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Trade Policy Review Body   
 
REPORT OF THE TPRB FROM THE DIRECTOR -GENERAL ON  
TRADE -RELATED DEVELOPMENTS  
(MID-OCTOBER  2021 TO MID -OCTOBER  2022)  
Addendum  
ANNEX 1 - MEASURES FACILITATING TRADE  ................................ ................................ ... 2 
ANNEX 2 - TRADE REMEDIES  ................................ ................................ ..........................  23 
ANNEX 3 - OTHER TRADE -RELATED MEASURES  ................................ ..............................  37 
ANNEX 4 - MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN SERVICES  ................................ .................  54 
 
 
   
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- 2 - ANNEX 1 - MEASURES FACILITATING TRADE1 
(MID-MAY 2022 TO MID -OCTOBER 2022)2 
Confirmed information3 
Measure  Source  
Argentina  
01/01/2022: Promulgation of Decree No. 910/2021 resulting in: (i) amendments to the national list of 
exemptions to the MERCOSUR Common Tariff (100 tariff lines at 8 digit level in NCM Chapters 15; 22; 
28; 29; 30; 31; 32; 37; 38; 39; 40; 45; 54; 55; 59; 64; 70; 72; 73; 76; 84; 85; 87); (ii) amendments 
to the list of imported capital goods (348 tariff lines at 8 digit level in NCM Chapters 84; 85; 86; 87; 90 ) 
not locally produced (MERCOSUR Common External Tariff set at 2%); and (iii) eliminati on of imports 
tariffs on informatics and telecommunications goods (184 tariff lines at 8 -digit level in NCM Chapters 74; 
84; 85; 90) (effective 1 January 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022), 
Decreto No. 910/2021 - Consejo del M ercado Común 
(30 December  2021)  
01/01/2022: Elimination of export duties on certain products (in NCM Chapters 06; 09; 10; 11; 12; 13; 
14; 15; 20; 23; 51)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022), 
Decreto No. 851/2021 - Derecho de Exporta ción, Nomenclatura 
Común del M ERCOSUR  (14 December 2021)  
16/01/2022: Reduction (by 5% points) of export duties on certain products. Elimination of export duties 
on ecological, biological or organic products  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022), 
Decreto No. 852/2021 - Derecho de Exportación, Nomenclatura 
Común del MERCOSUR (14 December 2021)  
06/05/2022: Increase of export quota for maize harvested in the season 2021/2022  
12/07/2022: Further increase of export quota for maize harvested in the season 2021/2022  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022) and 
Secretaría de Agri cultura, Ganadería y Pesca, Circular SSMA Nos. 
3/2022, 6 May 2022 and 4/2022, 12  July 2022 
14/06/2022: Reduction of export duties for certain copper items  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022) and 
Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, Decree 308/2022 (12  June 
2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/264479/20220
614?busqueda=1   
28/08/2022: Introduction of tariff rate quotas with a 2% duty on imports of certain magnesium products  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022) and 
MERCOSU R, Trade Commission, Directiva N o. 69/2022, 30  June 2022. 
Viewed  at: 
https://normas.mercosur.int/sim files/normativas/89760_DIR_069 -
2022_ES_Acciones%20Puntuales%20Ambito%20Arancelario_NCM%2
08104.11.00%20AR.pdf   
 
1 The inclusion of any measure in this Annex implies no judgement by the WTO Secretariat, on the consistency of any measure wit h the provisions of any WTO agreement.  
2 Measures may have been grouped for ease of presentation. For details on measures, please refer to https://tmdb.wto.org/en  as of 6 December  following the discussion of 
WTO Members at the TPRB.  
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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- 3 - Measure  Source  
29/08/2022: Introduction of tariff rate quotas with a 2% duty on imports of certain dispersed dye 
(measure in force until 28 August 2023)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022) and 
MERCOSUR, Trade Commission, Directiva N o. 64/2022, 30  June 2022. 
Available at: 
https://normas.mercosur.int/simfiles/normativas/89726_DIR_064 -
2022_ES_Acciones%20Puntuales%20Ambito%20Arancelario_NCM%2
03204.11.00%20AR -Renov.pdf   
29/08/2022: Introduction of tariff rate quotas with a 2%  duty on imports of certain polyterpenes 
(measure in force until 28 June 2023)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022) and 
MERCOSUR, Trade Commission, Directiva N o. 62/2022, 30  June 2022. 
Available at: 
https://normas.mercosur.int/simfiles/normativas/89724_DIR_062 -
2022_ES_Acciones%20Puntuales%20Ambito%20Arancelario_NCM%2
03911.90.29% 20AR.pdf   
Argentina (for Southern Common Market)  
01/09/2022: Modification of the Common External Tariff resulting in reduction of import tariffs on certain 
presentations of sterile polyurethane bladder catheters  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022) and 
MERCOSUR, Mercado Común del Sur, Resolución No. 01/2022, 9 June 
2022. Viewed at: 
https://normas.mercosur.int/simfiles/normativas/89286_RES_001 -
2022_ES_Modif%20NCM%20y%20AEC.pdf   
Australia  
30/03/2022: Reduction of 15% in the non -ad valorem  component of customs duty on certain imported 
fuel products (effective from 30 March to 29 September 2022)  Australian Customs Notice No. 2022/17, 31  March 2022 . Viewed at: 
https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite/CustomsNotices/2022 -17.pdf   
01/07/2022: Customs duty on electric cars, plug -in hybrid vehicles and hydrogen fuel -cell vehicles is set 
as 'Free' Notice No. 6 of Intention to Propose Customs Tariff Alterations 2022 . 
Viewed at: https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite/CustomsNoti ces/2022 -34.pdf, and Permanent Delegation of 
Australia to the WTO (16 September 2022 ) 
04/07/2022: Introduction of import tariff exemptions on certain goods  Australian Government, Tariff Concession Order No. 22/32, and 
Permanent Delegation of Australia to the WTO (14 October 2022 ) 
11/07/2022: Temporary reduction of duty rate to "zero" for goods that are the produce or manufacture of 
Ukraine  Notice of Intentio n to Propose Customs Tariff Alterations (No. 5) 2022 . 
Viewed at: https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite/CustomsNotices/2022 -32.pdf  , and Permanent Delegatio n of 
Australia to the WTO (15 September 2022 ) 
Azerbaijan  
12/05/2022: Decrease of the import tariffs on certain products, effective until 31 December 2022  Permanent Delegation of Azerbaijan to the WTO (20 September 2022) 
and Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Resolution No. 
183/2022  
01/07/2022: Exemption of a number of imported raw materials and materials from value added tax  Permanent Delegation of Azerbaijan to the WTO (20 September 2022) 
and Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 
(1 July 2022)  
23/08/2022: Decrease of import duty on certain types of petroleum oils, effective until 31 December 
2022 Permanent Delegation of Azerbaijan to the WTO (20 September 2022) 
and Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Resolution No. 
324/2022    
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Belize  
24/03/2022: Change in import tariffs on motor spirit (gasoline) (measure modified in Schedule No. 6 
Order, effective from 7 April 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Belize to the WTO (28  April 2022) and 
Customs and Excise Duties (Amendment of Schedule N o. 4) Order 
2022 
07/04/2022: Change in import tariffs on motor spirit (gasoline) and kerosene tupe jet fuel  Permanent Delegation of Belize to the WTO (28  April 2022) and 
Customs and Excise Duties (Amen dment of Schedule NO. 6) Order 
2022 
Brazil  
27/10/2021: Reduction of import tariffs on certain medical products by the National Exception List 
Mechanism of MERCOSUR and elimination of import tariffs on informatics and telecommunication 
equipment through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to temporarily reduce import tariffs on 
informatics and telecommunication equipment not locally produced)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  265/2021 (18 October 2 021), and Gecex Resolution 
No. 268/2021 (18 October 2021)  
27/10/2021: Reduction of import tariffs on some capital goods and informatics and telecommunication 
equipment (measure in force until 1 April 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No. 266/2021 (18 October 2021)  
27/10/2021: Elimination of import tariffs on some capital goods through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism 
designed to temporarily reduce import tariffs on capital goods not locally produced)  Perman ent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No. 267/2021 (18 October 2021)  
07/11/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on disodium sulphate, under an import quota of 
455,000 tonnes (effective 7 November 2021 to 5 May 2022 ); on aluminium not alloyed, under an import 
quota of 350,000 tonnes (effective 26 November 2021); on certain food preparation, under an import 
quota of 2,705.41 tonnes (effective 13 December 2021); on other polyethers, under an import quota of 
2,000 tonne s (effective 13 December 2021); on acrylic or modacrylic, under an import quota of 9,000 
tonnes (effective 13 December 2021); on ball bearings, under an import quota of 1,200 units (effective 
13 December 2021); on other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding  and webs of cellulose fibres, under 
an import quota of 4,000 tonnes (effective 13 December 2021)  Ministério da Economia, Secretaria Especial de Comércio Exterior e 
Assuntos Internacionais - Portaria Nos. 142 (3 November 2021), 149 
(25 November 2021); and Gecex Resolution No. 281 (9 December 
2021)  
11/11/2021: Temporary reduction/elimination of import tariffs on certain products (in NCM Chapters 01 -
56; 59; 63 -97) (measure in force until 31 December 2022)  Gecex  Resolution No. 269 (4 November 2021). Viewed at: 
https://in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/resolucao -gecex -n-269-de-4-de-
novembro -de-2021-357327000  
26/11/2021: Reduction of import tariffs on certain products by the National Exception List Mechanism of 
MERCOSUR (inc luding Informatics and Telecommunication Equipment Exception List)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  270/2021 (18 November 2021), and Gecex Resolution 
No. 271/2021 (18 November 2021)  
29/11/2021: Introduction o f simplified procedures for import of used material and goods, related to the 
transfer to Brazil of industrial units, production lines and production cells  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 2022) and Secex  
Ordinance No. 156 29  November  2021. Viewed at: 
https://in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/portaria -secex -n-156-de-29-de-
novembro -de-2021-363138816  
29/11/2021: Reduction of import tariffs (to 0%) on informatics and telecommunication equipment and on 
some capital good s through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to temporarily reduce import 
tariffs on capital goods not locally produced)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  276/2021 (19 November 2021) and Gecex Resolution 
No. 277/2021 (19 November 2021)  
01/12/2021: Further reduction of import tariffs (from 25% to 20%) on tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and 
similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced -size ("scale") models and similar 
recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27  May 2021) and Gecex 
Resolution No. 121 (17 November 2020)  
14/12/2021: Elimination of import tariffs on some capital goods and elimination of import tariffs on 
informatics and telecommunication equipment through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to 
temporarily reduce import tariffs on informatics and telecommunication equipment not locally produced)  Permane nt Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  279/2021 (6 December 2021) and Gecex Resolution 
No. 280/2021 (6 December 2021)    
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15/12/2021: Reduction on 15 December 2021 of import tariffs to 0% for infant formulas for children with  
food allergies, under 800 tonnes of quota; food preparations destined to patients requiring anti -
inflammatory and reparative action of the intestinal mucosa, under the quota of 1,905.41 tonnes; infant 
formulas for children with allergy to cow's milk prote in; infant formulas for children with lactose 
intolerance; food preparations destined to paediatric or adult patients with gastrointestinal intolerance or 
difficulty in absorbing intact protein; infant formulas intended for infants and early childhood chil dren 
with severe allergy to cow's milk and/or lactose restriction. Reduction to 0% of import tax on polyacetal 
polyether, in aqueous solution, under quota of 2,000 tonnes. Reduction to 0% of import tax on acrylic or 
modaacrylic under quota of 9,000 tonnes.  Reduction to 0% of import tax on radial load ball bearings with 
steel rings and spheres of sintered silicon nitride, under quota of 1,210 units. Increase the quota volume 
of polycarbonates from 10,000 tonnes to 20,000 tonnes and reduction of import duty f or in-quota 
products from 4% to 0%  Brazil Official Gazette, 13 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/resolucao -gecex -n-281-de-9-de-
dezembro -de-2021-366810261  
29/12/2021: Reduction of import tariffs (to 0%) on some capital goods and on informatics and 
telecommunication equipment through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to temporarily reduce 
import tariffs on informatics and telecommunication equipment not locally produced)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 202 2), Gecex 
Resolution No.  282/2021 (21 December 2021) and Gecex Resolution 
No. 283/2021 (21 December 2021)  
31/12/2021: Reduction of import tariffs related to the MERCOSUR Common Market Group Resolution No. 
49/19  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  292/2021 (29 December 2021)  
01/01/2022: Reduction of import tariffs on certain products by the National Exception List Mechanism of 
MERCOSUR  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No. 290/2021 (21 December 2021)  
14/01/2022: Reduction of import tariffs related to the MERCOSUR Common Market Group Resolution No. 
49/19  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21  April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  293/2021 (29 December 2021)  
07/02/2022: Reduction of import tariffs (to 0%) on informatics and telecommunication equipment and on 
some capital goods through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to temporarily reduce import 
tariffs on capital goods not locally produced)  Permanent D elegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No. 296/2022 (28 January 2022) and Gecex Resolution No. 
297/2022 (28 January 2022)  
10/02/2022: Reduction of import tariffs on certain products by the National Exception List Mechanism of 
MERCOSUR  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No. 295/2022 (28 January 2022), and Gecex Resolution 
No. 298/2022 (28 January 2022)  
09/03/2022: Reduction of import tariffs of automotive products and on other products by the National 
Exception List Mechanism of MERCOSUR (Informatics and Telecommunication Equipment Exception List)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  307/2022 (24 February 2022), and Gecex Resolution 
No. 311/2022 (24 February 2022)  
09/03/2022: Reduction of import tariffs (to 0%) on some capital goods and on informatics and 
telecommunication equipment through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to temporarily reduce 
import tariffs on informatics and t elecommunication equipment not locally produced)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  308/2022 (24 February 2022) and Gecex Resolution 
No. 309/2022 (24 February 2022)  
12/03/2022: Reduction of import tariffs on ce rtain products by the National Exception List Mechanism of 
MERCOSUR  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  306/2022 (24 February 2022)  
23/03/2022: Reduction of import tariffs on certain products by the National Exception List Mechanism of 
MERCOSUR, such as coffee, margarine, cheese, pasta, sugar, soy oil and ethanol (measure in force until 
31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  317/2022 (22 March  2022)  
01/04/2022: Reduction of import tariffs of products from the aeronautical sector and reduction of import 
tariffs (to 0%) on informatics and telecommunication equipment through the "ex -out" regime 
(mechanism designed to temporarily reduce import tar iffs on informatics and telecommunication 
equipment not locally produced)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  310/2022 (24 February 2022) and Gecex Resolution 
No. 320/2022 (23 March 2022)  
02/04/2022: Reduction o f import tariffs related to the MERCOSUR Common Market Group Resolution No. 
49/19  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No.  316/2022 (22 March 2022)    
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19/05/2022: Inclusion of certain products to Annex IV of Resolution 272/2021 resulting in the reduction 
of import tariffs of said products through the National Exception List Mechanism and simultaneous 
increase of in -volume quota of tennis rackets;  
23/05/ 2022: Inclusion of "cultures of micro -organisms, freeze -dried or frozen, used as dairy yeast in the 
preparation of milk derivatives or as yeasts for carnic sausages" in Annex IV of Res. 272/2021 resulting 
in the reduction of import tariffs on said products ;  
01/08/2022: Inclusion of certain types of discontinuous polypropylene fibres and some electric heating 
resistors to Annex IV of Res. 272/2021 resulting in import tariff reduction on said products;  
29/08/2022: Inclusion of 19 new products to the list of  Annex IV of Res. 272/2021 resulting in reduction 
of import tariffs and simultaneous increase of in -volume quota for high -tenacity polyester multifilament 
yarns;  
26/09/2022: Inclusion on 26 September 2022 of more products to the list of Annex IV of Res. 2 72/2021 
resulting in the reduction of their import tariffs  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex Resolutions Nos. 340/2022 (9 May 2022), 365/2022 (15  July 
2022), 380/2022 (22 July 2022), 383/2022 (19 August 2022) and 
396/2 022 (14 September 2022)  
16/05/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on some capital goods and informatics and 
telecommunication equipment through the "ex -out" regime (mechanism designed to temporarily reduce 
import tariffs on capital goods and inf ormatics and telecommunication equipment not locally produced)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex Resolution Nos. 338/2022 and 339/2022 (9 May 2022), 
344/2022 and 345/2022 (19 May 2022), 356/2022 and 357/2022 (20 
June 2 022), 375/2022 and 376/2022 (26 July 2022), 394/2022 and 
395/2022 (30 August 2022)  
05/05/2022: Inclusion of Annex VIII in Gecex  Resolution 272/2021 resulting in introduction of tariff free 
quotas on imports of wheat and meslin products  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex Resolution No. 332/2022 (4 May 2022)  
12/05/2022: Inclusion of certain products to The National Exception List Mechanism, resulting in 
reduction of import tariffs on these products  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex Resolution No. 341/2022  
12/05/2022: Reduction to zero of import t ariffs for certain agricultural products (wheat, meat, biscuits 
and others)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (20 May 2022), Gecex 
Resolution No. 341 (11 May 2022)  
19/05/2022: Reduction of import tariffs on a certain type of amine -function compounds  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex Resolution No. 340/2022 (9 May 2022)  
27/05/2022: Elimination of import duties on several IT and telecommunication products  Official Gazette, Gecex Resolution No. 345/2022 (19 May 2022). 
Viewed at: https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/resolucao -gecex -n-
345-de-19-de-maio-de-2022-401495532  
27/05/2022: Inclusion on 27 May 2022 of certain types of trucks, trailers, semi -trailers, agricultural and 
road machinery in th e Single Annex to Resolution 311/2022, resulting in elimination of import tariffs on 
said products;  
28/06/2022: Inclusion on 28 June 2022 of four more products to the list of duty -exempted trucks, 
trailers, semi -trailers, agricultural and road machinery ( listed in the Single Annex to Res. 311/2022);  
20/07/2022: Removal on 20 July 2022 of self -propelled boring or sinking machinery and a certain type of 
dumpers from the Single Annex to Res. 311/2022 and inclusion of a few more products to the list in the 
same Annex  Gecex Resolution Nos. 346/2022 (19 May 2022), 361/2022 (20 June 
2022), 370/2022 (20 July 2022)  
01/06/2022: Reduction on 1 June 2022 of import tariffs on 6,195 products to mitigate the effects of 
supply shocks caused by the pandemic and the international crisis in the Brazilian economy  Gecex Resolution No. 353/2022 (23  May 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/resolucao -gecex-n-353-de-23-
de-maio-de-2022-402126532 , on 3 August 2022  
01/06/2022: Reduction on 1 June 2022 of import tariffs for several electrical machinery products, some 
types of vehicles and some X -ray devices  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 Septemb er 2022) and 
Gecex Resolution No. 347/2022    
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01/06/2022: Elimination from 1 June 2022 to 31 May 2023 of import tariffs for specific import quotas on 
certain polycarbonates, certain plastic sheets, certain graphite articles, certain flat -rolled steel products, 
iron roller chains, certain aluminium pro ducts and certain vehicle parts;  
01/06/2022: Temporary increase from 1 to 15 June 2022 of in volume quotas for certain microcapsules 
(measure in force until 31 May 2023)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex Resolution No . 349/2022 (19 May 2022)  
24/06/2022: Introduction of tariff -free or low rate tariff quotas for imports of eight products 
(persulphates, human soroalbumine, mancozeb technical, certain polyethers, certain aminoresins, certain 
carboys and certain pedals)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex Resolution No. 354/2022  
01/07/2022: Inclusion of game consoles to the List of Exceptions to the Common External Tariff (LETEC) 
resulting in a reduction on import tariffs;  
01/08/2022: I nclusion of polypropylene in the LETEC;  
05/08/2022: Inclusion of 5 more products in the LETEC (such as certain types of glyphosate, ethylene, 
propylene, poly(vinyl chloride) and poly(ethylene terephthalate));  
01/09/2022: Inclusion of some concentrates of  protein substances, food supplements, albumins, and 
clothing articles to the LETEC  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex  Resolutions No. 362/2022 (21 June 2022), 369/2022 (20  July 
2022), 374/2022 (20 July 2022), 381/2022 (3 August 2022), 
388/2022 (22  August 2022)  
Canada  
09/06/2022: Granting of remissions to imports of Ukrainian goods from 9 June 2022 to 9 June 2023  Perman ent Delegation of Canada to the WTO (21 September 2022) 
and Government of Canada, Customs Notice 22 -12: Ukraine Goods 
Remission Order (9 June 2022). Viewed at: https://www.cbsa -
asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn -ad/cn22 -12-eng.html  
China  
01/05/2022: Temporary re duction to zero of interim tariff rates on imports of coal (effective until 31 
March 2023)  Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO, 21 September 2022 and 
the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council (SCTC) 
Announcement [2022] No. 6. Viewed at: 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202204/t20220428_3807196
.htm 
01/08/2022: Simplification of export customs procedures through "direct loading on arrival" operating 
mode at Tianjin Customs for increase of aluminium  exports  General Administration of Customs, 4  August  2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/xwfb34/302425/4497099/index.
html 
01/09/2022: Introduction of special duty rates of zero on imports of products in 98% of tariff lines 
originating in 16 countries (Togo,  Eritrea, Central African Republic, Guinea -Conakry, Rwanda, Sudan, 
Chad, Djibouti, Mozambique, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu)  Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council (SCTC) 
Announcement [2022] No. 8. Viewed at : 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202007/t20200715_3550048
.htm 
Colombia  
31/12/2021: Reduction of import tariffs and establishment of quotas for the import of motor vehicles  Dirección  de Comercio Exterior de Colombia, 30  December 2021. 
Viewed at: https://www.mincit.gov.co/getattachment/1d1a30a3 -
7b25-41e1-a3ea-1e2a1af1dce9/Circular -033-del-30-de-diciembre -de-
2021.aspx  
15/01/2022: Partial modification of tariffs and introduction of tari ff quotas for import of certain 
automobiles (measure in force until 31 December  2023)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (23 September 2022) 
and Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, Decreto No.  1880 
(30 December 2021) and Decreto 1514 (4 A ugust 2022)    
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03/03/2022: Reduction to 0% of import tariffs on products affecting the basic household consumption 
basket  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (25 April 2022) and 
Decreto No. 307, Ministerio de Comercio, Industria  y Turismo (3 March 
2022). Viewed at: 
https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20
307%20DEL%203%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202022.pdf  
04/04/2022: Reduction to 0% of import tariff for imports of agricultural products (measure in effect for 6 
months for 36 subheadings and for 12 months for the remaining 36 subheadings)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (25 April 2022) and 
Decreto No. 504, Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo (4 April 
2022). Viewed at: 
https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20
504%20DEL%204%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202022.pdf   
05/06/2022: Temporary exclusion of transport and related import costs from the base constituting the 
import tariff of several products of which many agricultural products (termination on 5 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (22 September 2022) 
and Decree  No. 955/2022 (4 June 2022)  
01/07/2022: Temporary exclusion of transport and related import costs from the import tariff of several 
products of which many agricultural products (termination on 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (22 September 2022) 
and Min istry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Decree No. 
1132/2022  
11/07/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on wheat for two years  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (22 September 2022) 
and Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, Decree 
No. 1174/2022  
11/07/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on shelled peanuts for one year  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (22 September 2022) 
and Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Decree No. 
1175/2022  
11/07/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on fertilizers and pesticides (until 5 April 2023)  Permanent Delegatio n of Colombia to the WTO (22 September 2022) 
and Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Decree  No. 
1176/2022  
Costa Rica  
17/02/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on beans, under an import quota of 3,286 metric 
tonnes (effective from 17 February to 15 March 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica to the WTO (18 May 2022)  
17/06/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on long -chain chlorinated paraffins  Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica to the WTO, 19 September 2022 
and Resolution No.  457-2021, Executive Decree No.  43495 -Comex, 25 
May 2022.  
17/06/2022: Elimination of import duties on compound plasticizers for rubber or plastic  Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica to the WTO, 19 September 2022 
and Resolution No.  452-2021, Executive Decree No. 43493 -Comex, 24 
May 2022.  
12/08/2022: Elimination of reference prices for rice and reduction of import tariffs for paddy and milled 
rice Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica to the WTO (19 October 2022) 
and Official Gazette of Costa Rica, Resolution N o. 43642 -MAG-MEIC-
COMEX, 3 August 2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normativa/Normas/nrm_text
o_completo.aspx?param1=NRTC&amp;nValor1=1&amp;nValor2=9757
2&amp;nValor3=131913&amp;param2=1&amp;strTipM=TC&amp;lRe
sultado=1&amp;strSim=simp    
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Dominican Republic  
27/04/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariff on 67 food products (termination of measure on 27 
October 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Dominican Republic to the WTO (19 
September 2022) and Official Gazette of the Dominican Republic 
No. 11064, Law 6 -2022 (27 April 2022)  
El Salvador  
13/03/2022: Temporary elimination of the Central American Common tariff on imports on certain basic 
food products and agricultural inputs (until end of March 2023)  Permanent Delegation of El Salvador to the WTO (8 April 2022), 
Decreto No. 309, publicado en el Diario Oficial No. 51, Tomo No. 434 
(13 March  2022)  
European Union  
09/11/2021: Change of method of management of the TRQ for garlic and poultry originating in Argentina 
with a purpose to facilitate trade flows  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1928 (31 August 2021)  
23/12/2021: Opening of autonomous tariff quotas of the Union for certain agricultural and industrial 
products  Council Regulat ion (EU) 2021/2283 (20  December 2021)  
29/12/2021: Suspension of Common Custom Tariff duties on certain agricultural and industrial products  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2278 (20  December 2021)  
18/01/2022: Amendments of management system and volumes of some tariff quotas (high quality beef 
and veal, rice, frozen thin skirt of bovine animals) in order to avoid trade disruptions  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/64 (17 January 
2022)  
08/03/2022: Reduction of import tariff for husked r ice other than husked basmati rice  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/386 (8 March 2022)  
21/04/2022: Quantity amendment for a TRQ for high -quality beef from Paraguay  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/663 , 21 April 2022  
and Permanent Delegation of the E uropean Union to the WTO (19 
September 2022 ) 
03/06/2022: The European Union temporarily suspended tariffs on imports from Ukraine  EUR-Lex, Official Journal (EU) 2022/870 , 3 June 2022. Viewed  at: 
https://eur -lex.europa.eu/legal -
content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2022.152.01.0103.01.ENG&a
mp;toc=OJ%3AL%3A2022%3A 152%3ATOC   
Guatemala  
11/03/2022: Introduction of a temporary tariff free quota on imports of white maize (termination on 31 
December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Guatemala to the WTO (23 September 2022) 
and Acuerdos Ministeriales N os. 128-2022 and 305 -2022 
26/04/2022: Introduction of a temporary tariff free quota on imports of yellow maize (termination on 31 
December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Guatemala to the WTO (23 September 2022) 
and Acuerdos Ministeriales N os. 186-2022 and 327 -2022 
22/06/2022: Introduction of a temporary tariff free quota on imports of black beans (termination on 31 
December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Guatemala to the WTO (23 September 2022) 
and Acuerdos Ministeriales N os. 331-2022 and 424 -2022 
22/06/2022: Introduction of a temporary tariff free quota on imports of rice (in the husk) (termination on 
31 December 2022)  Permanent D elegation of Guatemala to the WTO (23 September 2022) 
and Acuerdo Ministerial N o. 304-2022 
India  
02/02/2022: Reduction of import tariff on certain products, e.g., sea food, diamonds, cocoa beans, fuel 
oil and others  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO  (25 April 2022 ) and 
Notification No.  02/2022 -Customs, 1 February 2022  
02/02/2022: Amendment of the First Schedule of the Customs Tariffs Act involving reduction of import 
tariffs on certain products  Indian Ministry of Finance, 2 February 2022. Vie wed at: 
https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/cen/cus0722.pdf   
02/02/2022: Reduction of export duties on raw hides and skins of buffalo  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO (25 April 2022 ) and 
Notification No.  10/2022 -Customs, 1 February 2022  
02/02/2022: Reduction of import tariff on needles for suture  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO (25 April 2022 ) and 
Notification No.  15/2022 -Customs, 1 February 2022    
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24/02/2022: Amendment in import policy of items under ITC (HS) 8524 and 8525 of Chapter 85 of ITC 
(HS) 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy). The import policy is revised from "Restricted" to "Free"  Notification No. 55/2015 -2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry 
Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, 
Notification No. 55/2015 -2020,  (24 February 2022). Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/83b3ff81 -8c71-47f3-
9dfb-3ac1f31ab0a9/Notification%2055%20dt%2024 -02-22%20Eng -
.pdf 
19/05/2022: Export of bamboo charcoal is permitted, provided it has b een made from legally obtained 
bamboo  Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Notification 
No. 08/2015 -2020, 19  May 2022. Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/46d92d03 -3b29-47fb-
a10f-f49ec4ad11ba/Noti%2008%20Eng.pdf   
21/05/2022: Exemption from the agriculture and infrastructure cess on the imports of 
anthracite/pulverized coal injection (PCI) coal and coki ng coal  Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Notification No. 26/2022 -
Customs, 21 May 2022. Viewed at: 
https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2022/235957.pdf   
25/05/2022: Duty -free import quota of crude soybean oil and crude sunflower seed oil  Government of India, Ministry of Finance. Tax information portal , 24 
May 2022. Notification No.  30/2022 -Customs. Vi ewed at: 
https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view -
pdf/1009316/ENG/Notifications   
21/06/2022: Temporary permission of imports of watermelon seeds without requiring an impo rt license 
(until 30 September 2022)  Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Amendment 
to the Notification No. 13, 21 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/2c76478f -f4c1-49d1-
af0f-7b65e2c8c00d/Notification%2013%20dt%2021 -06-
22%20Eng.pdf   
20/07/2022: Removal of excise duty applicable on exports of petrol  Ministry of Finance - Notification No. 20/2022 -Central Excise, 19 July 
2022. Viewed at: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view -
pdf/1009467/ENG/Notifications   
01/08/2022 : Withdrawal of an approval requirement on the import of malonylurea (barbituric acid) and 
its salts  Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 23/2015 -2020, 1 
August 2022. Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/1150cbb2 -82d0-4044-
86be-a043b13c9491/Notification%2023%20dt%2001 -08-
22%20Eng.pdf   
05/08/2022: Increase of sugar export quota for the 2021 -2022 season  Press Release of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public 
Distribution, 5  August  2022. Viewed at : 
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1848868   
25/08/2022: Removal of import licensing requirement on artemia cyst  Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade Notification No.  28/2015 -2020, 25 August 2022. Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/4612992f -137a-4ac8-
b5ff-50fb245c1cb9/Notification%2028%20dt%2025 -08-
22%20Eng.pdf   
31/08/2022: Reduction of import tariff value applicable on certain goods (including agricultural)  Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under the Indian 
Ministry of Finance, Notification No. 72/2022 -Customs.  Viewed at: 
https://www.cbic.gov.in/resources//htdocs -cbec/customs/cs -
act/notifications/notfns -2022/cs -nt2022/csnt72 -2022.pdf     
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Iraq 
10/03/2022: Elimination of custom duty on import of essential goods of foodstuffs, construction materials 
and consumables  Permanent Delegation of Iraq (27 April 2022)  
10/03/2022: Removal of all import bans on imports of foodstsuffs, consumables and medicines for two 
months (decision to be reconsidered at the end of the period)  Permanent Delegation of Iraq  (27 April 2022)  
Japan  
01/04/2022: Reduction of import tariff on  certain women's or girl's blouses, shirts and shirt -blouses  Permanent Delegation of Japan to the WTO (25  April 2022) and 
Japanese Official Gazette Extra Special No. 37 (31 March 2022)  
01/04/2022: Repeal of temporary import tariff rate on normal paraffins  Permanent Delegation of Japan to the WTO (25  April 2022) and 
Japanese Official Gazette Extra Special No. 37 (31 March 2022)  
Kenya  
20/05/2022: Duty -free importation of 540'000 metric tonnes of white non -GMO maize grain  Gazette Notice No. 5544 , 20 May 2022. Viewed at: 
http://kenyalaw.org/kenya_gazette/gazette/volume/MjU5OA --
/Vol.CXXIV -No.93/  
Korea, Republic of  
12/11/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariff on LNG (from 2% to 0%);  
01/05/2022: Extension of period of application of the measure until 31 July 2022;  
20/07/2022: Further extension of period of application of the measure until 31 December 2022  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (17 
October 2022); Decrees of the President Nos. 32117/2021; 
32602/2022 and 32818/2022  
12/11/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariff on Urea (termination of measure on 30 June 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28 April 
2022) and Decree No.  32119 of the President  
18/03/2022: Elimination of import tariff for medicine of Neurofibromatosis type 1  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28 April 
2022) and Enforcement Regulation of the Customs Act (Article 79 -3) 
19/04/2022: Temporary expansion of Minimum Market Access (import quotas for low tariff rate) for flour, 
meal powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes, soya beans for food  manufacturing and ground -
nuts, prepared or preserved (measure in force until 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28 April 
2022); and Ministry of Economy and Finance, Decree No. 914  
27/04/2022: Extension of import quotas for elimination of tariff on unhulled barley and bran (measure in 
force until 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (17 
October 2022); and Decree No.  32602 of the President  
01/05/ 2022: Temporary elimination of import tariff on potatoes for producing chips (measure in force 
until 30 November 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28 April 
2022); and Decree No.  32602 of the President  
01/05/2022: Temporary el imination of import tariff on rare gases (Neon, Krypton, Xenon) (measure 
terminates on 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (28 April 
2022); and Decree No.  32602 of the President  
22/06/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariff on crude oil for manufacturing naphtha until 30 
September 2022 and application of 0.5% import tariff until 31 December 2022  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea (17 October 2022 ) 
22/06/2022: Temporary elimination of i mport tariff on meat of swine, eggs and egg products, wheat, 
wheat flour, soybean oil, sunflower -seed oil, urea, additives for electrolyte, ferro -chromium and 
manganese for manufacturing steel (measure in force until 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (20 
September 2022 ) 
20/07/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariff on meat of bovine animals, milk powder, coffee, meat 
of the poultry, distilled spirit and crude oil for manufacturing jet -fuel (measure in force unt il 31 December 
2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (17 
October 2022 ) 
20/07/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariff on welsh onions (measure in force until 31 October 
2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea (20 September 2022 ) 
26/07/2022: Temporary expansion of Minimum Market Access (Import Quotas for Low Tariff Rate) for 
soya beans and sesamum seeds (measure in force until 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (20 
September 2022 )   
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17/08/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariff on onions and starches (measure in force until 31 
December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (20 
September 2022 ) 
01/09/2022: Temporary expansion of Minimum Market Access (Import Quotas for Low Tariff Rate) for 
garlics and manioc starch (measure in force until 31 December 2022)  Permanent De legation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (20 
September 2022 ) 
Malaysia  
01/07/2022: Reduction of import duties on some types of prepared glues and certain types of electrical 
apparatus  Customs Duties Amendment Order 2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.customs.gov.my/en/pg/Customs%20Order/P.U.(A)%2021
6%20 -Perintah%20Duti%20Kastam%20(Pindaan)%202022.pdf  
Mali 
10/11/2021: Reduction of 50% on import duties and taxes for rice, sugar, edible oils and milk powder  Permanent Delegation of Mali to the WTO (27  April 2022) and 
Communiqué du Conseil des Ministres  No. 2021 -36/SGG , 
10 Novembe r 2021 
Mauritius  
15/01/2022: Extension of moratorium for banning of specified non -bio single -use plastic products  Permanent Delegation  of Mauritius to the WTO (13 April 2022) and the 
Environment Protection (Control of Single Use Plastic Products) 
(Amendment) Regulations 2021 - G.N. No. 309 of 2021  
29/01/2022: Reduction in the rate of customs duty from 13% to 11% for margarine imported from SADC 
countries  Permanent Mission of Mauritius to the WTO (13  April 2022) and 
Custom Tariff (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations 2022 - G.N. No. 
15 of 2022  
17/05/2022: No import permit shall be required in respect of “companies importing, through inward 
processing, second -hand motor vehicles for the purpose of re -exporting”  The Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) (Amendment No. 3) 
Regulations 2022 - GN 106 of 2022, and Permanent delegation of 
Mauritius to the WTO (22 September 2022 ) 
20/06/2022: Remo val of customs duty and excise duty on Hybrid and Electric Motor Vehicles  Regulations 3(a)(iii) and (iv) of Customs Tariff (Amendment of 
Schedule)  (No.3) Regulations 2022 – G.N. No. 149 of 2022, and 
Regulation 3(a) of the Excise (Amendment of Schedule)  (No. 2) 
Regulations 2022 – G.N. No. 150 of 2022 . Permanent Delegation of 
Mauritius to the WTO (22 September 202 2) 
01/07/2022: The rebate on the amount of customs duty or excise duty payable on certain types of motor 
vehicles  New item B2 in Sub -part B of Part IIA of the First Schedule to the 
Customs Tariff Act as per the Customs Tariff (Amendment of 
Schedule) (No. 5) Regulations 2022 - G.N. No. 264 of 2022, and new 
items 3 and 4 in Sub -part B of Part IA of the First Schedule to  the 
Excise Act as per the Excise (Amendment of Schedule) (No. 4) 
Regulations 2022 - G.N. No. 267 of 20 22, and Permanent Delegation 
of Mauritius to the WTO (22 September 2022 ) 
01/07/2022: No import permit shall be required for second -motor vehicles import ed by a company 
holding a Premium Investor Certificate issued by the Economic Development Board, for the purposes of 
exhibition and display only (Motor Museum ) The Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) (Amendment No. 4) 
Regulations 2022 - G.N. No.  166 o f 2022, and Permanent Delegation 
of Mauritius to the WTO (22 September 2022 ) 
Mexico  
02/02/2022: Introduction on 2 February 2022 of tariff quota for imports of poultry meat  Diario Oficial de la Federación , 2 February  2022. Viewed at: 
http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5641870&amp;amp;fecha
=02/02/2022    
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New Zealand  
01/11/2021: Elimination on 1 November 2021 of import tariff on animal feed supplement  New Zealand Custom Service, 23 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.customs.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/tariff -
concession -notices/tariff -concession -approval -notice -52-2021.pdf  
01/11/2021: Tariff concession on fish oils, firm -specific on GMP Pharmaceuticals Limited  New Zealand Custom Service, 27 January 2022, Extract from NZ 
Gazette, 8 July 1999, No . 3. Viewed at: 
https://www.customs.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/tariff -
concession -notices/tariff -concession -approval -notice -03-2022. pdf  
01/11/2021: Elimination of imports tariffs  on of excential selenium preparations for animal feeding  New Zealand Custom Service, 13 January 2022, Viewed at: 
https://www.customs.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/tariff -
concession -notices/tariff -concession -approval -notice -01-2022-.pdf 
01/11/2021: Elimination on 1 November 2021 of import duty on glass breakers. Firm -specific measure on 
Visy Recycling MRFS Limited company  New Zealand Custom Services, 13 January 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.customs.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/tariff -
concession -notices/tariff -concession -approval -notice -01-2022-.pdf  
Norway  
01/01/2022: Reduction in the applied MFN rate for 4 types of live poultry from 555% to 327%  Permanent Delegation of Norway to the WTO  (19 September 2022 ) 
Pakistan  
01/12/2021: Introduction on 21 December 2021 of import tariffs exemption for Afghanistan for 
bituminous coal, other coal, talc marble (crude or roughly trimmed), plants and parts of plants (including 
seed and fruit), seeds of cumin neither crushed nor grounded, sulphur of all kinds, other than sublimed 
sulphur, yams (Discorea spp.), containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) (measure 
terminates on 30 June 2022)  Ministry of Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, 21 December 2021. 
Viewed at: 
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/2 02112231012414364SRO1609 -
2021.pdf , and Permanent Delegation of Pakistan to the WTO (26 
October 2022 ) 
21/12/2021: Introduction on 21 December 2021 of tariff exemption on import of marble (crude or 
roughly trimmed) from Afghanistan and reduction of import duty of ground nuts in shell from Afghanistan 
from 20% to 10%.;  
01/03/2022: Introduction on 01 March 2 022 of tariff reduction on pine nut (chilgoza) from 10% to 0% 
imported from Afghanistan (measure in force until 20 June 2022)  Pakistan, Customs Notification S.R.O.1610(I)/2021, 21 December 
2021. Viewed at: 
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/202112231012526198SRO1610 -
2021.pdf ; and Pakistan, Customs Notification S.R.O.322(I)/2022, 
1 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/202232113255192SRO322(I) -
2022.pdf , and Permanent Delegation of Pakistan to the WTO (26 
October 2022 ) 
10/06/2022: Temporary exemption from a 2% additional customs duty on edible palm oil imports  Ministry of Fin ance and Revenue of Pakistan through SRO 
805(I)/2022, 20 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/2022621116151518SRO805 -
2022.pdf  , and Permanent Delegation of  Pakistan to the WTO (26 
October 2022 ) 
31/08/2022: Exemption of imports of onions and tomatoes from the sales tax (measure in force until 31 
December 2022)  Federal Board of Revenue - SRO 1640(I)/2022, 31 August 2022. 
Viewed at: 
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/2022831208318652S.R.1640 -
ExemptionSalesTax.pdf  , and Permanent Delegation of Pakistan to the 
WTO (26 October 2022 )   
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09/09/2022: Reduction of the regulatory duty on the imports of certain fresh and dry fruits  SRO 1722(I)/2022 - Ministry of Finance and Revenue, 9 September 
2022, viewed at: 
https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/202299159414554SRO1722 -
2022.pdf  , and Permanent Delegation of Pakistan to the WTO (26 
October 2022 ) 
Philippines  
02/12/2021: Exemption from VAT on importation of raw materials, inventories, supplies, equipment, 
goods, packaging materials  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the WTO (25 April 2022 ). 
Viewed at:  https://firb.gov.ph/download/create -irr-
%20amendments/?wpdmdl=2382&refresh=62345271ebce016475961
45 
02/12/2021: Customs duty exemption for importation of capital equipment, raw materials, spare parts, 
and accessories  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the WTO (25 April 2022 ). 
Viewed at:  https://firb.gov.ph/download/create -irr-
%20amendments/?wpdmdl=2382&amp;refresh=62345271ebce01647
596145   
15/06/2022: Reduction on 15 June 2022 of import duties on meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen, 
maize, rice and coal (measure in force until 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the WTO 
(16 September  2022) and Executive Order No. 171/2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2022/05may/20220521
-EO-171-RRD.pdf  on 8 August 2022  
Russian Federation  
27/11/2021: Reduction to 5% of export customs duty on aluminium alloys and ferrosilicon until 31 
December 2021  Government Resolution No. 1833, 27 October 2021, and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022 ) 
01/01/2022: Reduction of export customs duties from 10% to 0% on tungsten ores and concentrates 
(measure in force un til 31 December 2023)  Government Resolution No. 2068 (27 October 2021) and Permanent 
Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
Russian Federation (for Eurasian Economic Union)  
01/01/2022: Establishment of a zero import customs duty rate on latex for carpet production  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 7 (11 
January 2022) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to 
the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on oxides and hydroxides of vanadium  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 115 
(12 November 2021) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties fr om 8% to 0% on microwave oven transformers  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 121 
(29 October 2021) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties fro m 5% to 0% and from 3% to 0% on certain types of 
organic chemical compounds used in the production of chemical protection remedies  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 122 
(29 October 2021) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on certain types of complex phosphoric 
acid esters  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 123 
(29 October 2021) and Permanent  Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on mancozeb used in the production of 
plant protection chemicals  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 13 2 
(4 October 2021) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation 
to the WTO (20 May 2022)    
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02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on manganese ores and concentrates  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 22 
(18 February 2022) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on certain products used for animal 
feeding  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian  Economic Commission No. 142 
(26 October 2021) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 3% to 0% on fur raw materials of lambs  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 149 
(9 November 2021) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 10% to 0% on vanadium -aluminium ligature used 
in the production of titan ium ingots  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 157 
(23 November 2021) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 11% to 5.5% on certain fruit pr ocessing products  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 125 
(29 October 2021) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
02/01/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 10% to 0% on certain types of cotton fabrics 
made from yarn of various colours  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 124 
(29 October 2021) and the Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
24/03/2022: Reduction o f import customs duties from 5% to 0% on terephthalic acid and its salts  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 21 
(18 February 2022) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
24/03/2022: Reductio n of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on certain types of threads  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 22 
(18 February 2022) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
28/03/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 10% to 0% on certain types of fish  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 29 
(17 March 2022) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation 
to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
28/03/2022: Reduction  of import customs duties from 10% to 0% on certain types of fruit mash and 
fabric made from the wool yarn; from 5% to 0% on aniline and its salts  Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 34 
(17 March 2022) and Permanent Delegation o f the Russian Federation 
to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
01/04/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% and from 3% to 0% on cocoa butter, 
cocoa fat and copper matter  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 44 
(22 March 2022) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation 
to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
01/04/2022: Establishment of the zero import customs duty rate on graphite electrodes  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 193 
(28 December 2021) an d Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
10/04/2022: Establishment of the zero import customs duty rate on certain types of components for the 
production of bicycles  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commissio n No. 50 
(29 March 2022) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation 
to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
16/04/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 5% to 0% on industrial fatty alcohols  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 41 
(15 March 2022) and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation 
to the WTO (20 May 2022)    
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01/06/2022: Reduction of import customs duties from 7,5% to 0% on certain types of wood cellulose  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 25 as 
of 15 February 2022, and Permanent Delegation of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO, 20 May 2022 and 19 October 2022  
Senegal  
19/12/2021: Extension of application of customs economic regimes to requests for exemption from the 
oil sector  Permanent Delegation  of Senegal to the WTO (19 May 2022)  
11/01/2022: Extension of exemption from specific tax on crude oils destined to the production of edible 
fats or soap and textile products  Permanent Delegation of Senegal to the WTO (19 May 2022)  
Serbia  
11/03/2022: Temporary removal of customs duties on crude oil imports (measure in force until 31 
December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Serbia (20 May 2022) and Official Gazette 
No. 32/1138, 10 March 2022  
Singapore  
10/03/2022: Exemption from 10 March 2022 from import tax for medical transport vehicles  Permanent Delegation of Singapore to the WTO (10 June 2022 ) and 
Singapore Customs Circular No . 02/2022, 10 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.customs.gov.sg/files/Circular_02_2022%20(Ver%201).p
df  
South Africa  
06/04/2022: Reduction of import duty imposed on fuels such as petrol, biodiesel and others, until 31 May 
2022 Custom and Excise Act, 1964, Ame ndment of Schedule N o. 1 
(No. 1/5A/170), (6 April 2022).  
15/07/2022: Introduction of a temporary rebate provisions for the importation of primary flat steel 
products  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO (20 September 
2022) and Government Gazette No. 47015, 15 July 2022  
South Africa (for Southern African Customs Union)  
06/06/2022: Reduction of import tariff on sugar  Government Gazette No. 46507, 6 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.sar s.gov.za/wp -
content/uploads/Embargo/Tariffs/2022/LAPD -LSec-CE-TA-2022-31-
R2137 -GG-46507 -Sch1P1 -1686-To-reduce -rate-of-customs -duty-on-
sugar -6-June-2022.pdf   
08/09/2022: Elimination of import licensing requirement for certain kinds of printed matter, maps,  and 
calendars  South Africa Revenue Service (SARS). Prohibited, restricted and 
counterfeit goods, 8  September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.sars.gov.za/c ustoms -and-excise/prohibited -restricted -
and-counterfeit -goods/   
16/09/2022: Elimination of import licensing requirement on certain gaseous hydrocarbons  South Africa Revenue Service (SARS), 16  September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.sars.gov.za/whats -new-at-sars/  
Switzerland  
01/01/2022: Elimination of the requirement to present a General Importation Permit to import products 
such as bovine derivatives, grains and others  Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the WTO (26 April 2022 ) 
01/01/2022: Revocation of the levy of fees on the importation of goods subject to a general import 
permit  Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the WTO (26 April 2022 )   
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Chinese Taipei  
01/12/2021: Temporary reduction of customs tariffs on 18 products including meat of bovine animals and 
wheat;  
01/05/2022: Extension of measure until 30 September 2022  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO (23 September 
2022). Ministry of Finan ce Nos. 1101031589, 9  December  2021; 
1111003367, 18 February 2022; and 1111008158, 11 April 2022; 
1111013587, 9 June 2022  
01/01/2022: Lift of import ban on blending oils and other 51 products previously included in the List of 
Commodities Subject to Import Restriction  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO (27 May 2022). 
Bureau of Foreign Trade Nos. 11004606270 and 1100154088  
01/01/2022: Removal of export ban on "hexachlorocyclohexane, including lindane" and nine other 
products, previously  included in the List of Commodities Subject to Export Restriction  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO (27 May 2022). 
Bureau of Foreign Trade Nos. 1100154088 and 11004606270  
07/02/2022: Temporary reduction of customs tariffs on four products including milk powder for baking, 
butter and anhydrous milk fat (measure in force until 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO (27 May 2022). 
Ministry of Finance Nos. 1111003367, 18 February 2022; 
1111008158, 11 April 2022; 1111013587, 9 June 2022 and 
1111023366,23 September 2022  
Thailand  
01/01/2022: Duty exemption for items originating from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022) and 
Royal Thai Government Gazette, Vol 138, Special part 320 d, 
30 December 2021  
01/01/2022: Reduction of import duties on products originated in the Lao People's Democratic Republic  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022) and 
Royal Thai Government G azette, Vol 138, Special part 320 d, 30 
December 2021  
01/01/2022: Duty Exemption for Gems and Jewellery Products Imported to be Displayed and Sold in 
Thailand Gems and Jewellery Fair  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022) and 
Royal Thai Government Gazette, Vol 138, Special part 320 d, 
30 December 2021  
01/03/2022: Export duty reduction and exemption on wood, sawn wood  and articles made of wood  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022) and 
Royal Thai Government Gazette, Vol 139, Special part 49 d, 
28 February  2022 
20/08/2022: Repeal of notification that prohibited the export of living ornamental fishes resulting in the 
facilitation of export of living ornamental fishes  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (30 September 2022) 
and The Government Gazette Vol. 139, Special Part 192 Ngor, 
19 August 2022  
20/08/2022: Repeal of Notification of the Ministry of Commerce governing the export of shellfish and its 
products re sulting in facilitation of export of shellfish and its products  Permanent Delegation of Thailand to the WTO (30 September 2022) 
and The Government Gazette Vol. 139, Special Part 192 Ngor, 
19 August 2022  
Türkiye  
26/10/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on safflower seeds (from 23.4%) and crude 
sunflower oil (from 10%) (measure in force until 30 June 2022)  Permanent Delegation of T ürkiye  to the WTO (28  April 2022)  
28/10/2021: Temporary elimination of import tariff on sardine s used in the production of prepared or 
preserved fish (sardines imported for other purposes are subject to 30% import tariff)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (28  April 2022) and 
Official Gazette of Türkiye (2  February 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/02/20220202 -10.pdf   
30/12/2021: Reduction of import tariffs (from 12% to 8%) on cold rolled stainless steel  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye  to the WTO (28  April 2022)  
01/01/2022: Temporary elimination of import tariffs on lentil, chickpeas, wheat, rye, barley, oats, maize, 
sorghum, sunflower seeds, safflower seeds and oil; sunflower seed oil (measure in force until 31 
December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye  to the WTO (28  April 2022)    
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01/01/2022: Elimination of import tariffs (from 19.5%) on palm kernel oil used for cosmetics sector 
products and soap; and on oligofructose used for enteral feeding ( measure in force until 31 December 
2022)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye  to the WTO (28  April 2022)  
01/01/2022: Elimination of additional customs duty rates on "used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, 
rope and cables and worn -out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials"  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye  to the WTO (28  April 2022)  
24/02/2022: Elimination of additional customs duty rates on some goods  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye  to the WTO (28  April 2022)  
04/03/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on rape or colza seeds, soya -bean oil, palm oil, safflower oil, 
rape-colza oil, maize (corn) oil, refined sunflower seed oil (measure in force until 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye  to the WTO (28  April 2022) and 
Official Gazette of Türkiye, No. 31876. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/06/20220624 -8.pdf  
27/05/2022: Introduction on 27 May 2022 of duty  free quotas for imports of beet or cane sugar. Out of 
quota volumes remain subject to pre -existing tariffs (termination of measure on 15 October 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (20  October 2022) and 
Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31848, Decision of the President 
No. 5615 
24/06/2022: Elimination of additional custom duties of bottles (coloured glass)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (23  September 2022) 
and Official Gazette of Türkiye N. 31876. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/06/20220624 -9.pdf  
01/07/2022: Reduction and elimination of tariff duties on several industrial products  Official Gazette of Türkiye, Decree No. 5747. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/06/20220625 -3.pdf  
22/07/2022: Elimination of customs duties on imports of cane molasses and other molasses used for  the 
production of pastry products, yeasts and feeding products  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (23  September 2022) 
and Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31900, 22 July 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/07/20220722 -17.pdf  on 
24 August 2022  
25/08/2022: Elimination of import tariffs on fish fillets and on molluscs like cuttle and octopus  used for 
the production of prepared, preserved or canned fishes and molluscs  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (23 September 2022) 
and Official Gazette of Türkiye N o. 31934, 25 August 2022  
Ukraine  
17/03/2022: Reduction of tax on oil or crude oil products derived from bituminous minerals to 7%  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022) and 
Supreme Council of Ukraine, document 2120 -IX. Viewed at: 
https://za kon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2120 -IX#Text  
17/03/2022: The excise tax rate of 0 euros per 1,000 litres for motor gasoline, important distillates and 
scrap gas  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022) and On 
Supreme Council of Ukraine, document 2120 -IX. Viewed at: 
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2120 -IX#Text  
21/03/2022: Exemption from the value added tax of the number of waste and billet of ferrous and colour 
metals, supply operations of which, in particular import operations, until 1 June 2027  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19  May 2022) and 
Resol ution No. 337, 21  March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/337 -2022-%D0%BF#Text   
19/07/2022: VAT exemption for imports of new equipment (machinery) imported by the participants of 
industrial parks  Law of Ukraine No. 2330 -IX, 21 June 2022 . Viewed at: 
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2330 -20#Text  and Permanent 
Delegation of Ukraine  to the WTO (17 October 2022 ) 
17/08/2022: Import duty exemption for goods used for storage of grain and oilseeds  Law of Ukraine No. 2445 -IX, 27 July 2022 . Viewed at: 
https://zakon.rada. gov.ua/laws/show/2445 -20#Text  and Permanent 
Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 September 2022 ) 
30/09/2022: Changes in tax rates on the supply in the customs territory of Ukraine and import into the 
customs territory of Ukraine of motor gasoline, heavy d istillates, liquefied gas, biodiesel, alternative 
motor fuel  Law of Ukraine No. 2618-IX, 21 September  2022. Viewed at: 
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2618 -20#Text  and Permanent 
Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (17 October 2022 )   
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United Kingdom  
29/10/2021: Reduction of imports tariffs on ornamental fish imports from 6% to 0%  Permanent Delegation of the United Kingdom to the WTO  
(29 April 2022); Customs Tariff Regulation 2021/1191,  
26 October 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1191/contents/made  
18/03/2022: Increa se of the Autonomous Tariff Quota for cold water prawns  Permanent Delegation of the United Kingdom to the WTO  
(29 April 2022); and Government Order Nos. 05.2794 and 05.2795, 
21 December 2021 and 23 September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dut y-suspensions -and-tariff-quotas  
United States of America  
01/01/2022: Replacing the existing 10% tariff on aluminium products from the European Union under 
Section 232 with a tariff -rate quota (TRQ) (HS Chapter 76) (measure in force for two years)  Office of the USTR, Joint US -EU Statement on Trade in Steel and 
Aluminium, 31 October 2021. Viewed at: https:// ustr.gov/about -
us/policy -offices/press -office/press -releases/2021/october/joint -us-
eu-statement -trade -steel-and-aluminum   
01/01/2022: Replacing the existing 25% import tariff on steel products from the European Union under 
Section 232 with a tariff -rate q uota (TRQ) (HS Chapters 72 -73) (measure in force for two years)  Office of the USTR, Joint US -EU Statement on Trade in Steel and 
Aluminium, 31 October 2021. Viewed at: https://ustr.gov/about -
us/policy -offices/press -office/press -releases/2021/october/joint -us-
eu-statement -trade -steel-and-aluminum   
01/04/2022: Replacement of the existing 25% duty on steel imports from Japan under Section 232 with 
a tariff -free quota of 1.25 million metric tonnes. Out of quota imports remain subject to the 25% import 
duty US Department of Commerce, Announcement of Actions on Japanese 
Imports of Steels under Section 232, 7 Fe bruary 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/2022 -02/US -
Statement -on-Japan -232.pdf   
16/05/2022: Introduction of additional flexibili ties to encourage the import of infant formula  US Food and Drugs Administration, 16  May 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.fda.gov/news -events/press -announcements/fda -
encourages -importation -safe-infant -formula -and-other -flexibilities -
further -increase -availability   
01/06/2022: Replacing the existing 10% tariff on aluminium imports from the United Kingdom under 
Section 232 with a duty free tariff -rate quota (TRQ) (HS Chapter 76). Imports out of quota remain 
subject to Section 232 duties  United States Department of Commerce, 22  March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/2022 -03/UK232 -US-
Statement.pdf   
01/06/2022: Replacing the existing 25% tariff on steel imports from the United Kingdom u nder Section 
232 with a duty free tariff -rate quota (TRQ) of 0.5 million metric tons. Imports out of quota remain 
subject to Section 232 duties  United States Department of Commerce, 22  March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/2022 -03/UK232 -US-
Statement.pdf   
21/07/2022: Temporary introduction of duty -free treatment to the imports of infant formula (termination 
of measure on 31 December 2022 ) US Congress, H.R. 8351, Formula Act , 21 July  2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8351/BILLS -117hr8351enr.pdf   
Viet Nam  
15/04/2022: Stipulating regulations on the import of rice and dried tobacco leaves originating from 
Cambodia under tariff quotas for 2021 and 2022 under the arrangement on bilateral trade enhancement 
between the Government of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the Government of the Kingdom of 
Cambodia  Permanent Delegation of Viet Nam to the WTO (30 May 2022) and 
Circular No. 06/2022/TT -BCT, 28 February 2022  
08/08/2022: Redu ction of import tariff on certain petroleum products from 20% to 10%  Government Decree No. 51/2022/ND -CP, 8 August 2022    
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Measure  Source  
Bangladesh  
16/03/2022: Reduction to 5% of import tax on soybean and palm oil  Agricensus, 16 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.agricensus.com/Article/Bangladesh -reduces -import -tax-on-soy-
and-palm-oil-to-5-
21182.html#:~:text=The%20government%20of%20Bangladesh%20has,the
%20country's%20Gazette%20on%20Wednesday   
01/06/2022: Removal of export ban on rice bran oil  The Business Standard, 30 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/g ovt-lifts-ban-rice-bran-oil-exports -
citing -drop-edible -oil-prices -450674   
22/06/2022: Temporary reduction of the customs duty on rice from 62.5% to 25% (until 31 
October 2022)  Ministry of Finance SRO 106/Customs, 22 June 2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.dpp.gov.bd/upload_file/gazettes/44941_21920.pdf   
28/08/2022: Further temporary reduction of import duties o n certain rice  Ministry of Finance, SRO No. 287 -Act/2022/135/Customs, 28  August 2022. 
Viewed at: http://www.dpp.gov.bd/upload_file/gazettes/45857_40063.pdf   
Belarus  
01/01/2022: Reduction of export duties of oil and oil products for exports destined outside the 
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)  Belta News, 29 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus -to-reduce -export -duties -on-oil-
oil-products -146621 -2021/  
China  
29/10/2021: Publication of "The List of Supplies for Scientific Research, Scientific and 
Technological Development and Teaching Imported During the '14th Five -Year Plan' Period that 
are Exempted from Import Taxes"  Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, Policy Document 
44/2021 (29 October 2021). Viewed at: 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202111/t20211105_3763557 .htm  
10/12/2021: Issuing of "The Notice of Adjusting the Relevant Catalogues of the Import Tax 
Policies for Crucial High -Tech Equipment" resulting in facilitation of imports of specific products  Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Joint Reloading, No. 
198/2021 (10 December 2021). Viewed at: 
https://www.miit.gov.cn/zwgk/zcwj/wjfb /tz/art/2021/art_e8514d1785cd41dd
ae3672e03729ce7f.html   
24/12/2021: Extension of the "Zero -Tariff" Policy for Raw and Auxiliary Materials in Hainan Free 
Trade Port to 187 more products  Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, Policy Document  
49/2021 (24 December 2021). Viewed at: 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202112/t20211224_3777961.htm   
26/12/2021: From 26 December to 30 June 2022, extension of the exclusion period for the sixth 
exclusion list of commodities subject to tariffs from the United States and Canada  Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, Inland Revenue 
Commission, document No. 9/2021 (24 December 2021). Vie wed at: 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202112/t20211224_3777971.htm   
04/02/2022: Elimination of all restrictions on wheat and barley imports from the Russian 
Feder ation Reuters, 4 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.reuters.com/article/russia -china -grains -idAFL1N2UF10Y   
14/02/2022: Enhancement of the scope of application of the "Zer o-Tariff" Policy on imports of 
production equipment for own use at the Hainan Free Trade Port  Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, document 4/2021 (14 
February 2022). Viewed at: 
http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202202/t20220214_3787450.htm   
01/08/2022: Simplification of customs procedures at the Xiamen Customs for imports of beer and 
other alcohol products  Xiamen Customs, 3 August 2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.customs.gov.cn/xiamen_customs/491073/491074/4496026/inde
x.html     
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03/08/2022: Simplification on 3 August 2022 of c ustoms procedures for clearance of imports of 
coal in the District of Ningde to respond to peak summer supply  General Administration of Customs of China, 3 August 2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.customs.gov.cn/fuzhou_customs/484123/484124/4495758/index
.html on 5 August 2022.  
Egypt  
01/05/2022: Approval of wheat imports from India previously subject to pre -shipment inspection  Hindustan Times, 16 April 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india -news/egypt -clears -indian -wheat -
trade -negotiations -on-with-more-nations -101650047092272.html   
Indonesia  
16/10/2021: Reduction on 16 October 2021 of VAT on imports of luxury goods (from 125% to 
between 20 and 95%)  Indonesia Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 141/PMK.010/2021 (13 October 
2021). Viewed at: https://jdih.kemenkeu.go.id/download/fcd2b15d -9e52-
4589-85c2-5bd131aa4777/141~PMK.010~2021Per.pdf   
02/02/2022: Reduction of tax on luxury cars  Indonesia Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 5/PMK.010/2022 (2 February 
2022). Viewed at: 
https://jdih.kemenkeu.go.id/in/dokumen/peraturan/98553b06 -d1d4-4fea-
6d9d-08d9eab51bf7   
08/06/2022: Introduction of an export quota of 1 million tons for crude palm oil, cooking oil and 
its raw materials, under the export acceleration scheme  Ministry of Trade, Regulation 38/2022 (8 June 2022)  
22/06/2022: Elimination o f export duties on some mineral products  Ministry of Finance, Regulation No. 106/PMK.04/2022 (22  June 2022)  
01/07/2022: Increase of the export quotas of palm oil, following a reduction in domestic market 
obligations (DMO)  Reuters, 5 July 2022. Viewed at: https://www.reuters.com/article/indonesia -
palmoil -idUSKBN2OG050 on 30 September 2022  
09/08/2022: Reduction of the upper and lower limits to reference prices of crude palm oil, which 
determines the imposition of export tar iffs on crude palm oil and its derivatives  Ministry of Finance, Regulation No. 123/PMK.010/2022 (8  August 2022)  
Israel  
20/05/2022: Elimination of import duties on several products such as vehicle spare parts, 
products for use in the general industry sector and in the construction industry sector, and a 
variety of consumer products  Ministry of Finance, order No. 2016/2022 (20 May 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/legalinfo/customs -mekach -
2016/he/customs_mekach_mekach -2016.pdf  on 2 October 2022  
Kenya  
29/06/2022: Introduction of a temporary waiver of import levies on maize and animal feed  The Kenyan Wall Street, 29 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://kenyanwallstreet.com/kenya -to-waive -all-levies -on-maize -imports/   
Malaysia  
18/05/2022: Lift on 18 May 2022 o f permit requirements for the import of round cabbage, old 
coconut seeds, chicken and milk  Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Malaysia, 18  May 2022. Viewed 
at: 
https://www.mafi.gov.my/documents/20182/429964/UCAPAN+YBM+MAFI+S
EMPENA+AGM+NAFAS+KE48+%28LATEST%29+ -min.pdf/ce3ea8ff -14b6-
4df7-a10b-2038ec0b573a   
23/05/2022: Lifting of permit requirements for imports of wheat  Reuters, 23 May 2022. Viewed at: https://www.reuters.com/article/malaysia -
inflation -food-idAFK7N2OZ00K  on 29 July 2022  
03/07/2022: Malaysia lifted the import ban on rice flour from Thailand  National Thailand, 3 July 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/40017319     
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Mexico  
16/05/2022: Temporary exemption from import duties of several products (such as corn oil, rice, 
tuna, pork, chicken meat, beef, onion, jalapeno pepper, beans, corn flour, wheat flour, egg, toilet 
soap, tomato, milk, lemon, white corn, apple, orange, box br ead, potato, soup paste, sardine, 
sorghum, wheat and carrot)  Diario  Oficial de la Federación , 16 May 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_det alle.php?codigo=5652070&amp;fecha=16/
05/2022#gsc.tab=0  on 11 July 2022  
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of  
14/02/2022: Elimination of fees for issuing customs statement for Saudi Exports  Saudi Press Agency, 14 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewfulls tory.php?lang=en&amp;newsid=2329412#:
~:text=14%2C%202022%2C%20SPA%20%E2%80%93%20Zakat,the%20Ki
ngdom%20of%20Saudi%20Arabia   
Türkiye  
26/10/2021: Elimination on 26 October 2021 of export ban on organic, water -soluble, special 
fertilizers  Dünya  news, 26 October 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.dunya.com/ekonomi/organik -suda-cozunebilir -ozel-gubrelerde -
ihracat -yasagi -kalkti -haber i-637743   
30/09/2022: Lifting the licensing requirements on the import of smartphone components as long 
as they are imported entirely unassembled (completely knocked down)  Official Gazette of Turkey n. 31969, Communiqué on the implementation of 
surveillance in imports, Related Notice, 30 September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/esk iler/2022/09/20220930 -5.htm   
United Kingdom  
26/04/2022: Removal of all tariffs and quotas on imports of goods from Ukraine  Government Portal of Ukraine, 26 April 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/ministry -economy -united -kingdom -has-
announced -abolition -all-tariffs -and-quotas -goods -ukraine  
Zimbabwe  
01/02/2022: Removal of import ban on maize introduced in June 2021  All Africa, 18 February 2022, viewed: at: 
https://allafrica.com/stories/202202180528.html#:~:text=Millers%20yester
day%20welcomed%20the%20lifting,and%20manufacturing%20of%20stock
%2Dfeed   
   
