
Makban%20geothermal%20power&text=The%20
Philippines%20are%20now%20allowing,investme
nt%2  1 January 2021 YES 
Ukraine  
A new law provides for the option of unbundling 
the Ukrainian electricity Transmission System 
Operator (TSO) under the independent system 
operator unbundling model and for its certification 
in accordance with the EU Third Energy Package by 
the Regulator (after obtaining a positive conclusion 
of the Energy Community Secretariat on 
unbundling the TSO).  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Services incidental to 
electricity 
transmission  Law No. 3364 -1-d On Amending Certain 
Legislative Acts of Ukraine Rega rding Certification 
of the Electricity Transmission System Operator  
 
Viewed at:  
https://iportal.rada.gov.ua/en/news/News/20690
8.html  
 Adopted 15 April 2021  YES 
SERVICES SUPPLIED THROUGH THE MOVEMENT OF NATURAL PERSONS  
Angola  
The new Free Trade Zones Law (Law No.  35/20) 
aims at attracting foreign investment in Angola, 
including in commercial and services sectors. In 
addition to the Local Content regulations in force 
in Angola, the law obliges investors to give 
preference to the  employment of Angolans. 
Investors may employ foreign qualified 
employees, provided the number of Angolan 
employees is higher.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Free Trade Zones Law No. 35/20  
 
Viewed at:  
http://legalmca.com/en_GB/2020/10/30/angola -
approves -free-trade -zones -law/  12 October 2020   
Australia  
The order of consideration for Skilled Visa 
applications for Subclass 482 "Temporary Skill Mode 4  All sectors  Direction No. 93 Migration Act 1958  Effective 7 July 2021  YES  
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Shortage" and Subclass 457 "Temporary Work 
(Skilled)".  
 
Priority in the processing of the above visa 
applications is given in relation to : (1) nominated 
occupations specified in the Priority Migration 
Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL), nominations 
lodged in relation to a Global Talent Employer 
Sponsored Agreement, or nominations lodged in 
relation to an Agricultural Sector Occupation; and 
(2) nominations lodged for an o ccupation in a 
Critical Sector not covered under (1). For these 
categories, priority is given to holders of eligible 
passports who are in Australia over those offshore.  
 Direction under section 499 – Order of priority 
allocation within the Subclass 482 (Temporary 
Skill Shortage) visa program and Subclass 457 
(Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa program —
No. 93 
 
Viewed at:  
https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/displ
ay/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22publications%
2Ftabledpapers%2Ffedce9c7 -579d-4049-8cce-
6219a4f803e2%22   
 
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting -a-
visa/visa -processing -times/skilled -visa-
processing -priorities   
Belgium  
The government launched "Working in Belgium", a 
single electronic platform that enables foreign 
nationals and employers to file and monitor the 
status of work and residence permits.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.international.socialsecurity.be/worki
ng_in_belgium/en/home.html   Effective May 2021  YES 
Cameroon  
A decree issued by the Ministry of Employment 
and Vocational Training prioritises the employment 
of nationals in public -private partnership 
investment projects.  Employers in various sectors 
will need to submit a skills transfer plan and 
obtain a certificate of deficiency to hire foreign 
nationals.  In addition, certain positions across all 
industries (e.g. human resources manager, legal 
affairs manager, accountant) are reserved for 
nationals.  
 Mode 4  Various sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.fragomen.com/insights/alerts/empl
oyment -local-workers -prioritized -public -private -
partnership -investment -projects   Effective June 2021   
Chile  
Chile's Congress has approved a law for a new 
immigration framework. The new law institutes, 
amongst other things, a new short -term work 
authorisation process, which requires foreign 
nationals to apply for a Special Work 
Authorization.  
 