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(MID-OCTOBER 2021 TO MID -MAY 2022)  
Measure  Source  
Argentina  
14/3/2022: Termination on 14 March 2022 of anti -dumping duties  on imports of poly(ethylene 
terephthalate) from Indonesi a WTO document G/ADP/N/ 370/ARG, 20 September  2022 
01/11/2021: Termination on 1 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of motor mechanisms 
for elevators and goods lifts from China ( provisional and definitive duties imposed on 2 March 2010 and 
4 December 2010 respectively . Original investigation initiated on 3 June 2009)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ARG, 21 March 2022  
03/11/2021: Termination on 3 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigatio n on imports of polystyrene, 
expandable, in granules from China and Chinese Taipei ( provisional duty imposed on 29 March 2021 
and original investigation initiated on 27 May 2020),  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ARG, 21 March 2022  
30/11/2021: Initiation on 30 N ovember 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of artificial 
respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus ( nebulizadores ) from China and Chinese Taipei 
(provisional duties imposed on 3 May 2022 ) WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ARG, 20 September 2022  
23/12/2021: Initiation on 23 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of plates, 
sheets, film, foil and strip of poly(methyl methacrylate) from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ARG, 20 September 2022  
29/12/2 021: Initiation on 29 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of sodium 
benzoate from China and the Netherlands ( provisional duties imposed on 31 May 2022 of imports of 
sodium benzoate ) WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ARG, 20 September 2022  
08/03/2022: Initiation of anti -dumping investigation on vacuum cleaners imports from China 
(provisional duties imposed on 2 August 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ARG, 20 September 2022; Permanent 
Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022); and Mi nisterio 
de Desarrollo Productivo de Argentina, Resolution No. 598/2022 
(29 July 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/resoluc i%C3%B3n -
598-2022-369045/texto   
09/03/2022: Initiation of anti -dumping investigation on electrothermal kettles and jugs for household 
use from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ARG, 20 September 2022  
31/03/2022: Initiation on 31 March 2022 of anti -dumping i nvestigation on imports food grinders and 
mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors ( batidoras y licuadoras ) from Brazil  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022), 
Resolución No. 205/2022, Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo 
Secretaría d e Industria, Economía del Conocimiento y Gestión 
Comercial Externa. Viewed at: 
https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/260113/20220
331?busqueda =1  
31/03/2022: Initiation of anti -dumping investigation on imports of multi -purpose appliances from Brazil  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ARG, 20 September 2022  
28/04/2022: Initiation of anti -dumping investigation on imports of sanitary ware from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ARG, 20 September 2022  
 
1 The inclusion of any measure in this Annex implies no judgement by the WTO Secretariat, either direct or indirect, on the con sisten cy of any measure with the provisions 
of any WTO agreement.    
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30/06/2022: Initiation of anti -dumping investigation on imports of new pneumatic tyres of rubber, of a 
kind used on bicycles from India  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ARG, 20 September 2022  
30/09/2022: Initiation of anti -dumping investigation on imports of stoves, liquified gas in bottles, 
without external ventilation originating from China  Ministry of Commerce, Resolution 25/2022, 30 September 2022. 
Viewed at: 
http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/verNorma.do?resaltar=t
rue&amp;id=372348  on 17 October 2022  
Australia  
17/10/2021: Termination on 17 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of clear float glass 
(CFG) in nominal thicknesses of 3 mm -12 mm from China and Thailand (Duty imposed on 17 October 
2011. Original investigation initiated on 19 April 2010)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
24/03/2022: Termination on 24 March 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of resealable can end 
closures (RTFs) from Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 
5 October 2016 and 24 March 2017, respectively. Provisional duties terminated on impo rts from India 
on 17 February 2017. Original investigation initiated on 18 May 2016)  Permanent Delegation of Australia to the WTO (25 April 2022), and 
Anti-Dumping Notice No. 2022/031 (13 April 2022)  
27/06/2022: Termination on 27 June 2022 of anti-dumping measure on imports of aluminium 
extrusions from Malaysia and Viet Nam (Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 17 October 2016 
and 27 June 2017, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 16 August 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/300/AU S, 28 August 2017; and 
Anti-Dumping Notice No. 2022/042, 24 June 2022. Permanent 
Delegation of Australia to the WTO (16 September 2022)  
27/06/2022: Terminated on 27 June 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of aluminium 
extrusions from Malaysia  (Provisional duty imposed on 19 April 2017 on imports from Malaysia. 
Definitive duty imposed on 27 June 2017. Original investigation initiated on 16 August 2016)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/AUS, 14 September 2022; Permanent 
Delegation of Australia to the WTO  (16 September 2022), and 
Anti-Dumping Notice No. 2022/042, 24 June 2022  
28/07/2022: Termination on 28 July 2022 of anti -dumping duties  on imports of cooling tower water 
treatment controllers from the United States ( provisional and definitive duties imposed on 18 April and 
28 July 2017, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 23 January 2017)  WTO document G/ADP/N/308/AUS, 13 Mar ch 2018; and Permanent 
Delegation of Australia to the WTO (16 September 2022)  
15/11/2021: Termination on 15 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of aluminium zinc 
coated steel of a width equal to or greater than 600 mm from Chinese Taipei (defi nitive duty imposed 
on 24 December 2021 for the Republic of Korea, and Viet Nam. Original investigation initiated on 30 
June 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
15/11/2021: Termination on 15 November 2021 of countervailing duties on imports of aluminium zinc 
coated steel of a width equal to or greater than 600 mm from Viet Nam (provisional duty imposed on 
23 September 2021. Original investigation initiated on 30 June 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/AUS, 13 April 2022; and Anti -Dumping 
Notice Nos. 2021/123 (22 September 2021) and 2021/145 
(15 November 2021)  
15/11/2021: Termination on 15 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of aluminium zinc coated steel of a width less than 600 mm from China and Viet Nam (initiated 
on 30 June 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
15/11/2021: Termination on 15 November 2021 (without measure) of countervailing investigation on 
imports of aluminium zinc coated steel of a width less than 600 mm from China and Viet Nam (initiated 
on 30 June 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/AUS, 13 April 2022  
26/11/2021: Termination on 26 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of painted 
steel strapping from Viet Nam (Definitive and provision duties on imports from China were imposed on 
26 November 2021 and 23 April 2021 respectively. Original investigation initiated on 27 May 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
12/11/2021: Termination on 12 November 2021 (without measure) of anti-dumping investigation on 
imports of copper tube from China (for the Republic of Korea the measure is subject to appeal. Original 
investigation initiated on 13 July 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
12/11/2021: Termination on 12 Novemb er 2021 (without measure) of countervailing investigation on 
imports of copper tube from China (initiated on 13 July 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/AUS, 13 April 2022    
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04/08/2022: Termination on 4 August 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of quenched and tempered steel plate from the United States (initiated on 15 March 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022. Permanent 
Delegation of Australia to the WTO (16 September 2022), and 
Anti-dumping Notice No. 202 2/077 , 4 August 2022  
04/03/2022: Termination on 4 March 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on imports 
of certain copper tube from Viet Nam (initiated on 22 March 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/AUS, 4 October 2022  
26/06/2022: Termination on 26 June 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of clear float glass from 
the United Arab Emirates (provisional duties imposed on 15 December 2021 on imports from the United 
Arab Emirates. Original investigation initiated on 27 April 2021 for  imports from United Arab Emirates 
and Malaysia)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022; Permanent 
Delegation of Australia to the WTO (16 September 2022); and 
Anti-Dumping Notices Nos. 2022/017 , 18 February 2022; and 
2022/059 , 23 June 2022  
18/02/2022 : Termination on 18 February 2022 (without measure) of countervailing investigation on 
imports of clear float glass from Malaysia (initiated on 27 April 2021)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/AUS, 14 September 2022  
06/09/2022: Termination on 6 September 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of merchant bar from Chinese Taipei (initiated on 31 May 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022, Anti -dumping 
Notice No. 2022/091 , 6 September 2022  
17/10/2021: Termination on 17 October  2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of pineapple fruit 
"FSI" from Thailand (originally imposed on 17 October 2001)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
17/10/2021: Termination on 17 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of pineapple fruit 
"consumer" from Thailand (originally imposed on 17 October 2001)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
13/11/2021: Termination on 13 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of pineapple fruit 
"FSI" from Philippines (originall y imposed on 13 November 2006)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/AUS, 14 March 2022  
03/08/2022: Termination on 3 August 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of ammonium nitrate from Chile (investigation on imports from Lithuania and Viet Nam 
continues. Original investigation initiated on 8 June 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/AUS, 4 October 2022; and Permanent 
Delegation of Australia to the WTO (16 May 2022), and Anti -Dumping 
Notices Nos. 2022/050 and 2022/080 , 3 August 2022  
Brazil  
30/06/2022: Termination on 30 June 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of glassware for table 
from Argentina, China and Indonesia ( initiated  on 1 March 2011)  Secex Circular No. 29/2022 (29 June 2022)  
04/11/2021: Termination on 4 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of iron pipes from 
China, India and the United Arab Emirates ( Definitive duties imposed on 8 November 2019  and initiated 
on 8 May 2018 ) WTO document G/ADP/N/364/BRA, 18 March 2022, and Gecex 
Resolution No. 264/2021 (1 November 2021 ) 
28/01/2022: Termination on 28 January 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation  on 
imports on aluminium laminates from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/BRA, 17 October 2022  
09/08/2022: Termination on 9 August 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of liquid caustic soda from the United States  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/BRA, 18 March 2022 . Permanent 
Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) , and Secex 
Circular No. 34/2022 (5 August 2022)  
04/11/2021: Termination on 4 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation  on 
imports of cold -rolled stainless steel (304) from Indonesia and South Africa  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/BRA, 18 March 2022, and Secex Circular 
No. 75/2021 (4 November 2021)  
10/11/2021: Initiation on 10 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on empt y hard gelatin 
capsule on imports from Mexico and the United States  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/BRA, 18 March 2022  
22/02/2022: Termination on 22 February 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of permanent 
magnets ferrite rings and discs from China (imposed on 8 June 1998)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (21 April 2022), and Secex 
Circular No. 11/2022 (22 February 2022)  
20/04/2022: Termination on 20 April 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of ethylene glycol from the 
United States (imp osed on 11 October 2004)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (19 October 2022), and 
Secex Circular No. 18/2022 (20 February 2022)  
07/07/2022: Termination on 7 July 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of vacuum flasks from China 
(imposed on 21 July 1999)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022)    
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16/09/2022: Termination on 16 September 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of sacks and bags of 
jute from India (imposed on 2 October 1992)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022), and 
Secex Circular No. 47/2022 (14 September 2022)  
16/09/2022: Termination on 16 September 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of phenol from 
the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom (imposed on 16 October 2002)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022), and 
Gecex Resolution No. 398/2022 (14 September 2022)  
19/09/2022: Temporary suspension on 19 September 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of 
polyvinyl chloride resins from Me xico (imposed on 30 December 1992)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022), and 
Gecex Resolution No. 399/2022 (16 September 2022)  
Canada  
25/03/2022: Initiation on 25 March 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of drill pipe from 
China  Permanent Mission of Canada to the WTO (25 April 2022) and Canada 
Border Service Agency Notice DP 2022 IN (25 March 2022)  
13/05/2022: Termination of anti -dumping measure on imports of hot -rolled steel plate from Ukraine 
(provisional and definitive duties imposed on 5 October 2009 and 2 February 2010, respectively. 
Investigation initiated on 6 July 2009)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/CAN, 11 October 2022  
19/04/2022: Termination on 19 April 2022 of anti -dumping duties  on imports of certain fabricated 
industrial steel components from China ( provisional and definitive duties imposed on 25 January and 25 
May 2017, respectively . Original investigation initiated on 12 September 2016. Measure  remains in 
force for imports from the Republic of Korea  and Spain)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/CAN, 11 October 2022  
24/05/2022: Termination on 2 4 May 2022 of countervailing duties on imports of certain fa bricated 
industrial steel components from China (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 25 January and 25 
May 2017, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 12 September 2016)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/CAN, 17 October 2022  
24/12/2021: Termination on 24 December 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of certain small 
power transformers from Austria, the Republic of Korea and Chinese Taipei  (provisional duties imposed 
on 27 August 2021 and investigation initiated on 15 April 2 021) WTO documents G/ADP/N/370/CAN, 11 October 2022  
26/01/2022: Termination 26 January 2022  of anti -dumping duties  on imports of certain oil country 
tubular  goods from Mexico ( provisional duties imposed on 28 September 2021. Original investigation 
initiat ed on 30 June 2021 ) WTO document G/ADP/N/370/CAN, 11 October 2022; Permanent 
Delegation of Canada to the WTO (25 April 2022) ; and Canadian 
International Trade Tribunal Notice NQ -2021-004 (26 January 2022)  
22/02/2022: Termination on 22 February 2022 of anti -dumping duties  on imports of oil country tubular 
goods from Austria (provisional duties imposed on 25 October 2021 and original investigation initiated 
on 7 July 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/CAN, 11 Oct ober 2022  
24/02/2022: Initiation on 24 February 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of mattresses 
from China (provisional duties imposed on 7 July 2022)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/CAN, 17 October 2022 and Permanent 
Mission of Canada to the WTO, 21 September 2022  
24/02/2022: Initiation of anti -dumping investigation of anti -dumping duties on imports of mattresses 
from China (provisional duties imposed on 7 July 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/CAN, 11 October 2022; Permanent 
Mission of Canada to the WTO (21 September 2022) and Canadian 
Border Service Agency Notice MAT 2022 IN (7 July 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.cbsa -asfc.gc.ca/sima -lmsi/i -e/mat2022/mat2022 -np-
eng.html  
25/05/2022: Termination on 25 May 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on imports 
of drill pipe from China (investigation initiated on 25 March 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/CAN , 11 October 2022  
13/05/2022: Termination on 13 May 2022 of anti -dumping duties  on imports of certain flat hot -rolled 
steel sheet from Ukraine ( duties imposed  on 17 August 2001)  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO (21 September 2022) 
and Canadian International Trade Tribunal Notice RR -2021-001, 
13 May 2022. Viewed at: https://decisions.citt -tcce.gc.ca/citt -
tcce/a/en/item/520937/index.d o   
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China  
22/04/2022: Termination on 22 April 2022 of anti -dumping investigation duties on imports of dispersion 
unshifted single -mode optical fibre from the United Kingdom (provisional and definitive duties imposed 
on 9 February 2011 and 22 April 2011, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 22 April 2010. 
Measure is still in force for imports from the European Union and the United States)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/CHN, 16 August 2022  
18/11/2021: Termination on 18 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of iron -based 
amorphous alloy ribbon (strip) from Japan and the United States (provisional and definitive duties 
imposed on 18 August and 18 November 2016, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 18 
November 2015)  WTO docu ment G/ADP/N/364/CHN, 1 April 2022  
07/01/2022: Termination on 7 January 2022 of countervailing provisional duty on imports of 
polyphenylene ether (PPE or PPO) from the United States (provisional duty imposed on 15 October 
2021. Original investigation initiated on 14 August 2020)  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/CHN, 1 April 2022; and Permanent 
Delegation of China to the WTO (22 April 2022)  
01/03/2022: Initiation on 1 March 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of Phthalocyanines 
from Ind ia WTO document G/ADP/N/370/CHN, 16 August 2022  
10/05/2022: Termination on 10 May 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of chloroprene rubber 
from the United Kingdom (duties imposed on 10 May 2005. Original investigation initiated on 10 
November 2003)  WTO document G/ADP/N/270/CHN, 16 August 2022  
Colombia  
20/02/2014 02/03/2022: Termination on 2 March 2022 of Initiation on 20 February 2014 of 
anti-dumping investigation duties on imports of dioctyl orthophthalates from the Republic of Korea and 
Mexico (definitive duty imposed on 25 August 2014 on imports from Mexico and on 9 December 2015 
on imports from the Republic of Korea. Original investigation initiated on 20 February 2014)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/COL, 30 September 2022  
Costa Rica  
28/03/2022: Termination on 28 March 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports on white crystal sugar, 
unrefined from Brazil (definitive duties imposed on 28 March 2017. Original investigation initiated on 
14 July 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/CRI, 4 August 2 022 
European Union  
17/11/2022: Initiation on 17 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
road wheels from Morocco (provisional duties imposed on 14 July 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/EU, 13 April 2022. Permanent Delegation 
of the European Union to the WTO (19 September 2022)  
19/07/2022: Termination on 19 July 2022 (without measure) of countervailing investigation on imports 
of certain graphite electrode systems from China (Original investigation initiated on 18 November 2021)  WTO document G/SCM/N/386/EU, 23 March 2022; and Permanent 
Delegation of the European Union to the WTO (19 September 2022)  
30/11/2021: Initiation on 30 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of fatty acid 
from Indonesia  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/EU, 13 April 2022  
13/12/2021: Initiation on 13 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of ceramic tiles 
from India and Türkiye  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/EU, 5 October 2022  
13/05/2022: Initiation on 13 May 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on stainless steel refillable kegs 
from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/EU, 5 October 2022  
13/05/2022: Initiation on 13 May 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of fatty acid from 
Indonesia  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/EU, 4 October 2022  
30/06/2022: Initiation on 30 June 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of high tenacity yarn 
of polyesters from China  Permanent Delegation of the European Union to the WTO, 19 
September 2022    
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India  
06/01/2022: Termination on 6 January 2022 on imports of 1,1,1,2 -tetrafluoroethane or R -134 a of all 
types from China (definitive and provisional duties imposed on 15 July 2011 and 19 April 2010, 
respectively. Original investigation initiated on 19 August 2009)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
31/10/ 2021: Termination on 31 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of glass fibres from 
China (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 14 July 2010 and 4 March 2011, respectively. 
Original investigation initiated on 8 January 2010)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
24/01/2022: Termination on 24 January 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of PVC flex films from 
China (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 30 July 2010 and 25 August 2011, respectively. 
Original investigation imitated on 1 February 2011)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
21/06/2022: Termination on 21 June 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of sewing machines 
needles from China (definitive duties imposed on 22 June 2011. Original inv estigation initiated on 20 
May 2010)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
20/10/2021: Termination on 20 October 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of phenol from 
the European Union; Singapore and the United Kingdom (definitive duties imposed on 8 March 2016. 
Original investigation initiated on 15 October 2014)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
11/11/2021: Termination on 11 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on plain medium density fibre 
board having thickness of 6 mm and a bove from Viet Nam ( definitive duties imposed on 14 July 2016. 
Original investigation initiated on 7 May 2015).  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
10/04/2022: Termination on 10 April 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of linear alkyl benzene 
"LAB" from China; Iran, Islamic Rep. of and Qatar (definitive duties imposed on 11 April 2017. Original 
investigation initiated on 7 December 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
13/06/2022: Termination on 13 June 2022 of anti -dumpi ng duties on imports of aluminium foil from 
China (definitive duties imposed on 16 May 2017. Original investigation initiated on 15 December 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
11/05/2022: Termination on 11 May 2022 of anti-dumping duties on imports of clear float glass from 
Iran, Islamic Rep. of (definitive duties imposed on 12 May 2017. Original investigation initiated on 23 
December 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
18/05/2022: Termination on 18 May  2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of elastomeric filament 
yarn of all deniers up to and including 150 denier, excluding coloured yarns (spandex or elastane) from 
China; the Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei and Viet Nam (definitive duties imposed on  3 May 2017. 
Original investigation initiated on 27 January 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
11/05/2022: Termination on 11 May 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of aluminium radiators, 
aluminium radiator sub -assemblies and aluminiu m radiator core from China (definitive duties imposed 
on 12 May 2017. Original investigation initiated on 1 January 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
13/06/2022: Termination on 13 June 2022 of anti -dumping duties of hydrogen peroxide on imports 
from Bangladesh, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, Chinese Taipei, Thailand (definitive duties imposed 
on 14 June 2017. Original investigation initiated on 14 January 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
15/12/2021: Termi nation on 15 December 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of hot -rolled flat 
products of alloy or non -alloy steel in coils of a width up to 2,100 mm and thickness up to 25 mm from 
Brazil, China, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the Russian Fe deration (provisional and 
definitive duties imposed on 8 August 2016 and 11 May 2017, respectively. Original investigation 
initiated on 11 April 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022    
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01/02/2022: Termination on 1 February 2022 of countervailing measure on imports of certain hot -
rolled and cold -rolled stainless steel flat products from China (original investigation initiated on 12 April 
2016)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/IND, 17 October 2022  
15/12/2021: Termination on 15 December 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of cold -rolled 
cold-reduced flat steel products of iron or non -alloy steel, or other alloy steel, of all widths and 
thickness, not clad, plated or coated from China; Japan; the Republic of Korea, and Ukraine (provisional 
and definitive duties imposed on 17 August 2016 and 12 May 2017, respectively. Original investigation 
initiated on 19 April 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
11/05/2022: Termination on 11 May 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of amoxycillin from China 
(definitive duty imposed on 16 May 2017. Original investigation initiated on 27 April 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
31/01/2022: Termination on 31 January 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of wire rod of al loy or 
non-alloy steel from China (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 2 November 2016 and 9 
October 2017, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 2 June 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
13/01/2022: Termination on 13 January 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of 
colour -coated/pre -painted flat products of alloy and non -alloy steel from China, the European Union and 
the United Kingdom (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 11 January 2017 and 17 October 
2017, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 29 June 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
01/02/2022: Termination on 1 February 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of straight length 
bars and rods of alloy steel from China ( definitive duty imposed on 18 October 2018. Original 
investigation initiated on 22 September 2017)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
28/02/2022: Termination on 28 February 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of uncoated coper 
paper from Ind onesia and Singapore (Termination on 3 December 2021 for imports from Thailand. 
Definitive duties imposed on 4 December 2018. Original investigation initiated on 2 November 2017)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
01/02/2022: Termination on 1 February 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of high speed steel 
of non cobalt grade from Brazil, China and Germany (definitive duty imposed on 25 September 2019. 
Original investigation initiated on 14 August 2018)  WTO docu ment G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
01/02/2022: Termination on 1 February 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of aluminium and 
zinc coated flat products from China, the Republic of Korea, and Viet Nam (provisional and definitive 
duties imposed on 15  October 2019 and 23 June 2020, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 2 
April 2019)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
01/12/2021: Termination on 1 December 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of glass fibre and articles thereof from Bahrain, Kingdom of and Egypt (original investigation 
initiated on 4 August 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
02/11/2021: Termination on 2 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigatio n on 
imports of vitamin C from China (original investigation initiated on 4 September 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
23/12/2021: Termination on 23 December 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of persulphates from China and the United States (original investigation initiated on 28 
September 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
10/12/2021: Termination on 10 December 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of caprolactam from the European Union, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and 
Thailand (original investigation imitated on 30 September 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022    
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31/03/2022: Termination on 31 March 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of low density polyethylene "LDPE" from Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, 
Thailand, the  United  Arab Emirates and the United Sates (Original investigation initiated on 23 October 
2020)  WTO docum ent G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
16/12/2021: Termination on 16 December 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of caustic soda from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Oman and Qatar (original investigation 
initiated on 17 De cember 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
23/05/2022: Termination on 23 May 2022 (without measure) of investigation on imports of aluminium 
primary foundry alloy ingot from Malaysia (original investigation initiated on 24 December 2020).  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/IND, 17 October 2022  
16/02/2022: Termination on 16 February 2022 (without measure)  of anti -dumping investigation  on 
imports of plastic processing machines "PPM" from China (original investigation initiated on 17 February 
2021) WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
25/02/2022: Termination on 25 February 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of melamine from the European Union, Japan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (original 
investigatio n initiated on 26 February 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
30/03/2022: Termination on 30 March 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain rubber 
chemicals viz, TDQ from China, the European Union and the Russian Federation (original investigation 
initiated on 31 March 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
18/01/2022: Termination on 18 January 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of soda ash from the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates (original investigation 
initiated on 27 May 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
30/11/2021: Termination on 30 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of polytetrafluoro -
ethylene -I from the Russian Federation (originally imposed on 30 June 1999)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/IND, 22 April 2022  
24/01/2022: Initiation on 24 January 2 022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of vinyl tiles other 
than in roll or sheet form from China, Chinese Taipei and Viet Nam  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
24/01/2022: Initiation of anti -dumping investigation on imports of ursodeoxycholic acid "UDCA" from 
China and the Republic of Korea (provisional duties imposed on 30 June 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
08/02/2022: Initiation on 8 February 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of saturated fatty 
alcohols from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/IND, 17 October 2022  
06/05/2022: Initiation on 6 May 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of dispe rsion unshifted 
single -mode optical fibre from China, Indonesia and the Republic of Korea  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IND, 17 October 2022  
Indonesia  
23/02/2022: Termination on 23 February 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports on wheat flour 
from India, Sri Lanka and Türkiye. (Original investigation initiated on 27 August 2014)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/IDN, 1 September 2022  
Korea, Republic of  
08/07/2022: Termination on 8 July 2022 of anti -dumping duties on ethyl acetate from India (definitive 
duty imposed on 19 November 2015. Original investigation initiated on 20 November 2014)  WTO document G/ADP/N/280/KOR, 6 April 2016; Permanent  
Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (20 September 2022) ; 
and Ordinance of the Ministry of Economy and Finance  
29/10/2021: Initiation on 29 October 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of seamless copper 
pipes and tubes from China and Viet Nam (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 22 April 2022 
and 22 August 2022, respectively)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/KOR, 14 October 2022 and Permanent 
Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO (20 September 2022)  
28/02/2022: Initiation on 28 February 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of biaxially 
oriented polyamide film from China, Indonesia, and Thailand  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/KOR, 14 October 2022    
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28/02/2022: Initiation on 28 February 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
hydroxide from Australia and China  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/KOR, 14 October 2022  
09/05/2022: Initiation on 9 May 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of PET (Polyethylene 
terephthalate) film from China and India  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO 
(20 September 2022), and Public Notice of the MOEF No. 2022 -82 
19/08/2022: Initiation on 19 August 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of white portland 
cement from Egypt  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO 
(20 September 2022), and Public Notice of the KTC No. 2022 -22 
08/07/2022: Termination on 8 July 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of Ethyl acetate imports 
from China, Japan and Singapore (definitive duties imposed on 25 August 2008)  Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the WTO 
(20 September 2022)  
Madagascar  
12/01/2022: Termination on 12 January 2022 of safeguard investigation on imports of soaps. 
(definitive duty im posed on 15 January 2021. Original investigation initiated on 14 August 2019)  WTO documents G/SG/N/6/MDG/5, 28 August 2019; 
G/SG/N/10/MDG/7, 18 September 2020, G/SG/N/10/MDG/7/Suppl.1; 
and G/SG/N/11/MDG/5/Suppl.3, 3 May 2022  
14/12/2021: Termination on 14 December 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on 
imports of lubricating oils (Original investigation initiated on 14 August 2019)  WTO document G/SG/N/10/MDG/6/Suppl.1, 
G/SG/N/11/MDG/6/Suppl.3, 17 December 2021  
14/12/2021: Te rmination on 14 December 2021 (without measure) of safeguard investigation on 
imports of edible vegetable oils and margarines (Original investigation initiated on 14 August 2019)  WTO document G/SG/N/10/MDG/5/Suppl.1, 
G/SG/N/11/MDG/7/Suppl.3, 17 December 20 21 
01/06/2022: Initiation on 1 June 2022 of safeguard investigation on water paints and oil paints  WTO document G/SG/N/6/MDG/8, 3 June 2022  
Mexico  
18/08/2022: Termination on 18 August 2022 of countervailing measure on imports of dicloxacillin 
sodium from India (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 2 April and 17 August 2012, 
respectively. Original investigation initiated on 24 February 2011)  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO (13 October 2022), and 
Diario Oficial de  la Federación, 18 August 2022  
11/08/2022: Termination on 11 August 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of radio guide (RG) -
type coaxial cable with or without messenger from China (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 
30 December 2011 and 10 August 2012, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 8 June 2011)  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO (13 October 2022), and 
Diario Oficial de la Federación, 11 August 2022  
15/06/2022: Termination on 15 June 2022 of anti -dumping measure on  imports of steel and zamak 
handles from China (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 8 May and 23 December 2015, 
respectively. Original investigation initiated on 12 August 2014)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/MEX, 4 October 2022  
04/11/2021: Termination  on 4 November 2021 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of carbon and alloy steel slab from Brazil and the Russian Federation (original investigation 
initiated on 21 September 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/MEX, 21 March 2022  
14/03/2022: Initiation on 14 March 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of high carbon 
ferromanganese from India (provisional duties imposed on 1 September 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/MEX, 4 October 2022 and Permanent 
Delegation of Mexico to th e WTO (13 October 2022)  
12/08/2022: Initiation on 12 August 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of vinyl chloride 
polymer rigid film from China  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO (13 October 2022), and 
Diario Oficial de la Federación, 12 August 2022  
28/07/2022: Initiation on 28 July 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of cold rolled steel 
sheet from Viet Nam  Permanent Delegation of Mexico to the WTO (13 October 2022), and 
Diario Oficial de la Federación, 28 July 2022  
06/09/2022: Initiation on 6 September 2022 of anti -dumping investigation for imports of steel grinding 
balls originating from China  Permanent De legation of Mexico to the WTO (13 October 2022), and 
Diario Official de la Federación, 6 September 2022  
Morocco  
09/03/2022: Initiation on 9 March 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of galvanized wire 
from Türkiye  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ MAR, 24 August 2022    
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New Zealand  
28/03/2022: Temporary suspension of anti -dumping measure on imports of aluminium zinc coated 
steel from the Republic of Korea (provisional duties imposed on 2 December 2021 and original 
investigation initiated on 8 June 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/NZL, 12 September 2022  
02/12/2021: Termination of anti -dumping investigatio n on imports of aluminium - zinc coated steel from 
Chinese Taipei (investigation initiated on 8 June 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/NZL, 12 September 2022  
Pakistan  
01/02/2022: Termination on 1 February 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of cold-rolled 
coils/sheets from Ukraine (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 13 January 2016 and 19 
January 2017, respectively. Measure remains still in force for imports from China. Original investigation 
initiated on 16 July 2015)  WTO document G/A DP/N/370/PAK, 4 October 2022  
24/11/2021: Termination on 24 November 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of wall and floor 
tiles from China (Provisional and definitive duties imposed on 18 February and 11 October 2017, 
respectively. Original investigation initiated on 19 February 2016 on imports of wall and floor tiles from 
China)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/PAK, 10 March 2022, and Permanent 
Delegation of Pakistan to the WTO (26 October 2022)  
30/12/2021: Termination on 30 December 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of aluminium 
beverage cans from the United Arab Emirates (provisional duty imposed on 3 May 2019. Original 
investigation initiated on 1 November 2018 on imports of aluminium beverage cans from Jordan, Sri 
Lanka, Türkiye and the Uni ted Arab Emirates)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/PAK, 10 March 2022  
09/02/2022: Termination on 9 September 2022 (without measure) of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of disodium carbonate (soda ash) from Türkiye (original investigation initiated on 30 Mar ch 
2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/PAK, 4 October 2022  
27/05/2022: Initiation of anti -dumping investigation on imports of vinyl flooring from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/PAK, 4 October 2022  
Peru  
24/12/2021: Initiation on 24 December 2021 of safeguard investigation on imports of clothing 
(HS Chapters 61; 62; 63)  WTO document G/SG/N/6/PER/4, 6 January 2022  
26/01/2022: Initiation on 26 January 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of plain weave 
fabrics, 100% polyester from China  WTO do cuments G/ADP/N/370/PER, 6 September 2022  
Philippines  
05/09/2022: Termination on 5 September 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of clear float glass 
and bronze float glass from China (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 22 November 2016 and 
6 September 2017, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 20 May 2016)  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the WTO  
(16 September  2022)  
20/04/2022: Termination 20 April 2022 of anti -dumping provisional duties on imports of cement from 
Viet Nam (provisional duty imposed on 20 December 2021. Original anti -dumping investigation initiated 
on 20 April 2021)  Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to the WTO 
(16 September  2022)  
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (for Gulf Cooperation Council)  
20/06/2022: Termination on 20 June 2022 of safeguard duty on imports of prepared additives for 
cements, mortars or concretes (chemical plasticizers) (definitive duty imposed on 21 June 2019. 
Original investigation initiated on 20 September 2017)  Permanent Delegation of Saudi Arabia to the WTO 
(19 September  2022)  
04/11/2021: Initiation on 4 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on super absorbent polymer 
from Belgium, China, France, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/SAU, 14 March 2022    
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South Africa (for Southern African Customs Union)  
22/10/2021: Initiation on 22 October 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of laminated 
safety glass from China (provisional duties imposed on 18 March 2022 ) WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ZAF, 14 October 2022  
22/10/2021: Initiation on 22 October 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of picks, other 
rakes (excluding those with not more than 8 prongs) and other forks, with a prong length exceeding 
150mm originating or imported from India (imposition on 13 May 2022 of preliminary duty)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ZAF, 14 October 2022  
22/10/2021: Initiation on 22 October 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of spade and 
shovels of a maximum bla de width of more than 15mm but not exceeding 200mm originating in the 
People's Republic of China and India (preliminary duties imposed on 13 May 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/ZAF, 14 October 2022  
19/11/2021: Initiation on 19 November 2021 of anti -dumping  investigation on imports of frozen potato 
chips from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands (provisional duties imposed on 15 July 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/ZAF, 9 May 2022; and Permanent 
Delegation of South Africa to the WTO (20 September 2022), and 
South African Government Gazette No. 47015  
31/01/2022: Initiation on 31 January 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of new pneumatic 
tyres of rubber of a kind used on motor cars and on buses or lorries from China (preliminary duties 
imposed on 9 September 2022)  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO (26 April 2022), and 
Gazette No. 45851 Notice 795 of 2022  
22/07/2022: Initiation on 22 July 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of windscreens for 
vehicles from China  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO 
(20 September  2022), and South African Government Gazette 
No. 47061  
Chinese Taipei  
06/05/2022: Initiation on 6 May 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on float glass in sheets originating 
in or imported from  Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/TPKM, 23 August 2022  
Thailand  
03/12/2021: Initiation on 3 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of aluminium 
extrusions from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/THA, 24 February 2022  
02/03/2022: Termination on 2 March 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of low carbon steel wire 
rods from China (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 11 September 2015 and 10 March 2016, 
respectively. Original investigation initiated on 15 January 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/ 370/THA, 29 September 201622  
Tunisia  
19/07/2022: Initiation on 19 July 2022 of safeguard investigation on wire of iron or non -alloy steel used 
in the manufacture of upholstery springs  WTO document G/SG/N/6/TUN/7, 21 July 2022  
Türkiye  
13/05/2022: Termination on 13 May 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of glass lid/cover from 
Hong Kong, China and Indonesia (Definitive duty imposed on 23 May 2010. Original investigation 
initiated on 17 December 2008)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/TUR, 4 October 2022  
14/04/2022: Termination on 14 April 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of unbleached 
kraftliner paper from the United States (definitive duties imposed on 14 July 2015. Original 
investigation initiated on 22 July 2014)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/TUR, 4 October 2022  
12/07/2022: Termination on 12 July 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of concrete 
pump/concrete pump trucks from China and the Republic of Korea (duties imposed on 12 July 2017. 
Original investigation initiated on 6 February 2016)  Permane nt Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (23 September 2022)    
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26/03/2022: Termination on 26 March 2022 of anti -dumping investigation (without measure) on 
imports of low density polyethylene from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (original investigation initiated 
on 17 October 2020)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/TUR, 4 October 2022  
10/06/2022: Termination on 10 June 2022 of anti -dumping investigation (without measure) on imports 
of self -adhesive digital printing films with a width of more than 1 metre from Ge rmany (original 
investigation initiated on 27 May 2021)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/TUR, 4 October 2022  
26/01/2022: Initiation on 26 January 2022 of safeguard investigation on imports of yarn of nylon or 
other polyamides  WTO document G/SG/N/14/TUR/12, 4 February 2022  
07/12/2021: Termination on 7 December 2021 of anti -dumping duties on imports of tools for drilling 
and milling from China (duties imposed on 4 February 2005)  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/TUR, 7 March 2022  
14/05/2022: Termina tion on 14 May 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of pentaerythritol from 
China  (duties imposed on 01 July 2005)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/TUR, 4 October 2022  
Ukraine  
28/02/2022: Termination on 28 February 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of certain nitrogen 
fertilizers (urea, UAN) from the Russian Federation ( temporary suspension of duties from 13 February 
to 20 May 2017. Original investigation initiated on 27 June 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/UKR, 15 September 2022  
16/05/2022: Termination  on 16 May 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of ceramic grinding 
wheels from the Russian Federation (original investigation initiated on 19 November 2015)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/UKR, 15 September 2022  
20/06/2022: Termination on 20 June 2022 of anti-dumping duties on imports of certain types of 
chocolate and other processed food products containing cocoa from the Russian Federation (original 
investigation initiated on 28 May 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/UKR, 15 September 2022  
17/08/2022: Termi nation on 17 August 2022 (without measure)  of safeguard investigation on imports 
to Ukraine of sodium hypochlorite without application of safeguard measures (original investigation 
initiated on 27 May 2021).  WTO document G/SG/N/6/UKR/21, 11 June 2021; and WTO document 
G/SG/N/9/UKR/10, 31 August 2022. Permanent delegation of Ukraine 
to the WTO (19 September 2022)  
08/12/2021: Termination on 8 December 2021 (without measure)  of anti -dumping investigation on 
imports of aluminium ladders from Belarus, China, Poland and Slovak Republic (original investigation 
initiated on 1  September 2021).  WTO document G/ADP/N/364/UKR, 18 March 2022  
31/08/2022: Termination on 31 August 2022 of safeguard investigation on imports to Ukraine of tricone 
drilling bits regar dless of country of origin and export without application of safeguard measures 
(original investigation initiated on 13 October 2011)  WTO document G/SG/N/6/UKR/23, 22 October 2021, and WTO 
document G/SG/N/9/UKR/12, 13 September 2022, and Permanent 
delegati on of Ukraine to the WTO (19 September 2022)  
31/08/2022: Termination on 31 August 2022 of safeguard investigation on imports to Ukraine of certain 
types of cheese regardless of country of origin and export without application of safeguard measures 
(origin al investigation initiated on 24 December 2021).  WTO document G/SG/N/6/UKR/24, 6 January 2022, and WTO 
document G/SG/N/9/UKR/11, 13 September 2022, and Permanent 
delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 September 2022)  
29/12/2021: Initiation on 29 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of glass 
containers from Belarus  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/UKR, 15 September 2022  
United Kingdom  
07/04/2022: Initiation on 7 April 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of ironing boards from 
Türkiye  WTO document G/ADP/N/392/GBR, 15 September 2022  
26/04/2022: Initiation on 26 April 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of optical fi bre cables 
from China  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/GBR, 15 September 2022  
26/04/2022: Initiation on 26 April 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports on optical fibre 
cables from China  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/GBR, 15 September 2022    
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United States of America  
01/02/2022: Termination from 1 February 2022 of safeguard measure on imports of crystalline silicon 
photovoltaic cells from Canada (whether or not partially or fully assembled into other products  WTO documents G/SG/N/6/USA/11, 29 May 2017; G/SG/N/8/USA/9, 
4 October 2017; Presidential Proclamation 9693 (Document 
No. 2018-01592; 83 FR 3541) and USTR Notice N. 87 FR 43369, 
20 July 2022  
13/01/2022: Termination on 13 January 2022 of countervailing measure on imports  of utility scale wind 
towers from Indonesia (measure remain in force for imports from Canada and Viet Nam. Provisional 
and definitive duties imposed on 13 December 2019 and 26 August 2020, respectively. Original 
investigation initiated on 6 August 2019)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/USA, 17 October 2022  
25/10/2022: Initiation on 25 October 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of freight rail 
coupler systems and certain components thereof from China (Provisional duties imposed on 7 March 
2022) 07/03/2022: Imposition on 7 March 2022 of provisional duties on imports of freight rail coupler 
systems and certain components thereof from China (original investigation initiated on 25 October 
2021)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/USA, 17 October 2022  
25/10/2021: Initiation on 25 October 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of freight rail 
coupler system and certain components thereof from China (provisional duties imposed on 
15 March  2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
01/11/2021: initiation on 1 November 2021 of countervailing investigation on imports of oil country 
tubular goods from the Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation (provisional duties imposed on 
14 March 2022)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/USA, 17 October 2022  
01/11/2021: Initiation on 1 November 2021 of anti-dumping investigation on imports of oil country 
tubular goods from Argentina, Mexico and the Russian Federation (provisional duties imposed on 
11 May 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
30/11/2021: Initiation on 30 November 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of certain 
superabsorbent polymers from the Republic of Korea ( provisional duties imposed on 7 June 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
10/12/2021: Initiation on 10 December 2021 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of emulsion 
styrene -butadiene rubber from Czech Republic, Italy, and the Russian Federation (provisional duties 
imposed on 27 June 2022)  WTO document G/ADP/G/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
25/01/2022: Initiation on 25 January 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of lemon juice 
from Brazil and South Africa  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
26/01/2022: Initiation on 26 January 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on impor ts of certain steel 
nails from India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Türkiye  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
26/01/2022: Initiation on 26 January 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of certain steel 
nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Türkiye  (provisional duties imposed on 7 June 2022)  WTO document G/SCM/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
08/02/2022: Initiation on 8 February 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on import s of barium chloride 
from India  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
08/02/2022: Initiation on 8 February 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of sodium nitrite 
from India and the Russian Federation  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
08/02/2022: Initiation on 8 February 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of sodium nitrite 
from India and the Russian Federation (provisional duties imposed on 21 June 2022 on imports from 
India and from the Ru ssian Federation on 15 April 2022 ) WTO document G/SCM/N/392/USA, 17 October 2022  
08/02/2022: Initiation on 8 February 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of barium chloride 
from India (definitive duties imposed on 17 June 2022)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/USA, 17 October 2022    
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27/04/2022: Initiation on 27 April 2022 of countervailing investigation on imports of white grape juice 
concentrate from Argentina  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/USA, 17 October 2022  
27/04/2022: Initiation on 27 April 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports of white grape juice 
concentrate from Argentina  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
27/04/2022: Initiation on 27 April 2022 of anti -dumping investigation on imports  of certain preserved 
mushrooms from France, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
13/06/2022: Termination on 13 June 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of certain helical spring 
lock washers fro m China ( measure imposed on 19 October 1993)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
13/06/2022: Termination on 13 June 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of helical spring lock 
washers from Chinese Taipei ( measure initiated on 28 June 1993)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
14/06/2022: Termination on 14 June 2022 of countervailing measure on imports of sulfanilic acid from 
India (Measure imposed on 2 March 1993)  WTO document G/SCM/N/392/USA, 17 October 2022  
14/06/2022: Termination on 14 June 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imports of sulfanilic acid  from 
India (Measure imposed on 2 March 1993)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
14/06/2022: Termination on 14 June 2022 of anti -dumping measure on imp orts of sulfanilic acid  from 
China ( measure imposed on 19 August 1992)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/USA, 17 October 2022  
Viet Nam  
12/05/2022: Termination on 12 May 2022 of anti -dumping duties on imports of galvanized coating steel 
from China and the Republic of Korea (provisional and definitive duties imposed on 16 September 2016 
and 15 April 2017, respectively. Original investigation initiated on 3 March 2016)  WTO document G/ADP/N/370/VNM, 22 August 2022  
 