The category of temporary residence has been 
expanded. All foreign nationals who want to live 
and work in Chile will need a Temporary Residence 
Visa (TRV), which will now include 13 
subcategories. Foreign nationals in certain 
subcategories will be able to work in Chile without 
requiring sponsorship from an employer. Finally, 
dependent family members of foreign nationals Mode 4  All sectors  Migration Law  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mondaq.com/work -
visas/1016868/congress -approv es-law-for-new-
immigration -
framework#:~:text=Chile%27s%20new%20im
migration%20rule%20will,status%20under%20t
he%20new%20rule  Effective 20 April 2021  YES  
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
with TRVs will automatically receive work 
authorisations, whereas until now they were not 
permitted to work in Chile.  
Costa Rica  
A series of tax benefits are granted to investors, 
amongst others, thus protected by Law 8764 
"General Law of Migration and Foreigners", to 
contribute to the Costa Rican economic 
reactivation in a post -COVID -19 pandemic period.  Mode 4  All sectors  Law No. 9996 of July 5, 2021 "Law for the 
attraction of investors, rentiers and pensioners"  
 
Viewe d at: 
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normati
va/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?param1=
NRTC&nV alor1=1&nValor2=94782&nValor3=126
312&strTipM=TC  
 
 Effective 14 July 2021  
 YES 
Ecuador  
Ecuador's National Assembly adopted on 28 
January 2021 a new law which institutes a visa for 
foreign nationals entering the country for acts of 
commerce, business and to establish contacts with 
companies and individuals; to carry out 
administrative or judicial procedures; for sports 
activities, volunteer work, study, academic 
purposes, or in the field of science, technology, 
innovation, art and culture. The  visa allows foreign 
nationals to stay in Ecuador for up to 180 days 
within a one -year period.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Organic Law Reforming the Organic Law on 
Human Mobility  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.asambleanacional.gob.ec/es/leyes -
aprobadas?leyes -
aprobadas=Al l&title=Ley+Org%C3%A1nica+de+
Movilidad+Humana&fecha=  Effective 5 February 2021  YES 
Indonesia  
A new regulation following the enactment of Law 
No. 11 of 2020 regarding Job Creation, introduces 
several changes that aim to simplify the process 
for hiring expatriate workers in Indonesia.  Mode 4  All sectors  Government Regulation No. 34/2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.aseanbriefi ng.com/news/indonesias
-omnibus -law-new-regulation -to-ease-the-hiring -
of-foreign -workers/  
 Effective 2 February 2021  YES 
Republic of Korea  
All visa -free entrants into the Republic of Korea  
must now apply online for a Korea Electronic 
Travel Authorization (K -ETA) at least 24 hours 
before travelling to the country.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.k -eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do  
 Effective 1 September 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Oman  
Foreign lawyers are no longer allowed to plead or 
appear in courts. They are still allowed to work in 
other positions, such as clerks or counsellors in 
law firms.  Mode 4  Legal services  Viewed at:  
https://www.omanobserver.om/no -expatriate -
lawyers -in-courts -from-2021/  
  
https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/legal/story/No
_expatriate_lawyers_in_Oman_from_January_20
21-SNG_196216747/   
 Effective 1 January 2021  YES 
Peru  
The National Superintendency of Migrations 
released new rules setting out, inter alia , a 
30-business -day mandated processing time for 
certain immigration applications, down from the 
previous 60 business days, and creating an 
"extraordinary work permit" tha t authorizes a 
foreign person to carry out income -generating 
activities in a subordinate or independent manner 
for up to a period of 60 calendar days in the health 
and education sectors.  
 Mode 4  All and various 
sectors  Supreme Decree No. 006 -2021-IN, Singl e Text of 
the Administrative Procedures (TUPA)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.aovabogados.com.pe/post/approval
-of-migraciones -new-tupa-and-modifications -of-
its-regulations   Effective 9 July 2021   
Philippines  
A new measure was adopted, requiring companies 
applying for or renewing Alien Employment 
Permits to, inter alia , provide proof that the job 
vacancy had been published in a general 
circulation newspaper for at least 15 days before 
the application is submitted and an affidavit 
stating that no applications were received or no 
Filipino applicant was considered for the position.   
 Mode 4  All sectors  Department Order No. 221, s. 2021 (or the 
Revised Rules and Regulations for the Issuance 
of Employment Permits to Foreign Nationals)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.globalcompliancenews.com/2021/0
6/05/philippines -dole-issues -revised -rules-and-
regulations -for-issuance -of-alien-employment -
permit  
 Effective 5 May 2021   
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
The Saudi Arabian government has introduced a 
new short -term work visa, called the Temporary 
Work Visit Visa (TWVV). It provides foreign 
nationals with a multiple -entry visa valid for one 
year and allows them to work in the Kingdom for 
up to 6 months in th at one -year period. Employers 
must comply with a number of conditions to 
qualify for the new visa quota.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.qiwa.sa/en/visit -visa 
 