 
   
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(MID-MAY 2022 TO MID -OCTOBER 2022)  
Confirmed information2 
Measure  Source  
Argentina  
01/11/2021: Updated reference values for exports on lemon essential oils , for certain specified 
destinations  Resolución General No. 5091/2021 Administración Federal de Ingresos 
Públicos - Dirección General de Aduanas (26 October 2021)  
10/11/2021: Updated reference values for exports on certain cuts with bone of bovine meat, for 
certain specified destinations  Resolución General No. 5096/2021 Administración Federal de Ingresos 
Públicos - Dirección General de Aduanas (5 November 2021)  
15/12/2021: Introduction on 15 December 2021 of export quotas of 41.5 million tonnes for maize 
and 12.5 million tonnes for wheat  Boletín Official de la República Argentina (16 December 2021). Viewed  
at: 
https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/254625/20211217   
16/12/2021: Updated list of "criterion values" (valores criterio de carácter preventivo) for imports 
on bicycle wheels, from specific origins  Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos - Dirección General de 
Aduanas, Resolución General No. 5116/2021 (10 December 2021)  
26/12/2021: Further extension of the temporary export ban on ferrous waste and scrap, remelting 
scrap ingots of iron or steel; copper waste and scrap; and aluminium waste and scrap (originally 
implemented on 25 December 2020, for 360 days)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (20 May 2022), and 
Decreto No. 909/2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/decreto -909-2021-
359062/texto   
01/01/2022: Prolongation of temporary authorization to increase the Mercosur Common External 
Tariff, but not above their bound l evels (to 28%) for imports of certain dairy products, i.e. milk, 
cream, whey, cheese; and (to 35%) for prepared or preserved peaches, including nectarines; and 
on certain toys (effective 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2030)  Permanent Delegation of Argentina  to the WTO (20 May 2022), and 
Decreto No. 910/2021 - Consejo del Mercado Común 
(30 December  2021)  
01/01/2022: Temporary export ban on meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled (carcasses and half -
carcasses, and certain cuts with bone or boneless). Temporary export restrictions on selected bovine 
meat cuts (e.g. short plate, rosemeat, flap, thin flank) ( from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023)  Decreto No. 911/2021 - Carne Bovina (30 December 2021)  
03/01/2022: Updated reference values for exports on certain unwrought lead, for certain specified 
destinations  Resolución General No. 5127/2021 Administración Federal de Ingresos 
Públicos - Dirección General de Aduanas (27 December 2021)  
13/03/2022: Temporary suspension of Sworn Declaration of Foreign Sales for soybean oil and flour 
(effective from 13 March 2022 to 21 March 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Argenti na to the WTO (13 October 2022) and 
Ministerío de Agricoltura, Ganaderia y Pesca, Official Communication 
(20 March 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.magyp.gob.ar/sitio/areas/ss_mercados_agropecuarios/djve/
_archivos/100014_Circulares%20DJVE/000005_Comunicado%20Oficial%
2020%20de%20Marzo%202022.pdf   
 
1 The inclusion of any measure in this Annex implies no judgement by the WTO Secretariat  on the consistency of any measure with the provisions of any WTO agreement.  
2 This Section includes informa tion that either has been provided by the Member concerned or has been confirmed at the request of the Secretariat.    
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19/03/2022: Increase of export duties on soybean oil and flour from 31% to 33% through a 
temporary suspension of the Decree 790/2020 that imposed a 2% differential on export duties of 
soy products (effective from 19 March to 31 December 2022)  Argentina Government Announcement, Decree No. 131/2022 
(18 March  2022). Viewed at: 
http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/360000 -
364999/362460/norma.htm . Permanent Delegation of Arge ntina to the 
WTO (20 May 2022)  
06/05/2022: Reduction of export quota for maize harvested during the 2022/2023 season  Permanent Delegation  of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022)  
02/06/2022: Establishment on 2 June 2022 of an export reference price for lithium carbonates 
directed to Canada, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, 
Republic of Korea,  Chinese Taipei, Thailand, United States  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022), and 
Official Gazette of Argentina,  General Resolution No. 5197/2022 (27 May 
2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/263504/20220531
?busque da=1  on 3 August 2022  
08/06/2022: Introduction on 8 June 2022 of import criterion values for certain electric accumulators 
from Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 
Republic of Korea, China, Philippin es, Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, 
Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam, Hong Kong  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022) and 
Official Gazette of Argentina, General Resolution No. 5200/2022 
(3 June 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/263930/20220606
?busqueda=1  on 8 August 2022  
04/07/2022: Increase of reference values of exports of powder milk destined to the Russian 
Federation; several countries in Latin America, several countries and territories in Africa; Canada; 
Saudi Arabia; China; Indonesia; Malaysia; UAE; Singapore; Hong Kong, China  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO  (13 October 2022), and 
Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, General Resolution 
No. 5215/2022 (28 June 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.boletinoficial.gob. ar/detalleAviso/primera/265283/20220630
?busqueda=1  
05/07/2022: Transfer of 16 products from the Automatic Licenses regime to the Non -Automatic 
Licenses regime, including pig meat products, wines, polypropylene plates, rugs, suits, dishwashing  
machines  WTO document G/LIC/N/2/ARG/28/Add.13, 29 July 2022  
26/08/2022: Introduction of a non -automatic licensing requirement for imports of several products, 
including computer boards and keyboards , video game consoles and whiskey  Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO (13 October 2022) and 
Boletín Oficial d e la República Argentina, Resolución de la Secretaría de 
Comercio N o. 1/2022, 24 August 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/270212/20 220825  
Australia  
31/08/2022: Withdrawal of import tariff exemptions applicable to certain goods  Australian Government, Tariff Concession Order No. 22/32, and Permanent 
Delegation of Australia to the WTO (14 October 2022)  
Azerbaijan  
14/06/2022: Increase of import tariff on active yeast  Permanent Delegation of Azerbaijan to the WTO (20 September 2022), and 
Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Resolution No. 228/2022  
Bolivia, Plurinational State of  
09/03/2022: Temporary implementation of a domestic supply certificate and fair price ( Certificado 
de Abastecimiento Interno y Precio Justo ) requirement on exports of maize, sorghum, and sugar, to 
avoid local shortage, resulting in a temporary export QRs  Decreto Supremo No. 4680, 9 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1484NEC  
31/05/2022: Increase of the import tariffs for potatoes, tomatoe s, onions and strawberries  Gaceta Oficial Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, Supreme Decree No. 4728. 
Viewed at: 
http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/buscarg/arancelario    
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Brazil  
13/12/2021: Suspension of substantially equivalent concessions and other obligations under GATT 
1994 on trade with the United Kingdom in the form of an increase in tariffs on selected steel 
products  WTO document G/SG/N/12/BRA/5, 14 December 2021  
12/05/2022: Removal of certain products from the List of Exceptions to the Common External Tariff 
(LETEC), resulting in the increase of their import tax  
05/08/2022: Removal of antisera, certain medicaments, some chemical products, synthetic rubber 
and som e instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences from 
the LETEC  
09/08/2022: Exclusion of certain types of antisera, some chemical products, butadiene rubber and 
needles, catheters, cannulae from LETEC  
01/09/2022: Excl usion of certain products from the LETEC (such as some medicaments, diagnostic 
or laboratory reagents and some instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or 
veterinary sciences)  Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022 ) and 
Gecex Resolution Nos. 341/2022 (11 May 2022), 381/2022 (3 August 
2022), 382/2022 (9 August 2022), 387/2022 (22 August 2022)  
23/05/2022: Removal of "cell cultures, whether or not modified" from the list of products subject to 
tariff reduction  Permane nt Delegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex Resolution No. 343/2022  
26/05/2022: Removal of static converters, some electrical apparatus, photovoltaic cells, electrical 
machines and automatic regulating or controlling instruments from Annex I of Res. 323/2022, 
resulting in exclusion of these products from a zero import tariff rate treatment  Official Gazette, Gecex Resolution 345/2022 (19 May 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/resolucao -gecex -n-345-de-19-de-
maio-de-2022-401495532   
21/06/2022: Removal of two products from the list of auto parts not locally manufactured 
(Chapter  84) Official Gazette, Gecex  Resolution N o. 360/2022 (21 June 2022). Viewed 
at: https://in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/resolucao -gecex -n-360-de-21-de-
junho -de-2022-409697088   
01/08/2022: El imination of mobile cranes from the List of Exceptions of Computer Goods and 
Telecommunications and Capital Goods, resulting in the increase of import duties on the product  
01/09/2022: Removal of 5 more products from the List (Chapters 84, 90)  Permanent D elegation of Brazil to the WTO (27 September 2022) and 
Gecex Resolutions Nos. 347/2022 (19 May 2022), 374/2022 (20 July 
2022) and 391/2022 (23 August 2022)  
Canada  
05/08/2022: Temporary policy restrictions for importing restricted handguns into Canada until the 
coming into force of the proposed amendments to the Firearms Act  Permanent Delegation of Canada to the WTO (21 September 2022), and 
Notice to Importers N o. 1090. Viewed at: 
https://www.international.gc.ca/trade -commerce/controls -
controles/notices -avis/1090.aspx?lang=eng   
Colombia  
05/08/2022: Introduction of new subdivisions of certain Customs Tariffs codes into subheadings, 
resulting in the increase of import tariffs on certain ships  Permanent Delegation of Colombia to the WTO (22 September 2022) and 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Decree 1253/2022. Viewed 
at: https://www.mincit.gov.co/getattachment/36d5d7b0 -3f21-4e0f-89f3-
246a90b1605b/Decreto -1253-del-21-de-julio-de-2022.aspx   
European Union  
08/09/2022: Increase of import duties on certain husked rice  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1481 , 
7 September  2022. Viewed at: https://eur -lex.europa.eu/legal -
content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2022.233.01.0048.01.ENG&amp;
toc=OJ%3AL%3A2022%3A233%3ATOC     
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European Union (Hungary)  
06/03/2022: Exports of wheat, rye, barley, oat, corn, soy beans and sunflower seeds are subject to 
a request submitted to the competent Hungarian authorities who can decide whether to exercise the 
right of first refusal at market price (measure has been extended till 1 5 November 2022 ) WTO document G/AG/N/EU/77, 13 April 2022, and WTO document 
G/AG/N/EU/77/Rev.2, 23 September 2022  
Georgia  
04/07/2022: Export restriction on wheat and barley from 4 July 2022 until 1 July 2023  
01/07/2023: The measure is terminated  Permanent Delegation of Georgia to the WTO (5 October  2022), and WTO 
document G/AG/N/GEO/27, 30 June 2022  
Guatemala  
26/11/2021: Elimination of import tariffs substituted with tariff quotas on imports of husked rice 
(from 26 November 2021 to 31 December 2021)  Permanent Delegation of Guatemala to the WTO (25 April 2022), and 
Acuerdo Ministerial No. 511 -2021 
12/03/2022: Elimination of import tariffs substituted with tariff quotas on imports of white corn  Permanent Delegation of Guatemala to the WTO (25 April 2022), and 
Acuerdo Ministerial No. 128 -2022 
India  
29/11/2021: Amendments introduced to the export pol icy of agar oil and agarwood chips and 
powder obtained from artificial propagated source. The export has been made "Restricted". Export 
quota of 25,000 kg/year on agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) chips and powder, and export quota 
of 1,500 kg/year on agar oil Notification No. 45/2015 -2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - 
Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade 
(29 November 2021)  
01/01/2022: Amendment introduced to the import policy of watermelon  seeds. Temporary import 
quota up to 15,000 MT (effective from 1 January to 31 March 2022)  Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce), Public 
Notice No. 41/2015 -2020 (6 Dece mber 2021). Viewed at: 
https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2021/231631.pdf   
10/01/2022: Amendments introduced to the export policy of enoxaparin (formulation and API) and 
intra-venous immunoglobulin "IVIG" (formulation and API). The export has been made "Restricted"  Notification No. 50/2015 -2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - 
Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade 
(10 January 2022)  
25/01/2022: A mendments introduced to the export policy of human hair, unworked, whether or not 
washed or scoured, waste of human hair or any other form of raw human hair. The export has been 
made "Restricted"  Notification No. 51/2015 -2020, Ministry of Commerce and Indu stry - 
Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade 
(25 January 2022)  
11/02/2022: Amendment introduced to the import policy for moong (lentils). Import restricted.  Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO (25 April 2022 ) and 
Notification No. S.O.624(E) (Issued by EP (Agri) Division of Dept. of 
Commerce)  
13/05/2022: Introduction of export ban on wheat  Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, 13 May 202 2. 
Viewed at: https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/9032ac12 -29a8-
4a67-8e3b-bd0dc07c39a5/Noti%2006%20Eng.pdf   
21/05/2022: Increase  of export duty on certain products of iron and steel  Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Notification No. 28/2022 -
Customs, 21 May 2022. Viewed at: 
https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2022/235957.pdf   
25/05/2022: Introduction of a compulsory registration requirement for paper imports  Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and In dustry, Amendment to 
Notification No. 11, 25 May 2022. Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/c42a7e71 -522a-477c-b232-
40a6b1606cf7/Notification%2011%20 -%20English.PDF   
01/06/2022: Prohibition of export of sugar, unless it is allowed under specific permission from 
Directorate of Sugar, Department of Food and Public Distribution  Government of India, Ministry o f Commerce and Industry, Amendment to 
the Notification No.  10/2015 -20, 24 May 2022. Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.i n/Website/dgftprod/8e53ea00 -cdc3-4809-8493-
428b3650d521/Notification%20No.10%20(English).pdf     
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30/06/2022: Increase of the customs duty on the imports of gold  Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Notification No. 33/2022 -
Customs, 30 June 2022. Viewed at:  
https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view -pdf/1009394/ENG/Notifications   
19/08/2022: Increase of special additional excise duty on diesel exports  Government of  India, Ministry of Finance, Notification No. 23/2022, 
18 August 2022. Viewed at: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view -
pdf/1009482/ENG/Notifications23/2022   
27/08/2022: Withdrawal of a provision that exempted exports of wheat flour from any export 
restrictions or bans  Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, 
Notification No. 29/2015 -2020, 27 August 2022. Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/25a0b7cf -7f3d-4472-9741-
6a3e477c7e00/Noti%2029%20Eng.pdf   
27/08/2022: Export ban on wheat and meslin flour  Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, 
Notification No. 30/2015 -2020, 27 August 2022. Viewed at:  
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/95e06054 -b7db-4ab4-
ad34-cddf96d3f3ec/Noti%2030%20Eng.pdf   
31/08/2022: Increase of import tariff value applicable on the certain goods  Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under the Indian 
Ministry of Finance, Notification No. 72/2022 -CUSTOMS.  Viewed at: 
https://www.cbic.gov.in/resources//htdocs -cbec/customs/cs -
act/notifications/notfns -2022/cs -nt2022/csnt72 -2022.pdf   
08/09/2022: Export tax on rice  Ministry of Finance of India, Notification No. 49/2022 -Customs, 
8 September 2022. Viewed at: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view -
pdf/1009497/ENG/Notifications   
09/09/2022: Introduction of export ban on broken rice  Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, 
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Notification No. 31/2015 -2020, 
8 September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/e51d35f2 -910e-48ac-9e5e-
32cbac228402/Noti%2031.pdf  
03/10/2022: Increase of customs duty on platinum  imports from 10% to 12.5%  Ministry of Finance of India, Notification No. 52/2022 -Customs, 3 October 
2022. Viewed at: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view -
pdf/1009526/ ENG/Notifications   
10/10/2022: Increase of the tariff values applicable to the imports of certain products  Government of India, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, 
Notification No. 88 /2022 -CUSTOMS. Viewed at: 
https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view -pdf/1009529/ENG/No tifications   
Kazakhstan  
22/01/2022: Temporary export ban on potatoes and carrots  WTO document G/AG/N/KAZ/16, 27 April 2022  
22/01/2022: Temporary ban on the export of live cattle and small cattle  WTO document G/AG/N/KAZ/18, 27 April 2022  
22/02/2022: Temporary ban on export of potatoes  WTO document G/AG/N/KAZ/17, 27 April 2022  
19/04/2022: Temporary quantitative restriction on exports of wheat and meslin, wheat or meslin 
flour 
13/09/2022: Lifting export restrictions on grain and flour expor ts WTO document G/AG/N/KAZ/19, 27 April 2022, and World -Grain, 
20 September 2022. Viewed at: https://www.world -
grain.com/articles/17491 -kazakhstan -suspends-wheat -flour-export -
quotas   
Korea, Republic of  
11/11/2021: Temporary export restriction on urea, whether or not in aqueous solution (other than 
agricultural fertilizers or for manufacturing agricultural fertilizers) and aqueous urea solution "AUS"  WTO document s G/MA/QR/N/KOR/3/Add.2, 10 December 2021 ; and 
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/3/Add.3, 5 April 2022    
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Kyrgyz Republic  
11/12/2021: Temporary export prohibition on wood and articles of wood (excluding EAEU members)  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.11, 10 December 2021  
13/01/2022: Temporary export prohibition on raw or roughly crushed shell limestone, sawn or 
otherwise cut into blocks or slabs of a rectangular or square shape (excluding EAEU members)  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.12, 12 January 2022  
15/01/2022: Temporary export prohibition on ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of 
iron or steel (excluding slag) (excluding EAEU members)  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.13, 18 January 2022  
26/02/2022: Temporary export prohibition of mineral fertilizers (excluding EAEU members);  
28/08/2022: The measure is terminated  Decree of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 83, 18 February 2022 ; 
and WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.15, 2 March 2022 . 
Permanent Delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic to the WTO (13 October 
2022)  
19/03/20 22: A temporary ban on the export of certain types of agricultural products from the 
Kyrgyz Republic outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union except transit and 
humanitarian aid by the Kyrgyz Republic;  
19/09/2022: The measure is termin ated WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.16, 25 March 2022, and 
Permanent Delegation of Kyrgyz Republic to the WTO (13 October 2022)  
14/08/2022: Temporary export prohibition of recovered paper or paperboard outside the territory of 
Eurasian Economic Union  Decree of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 426, 1 August 2022 ; and 
WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.17, 19 August 2022  
14/08/2022: Temporary export prohibition of wood and articles of wood outside the territory of 
Eurasian Customs Union  Decree of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 428, 1 August 2022 ; and 
WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.17, 19 August 2022  
14/08/2022: Temporary export prohibition of marble and travertine outside the territory of Eurasian 
Economic Union  Decree of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 430, 1 August 2022 ; and 
WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.17, 19 August 2022  
14/08/2022: Temporary export prohibition of ferrous waste and scrap, remelting scrap ingots of iron 
or steel outside the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union  Decree of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 427, 1 August 2022 ; and 
WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.17, 19 August 2022  
19/08/2022: Temporary export prohibition of certain used catalysts and certain types of precious 
scrap metals outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union  Decree of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 431, 1 August 2022 ; and 
WTO document, G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.17, 19 August 2022  
Malaysia  
01/06/2022: Introduction of export prohibitions on poultry, to be terminated on the 30 November 
2022;  
07/07/2022: Partial lift on 15 June 2022 of the export ban on live chicken. Export on commercial 
broiler chicken remains banned (HS 010594.99)  WTO docume nts G/AG/N/MYS/52, 27 June 2022 ; and 
G/AG/N/MYS/52/Add.1, 21 July 2021  
Mali 
06/12/2021: Suspension of exports of cottonseeds, cottonseed meal, millet, sorghum and local rice  Permanent Delegation of Mali to the WTO (27 April 2022) and Arrête 
Interministériel No. 5126/MEF -MIC-SG (6 December 2021)  
Mauritius  
31/05/2022: Import permit requirement for a "child  restraint" device  The Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) (Amendment) Regulations 
2022 – G.N. No. 57 of 2022, and Permanent Delegation of Mauritius to 
the WTO (22 September 2022)  
Mexico  
23/11/2021: Temporary increase  of import duties of various iron and steel products (Chapter 72 
and 73) to 15% (gradual reductions are planned between June 2022 and October 2024)  Diario Oficial de la Federación, 22 November 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5635991&amp;fecha=
22/11/2021     
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Moldova, Republic of  
01/03/2022: Temporary export prohibition on certain products such as wheat, sugar, corn (with the 
exception of maize seed for sowing, tariff line 1005.10), due to declared state of emergency;  
24/06/2022: The measure is terminated  WTO documents G/MA/QR/N/M DA/2/Add.2, 2 March 2022 ; and 
G/MA/QR/N/MDA/2/Add.3, 29 July 2022  
Myanmar  
09/11/2021: Imposition of import licensing requirement for certain goods (measure updated on 25 
January 2022, 1 March 2022, 9 March 2022 and 29 March 2022)  Permanent delegation of Myanmar to the WTO (20 May 2022); Ministry of 
Commerce 's Bulletin No.  18/2021 (9 November 2021); Ministry of 
Commerce 's Bulletin No.  1/2022 (25 January 2022); Ministry of 
Commerce 's Bulletin No.  2/2022 (1 March 2022); Ministry of Commerce 's 
Bulletin No.  3/2022 (9 March 2022); Ministry of Commerce 's Bulletin 
No. 5/2022 (29 March 2022)  
North Macedonia  
09/03/2022: Export ban on sunflower oil  
11/05/2022: The measure is terminated  Permanent Delegation of North Macedonia to the WTO (5 October 2022), 
and Official Gazette of North Macedonia No. 112/2022  
18/03/2022: Export ban of wheat, barley, maize, flour, sunflower seeds  
15/05/2022: The measure is terminated  Permanent Delegation of North Macedonia to the WTO (5 October 2022); 
Official Gazette of North Macedonia Nos. 67/2022 and 93/2022.  
Pakistan  
27/01/2022: Introduction on 27 January 2022 of tariff increase on imports from Afghanistan of 
disodium carbonate (until 30 J une 2022) from 0% to 20%, synthetic filament yarn from 0% to 10%, 
staple fibres of polypropylene from 0% to 10%, electric vehicles in CBU condition of more than 50 
kWh battery pack excluding commercial buses and trucks (until 30 June 2022) from 0% to 10%, 
some types of vehicles (until 30 June 2022) from 15% to 50%  Ministry of Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, 27 January 2022. Viewed 
at: https://download1.fbr.gov.pk/SROs/2022128 151121578SRO157 -
2022.pdf , and Permanent Delegation of Pakistan to the WTO (26 October 
2022)  
19/05/2022: Introduction of import ban on luxury products  SRO 598(I)/2022, 19  May 2022. Viewed at:  
https://www.commerce.gov.pk/wp -content/uploads/2022/05/SRO -Ban-
on-Import -of-Luxury -and-N_essential -Items.pdf  . SRO 1562(I)/2022 on 
19 August 2022. Viewed at:  https://www.commerce.gov.pk/wp -
content/uploads/2022/08/SRO -1562-dt-19082022.pdf  , and Permanent 
Delegation of Pakistan to the WTO (26 October 2022 ) 
05/07/2022: Imposition of requirement for prior approval for imports of machinery  State Bank of Pakistan, Exchange Policy Department, Circular Letter 
No. 11 of 2022, 5 July 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.sbp.org.pk/epd/2022/FECL11.htm , and Permanent 
Delegation of Pakistan to the WTO (26 October 2022)  
Russian Federation  
01/01/2022: Increase of export duties (up to 80%) on certain wood and articles of wood (including 
logs) (excluding the EAEU members)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022 ); and Regulation No.  2068, 27 November 2021. Viewed at: 
http://static.government.ru/media/files/H89JL2J98CP6kzLuQ2I9u6msAKb
GC9ts.pdf   
01/01/2022: Export of certain wood and article of woods (including logs) to the European Union only 
authorized through a crossing point in Finland  Permanent Delegation of the Ru ssian Federation to the WTO 
(20 May 2022); and Resolution No. 1225, 20 July 2021. Viewed at: 
http://government.ru/docs/all/135747/  
02/02/2022: Introduction on 2 February 2022 of export ban on fertilizers. Exports destined to 
member states of the Eurasian Economic Union are exempted  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022); and Resolution No. 82, 1 February  2022. Viewed at: 
http://publicati on.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202202010020     
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09/03/2022: Introduction on 9 March 2022 of temporary export ban on over 200 products such as 
household appliances, medical equipment, engineering products, agriculture products, electrical 
equipment. Export s to the EAEU, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia are exempt (effective from 9 March 
to 31 December 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022); and Resolution No. 311, 9 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202203100034   
09/03/2022: Introduction on 9 March 2022 of an export licensing requirement for exports of several 
products such as technological, telecommunicatio n and medical equipment, vehicles, agricultural 
machinery, electric equipment, as well as railway cars and locomotives, containers, turbines, metal 
and stone cutting machines, video displays, projectors, consoles and switchboards, destined to the 
EAEU, Abk hazia, and South Ossetia  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022); and Resolution No. 312, 9 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202203100025   
15/03/2022: Introduction of a temporary export ban on white and raw sugar outside the Russian 
Federation (excludin g the EAEU members);  
31/08/2022: Measure is terminated  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022); and Resolution No. 361, 14 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202203150002  , 
and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(19 October 2022 ) 
15/03/2022: Introduction of a temporary export ban on wheat, meslin, rye, barley, and corn outside 
the Russi an Federation (excluding the EAEU members)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022 ); and Resolution No. 362, 14 March 2022 . Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202203150001 , and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(19 October 2022 ) 
01/04/2022: Introduction of a temporary export ban on sunflower seeds and rapeseed outside the 
Russian Federation (excluding the EAEU members)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022 ); and Resolution No. 529, 31 March 2022 . Viewed at: 
http://publica tion.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202203310060 , and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(19 October 2022 ) 
15/04/2022: Extension of export quotas for fertilizers (excluding the EAEU members)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Feder ation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022 ); and Regulation No. 670 , 15 April 2022. Viewed at: 
http://static.government.ru/media/files/HFkANK2NRZgorHjWMHvlNKlfM9
gufnTe.pdf , and Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the 
WTO (19 October 2022 ) 
15/04/2022: Introduction of a temporary export quota for sunflower oil in the amount of 1,5 m illion 
tonnes and for oilcake in the amount of 700 thousand tonnes outside the Russia n Federation 
excluding the EAEU (effective form 15 April 2022 to 31 August 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022); and Resolution No. 548, 31 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202204020020 , and 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(19 October 2022 ) 
01/05/2022: Establishment of a “floating” export customs duty rate on sunflower oilcake (excluding 
the EAEU members)  Decree No. 548, 31 March 2022 ; and Permanent Delegation of the 
Russian Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
01/05/2022: Establishment of a “floating” export customs duty rate for sunflower seed oil cake and 
other solid residues (excluding the EAEU members)  Decree No. 532, 31 March 2022 ; and Permanent Delegation of the 
Russian Federation to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
01/05/2022: Establishment of an export customs duty at the rate of 5% on flax seeds but not less 
than USD 100 per 1,000 kg (excluding EAEU members) (1 May to 31 August 2022)  Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(20 May 2022) and Resolution No. 531, 31 March 2022  
30/06/2022: Introduction of a temporary export ban on certain amino acids (excluding the EAEU 
members)  Decree No. 1169, 30 June 2022. Viewed at: https://cis -
legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=141440 ; and Permanent Delegation 
of the Russian Federation t o the WTO (19 October 2022)    
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01/07/2022: Switch for export duties on grain, sunflower oil and meal from US dollars to Russian 
rubles (excluding members of the EAEU)  Resolution No. 1179, 30 June 2022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202207010039 . 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(19 October 2022)  
01/07/2022: Introduction of a temporary export ban on rice and rice groats outside the Russian 
Federation excluding the EAEU (effective from 1 July till 31 December 2022)  Resolution No. 1171, 30 June 2022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Doc ument/View/0001202206300034 . 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(19 October 2022)  
07/08/2022: Introduction of a temporary export quota on certain sulphur products (excluding the 
members of the Eurasian Economic Union)  Decree No.  1392, 6 August 2022. Viewed at: 
http://government.ru/news/46193/ , and Permanent Delegation of the 
Russian Federation to the WTO (19 October 2022 ) 
09/09/2022: Introduction of a temporary export ban on rapeseed outside the Russian Federation 
excluding the EAEU (effective 9 September 2022 to 28 February 2023)  Resolution No. 1580, 8 September 2022. Viewed at: 
http://publication.pravo.gov .ru/Document/View/0001202209090038 . 
Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to the WTO  
(19 October 2022)  
Russian Federation (for Eurasian Economic Union)  
02/01/2022: Establishment of import customs duty at the rate of 5% on meta -aramid products 
intended for the manufacture of non -woven materials used in the manufacture of personal 
protective equipment  Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 126 (29 
October 2021), and Permanent delegation of the Russian Federation to  
the WTO (20 May 2022)  
Senegal  
07/01/2022: Import prohibition for automobile vehicles older than a certain age  Permanent Delegation of Senegal to the WTO (19 May 2022); Decree 
No. 2001-72 of 26/01/2001  
Serbia  
10/03/2022: Temporarily ban the export of basic agricultural food products, such as wheat grain, 
wheat flour, corn and groats and sunflower oil  Official Gazette No. 32, 10 March 2022 ; No. 35, 17 March  2022; and No. 
48, 15 April 2022 . Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the WTO (20 May 
2022) 
22/04/2022: Introduction of  quantitative export restrictions on certain agricultural products, where 
quantities were defined on monthly basis;  
22/07/2022: Export restrictions on wheat and corn are temporarily terminated until end of summer, 
when the situation with harvest will be re -evaluated again  Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the WTO (20 May 2022); Official 
Gazette No. 49, 21 April 2022 ; No. 52 30 April 2022 ; and No.  57, 12 May 
2022 
22/04/2022: Quantitative export restrictions on wheat flour, introduced on April 22, 2022, where 
quantities were defined on monthly basis, (monthly quota of 23,000 t)  
15/05/2022: The measure was terminated  Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the WTO (20 May 2022)  
26/05/2022: Temporary ban on export of certain wood assortments of essential importa nce for the 
Republic of Serbia  Official Gazette No. 61/2022 and Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the 
WTO (13 October 2022)  
30/06/2022: Temporary ban on export of euro diesel  Official Gazette  No. 73/22 and Permanent Delegation  of Serbia to the 
WTO (13 October 2022)  
06/08/2022: Temporary restriction on export of certain wood assortments of essential importance 
for the Republic of Serbia  Official Gazette  No. 87/2022 and Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the 
WTO (13 October 2022)  
06/08/2022: Temporary ban on export of firewood and pellet (measure to be terminated on 31 
October 2022)  Official Gazette No. 87/22) and Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the 
WTO, 13 October 2022  
06/09/2022: Temporary ban on export of raw milk and certain dairy products (to be terminated 31 
October 2022)  Official Gazette No. 101/2022 and Permanent Delegation of Serbia to the 
WTO (13 October 2022 )   
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South Africa (for Southern African Customs Union)  
05/11/2021: Increase of import tariffs from free to 15% on certain tube, pipes and hollow profiles  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO (26 April 2022) and 
Government Gazette No. 44570 , 3 December 2021  
05/11/2021: Increase of import tariffs from free and 10% to 10% and 15%, respectively, on c ertain 
tube, pipes and hollow profiles ITAC Report No. 643  Permanent Delegation of South Africa to the WTO (26 April 2022) and 
Government Gazette No. 45427, 5 November 2021  
03/12/2021: Increase of import customs duties on different types of cans (tinplate cans, pails, and 
aerosol cans). Imports from the European Union, European Free Trade Association (EFTA), SADC, 
MERCOSUR and AfCFTA are exempted  South Africa Government Gazet te 45570, Notice No. 1562 , 3 December 
2021 
Sri Lanka  
10/03/2022: Introduction of import licensing requirement for several products. Import licensing 
requirement was applicable for goods which had the date of Bill of Lading/ Air Waybill on or after 
10th March 2022  Imports and Exports (Control) Regulations No. 05 of 2022 published 
through the extraordinary Gazette No. 2270/18, 9 March 2022, and 
Gazette No. 2282/21, 31 May 2022, and Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka 
to the WTO (19 October 2022)  
19/05/ 2022: Imposition of a cess on the imports of several goods  Extraordinary Gazette No. 2280/32 dated 18th May 2022, and Permanent 
Delegation of Sri Lanka to the WTO (19 October 2022)  
01/06/2022: Temporary surcharge on customs duty on the imports of several goods (for the period 
of 6 months)  Extraordinary Gazette No. 2282/25, 31 May 2022, and Permanent 
Delegation of Sri Lanka to the WTO (19 October 2022)  
Chinese Taipei  
01/03/2022: Import ban on "Pit Bull Terrier: American Pit Bull Terrier (or American Pit Bull), 
American Staffordshire Terrier" to the List of Commodities Subject to Import Restrictions  Permanent Delegation of Chinese Taipei at the WTO (23 September 
2022)  and Bureau of Foreign Trade, Doc No.  11004603301  
01/04/2022: Temporary impo rt prohibition on "other abalone, live, fresh or chilled, other than 
Haliotis diversicolor" from People's Republic of China (terminated on 31 May 2022)  Permanente Delegation of Chinese Taipei to the WTO (23 September 
2022) and Ministry of Economic Affairs Doc No. 11102606940  
Thailand  
06/01/2022: Export prohibition of Live Swine to prevent critical shortage in the domestic market 
resulting from the critical reduction of the live swine production in Thailand (6 January 2022 – 5 
April 2022)  Permanent delegation of Thailand to the WTO (28 April 2022); 
Notification of the Central Committee on Price of Goods and Services No. 
1 B.E. 2565 (2022), and WTO document G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add.5, 11 
January 2022  
Türkiye  
07/12/2021: Introduction on 7 December 2021 of export quotas of 100,000kg on Eel (anguilla 
anguilla) and of 1,500kg on medicinal leeches (Hirundo verbana)  Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye, 7 December 2021. Viewed 
at: https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/BSGM/Duyuru/148/Yilan -Baligi -Ve-
Tibbi-Suluk -Icin-2022-Yili-Ihracat -Kotalari -Belirlenmistir  
30/12/2021: Export licensing requirement on sugar (30 December 2021) and on certain wood 
products (11 March 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (1 July 2022); Official 
Gazette of Türkiye  No. 31705, Communiqué export No. 2021/12 
(30 December 2021) ; and Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31775, 
Communiqué export No. 2022/3 (11 March 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.res migazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/12/20211230 -31.htm  and 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/03/20220311 -11.htm  
01/01/2022: Introduction of a tariff free import quota for pe rtex fabric and coagulated backing 
fabric destined to be used as inputs in the production process. Simultaneous increase of duties for 
the same products destined to uses other than inputs in the production process  Official Gazette of Türkiye No . 31706, 31 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/12/20211231M5 -2.pdf   
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27/01/2022: Publication of the Communiqué 2022/1 that allows the Ministry of Agricult ure and 
Forestry to adjust exports of specific agricultural products to meet national food security needs  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (20 October 2022), and 
Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31732, Communiqué on the Export of 
Some Agricultural  Products 2022/1  
04/03/2022: Introduction on 4 March 2022 of Communiqué Export 2022/2 resulting in the extension 
of the list of products affected by Communiqué Export 2022/1 and introduction of export restrictions 
on more agricultural products including (but not limited to ) meat, wheat, corn oil, rapeseed oil, 
olives and olive oil, sunflower seed, safflower or cottonseed oils and their fractions, margarine  
07/07/2022: Termination on 7 July 2022 of restrictions on exports of olive oil. Restrictions on 
exports of beans and r ed lentils continues  
29/08/2022: Termination on 29 August 2022 of restrictions on exports of soybean oil, rapeseed oil, 
corn oil and margarine. Restrictions on exports of sunflower seed oil and its fractions continues. 
Termination of restrictions on expor ts of sheep and goat meat. Restrictions on beef exports continue  Official Gazette of Türkiye, No. 31768, Communiqué export 2022/2, 
4 March 2022  
19/04/2022: Introduction of kaolin and other kaolinic clays to the List of Goods Subject to 
Registration for Ex ports Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (1 July 2022), and Official 
Gazette of Türkiye N o. 31814, Communiqué No. 20225 (19 April 2022)  
21/04/2022: Introduction of Communiqué 2022/4 resulting in the expansion of the list of products 
affected by Communiqué 2022/1 and introduction of export restrictions on milk and cream  Official Gazette of Türkiye, issue 31816, Communiqué export 2022/4, 
21 April 2022  
20/06/2022: Quota restriction on butter (effective from 20 June to 30 September 2022)  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye to the WTO (20 October 2022), and 
Türkiye Customs Circular No. 22520, 20 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://ugm.com.tr/gumruk -sirkulerleri?s=9846  on 3 August 2022  
01/07/2022: Increase of import duties of several industrial products  Official Gazette of Türkiye, Presidential Decree No. 5747. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/06/20220625 -3.pdf 
10/07/2022: Increase in import tariffs of bulk ethyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol in immediate pickings  Permanent Delega tion of Türkiye to the WTO (23 September 2022), and 
Official Gazette of Türkiye N o. 31877 , 25 June 2022  
12/08/2022: Implementation of additional custom duties for electrical cars  Permanent Delegation of Türkiye  to the WTO (23 September 2022), and 
Official Gazette of Türkiye N o. 31906 , 28 July 2022  
07/09/2022: Introduction of a licensing requirement for exports of tomato paste  Export Communiqué 2022/7, 7 September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/09/20220907 -4.htm  
Ukraine  
06/03/2022: Introduction on 6 of March of non -autom atic licensing of the exportation of certain 
agricultural products  
25/03/2022: The measure is terminated for maize and sunflower oil  
08/07/2022: Export licensing of wheat and meslin is abolished  Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022) . WTO 
document s G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.2, 25 March 2022 ; 
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.4, 28 April 2022 ; and G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.7, 
15 July 2022  
06/03/2022: Introduction on 6 of March of export restriction on certain agricultural products 
(including rye, oats, millet, sugar, meat, and livestock)  
10/05/2022: The measure is terminated  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.2 , 25 March 2022; and 
Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022)  
12/03/2022: Export ban on mineral and chemical fertilizers  
28/07/2022: Export ban is lifted  WTO document s G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.3, 5 April 202 2; and 
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/5/Add.8, 17 August 2022. Permanent Delegation o f 
Ukraine to the WTO (19 May 2022)  
14/06/2022: Prohibition on the exportation of fuel oils, coal, anthracite, natural gas  WTO document G/MA/QR/N/UKR/6, 30 September 2022 ; and 
Resolution  No. 666, 10 June 2022 . Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to 
the WTO (17 October 2022)  
28/07/2022: Imposition of automatic licensing requirement for certain goods (including fertilizers 
and oats)  Resolution No. 832, 26 July 2022 ; and Permanent Delegation of Ukraine 
to the WTO (17 October 2022)    
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28/07/2022: Restriction on t he exportation  of certain  agricultural and other products (buckwheat 
and salt)  Resolution No. 832, 26 July 2022 ; and WTO document 
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/6, 30 September 2022  
United States of America  
23/12/2021: Ban of imports from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang) of China  White House Briefing Room, 23 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing -room/legislation/2021/12 /23/bill -
signed -h-r-6256/  
27/12/2021: Removal of certain General Approved Exclusions (GAEs) under the Section 232 Steel 
and Aluminium Tariff Exclusions Process  Federal Register, 9 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/09/2021 -
26634/removal -of-certain-general -approved -exclusions -gaes-under -the-
section -232-steel-and-aluminum -tariff 
Recorded, but not confirmed information  
Measure  Source  
Afghanistan  
01/05/2022: Export ban on wheat  Ariana News, 23 May 2022. Viewed at: https://www.ariananews .af/iea -bans-
wheat -exports -due-to-a-shortage -for-domestic -
needs/#:~:text=The%20Islamic%20Emirate%20of%20Afghanistan,totals%2
0only%20four%20million%20tons  
Algeria  
01/03/2022: Export ban of all consumer products that Algeria imports, such as sugar, pasta, oil, 
semolina and all wheat derivatives  Africanews, 14 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.africanews.com/2022/03/14/algeria -bans-export -of-food/ 
Argentina  
04/10/2022: A number of luxury goods from the list of goods subject to import automatic licen ce 
were moved to the list of goods subject to non -automatic licen ce Ministerio de Economía Secretaría de Comercio , Resolución 26/2022, Viewed 
at: https://www.boletinoficial .gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/273112/20221004  
on 10 October 2022  
Azerbaijan  
01/03/2022: Temporary export restrictions of flour, cereals, wheat, oilseeds and certain other 
food products  Azernews, 19 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.azernews.az/nation/190963.html  
Bangladesh  
23/03/2022: Under the Export Policy Order 2021 -2024, introduction of export ban on several 
products such as naphtha, furnace oil, lubricant oil, bitumen, condensate, MTT and MS Fire 
arms, ammunition and related materials, radioactive materials, archaeological relics, human 
skeleton, blood plasma, or anything produced from human beings or human blood, all types of 
pulses (except proce ssed pulses), all shrimps except chilled, frozen and processed ones, onion, 
garlic and ginger  Bangladesh National Portal, 23 March 2022. Viewed at: 
http://www.epb.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/epb.portal.gov.bd/files/52edff8
c_b3b9_49c6_a94a_1c35f11557a0/2022 -03-31-04-04-
71951d5a37613723b44818e697ab8d5a.pdf  
01/07/2022: Export ba n on aromatic rice  The Daily Star, 2 July 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/bangladesh -bans-aromatic -rice-
export -3061856  
28/08/2022: Temporary reduction of import duties on diesel  Minist ry of Finance, SRO No. 286 -Act/2022/136/Customs, 28 August 2022. 
Viewed at:  http://www.dpp.gov.bd/upload_file/gazettes/45856_90969.pdf    
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Belarus  
01/12/2021: Increase on 1 December 2021 of export duties on oil and oil products which are 
exported outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)  Belta News, 29 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus -to-reduce -export -duties -on-oil-
oil-products -146621 -2021/  
01/02/2022: Increase on 1 February 2022 of export duties on oil and oil products exported 
outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)  Vetka Regional Executive Committee, 2 February 2022. Viewed at: 
http://vetka.gomel -region.by/en/republic -en/view/belarus -raises -export -
duties-on-oil-oil-products -17100/  
01/03/2022: Export ban on certain grain products used as animal feed (except for the EAEU 
members)  Viewed at: http://hoiniki.gov.by/en/republic/view/belarus -bans-export -of-
feed-grain-some -industrial -goods -19587/  
28/03/2022: Export ban of rice, cerea ls and wholemeal flour from rye or barley, processed 
cereals, pasta (except for the EAEU members)  Council of Ministers' Resolution No.  187 "On the introduction of a temporary 
ban on the export of certain types of goods ", 28 March 2022 . Viewed at: 
https://pravo.by/document/?guid=12551&amp;p0=C22200187&amp;p1=1&a
mp;p5=0  
06/07/2022: Export ban of flour from soft wheat and spelt, coarse buckwheat, hulled 
buckwheat, prepared food products from buckwheat (except for the EAEU members)  National legal portal of Belarus.  Viewed at: 
https://pravo.by/document/?guid=12551&amp;p0=C22200446&amp;p1=1&a
mp;p5=0  
19/07/2022: Temporary export licensing requirement on flax fiber (except for the EAEU 
members)  Decree No.  470, 19 July 2022. Viewed at: https://cis -
legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=142368  
15/08/2022: Introduction of temporary export licensing requirement on white sugar (except for 
the EAEU members)  Decree No.  528, 15 August 2022. Viewed at: https://cis -
legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=142680  
22/09/2022: Temporary export ban on certain industrial goods (except for the EAEU members)  Decree No.  630, 20 September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://pravo.by/document/?guid=12551&amp;p0=C22200630&amp;p1=1&a
mp;p5=0  
23/09/2022: Expor t ban on a number of cereals, grain, as well as rapeseed and sunflower seeds 
outside Belarus  Resolution of the Council of Ministers N o. 636 "On the introduction of a 
temporary ban on the export of certain types of goods ", 23 September 2022. 
Viewed at: 
https://pravo.by/document/?guid=12551&amp;p0=C22200636&amp;p1=1&a
mp;p5=0  
Bhutan  
01/08/2022: Import ban on non -essential vehicles  Kuensel  Online, 19 August 2022. Viewed at: https://kuenselonline.com/govt -
suspends -import -of-select -vehicles/  
Burkina Faso  
24/02/2022: Export ban on maize, millet, sorghum flours  FAO, 29 March 2022. Viewed at: https://www.fao.org/giews/food -prices/food -
policies/detail/en/c/1492066/  
China  
01/02/2022: Import restrictions and bans on selected Australian products  Financial Review, 17 January 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/china -trade -ban-defied -by-exporters -
20220113 -p59nzu  
01/02/2022: Ban on beef, dairy and alcohol imports from Lithuania  South China Morning Post, 10 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china -economy/article/3166507/chinas -
lithuanian -beef-import -ban-labelled -unilateral  
28/02/2022: Import ban on wood logs from Lithuania  Global Times, 28 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202202/1253493.shtml    
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15/07/2022: Introduction for the second half of the year of a quotas for the export of phosphate  Reuters, 15 July 2022. Viewed at: https://www.reuters.com/article/china -
fertilizers -quotas -idUSKBN2OQ0KY  on 1 August 2022  
03/08/2022: Introduction on 3 August 2022 of an export ban of natural sand to Chinese Taipei  Financial Times, 3 August 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.ft.com/content/ff15198f -cdc2-48fa-bed5-4a59bebbf01a  on 5 
August 2022  
03/08/2022: Introduction of an impor t ban on 2000 food products from Chinese Taipei  Financial Times, 3 August 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.ft.com/content/ff15198f -cdc2-48fa-bed5-4a59bebbf01a  on 5 
August 2022  
Egypt  
12/03/2022: Export ban of wheat, flour, corn, lentils, pasta, fava beans and all kinds of 
vegetable oil initially imposed on 12 March 2022 for three month  
08/06/2022: Measure was extended for another 3 months  
07/09/2022: The measure is terminated  Reuters, 12 March 2022. Viewed at: https://www.reuters.com/article/egypt -
commodities -exports -idUSC6N2S302J . Reuters, 8 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.reuters.com/article/egypt -commodities -exports -
idUKC6N2W601R . Nasdaq, 14 September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/egypt -lifts-export -ban-on-food-staples -
document   
Ghana  
01/04/2022: Export restrictions on maize and soybeans  Graphic Online , 11 April 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general -news/govt -restricts -maize -soya-
beans -exports -policy -to-ensure -food-security.html  
India  
01/07/2022: Export restrictions on wheat flour and its derivatives  The Indian Express, 7 July 2022. Viewed at: 
https://indianexpress.com/artic le/india/india -puts-curbs -on-wheat -flour-
exports -8015499/  
Indonesia  
01/01/2022: Introduction of temporary export ban on coal (effective 1 January 2022 to 31 
January 2022)  Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Press Release 
No. 1.Pers/04/SJI/2022 (1 January 2022). Viewed at: 
https://www.esdm.go.id/id/media -center/arsip -berita/hind ari-pemadaman -10-
juta-pelanggan -pln-pemerintah -larang -sementara -ekspor -batubara  
24/01/2022: Introduction of export licensing requirement on crude palm oil and used cooking oil  Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Regulation No. 2/2022 
(18 January 2022). Viewed at: 
https://peraturan.bcperak.net/sites/default/files/peraturan/2022/02 -tahun -
2022.pdf  
10/03/2022: Increase of the domestic market obl igation on exporters of crude palm oil, refined, 
bleached and deodorized palm olein, and other mixtures from 20% to 30% of their export 
volume  Minister of Trade Decree No.  170/2022 (9 March 2022)  
28/04/2022: Introduction of temporary export ban on palm oi l (terminated on 23 May 2022)  Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Regulation No. 22/2022, 
27 April 2022. Viewed at: 
http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/peraturan/detail/2407/2%C2%A0  and Ministry of 
Trade, 23 May 2022 . Viewed at: 
http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/peraturan/stream/2433/2  
14/06/2022: Introduction on 14 July 2022 of a temporary export tax on crude palm oil, cooking 
oil, and its raw materials  Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, No.  102/PMK.010/2022  
21/06/2022: Introduction of an import ban on basmati, malys, and other flav oured rice  Ministry of Trade, Regulation No.  40/2022 (14 June 2022)    
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01/08/2022: Introduction of a new regulation (No. 46/2022) by the Ministry of Trade according 
to which the crude palm oil export duties are determined by the market's CPO's reference pric es, 
periodically determined by the Ministry of Trade of Indonesia  Ministry of Trade, Regulation No. 46/2022. Viewed at: 
https://peraturan.bcperak.net/sites/d efault/files/peraturan/2022/46 -tahun -
2022.pdf  
09/08/2022: Increase of export duties of crude palm oil (CPO) from 8 to 15 August 2022;  
15/08/2022: Further increase of export duties of crude palm oil (CPO) from 16 August to 15 
September 2022  Minister of Trade of Indonesia Regulations Nos.  1157/2022 (8 August 2022) 
and 1165/2022 (15 August 2022)  
Kazakhstan  
14/05/2022: Temporary export ban of white sugar  Order of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 140, 4 
May 2022. Viewed at:  
https://online.zakon.kz/Document/?doc_id=39777555&amp;pos=1; -
10#pos=1; -10 
01/06/2022: Export quotas for sunflower oil  Kapital.kz, 18 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://kapital.kz/economic/106529/vvedeny -ogranicheniya -na-eksport -
podsolnechnogo -masla.html  
08/08/2022: Extension of an export ban on small and large cattle  Electronic standard control bank of regulatory legal acts of the Republic of 
Kazakhstan, 22 August 2022. Viewed at: http://zan.gov.kz/client/ #!/ 
14/09/2022: Temporary export ban on coal, briquettes, pellets and similar types of solid fuel 
received from coal: coal stone, powdered or not powdered, but not agglomerated (for the period 
of 6 months)  The Government of Kazakhstan, Decree No. 514, 14  September 2022. Viewed 
at: https://cis -legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=143627  
Kenya  
01/06/2022: Imposition on import levies on chicken eggs originating in Uganda  Daily Monitor, 9 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/commodities/kenya -slaps-new-
levies -on-ugandan -eggs--38430 08 
Kuwait, the State of  
18/05/2022: Export ban of frozen chicken, vegetable oils and meats  Kuwait times, 18 May 2022. Viewed at: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/curbs -
on-meats -oils-leaving -kuwait -wheat -supply -stable/  
01/10/2022: Introduction of temporary export ban on fresh eggs (until 21 May 2023)  Arab Times, 18 September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/kuwait -bans-export -of-fresh-eggs-
from-oct-1-to-may-21/ on 23 September 2022  
Lebanese Republic  
01/03/2022: Export ban on processed fruits and vegetables, milled grain products, sugar, bread, 
and animal feed  Reuters, 11 March 2022. Viewed at: https://www.reuters.co m/article/lebanon -
economy -exports -idAFC6N2U8028  
Morocco  
01/03/2022: Introduction of export restriction on tomatoes  BNN Bloomberg, 15 March 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/morocco -to-reduce -tomato -exports -as-
inflation -stokes -local-protests -1.1737951  
Nepal  
01/04/2022: Imposition of a ban on imports of motorcycles and mobile sets  The Kathmandu Post, 17 July 2022. Viewed at: 
https://kathmandupost.com/money/2022/07/17/nepal -continues -import -ban-
on-10-goods -items -as-foreign -exchange -reserves -dwindle  
12/04/2022: Introduction of import restriction on non -essential goods, in response to foreign 
currency reserves drop  BBC News, 12 April 2022. Viewed at: https://www.bbc.com/news/business -
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Pakistan  
01/05/2022: Export ban on cane or beet sugar, chemically pure sucrose, in solid form, and other 
cane sugar  SRO 544(I)/2022, 22 April 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.commerce.gov.pk/wp -content/uploads/2022/04/EPO -2022-SRO-
544-2022-dt.22.4.22.pdf . Permanent De legation of Pakistan to the WTO (26 
October 2022 ) 
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of  
28/10/2021: Imposition of ban on all imports from Lebanon (chapters 01 to 97)  Arabian Business, 31 October 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.arabianbusiness.com/politics -economics/470418 -economic -
collapse -forecast -if-gcc-were-to-ban-lebanese -imports ; and Al Jazeera, 29 
October 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/10/29/saudi -arabia -bans-imports -
from-lebanon -expels -ambassador  
Tanzania  
01/09/2022: Freeze of maize export permits to Kenya  The East African, 7 September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/tanzania -freezes -exports -
permits -for-kenyan -traders -3939642  
Tunisia  
01/04/2022: Export ban on fruits and vegetables  Libya Herald, 14 April 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.libyaherald.com/2022/04/tunisia -imposes -fruit-and-vegetables -
export -ban-to-all-countries -including -its-largest -importer -
libya/#:~:text=Tunisia%20banned%20the%20export%20of,including%20its
%20largest%20importer%20Libya   
Türkiye  
01/01/2022: Increase on 1 January 2022 of import duty on certain flat -rolled products of iron or 
non-alloy steel from duty-free to 15%  Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31706 , 31 December 2021. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/12/20211231M3 -1.pdf 
27/02/2022: Export ban of olive oil, beans and red lentils  Dunya, 27 February 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.dunya.com/ekonomi/ukrayna -savasi -nedeniyle -uc-urune -ihracat -
kisitlamasi -haberi -650190  
01/03/2022: Export ban on sunflower oil, soyb ean oil, sunflower seeds, cottonseed oils, 
rapeseed, mustard oil, corn oil and margarine  Ahval news, 6 April 2022. Viewed at: https://ahv alnews.com/turkey -
economy/turkey -bans-exports -sunflower -oil-after-denying -reports -shortages  
18/06/2022: Increase on 18 June 2022 of the price thresholds for the requirement of import 
licensing for certain glass (see Communiqué 2010/7 and 2020/1), resultin g in increase of goods 
imports subject to licensing requirements  Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31870, 18 June 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/06/2 0220618 -12.htm  on 3 
August 2022  
01/07/2022: Introduction on 1 July 2022 of import licensing requirements for certain valves 
imported at a too low price  Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31868. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/06/20220616 -7.htm  on 3 
August 2022.  
15/09/2022: Increase of the customs duty on sunflower seed oil to 10%  Official Gazette of Türkiye  No. 31954, Decision of the President 6037, 15 
September 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/09/20220915 -12.pdf  
15/10/2022: Import lic ensing requirements on certain plastics if the imported price is equal to or 
below specified price thresholds  Official Gazette of Türkiye No. 31973, Notice related to Communiqué 2015/3, 
4 October 2022. Viewed at: 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/10/20221004 -6.htm  on 4 
October 2022    
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Uganda  
01/05/2022: Increase of export taxes on grains  Newsclick, 28 May 2022. Viewed at: https://www.newsclick.in/ghana -uganda -
ban-grain-food-exports  
Ukraine  
01/03/2022: Export ban on natural gas  Ukrinform, 4 March 2022. Viewed at: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric -
economy/3419471 -ukraine -stops -exporting -natural -gas-at-midnight.html  
   
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(MID-OCTOBER 2021 TO MID -OCTOBER 2022)  
Measure  Mode(s) of 
supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
MEASURES AFFECTING VARIOUS SECTORS  
Algeria (Observer)  
The 2022 Finance Law, enacted on 31 December, 
requires all foreign non -resident companies which 
do not have a permanent professional 
establishment in Algeria, but performing activities 
within the territory, to file with the competent tax 
office any contract concluded with an Algerian 
debtor.  Mode 1  All sectors  2022 Finance Law  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.joradp.dz/FTP/jo -
francais/2021/F2021100.pdf  
 
https://taxnews.ey.com/news/2022 -0151-
algerias -2022-finance -act-introduces -new-tax-
measures  
 1 January 2022   
A new investment law was adopted, providing a 
revised regulatory framework to promote and 
facilitate investment in priority sectors with high 
value added, such as in tourism or other activities.  
The principles of freedom of investment, and 
transparency an d equality in the processing of 
investments are established.  
 
The new law introduces a platform to address 
application requests made by investors. It also 
provides incentives in terms of exemptions on 
taxes, land registration fees, immovable property, 
shareholding in the capital of a company and the 
relocation of activities from abroad.  Mode 3  All sectors  Loi n° 22 -18 du 25 Dhou El Hidja 1443 
correspondant au 24 juillet 2022 relative à 
l'investissement  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.joradp.dz/FTP/jo -
francais/2022/F2022050.pdf  
 
https://algeriainvest.com/news/algeria -the-
new-investment -law-published -in-the-official -
journal  Gazetted 28 July 2022   
Australia  
The government issued an act which amends the 
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 
(SOCI  Act). It expands the list of critical 
infrastructure assets, covering inter alia 
telecommunications, broadcasting, domain name 
systems, data storage or processing, financial, 
hospital, education, retail and transport services. Mode 3  Various sectors  Security Legislation Amendment (Critical 
Infrastructure) Act 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2021A
00124   
 Effective 3 December 2021   
 
1 The inclusion of any measure in this Annex implies no judgement by the WTO Secretariat on whether a measure, or its intent, i s protectionist in nature. Moreover, nothing 
in the Annex implies any judgement, either direct or indirect, on the consistency of any measure with the provisions of any W TO agreement.    
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Foreign investment in those s ectors may qualify as 
a national security action, and therefore require 
preapproval from the Federal Treasurer of 
Australia.  
  
In order to support the improved administration of 
Australia 's foreign investment framework, the new 
regulations clarify certain aspects of the 2015 
Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Regulation and 
streamlining the processing of less sensitive types 
of investment, such as for foreign investors that 
engage in moneyl ending, invest in unlisted land 
entities or Australian media businesses, acquire 
shares or units under rights issues and other pro -
rata offers, or transact on behalf of institutional 
investors as part of a custodian service. 
Regulatory burden is reduced th rough 
amendments that refine the rules for the 
notification of these kinds of foreign investments, 
including raising thresholds and providing broader 
exemptions from foreign investment screening.  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers 
Amendment Regulations 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2022L
00465/Download   Effective 1 April 2022   
Belize  
A new act was enacted that gives legal effect to all 
electronic documents, records and signatures; to 
repeal the Electronic Transactions Act, Chapter 
229:03 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised 
Edition 2011; and to provide for matters 
connected therewith or incidental thereto.  
 Modes 1 an d 
2 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Act No. 25 of 2021 – Electronic Transactions 
Act, 2021  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Belize to the  
WTO Effective October 2021  X 
A new act was passed, regulating the collection, 
storage, use and dissemination of personal data; 
to protect the privacy of individuals in relation to 
their personal data; and to provide for matters 
connected therewith or incidental thereto.  
 Mode 1 and 
2 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Data Protection Act N o. 45 of 2021  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Belize to the  
WTO Effective November 2021  X 
Cambodia  
The government enacted a new law, establishing 
as from 1 April 2022 a 10% VAT applicable to all 
non-resident firms selling to Cambodia through 
business -to-consumer e -commerce. For 
business -to-business e -commerce, the 
Cambodia -registered buyer is required to pay 10% 
VAT through a reverse charge mechanism, 
regardless of whether the non -resident supplier is 
VAT registered.  Mode 1  Internet and other  
network -enabled 
services  Decision No 542 MEF.PK (8 September 2021) 
on the Rules and Procedure for the 
Implementation of VAT on E -Commerce  
 
Viewed at:  
https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/OTc 5OT
Q0NDEz  Effective 1 April 2022     
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
 
Chile  
On 23 September 2021, Supreme Decree No. 6 of 
2021 of the Ministry of Economy, Development 
and Tourism was published in the Official Gazette 
approving the Electronic Commerce Regulation. It 
aims to strengthen the transparency and quality of 
the information provided to consumers on e -
commerce platforms in order to encourage 
informed decision -making, and thus strengthen 
consumers' right to free choice.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enable d 
services  Supreme Decree No. 6 of 2021 approving the 
Electronic Commerce Regulation  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?i=116550
4 
 
https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/chile -
e-commerce -regulations -published -promote -
transparency -consumer -information  
 Effecti ve March 2022  X 
China  
The Special Administrative Measures (Negative 
List) for the Access of Foreign Investment in Pilot 
Free Trade Zones (2021 edition) reduces the list to 
27 items.  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  Order of the National Development and Reform 
Commission and the Ministry of Commerce 
(No. 48 of 2021)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/china -
issues -new-versions -negati ve-lists-foreign -
investment  
 Effective 1 January 2022  X 
The Cyberspace Administration of China in 
conjunction with 12 other government 
departments issued the New Measures for 
Cybersecurity Review on 4 January 2022, 
amending the Measures for Cybersecurity Review 
released on 10 July 2021. The New Measures 
subject to a cybersecurity review critical 
information infrastructure (CII) operators that 
purchase network products and services which 
affect or may affect national security, as well as 
netwo rk platform operators that conduct data 
processing activity which affects or may affect 
national security or that hold personal information 
of more than one million users and plan to list 
their shares overseas.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  New Measures for Cybersecurity Review  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.china -briefing.com/news/a -close-
reading -of-chinas -new-cybersecurity -review -
measures -in-effect -february -15-2022  Effective 15 February 2022   
The Cyberspace Affairs Commission (CAC) issued, 
on 7 July 2022, a new measure setting out the 
security assessment framework for cross -border 
data transfers. The measures clarify the scope, 
conditions, procedures, and guidance for data 
export security asses sment.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Measures on Security Assessment of Cross -
Border Data Transfer (Office of the Cyberspace 
Affairs Commission)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?
g=6b2b1281 -dc28-4fe9-a028-9901816bfe9e  Effective 1 S eptember 2022  
 
    
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
A business carrying out cross -border transfers of 
personal information of China -based subjects is 
required to meet at least one  of the following 
conditions:  
- have an official security assessment conducted 
by the CAC;  
- obtain a personal information prote ction 
certification from a recognised organization; or  
- execute a contract with the data recipient, in a 
form prescribed by the CAC.  
  
Colombia  
The government issued a new decree that  
establishes the minimum conditions for Binding 
Corporate Rules to certify good practices regarding 
personal data protection and data transfer to other 
countries.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Decreto 255 del 23 de febrero de 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/nor mativa/no
rmativa/DECRETO%20255%20DEL%2023%20
DE%20FEBRERO%20DE%202022.pdf  
 Issued 23 February 2022  X 
Cuba  
A new law on the protection of personal data was 
published in the Official Gazette on 25 August 
2022. This Law has the following purposes:  
a) establish the fundamental principles, procedures 
and definitions to guarantee natural persons the 
right to protec tion of their personal data contained 
in registers, files, archives, databases or other 
technical means of processing of data, whether 
physical or digital, of a public or private nature;  
b) ensure due respect for personal and family 
privacy, one's own ima ge and voice, honour and 
personal identity;  
c) regulate the use and effective treatment of 
personal data and public information by the 
persons or public and private entities responsible 
or in charge of them; and  
d) contribute to promoting, fostering and 
disseminating a culture on their protection in 
society.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law 149/2022 "On the Protection of Personal 
Data"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.cu/es/gaceta -
oficial -no-90-ordinaria -de-2022  Effective February 2023  X 
European Union  
The Digital Markets Act introduced rules for digital 
platforms that act as “gatekeepers” because of the 
significant impact they have on the internal market 
and their role as gateway for business users to Multiple 
modes  Social networks, 
search engines, and 
other online platforms  Digital Markets Act  
 
Viewed at:  5 July 2022  X   
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
reach their end users.  The Digital Markets Act aims 
at preventing gatekeepers from imposing unfair 
conditions on businesses and end users, and at 
ensuring the openness of important digital 
services.   
 
The Act bans certain practices used by large 
platforms acting as "gatekeepers" and enables the 
Commission t o carry out market investigations and 
sanction non -compliant behaviour. Gatekeepers 
are defined as companies that:  
- provide "core platform services", such as social 
networks or search engines;  
- have a market capitalisation of at least 75 billion 
euro o r an annual turnover of 7.5 billion; and  
- have at least 45 million monthly end users in the 
EU and 10 000 annual business users.  
 
The Act will restrict gatekeepers from requiring 
business users to make use of their payment 
service platforms. It also incl udes provisions on 
access by advertisers and publishers to price -
setting conditions and algorithms of gatekeepers.  
Moreover, the Act will require gatekeepers to 
enable interoperability between messaging 
services; messaging platforms will have to provide 
interoperability with competitors for one -to-one 
conversations between users.  
 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/
detail/en/QANDA_20_2349   
 
Indonesia  
The parliament adopted the Personal Data 
Protection Bill, which aims to provide a 
comprehensive legal framework for personal data 
protection. The Act requires entities (whether 
public or private) that handle Indonesian residents ' 
personal data to ensure the protection of the data 
in their systems.  
 
The new measure will regula te all forms of data 
processing, including the acquiring, collecting, 
storing, updating, and correcting processes. It will 
apply to local businesses as well as international 
corporations that handle data of Indonesian 
consumers. The measure specifies under lying 
documents or circumstances under which personal 
data may be transmitted outside Indonesia, such Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Personal Data Protection Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://iapp.org/news/a/indonesian -
lawmakers -pass-data-protection -bill  
 Adopted 20 September 2022     
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as pre -obtained approval of the personal data 
owner and bilateral agreements.  
 
The Act will impose sanctions for the mishandling 
of personal data. Fines of up to two percent of an 
entity 's annual revenue may be levied for 
violations of the Act. Additionally, those in 
violation of the Act may have their assets 
confiscated or be imprisoned for up to five years.  
 
Italy  
The parliament introduced a decree law which was 
converted with amendments into a law, 
introducing two significant changes to the foreign 
investment screening regime (pursuant to the 
decree law no 56 of the 11 -5-2012).  
 
The changes include the expansion of  the foreign 
investment review by the government, covering 
the acquisition of control in companies holding 
strategic assets and greenfield investment in 
companies carrying activities or holding assets that 
are strategic for the foreign investment review 
purposes, if one or more non -EU individuals or 
entities hold at least 10% of the capital or voting 
rights.  
 