https://www.balglobal.com/bal -news/saudi -
arabia -duration -of-stay-extended -for-short-
term-work-visas/  Effective April 2021  YES 
Seychelles  
Seychelles authorities have modified the 
provisions of the Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP), 
a permit available for foreign workers with skills 
not locally available to work temporarily in the 
country. Labour market testing is now more 
strictly enforced. Em ployers must provide proof of Mode 4  All sectors  Gainful Occupation Permit  
 
Viewed at:  
https://resources.envoyglobal.com/blog/seychell
es-gainful -occupation -permit -modified -to-
benefit -local-workers   Effecti ve February 2021  YES  
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
advertising the position when the GOP application 
is submitted to the Department of Employment. 
They must also provide the Department of 
Employment with a list of job vacancies for which 
they plan to recruit foreign workers; t he list will be 
checked against a jobseeker database. 
Additionally, employers must submit a Certificate 
of Eligibility, which allows them to recruit foreign 
workers if no qualified local workers are available.  
 
Singapore  
A new work pass has been introduced for qualified 
foreign nationals in technology roles. 500 such 
passes are available, and they are valid for an 
initial period of two years with the possibility of an 
extension for another two years, subject to the 
applicant's eligibility.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Tech.Pass.  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/about -edb/media -
releases -publications/tech -pass-to-attract -
entrepreneurs -and-leaders -to-develop -
singapores -status -as-a-tech-hub.html   
 Effective 1 January 2021   
United Arab Emirates  
The United Arab Emirates announced the creation 
of new visa categories for freelancers and 
entrepreneurs that allow skilled workers greater 
flexibility in sponsoring family members and more 
time to find a job if made redundant before being 
required to leave the country.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.ft.com/content/d68ff456 -b8eb-
4724-8494-a84dd32b95fb   Effective September 2021    
  WT/TPR/OV/24/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Viet Nam  
A new decree introduced longer experience 
requirements for some foreign workers:  
- experts/specialists: bachelor 's degree or higher 
and 3 years ' experience related to the position in 
Viet Nam, as well as at least 5 years’ work 
experience and a practicing certificate related to 
the position;  
- technicians: training certificate in their technical 
or related specialty for at least one year and must 
have worked for at least 3 years in their trained 
area of specialty; alternatively, 5 years of 
experience related to the position in Viet Nam.  
 
A work permit is not required if the visit is for less 
than 30 days; limited to no more than three 
entries per ye ar (visits of less than 30 days were 
possible with unlimited entries, provided the 
cumulative stay did not exceed 90 days). Work 
permits may be extended once, for a maximum of 
two years (previously, work permits could be 
extended an unlimited number of tim es). 
 Mode 4  All sectors  Decree No. 152/2020/ND -CP Foreign Workers 
Working in Viet Nam  
 
Viewed at: 
https://resources.en voyglobal.com/blog/vietnam
-new-decree -to-be-published -impacting -foreign -
nationals -working -in-vietnam   Effective 15 February 2021   
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