The definition of non -EU individuals or entities was 
extended and now cover:  
- any non -EU citizen or a citizen who is not 
resident, or does not have t he main place of 
business, in the EU or in the European Economic 
Area (EEA);  
- any entity that does not have its registered 
office, place of management or main place of 
business within the EU or the EEA;  
- any entity that has its registered office, place o f 
management or main place of business within the 
EU or the EEA, but which is directly or indirectly 
controlled by individuals or entities that fall within 
the categories above; or  
- any individual or entity that has EU or EEA 
citizenship/nationality or established therein the 
residency, registered office, place of management 
or main place of business, if there are elements 
that suggest the intent to circumvent the rules.  Mode 3  Various sectors  Decree Law No. 21 of 21 March 202 2 
 
Law No. 51 of 20 May 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://foreigninvestment.bakermckenzie.com/
2022/06/01/italy -amendments -to-the-foreign -
investment -review -become -permanent -with-
some -changes/#page=1   
 20 May 2022  
 
20 May 2022  X   
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Kazakhstan  
The President signed a law introducing 
amendments to the Tax Code and to the Law on 
the Enactment of the Tax Code.  
From 1 January 2022, digital sales of goods and 
services by foreign entities to private individuals in 
Kazakhstan will be subject to 12% VAT . As such, 
foreign suppliers will be obliged to register for VAT 
if all the requirements are met and will need to 
pay quarterly VAT in Kazakhstan.  
 Mode 1  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law About enforcement of the Code of the 
Republic of Kaz akhstan "About taxes and other 
obligatory payments in the budget" (Tax code) 
– amendment  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cis -
legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=102917   Effective 1 January 2022   
Mexico  
On 16 May 2022, the National Foreign Investment 
Commission signed the Fourth General Resolution 
Determining the amount of assets referred to in 
Article 9 of the Foreign Investment Law, repelling 
the Third General Resolution. Foreign investment 
transactions with foreign ownership beyond 49%, 
and with a combined amount of assets above MXN 
$22 647 201 250.50 require an approval by the 
National Foreign Investment Commission.   
 Mode 3  All sectors  Fourth General Resolution Determining the 
amount of the total value of the assets referred 
to in Article 9 of the Foreign Investment Law  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Mexico to the  
WTO Effective 7 June 2022  X 
Moldova  
The government approved a new law on the 
screening of investment activities in the following 
areas: operation of energy (including electric 
energy, natural gas and petroleum products), 
transport, water and sewerage, aerospace, 
defence, exploitation of artificial intelligence, 
robotics, cybersecurity, air traf fic services, 
television broadcasts, audio -visual services, 
supply of networks and fixed or mobile electronic 
communication services and supply of services in 
national ports.  
 
The foreign investor requires approval from the 
Council for Promotion of Investm ent Projects of 
National Importance composed of the prime 
minister, the country's key ministers and heads of 
various public authorities prior to any investment 
in these sectors.  
 
The screening covers investment by persons who 
directly or indirectly, indiv idually or jointly 
(including as the ultimate beneficial owner):  Mode 3  Various Sectors  Law 174/2021 on the mechanism of 
consideration of investments, significant for 
state security  
 
Viewed at:  
https://pack190md.org/moldova -investment -
control -legislation -entered -into-force 19 November 2021     
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- controls or acquires a qualified participation in a 
company in the covered sectors;  
- enters into a concession agreement;  
- enters into a public -private partnership;  
- concludes investment agreements with the 
government;  
- engages in sales transitions of assets that are 
part or owned by companies with investments in a 
relevant industry and with a value equal to at 
least 25% of the value of assets; or  
- concludes on behalf of a company having  
investments in a relevant sector, one or more 
related financial transactions (loans, credits or 
assistance) with persons from other states and 
which are controlled directly or indirectly by the 
governments of other states.  
The law also allows the governme nt to determine 
the assets it deems important for the security of 
the state and which will require approval.  
 
Mongolia  
The Parliament adopted a new law on permits 
aimed at streamlining and providing a single 
framework for all licenses and permits currently 
regulated under numerous regulations. It lists the 
specific sectors which will require permits as well 
as provides for an online platform for licences 
applications.  
 Mode 3 All sectors  Law on permits  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.pwc.com/mn/en/tax_alerts/pdf/t
ax_alert_en_06_2022.pdf  
 
 Adopted 17 June 2022  
 
Effective 1 January 2023   
Morocco  
The Office des Changes introduced new measures 
to liberalize foreign exchange regulations. The 
measure inter -alia:  
- increases the ceiling of annual transfers by legal 
persons for investments abroad from 150 to 
200 million dirhams;  
- increases the endowme nt for personal travel 
abroad from a basic amount of 100,000 dirhams 
per year, by 30% of the taxable income. The total 
amount must not exceed 300,000 dirhams per 
person per year; and  
- allows foreign employees and professionals 
residing in Morocco to have  an account in foreign 
currency or in convertible dirhams up to 100% of 
their net income.  
 Multiple 
modes  All sectors  Ministry of Economy and Finance (Circular n° 
1/2022)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.oc.gov.ma/sites/default/files/regl
ementation/pdf/2022 -01/IGOC%202022.pdf  3 January 2022      
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Nepal  
The minimum threshold for foreign direct 
investment is reduced from Rs 50 million to Rs 20 
million.  Mode 3  All sectors  Budget 2022/2023  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.business -
standard.com/article/international /nepal -govt-
reduces -threshold -for-foreign -investments -by-
60-to-20-mn-npr-122053000531_1.html  
 30 May 2022   
Nepal adopted a new digital services tax of 2% on 
services provided over the Internet to Nepali 
consumers by non -resident persons. Electronic 
services such as gaming, video, music and app 
downloads, streaming services, cloud services and 
other services are taxable if the annual turnover 
exceeds Rs 2 million.  
 
In addition, Nepal's tax authorities also 
implemented the working guidelines  on value 
added tax applicable to digital services for non -
resident persons. According to the guidelines, a 
non-resident person providing digital services 
inside Nepal and having an annual transactions 
worth more than Rs 2 million is required to pay 
13% VA T. Non‑resident digital services providers 
are required to register in Nepal.  
 Modes 1 
and 3  Internet and other 
network -based 
services  Viewed at:  
https://kathmandupost.com/money/2022/07/
16/digital -services -provided -by-foreign -firms-
to-be-taxed -from-tomorrow  17 July 2022   
Netherlands  
The Parliament adopted an act, introducing an 
investment screening mechanism of investments, 
mergers, and acquisitions that can form a national 
security risk (in line with the EU FDI Screening 
Regulation 2019/452). The screening mechanism 
applies to three types of companies in the 
Netherlands: vita l providers, companies active 
with sensitive technologies and corporate 
campuses. Vital providers include critical 
infrastructure and services. A definition is 
provided in Article 7 of the act. The government 
can add categories of sensitive technologies to  the 
scope of the Act by means of government decrees.  
 
The Act applies to acquiring controlling stakes or 
significant influence in companies, mergers, the 
creation of joint ventures and asset -transactions. 
In the case of companies active with sensitive Mode 3  Various sectors  Official gazette - Act of 18 May 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://transactions.freshfields.com/ post/102h
ovz/the -netherlands -introduces -national -
security -investment -screening -rules Adopted 18 May 2022  X   
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Member  
technology companies, acquisitions of minority 
shareholdings of 10%, 20% and 25% and an 
acquisition of the right to appoint one or more 
board members will also be covered by the 
regime. Increasing significant influence over 
sensitive technology companies, e.g ., from 10% 
to 20%, can also trigger a notification obligation.  
 
The act will enter into force on the date provided 
in a royal decree, with the option of retroactive 
effect as of 8 September 2020, if an investment is 
deemed a possible risk to national secu rity. 
 
Nigeria  
From 1 January 2022, non -resident companies 
that supply digital services into Nigeria must 
register and collect value -added tax from their 
Nigerian customers. Digital services will be taxable 
at the standard rate of 7.5%.  
 Mode 1  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  2021 Finance Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.avalara.com/vatlive/en/vat -
news/nigeria -introduces -simplified -vat-regime -
on-b2c-digital -services -from-january -1-
2022.html  
 Effective 1 January 2022   
The government introduced a 6% tax on the 
turnover of non -resident companies providing 
certain digital services to Nigerian consumers. 
Services covered include apps, high -frequency 
trading, electronic data storage or online 
advertising.  
 Mode 1  Internet - and other 
networ k-enabled 
services  2021 Finance Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://qz.com/africa/2137660/google -meta-
and-others -raise-nigeria -prices -due-to-digital -
tax Effective 1 January 2022   
Philippines  
The Foreign Investments Act of 1991. The law 
provides for the following:  
- Foreign investors can establish and fully own 
small and medium -sized businesses, except in 
sectors where foreign ownership is prohibited or 
limited by the Philippine Constitution or existing 
laws;  
- Removal of the minimum paid -in equity capital 
threshold of USD200,000 to medium -sized 
enterprises;  
- The minimum capital requirement to set up a 
business may be reduced to USD 100,000, under 
the co ndition that foreign investors hire at least 15 
local workers, introduce advanced technology as 
determined by the Department of Science and 
Technology, or are endorsed as a start -up or start -Mode 3  All sectors  Republic Act No. 11647, Official Gazette of the 
Republic of the Philippines  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2022/03/0
2/republic -act-no-11647  Signed 2 March  2022 X   
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up enabler under RA 11337 "An Act Providing 
Benefits and Programs  to Strengthen, Promote and 
Develop the Philippine Startup Ecosystem"; and  
- Creation of the Inter -agency Investment 
Promotion Coordination Committee (IIPCC) to: (i) 
integrate all promotion and facilitation efforts to 
encourage foreign investments in the c ountry; (ii) 
develop a comprehensive and strategic medium - 
and long -term foreign investment promotion and 
marketing plan (FIPMP); and (iii) undertake 
national security review on strategic industries.  
 
The President signed a law amending the Public 
Service Act, allowing 100% foreign ownership in 
telecommunication, logistics, railways, domestic 
shipping services. Previously, these services were 
considered 'public utilities' and foreign ownership 
was limited to 40%.  
 
Public utilities are now limited to companies 
involved in the distribution and transmission of 
electricity, petroleum and petroleum products 
pipeline transmission systems, water pipeline 
distribution systems, wastewater and s ewerage 
pipeline systems, seaports, and public utility 
vehicles.  
 
The amendment also defines 'critical 
infrastructure', which refers to any public service 
which owns, uses, or operates systems and assets 
so vital that the incapacity or destruction of such 
systems or assets would have a detrimental 
impact on national security. The measure 
specifically identifies telecommunications as a 
critical infrastructure and allows the President to 
declare other services as critical infrastructure. 
Value -added services are not considered critical 
infrastructure. Foreigners can now own up to 
100% of capital in telecommunication services 
considered as critical infrastructure, but only if the 
country of such foreign nationals accords 
reciprocity to Philippines nationals.  
 
The Amendment also contains safeguards 
prohibiting foreign state -owned enterprises from Mode 3  Various sectors  Republic Act No. 11659, amending the Public 
Service Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Philippines -
allows -foreigners -to-own-telcos -airlines -and-
railways  Effective 7 April 2022     
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owning capital in a public service classified as 
critical infrastructure.  
 
The Philippines issued Joint Administrative Order 
(JAO) No. 22 -01, consolidating all existing rules 
and guidelines on online businesses and adopting 
the ASEAN Online Business Code of Conduct to 
ensure that merchants are aware of their 
responsibilities to consu mers.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 22 -01 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.dti. gov.ph/archives/news -
archives/joint -administrative -order-on-online -
business -released  Effective 4 March 2022   
The Senate approved the Internet Transactions 
Act, which provides for the establishment of an E -
Commerce Bureau to regulate all digital 
commercial transactions, including those related to 
internet retail, online travel services, digital media 
providers, ride hailing services, and digital financial 
services.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  S.B No 1591 - Act Protec ting Consumers and 
Merchants Engaged in Internet Transactions  
  
Viewed at:  
https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/33017298
64!.pdf   24 August 2022   
Romania  
The government enacted a new ordinance that 
simplifies the application procedures for 
representative offices of foreign entities in 
Romania.  The new law provides for the creation of 
a dedicated electronic platform to process 
application requests as well as lists the 
representative off ices registered and allowed to 
operate in Romania.  
 
Representative offices are legal forms authorised 
to represent foreign companies and economic 
organisations in Romania. Representative offices 
carry out only certain supporting activities, such as 
marketi ng and advertising, or auxiliary research. 
They cannot carry out business operations that 
involve delivery of services or engagement in 
production/manufacturing work. They are fiscally 
registered in Romania for activities carried out in 
the country.  
 Mode 3 All sectors  Ordinance no. 18/2022 on the authorisation 
and operation of representative offices of 
foreign entities in Romania  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cms -
lawnow.com/ealerts/2022/09/romania -
amends -framework -for-representative -offices -
of-foreign -entities?cc_lang=en  Effective 7 August 2022  X 
The government amended the FDI screening 
framework. The ordinance clarified that the regime 
applies to investments by an investor who is not a 
citizen of or headquartered in an EU member state, 
or an EU person who is controlled (directly or 
indirectly) by a non -EU person . The sectors subject 
to review include, amongst others, transportation, Mode 3  Various sectors  Government Emergency Ordinance No 46/2022 
on measures implementing Regulation (EU) 
2019/452 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council of 19 March 2019  
 
Viewed at:  14 April 2022  X   
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Member  
financial, energy or critical infrastructure services. 
Foreign investment projects above 2 million euros 
are subject to authorization, and some below may 
be screened if they may have an impact on national 
security or public order.  https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?
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Rwanda  
A new law on data protection sets out 
requirements for controllers and processors in 
Rwanda, as well as for those without local 
presence if they process the personal data of 
individuals located in the country. The Law also 
sets out rights of data subjects, including the right 
of access and the right to object to processing.  
 
Personal data storage outside Rwanda is permitted 
only if the data controller or processor holds a 
registration certificate from t he supervisory 
authority that authorizes it to store personal data 
outside Rwanda. In addition, the law provides that 
cross-border data transfers are permitted under 
the following circumstances:  
- with authorization from the supervisory authority 
after pro viding proof of appropriate safeguards 
with respect to the protection of personal data;  
- where the data subject has provided his/her 
consent;  
- where a transfer is necessary for the 
performance of a contract, public interest grounds, 
the exercise of a leg al claim, protection of vital 
interests of the data subject or of another person, 
legitimate interests of the controller, or for the 
performance of international instruments ratified 
by Rwanda.  
 
The law also requires data controllers or 
processors without local presence to designate a 
representative in Rwanda.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law No. 058/2021 (Data Protection Law)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://ic lg.com/alb/17478 -the-new-rwandan -
data-protection -law Effective 15 October 2021   
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
A new law was issued that applies to the personal 
data of all Saudi residents – both citizens and non -
citizens. Foreign companies that process the Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Personal Data Protection Law  
Royal Decree M/19 of 9/2/1443H  
Cabinet Resolution No. 98 of 7/2/1443H  Effective 23 March 2022     
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personal data of Saudi residents should appoint a 
local representative, licensed for that purpose. 
Transfers of data outside the Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia may be made for limited purposes specified 
in the law, or for "other purposes" to be set out in 
forthcoming regulations. Even if the transfer falls 
into a permitted category, approval by authorities 
must be obtai ned. 
  
Viewed at:  
https://www.employmentlawworldview.com/sa
udi-arabias -new-personal -data-protection -law-
key-points -for-employers  
The Government approved the new Companies 
Law, which replaces the Companies Law of 2015 
and the Professional Companies Law of 2019. It 
introduces a new company form, the "Simplified 
Closed Joint Stock Company", which can be 
established by one or more share holders, with no 
minimum capital requirement.  
 
The new law also:  
- simplifies procedures for companies to operate in 
the Kingdom;  
- eliminates the threshold on the maximum 
number of board members;  
- removes restrictions on company names, which 
can now be in languages other than Arabic and be 
derived from its purpose or the name of its current 
or former shareholders; and  
- removes the requirement to have certified 
auditors for "small" and "very small" Saudi owned 
companies (defined respectively as companie s with 
6 to 49 employees with a turnover of SAR 3 to 40 
million, and less than 5 employees with a turnover 
below SAR 3 million).  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Royal Decree No. (M/132) "New Companies 
Law" 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cms -
lawnow.com/ealerts/2022/07/the -new-ksa-
companies -law?cc_lang=en  
 30 June 2022   
Sri Lanka  
The government adopted a new regulation on the 
processing of personal data taking place wholly or 
partly in Sri Lanka or where the processing is 
carried out by a controller or processor:  
- domiciled or ordinarily resident in Sri Lanka;  
- incorporated or established under any written law 
of Sri Lanka;  
- offering goods or services to data subjects in Sri 
Lanka including the offering of goods or services 
with specific targeting of data subjects in Sri 
Lanka; or  Multiple 
modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Personal Data Protection Act, N o. 9 of 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.parliament.lk/uploads/acts/gbills/
english/6242.pdf   Certified  19 March 2022  X   
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- specifically monitors the behaviour of data 
subjects in Sri Lanka, including profiling with the 
intention of making decisions in relation to the 
behaviour of such data subjects in so far as such 
behaviour takes place in Sri Lanka.  
 
The Act specifies that a controller or processor 
other than a public authority may process personal 
data in a third country prescribed pursuant to an 
adequacy decision or if it is covered by certain 
exceptions, including consent to processing abroad 
and performance of a contract.  
 
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka streamlined 
the foreign direct investment approval procedure, 
simplifying the process of the Board and other 
relevant institutions, as well as establishing an 
online platform for application submission.  
 Mode 3  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://investsrilanka.com/downloads -page  
 
https://investsrilanka.com/wp -
content/uploads/2022/03/section -17-new.pdf   July 2022  X 
Switzerland  
A new article of the Swiss Unfair Competition Act 
(UCA) prevents unfair geoblocking and price 
discrimination practices against Swiss customers 
when purchasing goods and services in "distance 
e-commerce."  Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Swiss Unfair Competition Act, article 3a  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.swlegal.ch/en/insights/newsletter
-detail/switzerlands -ban-on-geoblocking -
enters -into-force- 
 Effective 1 January 2022  X 
On 31 August 2022, the Swiss Federal Council 
adopted the new Data Protection Ordinance (DPO) 
and the new Ordinance on Data Protection 
Certifications.  
 
The new measures inter -alia: 
- require that biometric and genetic data be 
classified  as sensitive information and require the 
consent of the subject prior to any cross -border 
transfer of data;  
- apply only to natural persons and exclude legal 
entities;  
- require companies with more than 250 
employee s to keep a register of data processing 
activities; and  
-allow for the cross -border transfer of personal 
data to a list of countries having relevant data 
protection legislation in place.  Multiple 
Modes  Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  New Data Protection Ordinance (DPO) and the 
new Ordinance on Data Protection 
Certifications  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/commentary/tech -
data-telecoms-media/switzerland/walder -wyss-
ltd/new -swiss-data-protection -ordinance -key-
aspects?utm_source=Lexology%2bDaily%2bNe
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https://ww w.kmu.admin.ch/kmu/en/home/fact
s-and-trends/digitization/data -protection/new -
federal -act-on-data-protection -Effective 1 September 2023  X   
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nfadp.html#:~:text=Switzerland%20is%20imp
lementing%20new%20legislation,Federal%20D
ata%20Protection%20(nFADP)  
 
Tanzania  
Tanzania's new Finance Act introduced a 2% tax 
on electronic services rendered by non -residents to 
residents. Non -resident suppliers of electronic 
services are required to register within six months 
from 1 July 2022. There is no threshold for 
registration.  
 Mode 1  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  2022 Finance Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax -alerts/tanzania -
issues-regulations -on-taxation -of-electronic -
services   
 Effective 1 July 2022    
 
Thailand  
Thailand 's new Value Added Tax (VAT) rule for 
non-resident providers of electronic or digital 
services (so -called "e -services" under Thai law) to 
non-VAT registrants in Thailand provides that 
certain overseas providers of e -services to 
non-VAT registrants in Thailand register for Thai 
VAT, file tax returns and remit VAT. Purchasers of 
e-services from an operator overseas may see 7% 
Thai VAT added to invoice s when billed.  Mode 1  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Revenue Code Amendment Act (No. 53) B.E. 
2564 (2021)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.rd.go.th/fileadmin/download/eSer
vice.pdf  
 
https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax -alerts/thailand -
s-application -of-vat-on-digital -services -e-
services -provided -by-foreign -operators -will-
apply -as-of-1-september -2021 
 Effective 1 September 2021   
Tunisia  
The Ministry of Economy and Planning has 
announced the abolition of 25 authorization 
requirements related to economic activities in 
several sectors including entertainment, tourism 
transport, financial services, construction, 
renewable energy services. The amendments are 
aimed at streamlining procedures to facilitate 
investment.  Mode 3  Various sectors  Presidential Decree No 2022 -317 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ilboursa.com/marches/suppressio
n-des-autorisations -dans-neuf-domaines -d-
activite_34053  
 
https://lapresse.tn/ 128999/surpression -de-
plusieurs -autorisations -dexercice -dactivites -
economiques -quid-de-lefficacite/  
 
https://legislation -
securite.tn/fr/law/105251#:~:text=Politique%
20de%20confidentialit%C3%A9 -
,D%C3%A9cret%20Pr%C3%A9sidentiel%20n
%C2%B0%202022%2D317%20du%208%20a
vril%202022,r%C3%A9alisation%20de%20pro
jets%2C%20les%20dispositions  
 Effective 8 April 2022     
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by 
Member  
Türkiye  
The new law on the regulation of electronic 
commerce introduced new licensing requirements 
for e-commerce intermediary service providers 
that have a net transaction volume of over 10 
billion Turkish Lira and over 100,000 transactions 
without cancellations or returns in a calendar year 
(to enter into force on 1 January 2025).  
 
Intermediaries with a net transaction volume 
exceeding 10 billion Turkish liras w ill only be able 
to use the data obtained from e -commerce 
suppliers and buyers for the purpose of providing 
intermediary services and will not be able to use 
them to compete with other platforms (enters into 
force on 1 January 2023). The law also imposes 
some restrictions on the sale of intermediaries' 
own brands (enters into force on 1 January 2024).  
 Modes 1 
and 3  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Law No. 7416  - Amending the Law on the 
Regulation of Electronic Commerce  
  
Viewed at:  
https://www.mondaq.com/turkey/shareholders
/1208828/new -era-in-e-commerce   Gazetted on 7 July 2022  
 
Effective 1 January 2023, 2024 
and 2025  X 
United Arab Emirates  
The Government of Abu Dhabi launched the 
Virtual Licence platform allowing non -resident 
foreign investors to obtain an economic licence for 
doing business in Abu Dhabi without any prior 
residence procedures and from any location 
outside the United Arab Emirates, with the 
possibility of practicing his activity from outside 
the country. The licence covers 13 strategic 
sectors including wholesale and retail trade, 
transportation, storage, administrative and 
support service activities  and health -related 
services. The foreigner can apply for the issuance 
of the license and own 100% of a Limited Liability 
Company and One Person Company (LLC).  Modes 1 
and 3  Various sectors  Viewed at:  
https://added.gov.ae/Media -Center/Business -
News/ADDED -Launches -Abu-Dhabi -Abu-Dhabi -
Virtual -Licence -for-Non-Resident -Foreign -
Investors  Effective 21 October 2021   
On 20 September 2021, the United Arab Emirates 
published a decree law which repeals Federal Law 
No. 1 of 2006. The Law assigns the same weight 
and treatment to electronic signatures as 
handwritten signatures and stipulates that an 
electronic document will  not lose its legal validity 
or enforceability due to its electronic form. It 
stipulates that transactions can be concluded in 
whole or in part by an automated medium and 
such contracts shall be valid, enforceable and 
legally effective even in the absence of personal or 
direct interaction by any physical person in the Multiple 
modes  Interne t- and other 
network -enabled 
services  Federal Decree Law No. 46 of 2021 on 
electronic transactions and trust services 
("Electronic Transactions Law")  
 
Viewed at:  
https://insightplus.bakermckenzie.com/bm/tec
hnology -media -telecommunications_1/united -
arab-emirates -update -to-electronic -
transactions -law-to-align-with-national -digital -
vision -and-strategy  Effective 2 January 2022     
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contracting process. It also provides that a person 
may use any form of electronic signature or stamp 
for all transactions including contracts with 
government entities.  
 
A new Decree Law on the Protection of Personal 
Data (PPDL) was enforced. The Decree:  
- stipulates that personal data can only be 
processed with the consent of the data subject;  
- requires the controller to inform the data subject 
when the information will be shared with third 
parties and to inform of the protection measures 
put in place to c over any cross -border data 
transfers; and  
- provides for the establishment of a data office to 
regulate and monitor the provisions of the law.  
 
The law applies to controllers and processors - 
both inside and outside the country - that process 
personal data  of individuals located or having a 
place of business within it.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Internet and other 
network -enabled 
services  Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.roedl.com/insights/uae -data-
protection -law-labor-law Effective 2 January 2022   
United States  
The Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS) 
issued new regulations updating the country list 
for "excepted foreign States". Canada and 
Australia have been added to the list and are no 
longer subject to CFIUS jurisdiction over non -
controlling investments and certain real estate 
transactions. They are also exemp ted from 
mandatory filings to invest in the United States. In 
addition, New Zealand was added to the 
probationary country list, which already includes 
the United Kingdom, and decided to extend the 
probationary period to determine if both countries 
fulfil t he required criteria for permanent status 
until 13 February 2023.  
 Mode 3  Various Sectors  Department of the Treasury  - factsheet  
 
Viewed at:  
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/206/F
act-Sheet -Final-Rule-Revising -EFS-Definitions -
2.pdf Effective 13 February 2022   
Uzbekistan (Observer)  
The President adopted measures reducing, inter 
alia, the state participation in banking, 
telecommunication, road transport and IT 
services.  
 Mode 3  Various sectors  Presidential Decree No.PP -168 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?
g=723020d4 -9367-4785-8da8-
8b7dec3be040&utm_source=Lexology+Daily+
Newsfeed&utm_medium=HTML+email+ -18 March 2022     
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
+Body+ -
+General+section&utm_campaign=Lexology+
subscriber+daily+feed&utm_content=Lexology
+Daily+Newsfeed+2022 -04-29&utm_term=  
 
Viet Nam  
A new decree sets requirements for foreign entities 
active in e-commerce, including certain conditions 
on local representation and for controlling one and 
more of the leading e -commerce enterprises in 
Viet Nam.  
 Multiple 
modes  Internet - and other 
network -enabled 
services  Decree 85/2021/ND -CP 
 
Viewed at:  
https://vietnam.gov.vn  Effective 1 January 2022  X 
The Government issued a new decree on 
Cybersecurity on 15 August. The law requires 
foreign companies providing specific services 
(including telecommunications, e -commerce, 
online payment, social media, online video 
gaming) to store specific types of data in Vietnam 
for a minimum period of 24 months. These foreign 
companies are also required to set up a branch or 
representative office in Vietna m. 
 Modes 1 and 
3 Various sectors  Decree No. 53/2022/ND -CP  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mondaq.com/security/1223282/d
ecree -53-provides -long-awaited -guidance -on-
implementation -of-vietnam39 s-cybersecurity -
law 
 Effective 1 October 2022   
TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ICT/AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES  
Australia  
Regulatory amendment to empower the 
telecommunications sector to identify and block 
malicious SMS messages and protect the 
Australian public from scammers.  Modes 1 and 
3 Telecommunication 
services  Telecommunications (Interception and Access) 
Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) 
Regulations 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2021L
01622/Html/Text   
 30 November 2021  X 
Azerbaijan (Observer)  
On 8 February 2022, a new law on media outlets 
was enacted, requiring owners of media outlets 
that primarily cater to an audience in Azerbaijan to 
be citizens permanently residing in the country.  Modes 1 and 
3 Audiovisual services  Law on media  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cpj.org/2022/02/new -azerbaijan -
media -law-increases -restrictions -on-the-
press/#:~:text=The%20legislation%20req uire
s%20the%20owners,with%20a%20higher%20
education%20degree  
 8 February 2022   
China  
The State Council published amendments to the 
Provisions on Administration of Foreign -Invested  Mode  3 Telecommunication 
services  Decision of the State Council on Revising and 
Repealing Some Administrative Regulations  Effective 1 May  2022    
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by 
Member  
Telecom enterprises.  Changes aim to simplify 
procedures for the establishment of foreign -
invested telecom enterprises. For example, the 
requirement that foreign investors show good 
credentials and operational experience in the 
supply of telecom services was removed. The cap 
on foreign ownership in basic telecoms remains at 
49%, but the new measure allows the cap to be 
adjusted by other laws and regulations.  
  
Viewed at:  
https://www.twobirds.com/en/insights/2022/c
hina/china -revamps -regime -on-foreign -
investment -in-telecom -services   
 
 
 
 
Ecuador  
The government eliminated the Special 
Consumption Tax of 15% on fixed telephony 
services and plans that sell only voice, data and 
SMS of advanced mobile services and that are 
provided to companies. The government also 
eliminated the 10% tax on mobile telephony 
services that sell only voice, data and SMS of 
advanced mobile services and that are provided to 
natural persons, excluding prepaid modalities.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Ley Orgánica para el Desarrollo Económico y 
Sostenibi lidad Fiscal tras la Pandemia Covid -19 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.registroficial.gob.ec/index.ph p/re
gistro -oficial -
web/publicaciones/suplementos/item/15801 -
tercer -suplemento -al-registro -oficial -no-587  
 
https://www.telecomunicaciones.gob.ec/la -
nueva -ley-de-desarrollo -economico -elimino -el-
ice-en-telefonia -e-internet -movil -en-beneficio -
de-los-ciudadanos  
 Effective 29 November 2021  X 
Germany  
A new law regulating data protection and privacy 
in telecommunications and telemedia was 
introduced. It regulates the protection of 
confidentiality of communications, the protection 
of traffic data and privacy of end -users by 
suppliers providing electronic  communication 
services, the protection of terminal equipment, 
and some data protection provisions regarding 
information society services. The law replaces the 
data protection provisions of the Telemedia Act 
and the Telecommunications Act, aiming to 
provid e greater clarity and legal certainty.  
 Multiple 
modes  Telecommunication 
services  Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection 
Act 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new -
telecommunications -telemedia -data-protection -
act-ttdsg  
 Effective 1 December 2021  X 
India  
The government decided to allow up to 100% 
foreign ownership under the automatic route in the 
telecommunication services sector. Previously, a 
maximum of 49% foreign ownership was 
permitted under the automatic route.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Press Note No. 4, Department for Promotion of 
Industry and Internal Trade  
 
Viewed at:  
https://dp iit.gov.in/sites/default/files/pn4 -
2021.PDF   6 October 2021     
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An entity from a country that shares a land border 
with India, or where the beneficial owner of an 
investment into India is from suc h country, can 
only invest under the government route.  
 
New reporting and logging requirements 
introduced by India's Computer Emergency 
Response Team (CERT -In), the national 
cybersecurity agency, require VPN, cloud, and 
other IT services providers to collect customers' 
personal information and log their activity. They 
are then required to surrender that information to 
Indian authorities on demand.  
 
Under the legislation, VPN providers are required 
to retain user data and IP addresses for a t least 
five years. The new order also requires companies 
to report data breaches within six hours of noticing 
them, as well as maintain IT and communications 
logs for six months.  
 Multiple 
modes  Telecommunication 
and computer 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indias -
new-vpn-rules-spark -fresh-fears-over-online -
privacy -11654128391351.html  
 
https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/t
ech-news-technology/cert -in-extends -new-
privacy -rules-for-vpn-providers -to-september -
25-7996158  
 Effective 25 September 2022   
Israel  
The Parliament passed a comprehensive 
amendment to the Communications Law. A new 
measure removes the requirement for most 
telecommunication service suppliers to obtain 
individual licences for different services. With the 
new regulatory framework, most suppliers will only 
be required to register their services in a 
designated registry and will be subject to 
conditions set under a "general authorization" 
instead of individ ual service -specific licenses.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Amendment to the Communications Law  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.asp x?
g=38b3892c -cefa-4cb9-9f86-474c5bcd41ea   Effective 2 October 2022  X 
Korea, Republic of  
The government issued rules for implementation of 
amendments to the Telecommunications Business 
Act, which banned dominant app store operators 
from forcing a specific payment method to 
providers of mobile content.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Enforcement Ordinance (Amendments to 
Telecommunications Business Act)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.law.go.kr  Law: Effective 14 Sept ember 
2021 
 
Enforcement Decree: Effective 
15 March 2022  X 
Lithuania  
The new Law on Electronic Communications 
introduces various modifications to the regulatory 
framework for the sector. Among changes, 
universal service obligations have been revised, Multiple 
modes  Telecommunication 
services  Law on Electronic Communications  
 
Viewed at:  Effective 1 December 2021  X   
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including through the new obligation to provide 
affordable e -communication  services to certain 
consumers.  
 https://www.rrt.lt/en/the -new-law-on-
electronic -communications -enters -into-force-
from-the-1st-of-december  
Luxembourg  
The new law on Electronic Communications 
Networks and Services, which transposes into 
Luxembourg law the  European Electronic 
Communications Code, entered into force in 
December 2021. In comparison with the former 
regime, the law, among other things, extends the 
scope of electronic communications to over -the-
top services, including  messaging services such as 
WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Webmail services 
or voice /video calls such as FaceTime or Skype.  
 Multiple 
modes  Telecommunication 
services  Electronic Communications Networks and 
Services  
 
Viewed at:  
https://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat /leg/loi/2021/12
/17/a927/jo  Effective 26 December 2021   
Malaysia  
From 1 January 2022, suppliers of cloud services 
will be subject to licensing requirements under the 
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act 
1998. Persons providing cloud services through a 
local presence or a local data centre in Malaysia 
are required to apply for an Application Service 
Providers (ASP) license. No foreign shareholding 
limits are imposed under the ASP license. Licenses 
have to be renewed every year.  
 Mode 3   Telecommunication 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.globalcompliancenews.com/2021/
11/19/malaysia -cloud-services -to-be-licensed -
from-1-january -2022-08112021  Effective  1 January 2022   
Mexico  
The government adopted measures in relation to 
the telecommunication and audiovisual  sectors. 
This includes a measure to homogenize the 
ordering of broadcast signals that are 
retransmitted on certain television systems, and a 
measure to facilitate efficient use of radio 
spectrum.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
and audiovisual 
services  Viewed at : 
http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codig
o=5643610&fecha=23/02/2022   
 
http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codig
o=5638699&fecha=17/12/2021#:~:text=%2D
%20El%2025%20de%20agosto%20de,septiem
bre%20de%202021(1) . 
 
http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codig
o=5638700&fecha=17/12/2021  
 December 2021 – March 2022   
The Annual Program for the Use and Exploitation 
of Frequency Bands 2023, approved in September 
2022, determines the frequency bands that will be 
the subject of bidding, or that may be assigned 
directly, in accordance with the provisions of the Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Viewed at:  
https://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5
664699&fecha=19/09/2022#gsc.t ab=0  Effective 19 September 2022  X   
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by 
Member  
Article 59 o f the Federal Telecommunications and 
Broadcasting Law. The 2023 Program aims to 
provide certainty for the use of the radio spectrum 
through concessions and allows interested parties 
to anticipate the necessary investments and 
projects related to the use of  this resource with 
sufficient time.  
 
Moldova  
The governments of Romania and Moldova signed 
an agreement to reduce tariffs for roaming 
services and international calls between the two 
countries. Regulators in the two countries will 
ensure that network operators negotiate in good 
faith with any applicant the technical and 
commercial conditions for the provision of 
interconnection in relation to the termination of 
calls and SMS originating from the other 
jurisdiction.  
 Modes 1 and 
2 Telecommunicat ion 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/
02/14/romania -moldova -agree -to-cut-roaming -
international -call-charges  11 February 2022   
Myanmar  
The government imposed a 15% tax on telecom 
operators' revenues from fixed and mobile data 
services. A 20'000 kyat tax is also imposed on new 
SIM cards.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Viewed at:  
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Telecommuni
cation/Myanmar -s-mobile -carriers -grapple -
with-tax-hike-targeting -internet   23 March 2022  X 
Netherlands  
The Dutch Media Authority published new rules 
applying to major influencers (i.e., video uploaders 
with more than 500,000 followers).  Major 
influencers will be covered by the Dutch Media Act 
and will be required to comply with additional 
advertising rules.  
 Mode 3  Media services  Amendments to the Dutch Media Act  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of the European 
Union to the WTO  Effective 1 July 2022  X 
Oman  
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority 
(TRA) adopted a new measure to regulate and 
monitor the quality of telecommunication services 
in the country, setting out requirements to be met 
by a licensed telecoms operator to end users. 
Operators will be required to submit reports on the 
key performance indicators for service quality and 
to publish information about the quality of the 
services and packages offered to the public, 
including expected speed.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Decision No. 108/2022 of the 
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/
08/02/tra -publishes -new-regulation -on-quality -
of-services  August 2022     
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Poland  
A new act introduces regulations regarding video -
on-demand services. Suppliers of video -on-
demand services are required to ensure that at 
least 30% of their catalogue is composed of 
European works.  Modes 1 and 
3 Audiovisual services  Broadcasting Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cms -
lawnow.com/ealerts/2022/01/changes -to-the-
polish -broadcasting -act-regarding -video -on-
demand -service s?cc_lang=en  
 Effective 1 January 2022   
Portugal  
The Parliament approved a new law on 21 July 
2022 and published it in the official gazette on 16 
August. It transposes the European Electronic 
Communications Code into national law.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Electronic Communications Law  
 
Viewed at:   
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?
g=5e33429d -8f2e-4498-bd5e-8f4062e63043  
 Effective 14 November 2022   
Romania  
The governments of Romania and Moldova signed 
an agreement to reduce tariffs for roaming 
services and international calls between the two 
countries. Regulators in the two countries will 
ensure that network operators negotiate in good 
faith with any applicant the technical and 
commercial conditions for the provision of 
interconnection in relation to the termination of 
calls and SMS originating from the other 
jurisdiction.  
 Modes 1 and 
2 Telecommunication 
services Viewed at:  
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/
02/14/romania -moldova -agree -to-cut-roaming -
international -call-charges  11 February 2022   
Romania transposed the European Electronic 
Communications Code into national legislation. The 
new law aims to stimulate competition, increase 
investment in 5G networks, promote connectivity 
and improve the quality of electronic 
communication services.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Law No. 198/2022  
 
Viewed at:   
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/ 2022/
07/13/romania -adopts -european -electronic -
communications -code 
 
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?
g=d1c9e916 -8dde-4b55-a822-69733e9b2115  
 Gazetted on 7 July 2022   
Russian Federation  
The government issued a new decree clarifying 
aspects of the Onshoring Law of July 2021 (Federal 
Law On Activities of Foreign Persons in the 
Information and Telecommunication Network 
Internet in the Territory of the Russian Modes 1 and 
3 Communication 
services  Government Resolution No. 1836 "On Approval 
of a Methodology for Identifying Hosting 
Providers and Oth er Persons Who Host 
Information Resources on the Internet and 
Whose Users are Located in the Territory of the 27 October 2021  X   
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Federation), which required fore ign internet 
companies to establish a local presence.  
 
The Decree stipulates that the Onshoring Law 
would apply to hosting providers and other 
persons that host web services used by Russians if 
they: process data about users residing in Russia; 
receive pay ments from Russian persons; or put 
online information resources used by persons 
residing in the Russian Federation.  
 Russian Federation, Advertising System 
Operators, and Organizers of Dissemination of 
Information on the Internet"  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of the Russian 
Federation to the WTO  
 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
Saudi Arabia has adopted a new law on 
telecommunication and information technology, 
which was published in the official gazette on 7 
July 2022.  The Act repeals the former 
Telecommunications Law, broadening the scope of 
telecommunications to include a range of new ICT 
activities and services.  
 
The new law stipulates that a license is now 
required not only for the supply of 
telecommunication servic es, but also for using 
telecom networks for these purposes. The law also 
requires service providers to take all necessary 
steps to ensure the protection and confidentiality 
of users' personal information. The Act will be 
supplemented by additional regulati ons, to be 
issued within 180 days of adoption.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Telecommunication and Information 
Technology Act  
 
Viewed at:  
https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/621595/SA
UDI-ARABIA/New -law-obligates -telecom -
companies -to-protect -customer -information   Gazetted 7 July 2022  
 
Effective 7 December 2022   
Spain  
The government introduced the new 
Telecommunications Act (Act 11/2022), which 
replaces the previous Telecommunications Act 
9/2014. Spain's new General Telecommunications 
Law transposes the EU Electronic Communications 
Code into national law. The new law in creases the 
minimum download speed to 100Mbps for 100% of 
the population within the next 12 months. The law 
also requires public administrations to guarantee 
access to public electricity, gas, and water 
infrastructure for telecom operators, to facilitate 
the deployment of fixed broadband networks.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  General Telecommunications Law  
 
Viewed at:   
https://www.cuatrecasas.c om/en/latam/article
/spain -spain-adopts -new-telecommunications -
act Effective 30 June 2022     
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Sweden  
Sweden adopted a new regulatory framework for 
telecommunication services, transposing the 
European Electronic Communications Code into 
national law.  The new measure covers services 
that enable communication without the use of 
numbers, such as email services, voice -over-IP, 
and group chats.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  New Electronic Communications Act  
 
Viewed at:   
https://www.pts.se/en/english -
b/regulations2/legislation/electronic -
communications -
act/#:~:text =The%20Electronic%20Communic
ations%20Act%20covers,force%20on%20June
%203%2C%202022   
 Effective 3 June 2022   
Switzerland  
A new measure proposes that streaming platforms 
invest up to 4% of their revenue from Switzerland 
in Swiss films and series over a 4 -year cycle. The 
rule will also apply to foreign television channels 
with broadcast advertising aimed at a Swiss public.  
 
The new measure will require that European - or 
Swiss -produced content represent at least 30% of 
offerings of streaming services.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Audiovisual services  Amendment to the Law on Culture and Film 
Production  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/voters -to-
decide -on-funding -of-swiss-cinema -by-
streaming -giants/47469730  Approved 15 May 2022  
 
Effective 1 January 2024  X 
Thailand  
The government issued new regulations setting out 
criteria and procedures with respect to radio 
frequency authorization for broadcasting services.  Mode 3  Audiovisual  services  Notification of the National Broadcasting and 
Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on 
Criteria and Procedures of Radio Frequency 
Authorization for Broadcasting Services  
 
Royal Thai Government Gazette, Vol. 138, 
Special Part 293 Ngor, on November 30, B.E. 
2564 (2021)  
 
Viewed at:  
www.nbtc.go.th  
 Effective 1 December 2021   
Ukraine  
The Verkhovna  Rada (the Parliament) adopted a 
Law "On Cloud Services" establishing the 
conditions for the processing and protection of 
data, using cloud computing technology, providing 
cloud services and specify the features of digital 
services used by public authoriti es. The law 
introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework 
for the provision of cloud and data centre services 
to users in Ukraine.  Modes 1 and 
3 Computer and related 
services  Law of Ukraine "On Cloud Services"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/ show/2075 -
20#Text  Adopted 17 February 2022  
 
Published 16 March 2022  
 
Effective 16 September 2022  X   
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United States  
As a consequence of the expansion of the list of 
critical technologies subject to export controls, the 
jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign 
Investment in the United States (CFIUS), under 
the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization 
Act (FIRRMA) was expanded and now includes 
certain types of biotechnology -related software 
capable of designing functional genetic elements. A 
CFIUS fil ing is mandatory for transactions 
involving investment by foreign persons in U.S. 
businesses that produce, design, test, 
manufacture, fabricate or develop critical 
technologies items.  
 Mode 3  Computer and related 
services  Commerce Control List: Expansion of Controls 
on Certain Biological Equipment "Software"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.federalregister.gov/d ocuments/20
21/10/05/2021 -21493/commerce -control -list-
expansion -of-controls -on-certain -biological  
-equipment -software  
 
https://angle .ankura.com/post/102hcdf/bis -
expands -controls -on-biotechnology -software -
and-cybersecurity -items  
 Effective 5 October 2021   
Uruguay  
The government announced the launch of the 
mobile number portability. The objective is to 
encourage competition between mobile operators 
and to promote the rights of consumers. The 
measure allows mobile consumers to retain their 
number if they want to switch providers. Mobile 
operators are to bear the cost of the transfer of 
number.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
service s Viewed at:  
https://www.insidetelecom.com/uruguay -
launches -mobile -number -portability  
 12 January 2022   
The communication regulator has authorized five 
cable operators to offer broadband Internet 
services.  Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  Viewed at:   
https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/
06/17/ursec -authorises -five-cablecos -to-offer-
broadband -services  
 June 2022  X 
Starting 1 January 2023, all cable operators (via 
coaxial cable and optical fibre) will be granted the 
same authorization to offer broadband Internet 
services as the five cable operators authorized 
since June 2022, repealing article 56 of Law No. 
19.307 "M edia Law". The bill will be communicated 
to the executive branch for its enactment and 
publication.  
 Mode 3  Telecommunication 
services  The bill that approves Accountability and 
Budget Balance for the 2021 Fiscal Year  
 
Viewed at:  
https://parlamento.gub.uy/noticiasyeventos/no
ticias/node/97018  Approved by Senate 6 October 
2022 X 
Vietnam  
On 15 June, the Parliament approved a new 
Cinema Law, repealing the Act adopted in 2006.  
The new Law inter -alia stipulates that foreign 
businesses and individuals producing movies in Modes 1 and 
3 Audiovisual services  
 Cinema Law  
 
Viewed at:  Effective 1 January 2023     
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Vietnam should use services provided by 
Vietnamese cinema establishments.  
 
If the film uses a setting in Vietnam, it must be 
licensed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and 
Tourism. The application for a license must include 
an abridged script of the film and a detailed script 
of the scenes shot in Vietnam and in Vietnamese.  
 
The new law, which also applies to films accessed 
online, lists the prohibited content featured in films 
which cannot be disseminated in Vietnam.  
 https://www.cms -
lawnow.com/ealerts/2022/07/vietnams -new-
cinema -law-to-take-effect -on-1-jan-
2023?cc_lang=en  
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES  
Myanmar  
A new measure amended the list of priority 
products which are allowed to be sold through 
wholesale and retail trade services provided by 
foreign companies and joint venture companies in 
Myanmar. Additional products included in the 
priority list are raw materials for food and animal 
feed, industrial machinery and industrial raw 
materials, and spare parts for motor vehicles and 
machinery.  
 Mode 3  Distribution services  Ministry of Commerce Bulletin No 19/2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.commerce.gov.mm  12 November 2021  X 
Philippines  
The government has eased entry rules for foreign 
retailers by lowering the paid -up capital 
requirement.  
 
The new measure removed the prequalification 
requirements (i.e. USD 200 million net worth 
requirement, minimum 5 branches, and 5 -year 
retail track record), retaining only the reciprocity 
requirement. The measure has also done away 
with the prequalification process with the Board of 
Investments (BOI), allowing foreign enterprises to 
proceed directly to the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (SEC) or Department of Trade and 
Industry (DTI) for registration. The measure also 
lowered the minimum paid -up capital requirement 
for foreign -owned retail enterprises from 
USD 2.5 million to PHP 25 million and the 
minimum investment requirement per store from 
USD 830,000 to PHP 10 million.  
 Mode 3  Retailing services  Republic Act No. 11595: Act Amending 
Republic Act No. 8762 (Retail Trade 
Liberalization Act of 2000)  
 
Viewed at: 
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2021/12/10
/republic -act-no-11595  Effective 21 January 2022  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
In order to register as a retail enterprise, the 
measure requires foreign retailers to submit the 
following:  
- Certificate of Inward Remittance of Foreign 
Exchange issued by an authorized agent bank in 
the format prescribed by the Bangko Sentral ng 
Pilipinas showing compliance with the minimum 
paid-up capital requirement; and  
- certificate from the proper official s of the home 
state of the foreign retailer or the local 
embassy/consulate of the foreign retailer to the 
effect that its laws allow Filipinos to engage in 
retailing in the said State.  
FINANCIAL SERVICES  
Albania  
The Bank of Albania Supervisory Council approved 
regulations referring to the licensing process for 
payment institutions, electronic money institutions 
and the registration of payment service providers.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Decision No. 59, dated 24.11.2021, "On the 
licensing of payment institutions and electronic 
money institutions, and the registration of 
payment service providers"  
 
Decision No. 7, dated 02.02.2022, "On the 
public register of paymen t service providers"  
 
Guideline no. 1, dated 02.03.2022 "On the 
criteria on how to stipulate the minimum 
monetary amount of the professional indemnity 
insurance or other comparable guarantees"  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Albania to the  
WTO 
 Effective 1 January 2022  
 
 
 
 
Effective 2 February 2022  
 
 
 
Effective 2 March 2022  X 
The Bank of Albania Supervisory Council approved 
two decisions bringing amendments to existing 
regulation, which increase the transparency on 
banking and financial products and services 
(consumer credit and mortgage credit included).  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Decision no. 47, dated 1.9.2021 and decision 
No. 96, dated 22.12.2021, related to the 
regulation "On consumer credit and mortgage 
credit"  
 
Decision No. 64, dated 24.11.2021, related to 
the regulation "On transparency of banking and 
financial products and services"  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Albania to the  
WTO 
 Effective 31 December 2021 
and 31 March 2022 respectively  
 
 
Effective 21 December 2021  X 
The amended Regulation applies to banks and 
branches of foreign banks, which carry out banking 
and financial activities in Albania. It provides, inter Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Decision no. 21, dated 06.04.2022 amending 
regulation no.63, dated 14.11.2012 "On the 
core management principles of banks and Effective 30 June 2022  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
alia, that when the proposed administrator of a 
bank or branch of a foreign bank is a fo reign 
citizen, the applicant shall submit to the Bank of 
Albania the work and residence permit of the 
candidates, in compliance with Law No 9959, 
dated 17.7.2008 "On foreign citizens."  
 branches of foreign banks and the criteria on 
the approval of their administrators" and the 
new guideline "On internal and effecti ve 
governance of banks"  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Albania to the  
WTO 
 
Angola  
A notice by the National Bank of Angola (aviso) 
authorizes licensed commercial banks to carry out 
capital (foreign exchange) transactions without 
prior authorization.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Banking and other 
financial services  Banco Nacional De Angola -Notice No 14 -2022 
of 5 July  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mirandalawfirm.com/en/insights -
knowledge/publications/alerts/foreign -
exchange-capital -operations -by-legal-persons -
exempt -from-licensing -by-bna-2 
 5 July 2022   
Australia  
The Australian Securities and Investments 
Commission (ASIC) extended the transitional relief 
period for foreign financial services providers for 
12 months to 31 March 2024, through the 
introduction of the  ASIC Corporations 
(Amendment) Instrument 2022/623 . Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  ASIC Corporations (Amendm ent) Instrument 
2022/623 - Federal Register of legislation  
 
Viewed at:  
https://hsfnotes.com/fsraustralia/2022/08/02/
12-months -reprieve -for-foreign -financial -
services -providers -using -afsl-exemptions  
 2 August 2022   
Belgium  
A new law was introduced that sets new legal 
obligations for suppliers of exchange services 
between virtual currencies and flat currencies, and 
of custodian wallet services. The new measure 
applies to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) 
incorporated under Belgian law, or under the laws 
of another European Economic Area (EEA) member 
state who have a branch or any other form of 
permanent establishment in Belgium providing 
these services (such as representativ es or 
distributors).  
 
The law prohibits natural or legal persons 
governed by the law of a third country outside the 
EEA to provide these services in Belgium. Before 
starting to supply services, the service provider 
must be registered with the Belgian Finan cial 
Services and Markets Authority (FSMA). As such, Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Belgian Law of 1 February 2022 (which amends 
the Law of 18 September 2017 on the 
prevention of money laundering and terrorist 
financing and on the restri ction of the use of 
cash) and its implementing Royal Decree of 8 
February 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cms -
lawnow.com/ealerts/2022/03/registration -
requirements -for-virtual -asset-service -
providers#:~:text=The%20Royal%20Decree%
20of%208%20February%202022%20wil l%20e
nter%20into,application%20for%20registration
%20(i.e.%20within  Effective 1 May 2022  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
the service provider will have to fulfil several 
registration conditions, including (a) specific 
corporate form (cooperative company (CV/SC), 
public limited liability company (NV/SA), the 
European compan y (EV/SE) and the European 
cooperative company (ECV/SCE)); and (b) 
minimum capital of EUR 50,000, which must be 
fully paid -up. Suppliers of these services must also 
comply with all AML/CFT requirements provided for 
in the law of 18 September 2017 (the AML Law). If 
the service supplier is governed by the laws of 
Belgium, its statutory seat and its central 
administration must be located in Belgium. If the 
service provider is governed by the laws of another 
EEA member state, its central administration must 
be located in Belgium for the services it provides in 
Belgium. A service provider governed by the law of 
another EEA member state, which is established 
on Belgian territory other than through a branch 
(for example, via an agent, a distributor or an 
ATM), must  designate a central point of contact 
located in Belgium.  
 
Belize  
A new act provides for the regulation of securities 
business and activities; and to provide for matters 
connected therewith or incidental thereto.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Banking and other 
financial services  Securities Industries Act. No. 46 of 2021  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Belize to the  
WTO 
 Effective November 2021  X 
Brazil  
In the context of a new decree gradually reducing 
the Brazilian financial transaction tax ("IOF -
Câmbio") due on the settlement of foreign 
exchange currency, the IOF will decrease from 6% 
to 0% on the settlement of foreign exchange 
related to the currency inflow from short -term 
loans to Brazilian borrowers.  
 Mode 1  Banking and other 
financial services  Decree No. 10.997 of 15 March 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://insightplus.bakermckenzie.co m/bm/tax
/brazil -presidential -decree -reduces -tax-rates-
on-foreign -exchange -transactions  Effective 19 March 2022  X 
China  
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory 
Commission (CBIRC) issued a notice that removes 
access conditions for overseas insurance brokerage 
companies to set up insurance brokerage 
companies in China and allows foreign insurance 
groups to set up insurance professional 
intermediaries in China.  Mode 3  Insurance and 
insurance -related 
services  The Notice of Relevant Measures fo r Clarifying 
the Opening up of the Insurance Intermediary 
Market (Yin Bao Jian Ban Fa No. 128 [2021])  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of the People's 
Republic of China to the WTO  Effective 3 December 2021  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
 
A new measure has removed the 25% cap on 
foreign shareholding in insurance asset 
management companies (and allows up to 100% 
ownership).  
 Mode 3  Insurance services  The Provisions on the Administration of 
Insurance Asset Management Companies Order 
No. 2 [2022] of the China Banking and 
Insurance Re gulatory Commission  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.cbirc.gov.cn/en/view/pages/Item
Detail.html?docId=1068120&itemId=981  
 Effective 1 September 2022  X 
The Measures for the Supervision and 
Administration of the Directors, Supervisors, 
Senior Executives, and Practitioners of Securities 
Fund Operating Institutions was issued, adjusting 
the pre -examination and approval of directors, 
supervisors, and senior execu tives to post -record 
management, refining the basic job requirements 
and removing restrictions on the proportion of 
overseas personnel serving as senior executives in 
operating institutions.  
 Modes 3 and 
4 Banking and other 
financial services  Measures for the Supervision and 
Administration of the Directors, Supervisors, 
Senior Executives, and Practitioners of 
Securities Fund Operating Institutions (Order of 
the China Securities Regulatory Commission 
No. 48 of 2022)  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of  the People's 
Republic of China to the WTO  
 Effective 1 April 2022  X 
In line with previous regulations, the new 
measures set differentiated thresholds by 
categorizing the shareholders of a Fund 
Management Company (FMC) into major 
shareholders, non -major shareholders (holding 5% 
or more equity interest), and shareholders holding 
less than 5% equity interest. As a major 
shareholder, an institution shall have been 
profitable for at least the last three consecutive 
years and be a licen sed financial institution (or an 
institution that manages at least one licensed 
financial institution for at least one consecutive 
fiscal year). A licensed financial institution includes 
securities companies, futures companies, 
commercial banks, trust comp anies, insurance 
companies, insurance asset management 
companies, and other financial institutions 
recognized by the CSRC. In addition, a foreign 
shareholder of an FMC shall be highly ranked 
internationally in terms of its financial assets, 
assets under ma nagement, income, profit, and 
market share for the last three consecutive years.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Measures for the Supervision and 
Administration of Managers of Publicly Offered 
Securities Investment Funds, Order No. 198 of 
the China Securities Regulatory Commission, 
Announcement No. 33 [2022] of the China 
Securities Regulatory Commission  
 
Viewed at:  
https:/ /conventuslaw.com/report/china -the-
csrcs-new-public -fund-measures -highlights -of-
the-new-regulations  
 Effective  
20 June 2022  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Costa Rica  
Costa Rica passed a new law that reforms the 
factoring contract framework by eliminating the 
requirement to have the prior authorization issued 
by the Ministry of Science, Technology and 
Telecommunications (Micitt) for private entities to 
be able to implement electronic factoring 
platforms. It also establishes that all electronic 
factoring platforms must comply with the 
operating conditions related to the alternative use 
of electronic means established in the law and, as 
applicable, must comply with the provisions of Law 
8968, Protection of the Person Against Treatment 
of its Personal Data, of 7 July 2011 and its 
regulations.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Ley No. 10073 del 18 de enero de 2022 
"Reforma Ley Marco del Contrato de Factoreo"  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1& nValor2=96244&nValor
3=128787&strTipM=TC  Effective 2 February 2022  X 
An amendment was issued that aims at 
strengthening the protection of investors and 
improving the availability of information for 
making investment decisions. It also provides that 
privately offered securities may only be made 
available to investors that contract investment 
advisory or individual portfolio management 
services provided by the brokerage firm.  Multiple 
modes  Banking and other 
financial services  Reglamento No. 1711 del 2 7 de enero de 2022 
"Reforma Normativa sobre Actividades 
Autorizadas a los Puestos de Bolsa, 
Reglamento de Intermediación y Actividades 
Complementarias y reforma varios 
Reglamentos"  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=96271&nValor
3=128871&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 4 Februar y 2022  X 
A new measure was introduced that regulates the 
financial, commercial and microcredit operations 
offered to consumers. It mainly regulates the 
interest rates that are charged in financial, 
commercial and microcredit operations that are 
offered to the consumer.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Decreto Ejecutivo No. 43270 del 22 octubre de 
2021 "Reglamento de las operaciones 
financieras, comerciales y microcréditos que se 
ofrezcan al consumidor"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nVa lor2=95937&nValor
3=0&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 16 December 2021  X 
Hungary  
A new decree extended the imposition of the 
financial transaction tax to non -Hungarian entities 
and branches of foreign entities providing payment 
services to Hungarian customers . Modes 1 and 
3 Banking and financial 
services  Decree of 197/2022(VI. 4.) -Hungarian Gazette 
issue 93 of 2022  
 
Viewed at:  2 August 2022     
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
https://www.cms -
lawnow.com/ealerts/2022/06/hungary -
introduces -extra-taxes -on-banking -and-
insurance -
sectors#:~:text=Hungary%20introduces%20e
xtra%20taxes%20on%20banking%20and%20i
nsurance%20sectors, -
Hungary%2022.06.2022&text=On%204%20Ju
ne%202022%2C%20the,the%20current%20ad
verse%20economic%20situation  
India  
The Department for Promotion of Industry and 
Internal Trade of the Ministry of Commerce and 
Industry, reviewed India's FDI policy to allow 
foreign investment (up to 20%) in Life Insurance 
Corporation of India (LIC), India's state -owned, 
and largest, insurance company. LIC is set to be 
publicly listed on the Indian stock exchanges in the 
coming months, and the measure is part of a plan 
to offload a minority stake in this listing. Until this 
amendment, foreign institutional investors were 
allowed to hold up to 74% of private insurance 
companies and up to 20% of state -owned banks 
but were not permitted to own shares in LIC. The 
amendment allows foreign pension funds, 
insurance companies and mutual funds to 
participate in LIC's initial public offe ring. 
 Mode 3  Insurance services  Press Note 1 (2022 series) (PN 1) to amend 
the FDI Policy  
 
Viewed at:  
https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/Press_No
te_1_2022_14 March2022.pdf   
 
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?
g=fedbed45 -438b-4773-990b-6193499b4520   Effective 12 April 2022   
The Reserve Bank of India allowed multinational 
banks operating in the country to store a limited 
set of data (e.g. name and address of client, and 
some additional details about the client along with 
selected transaction particulars like date and 
amount, name of beneficiary, and reference 
number) in offshore servers.  Modes 1 and 
3 Banking and other 
financial services  Viewed at:  
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry
/banking/finance/banking/rbi -allows -
multinational -banks -to-store-limited -data-
abroad/articleshow/86954303.cms   Effective October 2021   
Iraq (Observer)  
A new measure regulates the relationship between 
key agents (banks, exchange companies A rank), 
licensed providers of e -payment services and 
secondary agents (banks, exchange companies 
A&B rank).  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Regulation of key & secondary agents of 
foreign remittances service providers  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Iraq to the 
United Nations in Geneva  24 October 2021  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Kenya  
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) published new 
regulations, which provide for the licensing of 
formerly unregulated digital lenders/providers. 
Under the regulations, a person can only engage in 
digital credit business if they are licensed by the 
CBK or permitted to do so under any other written 
law. Consequently, all the unregulated digital 
credit providers are required  to apply to the CBK 
for a license within six months of the publication of 
the regulations, that is, 17 September 2022. The 
licence is to be granted within 60 days of 
submission of a complete application. Institutions 
and entities already licensed under ot her Acts are 
exempt from this new licensing requirement.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Legal Notice No. 46 of March 18, 2022, of the 
Central Bank of Kenya (Digital Credit 
Providers) Regulations, 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.centralbank.go.ke/uploads/press_
releases/211945018 7_Press%20Release%20 -
%20Publication%20of%20Regulations%20for%
20Digital%20Credit%20Providers%20and%20
Commencement%20of%20their%20Supervisio
n.pdf 
 
https://www.centralbank.go.ke/wp -
content/uploads/2022/03/L -.N.-No.-46-
Central -Bank-of-Kenya -Digital -Credit -
Providers -Regulations -2022.pdf  
 Effective 18 March 2022   
The President assented into law the Finance Act 
2022. Where a resident person enters into a 
financial derivatives contract with a non -resident 
institution, any gain accruing to the non -resident 
person from that arrangement shall be subject to 
withholding t ax at a 15% rate.  
 Mode 1  Banking and other 
financial services  Finance Act 2022, Gazette Supplement No. 106  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax -alerts/kenya -
enacts -finance -act--2022, 30 Jun 2022  Assented 21 June 2022   
Luxembourg  
The Financial Sector Supervisory Authority 
included Australia and the People's Republic of 
China to the list of eligible third countries allowed 
to provide investment activities in Luxembourg on 
a cross -border basis without establishing a branch.  Mode 1  Banking and other 
financial services  Regulation No 22 -04 of 20 July 2022 - 
Commission de Surveillance du Secteur 
Financier  
 
Viewed at:  
https://enews.com.ng/2022/08/australia -and-
the-peoples -republic -of-china-now-part-of-
luxembourgs -third-country -regime -for-
investment -services -financial -services -more-
news 
 20 July 2022   
Mauritius  
A single window platform was established to 
provide all relevant information and process 
investors requests related to licenses, professional 
permits, and business registration in the non -
banking financial services sector.  
 Mode 3  Non-banking financial 
services  Viewed at:  
https://www.edbmauritius.org/newsroom/launc
hing-single -window -system -financial -services -
sector  21 July  2022    
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
The new Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering 
Services Act was adopted. The new act specifies 
the licensing requirements for virtual assets 
service providers and, inter alia, requires 
commercial presence in Mauritius to conduct 
business in virtual assets.  
 Mode 1  Banking and other 
financial services  Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering 
Services Act No. 21 of 2021 - Government 
Gazette  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mondaq.com/fin -
tech/1224416/virtual -asset-and-initial -token -
offering -services -new-regulatory -regime   
 Effective 7 February 2022   
Myanmar  
The Central Bank of Myanmar issued a notice 
requiring local companies with up to 35% foreign 
ownership to convert their foreign currency 
balances in Myanmar kyat.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Decision of the Foreign Exchange Supervisory 
Committee (FESC) 's meeting No 32/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.gnlm.com.mm/myanmar -
companies -with-35-ownership -of-foreigne rs-
must-convert -foreign -currency -to-myanmar -
kyat 
 15 July 2022   
Nepal  
Under the new policy, only foreign banks or 
financial institutions with an "investment grade" 
rating can operate a branch office in Nepal, subject 
to approval. Branch offices are only allowed to 
engage in wholesale banking transactions related 
to deposit ‑taking, loans, credit, and certain other 
financial services, such as buying and selling 
money market instruments and financial advice. 
The assigned minimum capital of the foreign b ank 
branch must be USD 20 million. The new policy 
prohibits overseas institutions' representative 
offices from any kind of banking transactions in 
Nepal. Representative offices can only engage in 
liaising with the Nepali customers, research 
activities, pro viding information on products and 
services, promoting services, and liaising between 
the foreign bank's clients and other offices.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Foreign Bank Branch Licensing Policy, 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.nrb.org.np/contents/uploads/202
2/03/Notice -no-14-Foreign -Bank-Branch -
Policy -2022-1.pdf Effective 16 March 2022   
Norway  
The government enforced the regulation on access 
for certain undertakings established in the United 
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in 
order to provide portfolio management to specified 
Norwegian professional customers located in the 
country.  
 Mode 1  Banking and other 
financial services  Regulation to the Securities Trading Act  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Norway to the  
WTO Effective 1 December 2021  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
Philippines  
Amendments were made to the Manual of 
Regulations for Banks (MORB) and the Manual of 
Regulations for Non -Bank Financial Institutions 
(MORNBFI) to operationalize the inclusion of digital 
banks as eligible participants for Bangko Sentral 
ng Pilipinas' (Centr al Bank of the Philippines, BSP) 
monetary operations and of trust entities as 
eligible participants of BSP Securities in the 
secondary market.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Circular No. 1130 series of 2021: Expansion of 
Eligible Participants  for Monetary Operations 
and for BSP Securities in the Secondary Market  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.bsp.gov.ph  Effective 10 December 2021  X 
A new circular provided the second phase of 
amendments to the relevant provisions of the 
Manual of Regulations of Foreign Exchange 
Transactions (FX Manual) and the Manual of 
Regulations for Banks (MORB) governing the 
Foreign Currency Deposit System aimed at 
promoting effective risk management in banks by 
relaxing and streamli ning the requirements of 
foreign currency denominated transactions. The 
regulations expand the coverage of entities which 
can engage in Foreign Currency Deposit Units 
(FCDU) to include Islamic banks and digital banks. 
Licensing requirements for FCDU operat ions are 
proposed to be tiered depending on bank category. 
For certain banks, prior BSP approval will no 
longer be required since FCDU operations are 
deemed to be largely part of their regular 
operations. Certain conditions on lending by FCDU 
to the Regula r Banking Unit have been relaxed to 
provide banks with flexibility in managing risks on 
their FCDU exposures.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Circular No. 1134 series of 2021: Amendments 
to the Relevant Regulations on Foreign 
Currency Deposit System - Phase 2  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.bsp.gov.ph  Effective 20 January 2022  X 
Amendments to regulations on outsourcing and 
information technology risk management.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Banking and other 
financial services  Circular No. 1137 series of 2022: Amendments 
to the Regulations on Outsourcing and IT Risk 
Management  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.bsp.gov.ph  
 Effective 11 March 2022  X 
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP, Philippines 
central bank) adopted a series of other new 
measures affecting banking and other financial 
services.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Circulars Nos. 1128, 1129, 1131, 1132, 1136  
Memoranda Nos. M -2021-052, 058, 064,  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.bsp.gov.ph  
 October 2021 – February 2022  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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Member  
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  Monetary Board 
approved a modified approach in the grant of new 
Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licenses. The 
new measure suspends the regular application 
window for new Virtual Asset Service Provider 
(VASP) licenses for three years, starting 1 
September 2022, subject to re -assessment based 
on market developments. Applications that had 
completed/passed Stage 2 of the licensing process 
on or before 31 August 2022 will be processed and 
assessed for completeness and sufficiency of 
documentation/informat ion submitted, as well as 
compliance with the licensing criteria to operate as 
a VASP based on Stage 3 requirements. 
Applications with incomplete requirements as of 31 
August 2022 will be returned and tagged as 
"closed". The Bangko Sentral will no longer 
process these applications further.  
 
Meanwhile, existing BSP Supervised Financial 
Institutions (BSFls) who wish to expand operations 
by offering VASP services, including non -custodial 
VASPs who wish to offer safekeeping and/or 
custodial services, may still apply for a VASP 
license provided that they have a Supervisory 
Assessment Framework (SAFr) composite rating of 
at least "stable".  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Memorandum No. M -2022-035, Modified 
Approach in the Grant of Virtual Asset Servic e 
Provider (VASP) Licenses  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bsp.gov.ph/Regulations/Issuances
/2022/M -2022-035.pdf  Effective 1 September 2022  X 
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  (BSP, Philippines 
central bank) adopted a series of other new 
measures affecting banking and other financial 
services, which relate to prudential or monetary 
policy measures.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Circulars Nos. 1139, 1140, 1149, 1150, 1151  
Memorandum Nos. M -2022-024  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.bsp.gov.ph  March – September 2022  X 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to approve the Regulation on the 
Reporting of Violations of the Capital Market Law.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Resolution of the Board of the Capital Market 
Authority dated 13/12/2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3038.aspx  
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/REPORTING -OF-
VIOLATIONS -EN.pdf  
 Effective 28 February 2022, 
except for Article 10 effecti ve 1 
March 2023  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to approve the amendment to the 
Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing 
Obligations to Regulate an Additional Option for 
Capital Increase.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Resolution of the Board of the Capital Market 
Authority dated 05/01/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3040.aspx  
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/OSRCI_en.pdf  
 Effective 3 March 2022  X 
The Boar d of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to approve the amendments to the 
Resolution of Securities Disputes Proceedings 
Regulation.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Resolution of the Board of the Capital Market 
Authority dated 02/02/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3048.aspx  
 
https:// cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/RSDPR_en.pdf  
 Effective 10 March 2022  X 
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to approve the Instructions on the 
Direct Financing Investment Funds.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Resolution of the Board of the Capital Market 
Authority dated 15/03/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3069.aspx  
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/Instructions_on_the_Direct_
Financing_Investment_Funds_en.pdf  
 Effective 28 March 2022  X 
The Board of the Capital Market Authority issued 
its resolution to approve the Securities Exchanges 
and Depository Centers Regulations. The measure 
regulates the authorisation requirements to 
conduct Exchange or Depository Center business 
services in the K ingdom by legal persons 
incorporated as a joint -stock company out of the 
Kingdom.  
 Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Issued by the resolution of the Board of the 
Capital Market Authority dated 22/06/2022G  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/Securities%20ExchangesAn
dDepositoryCentersRegulationsEn.pdf   
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3125.aspx  
 Issued 22 June 2022  
 
Effective 1 January 2023  X 
Somalia (Observer)  
The Central Bank of Somalia granted licenses to 
two foreign banks for the first time.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Viewed at:  2 July 2022     
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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by 
Member  
https://centralbank.gov.so/wp -
content/uploads/2022/07/Pre ss-Release -Bank-
Licenses -No-507.pdf   
 
Tanzania  
The government of Tanzania decided it will cease 
to apply the levy on mobile money transfer from 1 
October 2022. Previously, in July, the fee had been 
reduced from Tshs 7000 to Tshs 4000.  Mode 3  Banking and other 
financial services  Viewed at:  
https://www.connectingafrica.com/author.asp?
doc_id=7 80576&itc=newsletter_connectingafri
cainsights&utm_source=newsletter_connecting
africa_connectingafricainsights&utm_medium=
email&utm_campaign=09232022  
 Effective 1 October 2022   
Thailand  
The measure, taken by the Securities and 
Exchange Commission of Thailand, prohibits all 
licensed digital asset operators (i.e., 
cryptocurrency and digital token exchanges, 
brokers, dealers, fund managers and advisors) 
from supporting or facilitating the use of digital 
assets for the payment for goods or s ervices. 
Operators are prohibited from engaging in six 
activities, namely: 1) advertising, soliciting or 
demonstrating that the operators are ready to 
provide services for payment for goods or 
services; 2) creating payment systems or tools 
that facilitate payment for goods or services; 3) 
providing digital asset wallet services for payment 
for goods or services; 4) providing services for 
transferring Thai Baht from a customer 's account 
to any third party account; 5) providing services 
for transferring digit al assets from a customer 's 
account to accounts not belonging to their 
customers for payment for goods or services by 
the use of digital assets; and 6) providing other 
services that facilitate payment for goods or 
services by the use of digital assets.  
 Mode 3 Banking and other 
financial services  SEC Notification No. Gor Tor. 5/2565 Re: 
Rules, Conditions and Procedures Prohibiting 
Digital Asset Business Operators to Provide 
Services that Support Use of Digital Assets as 
Means of Payment for Goods or Service s. 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.sec.or.th/EN/Pages/NEWS_LISTVI
EW.aspx  
 
https://www.lawplusltd.com/2022/04/sec -
thailand -introduces -controls -on-use-of-digital -
assets -for-payment -for-goods -or-services  Effective 1 April 2022   
Ukraine  
The Verkhovna  Rada (the parliament) of Ukraine 
adopted a new law, which redesigns and 
modernizes the insurance framework, in line with 
EU Directive 2009/138/EC and the Insurance Core 
Principles of the International Association of 
Insurance Supervisors. The main changes  include 
the following:  Modes 1 and 
3 Insurance and 
insurance -related 
services  Law of Ukraine "On I nsurance"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/main/en/index  
 
https://in sightplus.bakermckenzie.com/bm/fina
ncial-institutions_1/ukraine -new-insurance -
law-adopted  Adopted 18 November 2021  
 
In force 19 December 2021  
 
Effective 1 January 2024  X   
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1) Cross -border supply is allowed (without the 
need for a licence) for specific direct insurance 
classes (i.e., aircraft insurance; insurance of water 
vessels (sea vessels, inland waterway vessels and 
other self -propelled or non -self-propelled floating 
structures); insurance of the transported property 
(including cargo, luggage (cargo luggage), liability 
insurance arising from the use of the aircraft 
(including the liability of the carrier) and liability 
insurance arising from the u se of the watercraft 
(including the liability of the carrier); and all types 
of reinsurance; and  
2) All classes of insurance and reinsurance can be 
supplied by either subsidiaries or branches of 
foreign insurers, but the conditions on branching 
have been r evised, providing in particular for a 
reduction of minimal solvency capital requirements 
for a branch offering life insurance from EUR 10 
million to approximately EUR 1.5 million.  
 
BUSINESS SERVICES  
Botswana  
A new act and regulations came into force on 1 
April 2022. The act requires that the oversight of 
all non -Public Interest Entities certified auditors 
and auditing firms who were regulated by the 
Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants 
(BICA) to be transferred to the Botswana 
Accountancy Oversight A uthority (BAOA), so that 
all auditors are under one roof under the 
jurisdiction of BAOA (Sections 24 and 25). All 
registration and licensing requirements for both 
auditing firms and certified auditors are now listed 
in the regulations.  
 Mode 3  Accounting, auditing 
and bookkeeping 
services  Financial Reporting (Amendment) Act, 2020  
 
Financial Reporting Regulations, 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https:// www.baoa.org.bw/sites/default/files/le
gal/FINANCIAL%20REPORTING%20%28AMEN
DMENT%29%20ACT%202020.pdf  
 
https://www.baoa.org.bw/sites/default/files/le
gal/FINANCIAL%20REPORTING%20REGULATIO
NS%2C%202021.pdf  Effective 1 April 2022   
Costa Rica  
The government of Costa Rica has created a new 
migrant category for foreign persons that enter 
the country for the purpose of temporarily working 
in the agricultural sector. The employer is 
responsible for applying for authorization through 
the completion of an online form and the payment 
of a 60 USD fee.  Mode 4  Services incidental to 
agriculture  Executive Decree No. 43527 of 5 May 2022, 
regarding "Special category for the migratory 
regularization of foreigners to work 
temporarily in the agricultural sector " 
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=96999&nValor
3=130354&strTipM=TC  Effective 23 May 2022  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
 
New Zealand  
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries 
will establish a registration system for log traders 
and forestry advisers. Basic registration 
requirements will establish:  
- who is entitled to register;  
- matters to take into account in the "fit and 
proper person" test;  
- initial obligations for log traders and forestry 
advisers;  
- process for complaints and dispute; and  
- information to be displ ayed on public registers.  
From 6 August 2022, there will be a one year 
transition period for log traders and forestry 
advisers to get registered.  
 Mode 4  Services incidental to 
forestry and logging  Registration of Log Traders and Forestry 
Advisers  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/forestry/forest -
industry -and-workforce/registration -of-
forestry -professionals  Effective 6 August 2022  X 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
The Board of the Capital Market Authority (CMA) 
issued its resolution to approve the amendments 
to the Rules for Registering Auditors of Entities 
Subject to the Authority's Supervision. The 
measure amends, inter alia, the Certified Public 
Accountant (CPA) registration conditions, by 
requiring a full -time commitment to practice the 
professi on of account auditing in accordance with 
the Law of the Profession of Accounting and 
Auditing and requiring the CPA to work through an 
Accounting Firm registered with the CMA.  
 Modes 3 and 
4 Accounting, auditing, 
and bookkeeping 
services  Amended by the re solution of the Board of the 
Capital Market Authority dated 08/06/2022G  
 
Viewed at:  
https://cma.org.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Regul
ations/Documents/Rules -Registering -Auditors -
of-Entities -EN.pdf   
 
https://cma.org.sa/en/Market/NEWS/Pages/CM
A_N_3108.aspx   Effective 13 June 2022  X 
United Kingdom  
The United Kingdom's Economic Crime 
(Transparency and Enforcement) Act received 
Royal Assent on 14 March 2022. It created a new 
Register of Overseas Entities that requires any 
foreign company or similar legal entity buying 
property in the UK to give information about  their 
true owners to Companies House. The Register 
launched successfully on 1 August 2022.  
 Mode 3  Real estate services  Economic Crime (Transparency and 
Enforcement) Act 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/10
/contents/enacted   Effective 1 August 2022  X 
EDUCATION SERVICES  
Costa Rica  
The Professional Association in Human Movement 
Sciences of Costa Rica ("Colegio De Profesionales 
en Ciencias del Movimiento Humano"), a non -state Mode 4  Other education 
services  Organic Law of the Professional Association in 
Human Movement Sciences of Costa Rica  
 Effective 17 May 2022  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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public law corporation, has been created to 
stimulate and regulate the professional practice of 
activities rel ated to human movement sciences. 
Only members of the College are authorized to 
provide services related to human movement 
sciences in the country, except for physical 
therapy and other services and activities 
exclusively corresponding to health sciences. T o 
become members, foreign professionals with a 
valid immigration status must present their 
unconditional permanent residency card.  Viewed at: 
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nVal or1=1&nValor2=96943&nValor
3=130215&strTipM=TC  
HEALTH SERVICES  
Brazil  
The Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) approved a 
new regulation establishing rules for the practice 
of telemedicine. It is defined as the exercise of 
medicine mediated by digital, information, and 
communication technologies, for the purposes of 
assistance, education, research, disease and injury 
prevention, management, and health promotion. 
Doctors can choose telemedicine based on their 
assessment that face-to-face care is not more 
appropriate (i.e. based on the safety and quality of 
patient care). Telemedicine is only allowed for 
service providers established or located in the 
national territory. Health service providers have to 
be registered with the r elevant Regional Council of 
Medicine. Telemedicine is the subject of Bill No. 
1,998/2020, which authorizes and defines the 
practice of telemedicine. The bill was approved in 
April by the House of Representatives and is 
pending Senate approval. In the meant ime, 
telemedicine is regulated by the CFM resolution.  
 Mode 3  Health -related 
services  Resolution No. 2,134/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.felsberg.com.br/en/telemedicine -
federal -council -of-medicine -approves -new-
regulation/  
 6 May 2022  X 
The Federal Council of Pharmacy published a 
resolution aimed at regulating activities in the 
telepharmacy sector.  Areas covered include 
teleconsultation, tele inter -consultation, 
teleconsulting and telemonitoring.  Companies that 
are platforms for or provid e telepharmacy must 
have a representation established in Brazil, be 
registered in the Regional Council of Pharmacy and 
have a technical representative. The service 
provider must register with its respective Regional 
Council of Pharmacy.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Health-related 
services  Resolution No. 727/2022 -Federal Council of 
Pharmacy  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.mattosfilho.com.br/en/unico/coun
cil-telepharmacy -brazil   30 June 2022  X   
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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supply  Sectoral 
classification  Source  Date  Verified 
by 
Member  
The Federal Nursing Council issued a resolution 
which sets out the rules for telenursing activities in 
Brazil. Areas covered by the regulation include  
scheduling appointme nt, nursing consulting 
services, monitoring, health education amongst 
others. The measure aims at ensuring protection 
of patient data and confidentiality.  The consent of 
the patient is required prior to disclosing any 
information by the service provider.  The regulation 
also allows the service provider to remotely 
request examination or provide a prescription 
through a certified electronic signature.  
 
The regulation states that only members 
registered at Regional Nursing Councils ("Conselho 
Regional de Enfer magem") are able to provide 
telenursing services. According to the current 
legislation in place, the Nursing Council requires 
proof of residency for registration. Furthermore, 
foreign individuals must present a valid 
identification document issued by a Bra zilian 
competent authority in order to be registered at 
the Nursing Council.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Health -related 
services  Resolution No. 696/2022 - Federal Nursing 
Council  
 
Viewed at:  
https://lifesciences.dlapiper.com/post/102hpv1
/the-federal -council -of-nursing -regulates -the-
exercise -of-telenursing -brazil 23 May 2022  X 
Costa Rica  
The Costa Rican Professional Association of Nurses 
agreed an integral reform of the requirements for 
granting temporary authorization to foreign 
professionals wishing to practice nursing 
temporarily in Costa Rica in internships, 
counselees, consultancies in special programmes 
and volunteer work.  Mode 4  Health -related 
services  Acuerdo 15, Acta 2577 de la sesión 
extraordinaria de la Junta Directiva del Colegio 
de Enfermeras de Costa Rica celebrada en 
fecha 15 de marzo d e 2022 "Reforma Integral 
Requisitos para la autorización temporal para 
el ejercicio de enfermería por extranjeros"  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=96627&nValor
3=129530&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 15 March 2022  X 
The Professional Association of Physicians and 
Surgeons of Costa Rica ("Colegio de Médicos y 
Cirujanos de Costa Rica") enacted a regulatory 
reform for the temporary authorization of 
physicians and surgeons, specialists, 
subspecialists and visiting physicia ns. Medical 
professionals who intend to obtain a temporary 
authorization are required to secure a position in Mode 4  Health -related 
services  Ordinary session of the Professional 
Association of Physicians and Surgeons of 
Costa Rica 2022 -07-06 of 6 July 2022 
"Regulatory Reform for the temporary 
authorization of professional practice for 
physicians and surgeons, specialists, 
subspecialists and visiting physicians"  
 Effective 6 July 2022  X   
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the Compulsory Social Service ("Servicio Social 
Obligatorio"). If they have completed the 
Compulsory Social Service, they must also have 
either in itiated a Social Remuneration Contract 
("Contrato de Retribución Social") or intend to 
start working as a specialist/subspecialist at either 
the Trauma Hospital (INS) or the Forensic 
Medicine Department.  
 Viewed at: 
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NR TC&nValor1=1&nValor2=97435&nValor
3=131547&strTipM=TC  
Türkiye  
A regulation was issued that sets forth the 
procedures and principles regarding remote health 
services regardless of location as well as the 
supervision of health facilities. A distance health 
service activity permit is required to provide 
remote healthcare services. Healthcare facilities 
cannot provide remote healthcare services in a 
field where they are not authorized or that are not 
regulated under the regulation . Mode 3  Health -related 
services  Regulation on Distance Health Services  
Official Gazette  (No 31746), 10 February 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.erdem -
erdem.av.tr/en/insights/the -regulation -on-the-
provision -of-remote -health -services -has-been-
published  
 
https://www.esin.av.tr/2022/02/16/turkey -
publishes -the-regulation-on-the-provision -of-
distance -health -services -and-the-regulation -
on-the-cascading -of-health -service -
providers/#:~:text=What%20Does%20the%2
0Regulation%20on%20the%20Cascading%20o
f%20Health%20Service,of%20Distance%20He
alth%20Services%20bring%3F&text=The% 20R
egulation%20on%20the%20Provision%20of%2
0Distance%20Health%20Services%20entered,
Gazette%20on%2010%20February%202022  
 Effective 10 February 2022   
TOURISM AND TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES  
Albania  
The government adopted two decisions relating to 
the improvement of the procedures for the use of 
beach stations and on determining the manner of 
application for establishing the service structure on 
the beach station area.  Multiple 
modes  Tourism and travel 
related services  DCM No. 827/2021 of 24.12.2021 on some 
amendments and addenda to DCM 
No. 171/2019, on the approval of the 
regulation "On the conditions and criteria of 
exercising the activity of beach station"  
 
Minister order No. 38, of 27.01.2022 "On 
determining the manner of application for 
establishing  the service structure on the beach 
station area"  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Albania to the  
WTO 24 December 2021  
 
 
 
 
 
27 January 2022  X   
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by 
Member  
 
Facilitating the renewal process for certification of 
all tour guides that expire by 30 April 2022, an 
automatic renewal is applied without the 
obligation to fulfil the standard criteria.  Mode 4  Tourism and travel -
related services  Minister Order no.72, dated 18.04.2022 “On 
the renovation of tour guide certification”  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of Albania to the  
WTO 
 Effective 30 April 2022  X 
Costa Rica  
A new measure regulates the provision of "Non -
Traditional Lodging" tourist services. It also defines 
the requirements for the creation of the Registry of 
non-traditional lodging service providers and the 
Registry of trading or intermediary companies, as 
well as its management and updating by the Costa 
Rican Tourism Institute (ICT).  
 Multiple 
modes  Tourism and travel 
related services  Decreto Ejecutivo No. 43 154-H-TUR del 5 de 
agosto de 2021 "Reglamento a la Ley Marco 
para la regularización del hospedaje no 
tradicional y su intermediación a través de 
plataformas digitales"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=95409&nValor
3=0&strTipM=TC  
 Effective 21 October 2021  X 
A new law was introduced, creating a new 
regulatory framework for the preparation, and 
selling of food and/or beverages that occur in 
automotive vehicles. All owners of vehicles that 
are used for the purposes of direct sale and 
preparation of food will now requi re special 
temporary business license and a temporary 
permit granted by the municipal authority for 
zoning purposes, as well as a sanitary operating 
permit ("permiso sanitaria de funcionamiento").  
 Mode 3  Food-serving services  Law no. 10254 of 6 May 2022  " Special law for 
trade on wheels "  
 
Viewed at:  
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1& nValor2=97182&nValor
3=130898&strTipM=TC   Effective 14 June 2022  X 
PERSONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES  
Argentina  
The Federal Administration of Public Revenues 
(AFIP) adopted a new tax regime for online 
gambling, introducing an indirect tax ranging from 
2.5% for operators domiciled in the country to 
15% for foreign operators not registered in the 
country. The decree also provides for the creation 
of an Online Control Registry of the Betting System 
to list all licensed operators and agents all owed to 
provide gambling services. The list will be updated 
on a 3 -month period.  
 Mode 1  Gambling and betting 
services  Decreto 293/2022 (DCTO -2022-293-APN-PTE - 
Disposiciones)  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacio
nal/decreto -293-2022-365744/texto  
 
https://www.rajpostexam.com/online -
gambling -in-argentina -could-soon-become -
more-expensive   
 2 June 2022   
POSTAL AND COURIER SERVICES    
  WT/TPR/OV/25/Add.1  
 
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by 
Member  
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
A new measure was introduced, which separates 
the regulator from the service provider. The 
Ministry of transport and logistic services 
undertakes supervision of the postal sector, sets 
its general policies and development plans, and 
proposes projects for its regulations and 
amendments.  
 Mode 3  Postal and courier 
services  Council of Ministers Resolution No. 705 and the 
date of 26/07/2022  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia to the WTO  26 July 2022  X 
TRANSPORT SERVICES  
Brazil  
In order to diversify transportation services, a new 
act was introduced that relaxes the cabotage rules 
with a view to develop the quality of, and 
encourage competition within, transportation 
services, expand the fleet for navigation, stimulate 
the development of the national naval industry, 
and encourage investments arising from 
operations in port facilities.  
 
Brazilian Navigation Companies are allowed to 
bareboat charter foreign vessels for cabotage 
transport without the n eed for proof of tonnage. 
Initially, chartering will be limited to one vessel. 
After a 4 -years transition period, such chartering 
will be unlimited. Authorization will not be required 
for chartering of foreign vessels when replacing 
other vessels undergoin g restoration. For time 
charter of foreign vessels, the number of 
movements will be unlimited.  
 
For vessels flying the Brazilian flag, the Act 
maintains the requirement that at least two -thirds 
of crew members, including the vessel's captain 
and chief engi neer must be Brazilian nationals.  
 Modes 1 and 
3 Maritime transport 
services  Cabotage Act Secretaria -Geral Subchefia para 
Assuntos Jurídicos -Law No. 14.301/2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.hfw.com/Brazilian -Government -
enacts -new-Cabotage -Act-BR-do-Mar-2022 Effective 10 January 2022  X 
Costa Rica  
The government enacted on 23 July 2022 a 
regulation for granting licenses for nautical 
charter. Vessels with foreign flags are obliged to 
obtain a license to provide charter services for 
leisure and entertainment purposes in Costa Rican 
waters. The license criteria include a formal 
request signed by the owner of the vessels or its 
agent, simple copy of the certificate of registration 
or navigability from the country of origin of the Modes 3 and 
4 Rental of vessels with 
crew Executive Decree No. 43636 of 23 July 2022 
“Regulation for the granting of the license for 
nautical charter in Costa Rica”  
 
Viewed at: 
http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Norm
ativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?para
m1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=97516&nValor
3=131746&strTipM=TC  Effective 5 August 2022  X   
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vessel, sworn statement of an adequate and 
sufficient insurance policy of the vessel for the 
activities and that it is in compliance with 
obligations before Costa Rican au thorities, and 
proof of a contract with a tourist marina. Foreign 
flag vessels must pay 2,5% of the gross income 
for each service provided.  
 
Furthermore, captain and crew members for 
nautical charter services can apply for the special 
category of nautical charter workers, if their stay 
does not entail activities remunerated in the 
national territory.  
 
Indonesia  
A new regulation clarified the activities allowed to 
foreign vessels when operating in Indonesian 
waters. This includes salvage and underwater 
works; offshore construction; oil and gas survey; 
drilling; dredging; terminal construction; and 
offshore operati onal support.  
 
Previously foreign vessels were not allowed to 
undertake commercial activities in Indonesian 
waters. The Omnibus Law (No 11 OF 2020) 
brought changes 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.  
 Mode 3  Maritime transport 
services  Ministry of Transport regulation 2/2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?
g=6a44523f -920a-42e2-9184-
6befc355dc05#:~:text=Transportation%20Reg
ulation%20No. -
,2%20of%202021%3A%20Approval%20for%2
0the%20Use%20of%20Foreign%20Ships,Than
%20Transporting%20Passengers%2 0and%20G
oods&text=Law%20No.,provides%20protection
%20for%20domestic%20shipping . 14 November 2021   
Mexico  
Users of road freight transport services are 
required to supply freight transport suppliers a 
consignment note - Transfer or Proof to Protect the 
Transport of Goods pre -printed and consignment 
note or Voucher to Protect the Transport of Digital 
Goods by Internet (CFDI) so -called complement 
Letter of Carriage of the Digital Tax Receipt over 
the Internet (CFDI).  
 Multiple 
modes  Road transport 
services  Acuerdo por el que se actualiza la Carta de 
Porte en Autotransporte Federal y sus servicios 
auxiliares  
 
Viewed at:  
http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=56
38495&fecha=1 6/12/2021   Published 16 December 2021   
United Kingdom  
The government introduced a temporary relaxation 
of cabotage rules as part of its response to an 
acute shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) 
drivers. The intervention allowed all operators (not Mode 1  Road transport 
services  The Goods Vehicles (Licensing  of Operators) 
(Temporary Use in Great Britain) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2021  
 Effective from 28 October 2021 
to 30 April 2022  X   
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just those from the European Union) to carry out 
an unlimited number of freight movements in a 
14-day period following an international laden 
journey to the UK. The measure was introduced 
via the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) 
(Temporary Use in Great Britain) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2021, which exempts vehic les using 
the additional cabotage rights from goods vehicle 
licensing and  Section 79 of the Finance Act 2022 
which exempts vehicles using the additional 
cabotage rights from Vehicle Excise Duty.  
 Finance Act 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1187
/contents/made  
 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/3/
contents/enacted  
The government implemented bilateral agreements 
with France to establish regulatory arrangements 
to facilitate cross -border rail traffic via the Channel 
Tunnel. Agreements implemented to date provide 
for mutual recognition of rail operator licences and 
train driving licences in the cross -border area.  
 Mode 1  Rail tran sport 
services  Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) 
(Amendment) Regulations 2021  
 
Train Driving Licences and Certificates 
(Amendment) Regulations 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1105
/contents  
 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/85/c
ontents/made   
 Effective from 30 September 
2021 
 
 
Effective from 31 January 2022  X 
SERVICES SUPPLIED THROUGH THE MOVEMENT OF NATURAL PERSONS  
Albania  
A new law has introduced a single permit for work 
and residence, called "Unique Permit", available, 
inter alia, to locally hired foreign staff, intra -
corporate transferees and highly qualified staff 
and self -employed persons. The application for the 
unique permit is made at the Regional Directorate 
for Border and Migration where the activity takes 
place.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Law No. 79/2021 "On Foreigners"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://visionconsultingalbania.com/residence -
permit -easier -procedures -to-obtain -it Effective December 2021  
Austria  
The Austrian government has proposed legal 
reforms to the Employment of Foreign Nationals 
Act. These reforms will simplify the requirements 
and process of getting a "Red -White -Red" (RWR) 
card for skilled, other key and highly qualified 
workers. Among other  changes the minimum 
salary requirements for EU blue cards, RWR cards 
for graduates, and Other Key Workers have been 
reduced; the validity of language certificate has Mode 4  All sectors  106th Federal Act amending the Act Governing 
the Employment of Foreign Nationals, the 
Labour Market Promotion Act, the Settlement 
and Residence Act and the Aliens Police Act 
2005 
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/welcome/?no
_cache=1  Effective 1 October 2022  X   
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been increased to 5 years from the previous 
validity of one year.  
 
In addition, the revis ed laws will provide 
opportunities for the secondment of skilled 
workers within the EU to the EU blue card holders 
for a period of 90 days. Directive (EU) 2021/1883 
on the entry and stay of highly qualified third -
country nationals has also been transposed into 
national law in these amendments  
 
Bahrain  
The Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs 
(NPRA) Authority of Bahrain introduced a multi -
entry e -visa for training purposes. The new 
temporary e -visa is available to foreigners for 
conducting or undergoing occupation -based 
training, for a period of s ix months with a 
possibility of further extension for the same 
duration.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.npra.gov.bh/en/view/media -
center/news/npra -introduces -training -visa Effective 3 September 2022   
Chile  
On 12 February 2022, the government published a 
decree which approves the Regulations of Law 
No. 21325, the new Immigration law of Chile. 
Amongst the changes, immigration processing is 
centralised with the national Immigration 
Services, a new consular short -term authorisation 
is introduced allowing business travellers multiple 
entries for up to 90 days per year for a 10 -year 
period, and foreign nationals permitted to apply 
for a visa or residency in the country can now do 
so via the National Immigration Service 's online 
portal.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Decree 296 de 2021  
 
Viewed at:  
https:/ /www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publica
ciones/2022/03/04/43194/01/2094937.pdf  Effective 12 February 2022  X 
The government updated its new immigration law 
by publishing a final implementing regulation, 
which updated Chile's visa categories. The 
Temporary Residence visa consists of 16 
subcategories, such as multiple entry business 
permits, permits for investors a nd related 
personnel and permits for nationals or residents of 
those States with which Chile has entered into 
commitments through its trade agreements, 
among others. Entry for business persons is for a Mode 4  All sectors  Supreme Decree No. 177  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publica
ciones/2022/05/14/43253/01/2128680.pdf  
 
https://iuslaboris.com/insights/a -guide -to-the-
new-chilean -immigration -law Effective 14 May 2022  X   
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limited period of stay of two years and can be 
extende d for up to two more years.  
 
Colombia  
A new resolution published by the Colombian 
immigration authority introduced, among other 
things, a new technical visa subcategory with a 
shorter period of stay. While the visa will be valid 
for a period of two years, technical visitors will 
only be allowed to stay in Colombia for 180 
continuous or cumulative days in a 365 -day 
period. Earlier under the V -13 visa category, such 
professionals could stay in Colombia for two years.  
 
The new subcategory has been introduced for 
foreign nationals entering Colombia to provide 
specialized technical assistance . In addition, a new 
visa with a validity of two years has been 
introduced to promote internationalization, which 
will be available to foreign nationals with a 
graduate degree in basic or applied science, 
mathematics, engineering, or other related fields. 
Under the new law, authorities will be able to 
issue visas in 30 days, where currently it is done 
in five to eight business days.  
 Mode 4  Various sectors  Resolution 5477  
 
Viewed at:  
https://eiglaw.com/colombia -announces -new-
visas-and-processing -changes  Effective 22 October 2022   
Estonia  
The government introduced a short -term work 
permit exempted from the immigration quota 
requirements. Individuals who previously had 
worked on a short -term work permit for a period 
of nine months with the same employer in Estonia 
can now receive this short -term permit for a 
maximum period of two years.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.fragomen.com/insights/estonia -
two-quota -exempt -short-term-work-
authorizations -introduced.html   Effective 1 January 2023  X 
Hong Kong, China  
The Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for 
Visitors Participating in Short -term Activities in 
Designated Sectors was implemented on 1 June 
2022. This scheme allows nationals from all 
countries/territories who are in possession of an 
"Invitation Lette r", issued by authorised 
organisations, to participate in the specified short -
term activities in ten designated sectors. They 
may participate in the aforementioned activities 
for up to 14 consecutive calendar days in Hong Mode 4  Various sectors  Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for 
Visitors Participating in Short -term Activities in 
Designated Sectors  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/
stv.html  Effective 1 June 2022  X   
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Kong, China as visitors, without h aving to obtain 
employment visas / entry permits.  
 
Ireland  
Authorities decided to permit travellers from all 
countries under Ireland's visa regime the 
possibility to apply for short stay (90 days) 
multiple -entry visas with a validity of five years. 
Up until now, the majority of short -stay visa 
applicants could only apply for multiple entry visas 
with a maximum validity of three years. Persons 
who frequently travel to several other countries 
will als o be able to benefit from this option, even if 
they have never before travelled to Ireland.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/irela
nd-makes -5-year-multi-entry-short-stay-visas-
available -to-nationals -of-all-visa-required -
countries /#:~:text=Since%202019%2C%20el
igible%20to%20obtain,visa%20valid%20for%
20five%20years  Effective 23 April 2022  X 
Israel  
Authorities amended the existing procedure 
concerning Short -Term Employment Authorization 
(SEA) B -1 Work Visa, increasing the duration of 
stay from 45 days to up to 90 days in a calendar 
year. The procedure, which applies to SEA for 
citizens of countries who have visa agreements 
with Israel, includes shortened visa processing 
times, and overall simpler application processes 
for candidates wishing to obtain a work visa for 
short stays.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/policy/fast_proc
edure_foreign_expert_from_country_exampt_f
rom_visa_to_israel/he/5.3.0040.pdf  
 
https://www.mondaq.com/work -
visas/1124134/israel -releases -updates -to-the-
short-term-employment -authorization -sea-b-
1-work-visas Effective October 2021  X 
Italy  
The government published a new decree law, 
shortening the processing time of the work 
permits for subordinate workers (lavoratori 
subordinati) to 30 days from the previous longer 
duration of 60 days (amending the legislative 
decree 286 of the 25 -7-1998). However, the 
shortened process is not applicable for work 
permits for guest workers (lavoratori stagionali) 
and intra -corporate transferees.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Decree -Law no. 73 of 21 June 2022  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.bal.com/bal -news/italy -
processing -times -for-certain -work-permit -
applications -shortened  22 June 2022  X 
Netherlands  
The government announced a new online portal 
for short -term work permit applications. 
Employers now can apply for (short -term) work 
permits for employees outside of the EU through 
an online portal. To access the online portal 
employers need an "electronic identity certificate", Mode 4  All sectors  Source: Permanent Mission of the European 
Union to the WTO  Effective 1 July 2022  X   
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which can be obtained via a government approved 
supplier.  
 
New Zealand  
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a 
new temporary work visa that simplifies the visa 
application process and streamlines labour market 
tests for higher -paid jobs.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/employ -
migrants/new -employer -accreditation -and-
work-visa 
 Effective 4 July 2022   
Philippines  
In November 2021, the Philippines Economic Zone 
Authority (PEZA) introduced a new work visa for 
foreigners who are sponsored to work in 
the Philippines by companies registered with 
PEZA. Under the new PEZA visa, applications are 
processed within 10 business days (from the 
previous time of 1 month) and the visa is valid for 
up to two years with the option of renewing once 
for another two years, for a maximum validity 
period of four years.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  PEZA Memo Circular 2021 -069 dated 22 
November 2021  
 
Viewed at: 
https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/philippin
es-introduces -new-economic -zone-authority -
visa-for-
foreigners/#:~:text=In%20November%20202
1%2C%20the%20Philippines,(a)(2)%20visas  Effective November 2021  X 
Poland  
The government introduced a number of 
amendments to the rules governing the 
legalisation of stay of foreigners in Poland. The 
changes introduced include: an expanded 
catalogue of circumstances that do not require a 
change in the temporary residence and work 
permit; an extension of the period of work on the 
basis of a declaration of entrusting work to a 
foreigner to 24 months; simplification of the rules 
of change of temporary and work permit, setting 
the deadline for granting a temporary residence 
permit in the first instance at 60 days from the 
submission of a complete application (90 days in 
the appeal instance).  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Act of 17 December 2021 amending the Act on 
Foreigners and certain other acts  
 
Viewed at:  
https://www.lexology.com/library/de tail.aspx?
g=5826f2e0 -8102-4cf2-b39f-f8b55b65e64f  Effective 29 January 2022  X 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
The Saudi Nationalisation Scheme or Nitaqat, a 
policy whereby Saudi companies are required to 
hire Saudi nationals on a quota basis, applies to 
driving schools, technical engineering and customs 
clearance professions.  
 Mode 4  Various sectors  Viewed at:  
https://hrsd.gov.sa/en/page/knowledge -center  
 
https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/6151
97/SAUDI -ARABIA/Saudi zation -of-three-
professions -to-come -into-force-from-
December -30 Effective 30 December 2021  X   
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Singapore  
The Ministry of Manpower will use a point -based 
Complementarity Assessment Framework 
(COMPASS) for new Employment Pass applications 
starting from 1 September 2023 (and renewals 
starting in September 2024).  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes -and-
permits/employment -pass/upcoming -changes -
to-employment -pass-
eligibility/complementarity -assessment -
framework -compass  
 Effective 1 September 2023  X 
Slovak Republic  
The government has adopted a new regulation 
granting visas to relocated nationals of a third 
country and their family members to simplify 
employment of relocated managers and experts 
from third countries in an organisational unit or a 
business unit of a foreign entity in the Slovak 
Republic. Relocat ed foreign nationals (managers, 
experts possessing special professional 
knowledge) can receive a national visa for up to 
one year instead of applying for temporary 
residence in the Slovak Republic (which is a more 
time-consuming process). The national visa  is 
granted for the duration of the foreign national's 
employment or a maximum period of one year. 
The national visa can be extended repeatedly. It 
can only be granted if the foreign national does 
not hold a temporary residence, has a wage 
higher than doub le the wage in the Slovak 
Republic and the foreign employer has established 
an organisational unit or a business unit of a 
foreign entity in the country. The family members 
of the relocated employees also have the right to 
be granted a visa.  
 Mode 4  All se ctors Regulation of the Government of the Slovak 
Republic No. 269/2022 Coll. on the interest of 
the Slovak Republic in granting national visas 
to relocated nationals of a third country and 
their family members  
 
Source: Permanent Mission of the European 
Union to the WTO  Effective 23 July 2022  X 
Togo  
As the part of Government's Digital 2025 
Strategy, Togo launched its electronic visa 
issuance system called "Voyage Togo". Along with 
reducing visa processing time for tourist and 
business travellers, the overhauled digital platform 
for immigration would keep a data of visitors in 
Togo. The e -visas can be obtained for both single 
and multiple entry for short -term duration of 15, 
30 or 90 days.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://techcabal. com/2022/07/12/togo -
launches -electronic -visa-issuance -
system/#:~:text=Togo%20launches%20novel
%20e%2DVisa%20platform%2C%20Togo%20
VOYAGE&text=On%20July%2011%202022%2
C%20the,process%20for%20travellers%20and
%20migrants . Effective 11 July 2022     
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United Arab Emirates  
Authorities have begun issuing five -year multi -
entry visas for tourists, allowing visitors to enter 
several times over a calendar year or stay for 90 
days at a time and extend it for another 90 days, 
including for businesses aiming to bring 
employees in and out of the country for 
conferences and other events.  Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/govern
ment/2021/11/28/who -is-eligible -for-uaes-
five-year-multiple -entry-tourist -visa-and-how-
do-you-
apply/#:~:text=The%20UAE%20has%20begu
n%20issuing,it%20for%20another%2090%20
days  
 Effective November 2021   
The government introduced several types of entry 
visas that do not require a host or sponsor for visit 
purposes and can be obtained for single or 
multiple entries for a duration of 60 days. Among 
others, these categories include entry permits for 
a temporary work, entry visas for study and 
training.  A temporary work contract with the proof 
of fitness will be required to obtain a temporary 
short-term work visa.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Execut ive Regulation of the Federal Decree -
Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners, 
known as the "Advanced Visa System"  
 
Viewed at:  
https://gulfbusiness.com/your -guide -to-the-
uaes-new-visa-reforms -starting -from-
september  Effective 3 October 2022   
United Kingdom  
The government launched a new visa category 
called the "scale -up visa" for high -growth 
businesses in the United Kingdom. Professionals 
can apply for the scale -up visa if they have 
sponsorship for six months from an eligible fast -
growing business in the country . After six months, 
sponsorship ends automatically, and the 
professional can work with a different employer or 
change the role/work without needing a new visa.  
 
This visa can initially be granted for a period of 
two years with an option to further extend i t for 
three years, depending on the salary received by 
the professional. In addition, only graduate level, 
and professionals above graduate level, such as 
intra-corporate transferees with a minimum salary 
of GBP 33,000 per year, can apply under this visa 
category.  
 Mode 4  All sectors  Viewed at:  
https://www.gov.uk/scale -up-worker -visa  Effective 22 August 2022  X 
 
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